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An aerial view of the rooftop bar of Elevate at Opal Grand.

Best Rooftop Bars on the Eastern Seaboard

If you’re looking for rooftop bars along the eastern coast of the US, we have six worthy waterside picks in Opal destinations, from Bar Harbor, Maine, down to Key West, Florida. Read More

5 Activities to Celebrate Leap Year 2024

Leap Year 2024 is upon us. Which means an extra day to dedicate towards enjoying something that you, otherwise, might not have had time for. And we have just the activities and events across Opal destinations to check out on this bonus day, February 29. Read More

Dry January Tips: How to Master a Month of Mindful Drinking

Considering taking the month-long sobriety challenge known as “Dry January?” Here are a few tips to keep you on the zero-alcohol track – plus, a few mocktail recipes from Opal signature restaurants that are so slakeable, they may just become your spirit-free staple. Read More

A couple dances at an open-air outdoor festival.

Top Festivals & Events to Travel for in January & February

After the hecticness of the holidays, you deserve a much-needed getaway. So why not orient it around a notable festival or event for an added air of excitement? Here’s your curated list, from a month-long wine celebration in New England to a four-day side-splitting comedy fest on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Read More

Fairgrounds St. Pete, The Ringling Museum of Art, and Sea Love candle-making boutique

Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day Across Opal Destinations

As beautiful as the weather is across Opal destinations, rain ultimately happens. That said, you don’t have to let the drops that descend put a damper on your vacation. We highlight top rainy-day activities to dive into. Read More

A couple prepares parfaits in their in-suite kitchen at Treasure Island Beach Resort.

A Chef’s Guide to Cooking in Your In-Suite Kitchen

How to make the most of your Opal in-suite kitchen during a stay, plus Chef Ryan Phillips’s favorite no-fuss recipes. Read More

Opal’s Most Opulent “Social Event Dining Spaces”

What is a social event zone? It’s Opal’s unique term for an intimate, semi-private dining experience that connects you to the restaurant in a one-of-a-kind way. And we’ve got just the selection of stunning spaces to serve your group. Read More

Scenes from The Capri Inn, The Atlantic Suites on The Ave, and The Lucie.

Opal’s Newest Gems Shine Bright in Florida

The Sunshine State just got a little bit shinier with the premiere of three new boutique properties within the Opal Collection brand. Here’s a peek at the hallmarks of the new hotels ready for hosting your next Florida vacation. Read More

A Mote Marine Lab scientist studies the coral fragments being grown at Reefhouse Resort & Marina.

Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coolest Conservation Projects Across Florida

Mote is more than just an aquarium headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. It’s a world-renowned marine research lab, boasting cutting-edge conservation projects from coral cultivation to blasting and burying red tide cells to amazing aquaculture innovations. Read More

A guest of Opal Sands practices mindfulness at the resort.

Global Wellness Day: Inspiring Better Living Year-Round

In need of a day to take care of yourself – physically, mentally, spiritually? There’s no better time than June’s Global Wellness Day, a health and wellness movement being observed at participating Opal Spas. Read More

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