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Derek and Jonathan
United States
Приєднався 18 жов 2022
We are Derek and Jonathan! We met in 2017 and have been married since the 4th of July, 2021. After our wedding, we took an amazing 3-week honeymoon road trip through California in a rented Jeep Wrangler from Lake Tahoe to San Diego. That trip, plus many hours of research and UA-cam videos, inspired us to change our life path. In August 2022, we started our new adventure living full time in our RV, as we continue to work our full time jobs, 9 to 5. Our goal is to provide travel inspiration and tips as we discover and explore the most thrilling hikes, adventures, and vistas in US National Parks and beyond. Subscribe to our channel to follow our journey as we post our videos every Sunday!
And while you're at it, follow us on Instagram: @derekandjonathan
And while you're at it, follow us on Instagram: @derekandjonathan
Martha's Vineyard Travel Guide: Iconic Landmarks, Celebrity Spots & Natural Wonders
Welcome to Martha’s Vineyard! 🏝️ In this video, we explore the island’s must-see attractions, charming towns, and stunning natural landscapes. Whether you're planning your first visit or returning for another adventure, here's a glimpse of what this iconic destination has to offer:
📍 Gay Head Lighthouse - Iconic views overlooking the colorful Aquinnah Cliffs 🌅
📍 Edgartown - Cape Cod-style homes, celebrity connections, and the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse ✨
📍 Chappaquiddick - Rugged beaches, dirt roads, and the infamous Dike Bridge 🏖️
📍 Oak Bluffs - Vibrant gingerbread cottages and lively shopping streets 🏡
📍 Vineyard Haven - Classic New England charm and a meal at the Black Dog Tavern 🍴
📍 Jaws Filming Locations - Visit the beaches and coastline that became Amity Island 🦈
📍 Aquinnah Cliffs - End your trip with breathtaking views and crystal-clear waters 🌊
Along the way, we’ll visit Martha’s Vineyard’s famous lighthouses, from Gay Head to West Chop, and share tips for RV travelers, ferry reservations, and where to find the island’s best spots for nature and history lovers.
🌟 Planning your trip? Martha’s Vineyard offers a mix of luxury, charm, and wild beauty you won’t want to miss. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more travel adventures!
👉 Let us know in the comments: What’s your favorite coastal escape in New England?
#MarthasVineyard #NewEnglandTravel #GayHeadLighthouse #AquinnahCliffs #Chappaquiddick #JawsMovieLocations #OakBluffs #Edgartown #BlackDogTavern #IslandAdventure #RVTravel #Lighthouses
📍 Gay Head Lighthouse - Iconic views overlooking the colorful Aquinnah Cliffs 🌅
📍 Edgartown - Cape Cod-style homes, celebrity connections, and the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse ✨
📍 Chappaquiddick - Rugged beaches, dirt roads, and the infamous Dike Bridge 🏖️
📍 Oak Bluffs - Vibrant gingerbread cottages and lively shopping streets 🏡
📍 Vineyard Haven - Classic New England charm and a meal at the Black Dog Tavern 🍴
📍 Jaws Filming Locations - Visit the beaches and coastline that became Amity Island 🦈
📍 Aquinnah Cliffs - End your trip with breathtaking views and crystal-clear waters 🌊
Along the way, we’ll visit Martha’s Vineyard’s famous lighthouses, from Gay Head to West Chop, and share tips for RV travelers, ferry reservations, and where to find the island’s best spots for nature and history lovers.
🌟 Planning your trip? Martha’s Vineyard offers a mix of luxury, charm, and wild beauty you won’t want to miss. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more travel adventures!
👉 Let us know in the comments: What’s your favorite coastal escape in New England?
#MarthasVineyard #NewEnglandTravel #GayHeadLighthouse #AquinnahCliffs #Chappaquiddick #JawsMovieLocations #OakBluffs #Edgartown #BlackDogTavern #IslandAdventure #RVTravel #Lighthouses
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Did you ever do overnight parking for your rental when docked in Maui and Kauai? If so, care to share the info?
Wowww 😍
❤️❤️❤️ we love Europe now lol
What's the average price for the vehicle per island
Honestly it seems rushed 😅but how much is it?
Well to be fair, the cruise was more than 15 seconds long 😂 😂 but you're not wrong - we tend to vacation harder than most and cover a lot of ground. It's definitely possible to make this same cruise more relaxed. Costs vary depending on what type of room you book and when you plan to take the cruise - we suggest checking out ncl.com to get a sense of which booking options might work best for you 😊😊
Til next time ALOHA!
Aloha indeed!!
Thank you! I lived in Rhode Island most of my life and only visited Block Island once, it was on Thanksgiving day when my kids were probably nine and seven and everything was closed, so we really didn’t enjoy much of it . The ferry ride was a bit rough and Angela wasn’t feeling all that great, so there was that too! 😕
Oh no!! Well at least you made it there haha. We were lucky to have smooth waters and great weather while we were there. What a beautiful representation of Rhode Island 😍😍
Beautiful looking place, I enjoyed your journeys and commentary. You guys are so awesome and sweet. Thx 👨❤️👨
Aw thank you so much! We truly appreciate that 😊😊 thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative. I have a question: Was there a place to park your rental car overnight in Maui and Kauai? Or did you have to return it to the airport both days that you were on those islands?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
@@derekandjonathan~It was so sweet of you to reply. Hugs to both of you!!
@@ReginaDawnAkersColorado you're so welcome 🤗
hello thanks for the info. going in 2025🌴
You're very welcome!! Hope you have an amazing cruise next year 😄😄
Looks like an amazing cruise! Which island was your favorite island to visit??
It was incredible!! Our favorite island was Kaua'i. It is just sooo beautiful there
I guess west Virginia just moved to the beach
Lol it's a reservoir but close enough haha
Awesome, gorgeous and breathtaking views. I had plans to go to Niagara Falls twice but they didn’t materialize. What a bummer, as it seems I missed a great time. Oh well, maybe one day I’ll make it there. Fingers crossed 🤞.
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼🤞🏽 it's a stunningly beautiful place to visit worth all the hype ❤️❤️
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Awesome video! We did Niagara years ago, but not like you guys! Thanks for sharing the many green, outdoor experiences from the USA side as well as the overall beauty and wonder of the falls. 😊
Thank you so much for watching!! We were there for two weeks so we really tried to cover as much ground as possible 😆
Thanks Guys! Heading out in February for this cruise. Great detail!
@@robertkahro4565 oh you're so welcome! Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the cruise as much as we did 😊😊
@@derekandjonathan my spouse (who has long hair) had one question. The shower. We noticed only two pumps inside the shower. Body wash and shampoo? No conditioner? Just trying to ensure we pack what she needs! Thanks again!
@@robertkahro4565 ahh that's a good question. We can't remember exactly, but we also like to use conditioner lol and we didn't bring any so at the very least the shampoo on the ship in the pump dispenser is a conditioner combo. Jonathan seems to think there was a third pump with conditioner...but we're not 100% sure.
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Or u could take some shrooms there
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One of my favorites. Not too many visitors and really like a mini Yellowstone! Thanks for sharing your adventure there. Take care.
Yes!! Mini-Yellowstone is so accurate. We loved how quiet and unexpectedly beautiful it was there. Can't wait to go back!! Thanks for watching 😊😊
@@derekandjonathan You are welcome!
Even better… plan ahead to sacrifice the day prior, sleep during the day, and start the hike around midnight. No navigating the frightened or unprepared adventurers on the cables, and you get to watch the sunrise on the summit. 💪🏼
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My stomach dropped as you showed the roller coaster dips, 😂. But the Ledges hike looked awesome!
😂 our stomachs drop every time we watch it as well hahaha
Thank you for all this information! Really good video! We booked this cruise for summer 2025 and your video gave us idea on what to do in each island.
Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching and we hope you have the most amazing time next summer! ❤️🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻
Thank you so much for your review of this cruise. We are going on November and really appreciate your comments.
Of course! Thanks so much for watching and we hope you have an amazing cruise!!
We are just finishing up close to a month on the peninsula - what an amazing place!
Oh awesome!! Great choice spending that much time out there. We spent three weeks and still feel like we only scratched the surface of what the park has to offer. Hope you enjoyed every minute of it ❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻
You are actually in the state park in part of the video. Both parks have great aspects and they have diverse ecosystems. Thanks for visiting and posting this great video!
Yes!! You're totally right - the 3 Dunes Challenge is located in the state park adjacent to the national park. It's an equally beautiful area for sure 😍😍 thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate it!
Great video, gentlemen! How many days did this trip take you? We’re headed there in May, 2025, but starting at the southern end and heading north, for various reasons. You mention different rv parks, so did you overnight then spend a day in an area before moving on? We are planning two full days in the Brookings area, then moving to Yachats to spend two days exploring north to Newport and two days exploring south to Florence. The last two fulls days will be spent near Astoria/Ft. Stevens. Looking forward to following your travels!
Hi there! First off, thanks so much for watching - we so appreciate it :) Your trip sounds amazing - it's almost exactly what we did but in reverse. We spent 2 nights at each RV park and explored north/south from that location before moving on to the next. Two full days in Brookings is a GREAT idea - it's the one place we really wanted more time. Have an amazing trip!!
Great video!👏🏼👏🏼 We’re taking this cruise at the end of this month. Thank you for your detailed information. It gave us more ideas of things to do in the islands. ❤
Hi!! Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it 😃😃 We hope you have an amazing cruise. This is such a beautiful time to visit!
It seems you guys had an adventure with this one, it was one thing after another. But a great vlog as always!
Haha! Yes, this leg of our trip was definitely packed with challenges and adventure. Thank you so much for watching!!
So beautiful 😍
Agreed! We had no idea there were beautiful waterfalls like this in PA.
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Great video the views were amazing beaches didn't look as beautiful as i thought they would...😊😮
Thanks so much for watching!! 😀😀
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This was so helpful! Taking notes for my trip in a month!
Oh great!! Thank you so much for watching and we hope you have an amazing time exploring the coast 😊😊
Quick question, at the end of Day 2 and Day 6, we can go back to the ship rest for the night right? Or have to look out for a place to stay overnight?
Hi there! You can absolutely go back on the ship at any time during the overnight stays. There's definitely no need to find an additional place to stay on the islands - your stateroom is always available to you at any time and you can get in and off the ship whenever you want during those stops 😊
@@derekandjonathan Thank you so much.
@@PavanKumar-gv2jb of course 😁😁
When did you guys go? What month was it for it to be stormy?
Hi there! It can be stormy any time of the year, but we went on the cruise in early January.
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Awesome, reminded me a little bit of my visit to Luray Caverns years ago.
Oh wow just looked it up and it looks even cooler than Mammoth haha. Adding to our list!!
@@derekandjonathan that’s wonderful to hear.
Hey guys, Just wanted to thank you for all the amazing videos. We first found your UA-cam channel after reading your review of Camping on the Gulf on the Campendium site. We were excited to see another gay couple out RV’ing and enjoying beaches, mountains, national parks, and hiking. We’ve followed along since then, and have shared your site with friends. We too got married in 2017, but have actually been together since 1998. When we saw you use your cell phones to talk to one another in the back-up process we felt like idiots for not having thought of that ourselves. We share your love of the National Parks and appreciate how you’ve shared some great tips on places we haven’t been yet. Hope your channel continues to grow. All our best, Mark and Bill - currently from College Station, Texas.
Oh wow, thank you so much for this comment! You just made our day 😃😃 We so appreciate you following along and sharing our channel! As for that back-up cell phone trick, we learned that from @keepyourdaydream a few years ago and have used it ever since lol. Thanks again for your kind message and we hope to see you on the road or on a trail somewhere soon!
Hi, I am taking NCL Hawaii cruise very soon, do you know if they can hold a drone for you while on the cruise ship, till you get to the next planned destinations? Trying to finalize what to do on this upcoming cruise, I thought that your video, was very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching! Technically, I don't believe NCL actually allows drones on board. That's according to their website policies, at least. Regardless, we did bring our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone) on board in our camera bag. I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. We can only speak for our experience here and can't guarantee that you won't have any issues bringing your drone on board. We're not sure if NCL would hold the drone for you - it might be worth calling them to ask. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
@@derekandjonathan Thank you so much. I'll do my homework.
Great video! We haven't visited that yet, will add it to our list.
The city is totally worth a visit ❤️❤️❤️ thanks so much for watching!!
Wow that arch is amazing but l am extremely claustrophobic and would more than likely have a panic attack if I went in it….
You might be right - that little elevator is veryyy small and you're in there for 4 full minutes. I can definitely see how anyone with claustrophobia would be triggered there. Thanks so much for watching 🥰🥰
That was too claustrophobic with so many people trying to see outside tiny windows. I always thought the arch was just there, didn’t realize one could go up it for a viewing platform.
Yea, we definitely wouldn't go up again. The little elevator is even more claustrophobic than the top of the arch. We wanted to show what that whole experience is really like. Lots of people, not glamorous, and arguably not worth it either. Thanks for watching!!
Great video guys!
Thank you thank you! We really appreciate that 😃😃
Great videos!
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Thank you for sharing an unglamorous truth of your experience at the hot springs. Loved your honesty and jokes. 😉
Haha!! Thank you so much for watching 😊😊
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Thank you for the review, and glad you had an incredible trip on Pride of America!
Oh wow!! Thanks so much for an amazing cruise, and for watching and leaving a comment 🤩🤩 we will see you again on the Escape in November 🚢 Mediterranean here come! can't wait!! ❤️❤️
This video is amazing! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful experience! 👍12
Thank there!! We appreciate you watching 😊😊