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A holiday-themed cocktail part of Opal's seasonal cocktail program.

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6 Top Holiday Cocktails To Ring in 2025

These holiday cocktails – part of Opal’s specialty holiday cocktail program – aren’t just complex symphonies of flavor, they’re liquid works of art. And we’ve got the recipes for you to recreate during your own holiday festivities. Read More

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Stone Crab Season in Florida: What to Know & Where to Get It

Beloved for their delicate, sweet meat, Florida stone crabs dominate minds and menus from October to May. Here’s why they’re so sought after and the best places to get your claws on, well, these delicious claws. Read More

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5 Digital Detox Retreats Designed for Distancing

We live in a noisy world with so much content vying for our attention. If you’re looking to distance yourself with a digital detox retreat, we have five worthy – and diversly different – picks in Opal destinations. Read More

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Best Beaches in Florida: Why Delray Beach Was Voted Number One in 2024

Scenic, natural, and accessible – these are just a few of the reasons Delray Beach was deservedly awarded “Best Beach in Florida” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Read More

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10 Experiences to Level Up Your Next Opal Escape

Opal Collection resorts and hotels are more than just luxurious places to lay your head. From private chef-led culinary events to hands-on outdoor adventures you’ll be raving about for years to come, here’s how our collection can craft and connect you to indelible experiences that discerning travelers covet. Read More

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The Belleview Inn Story: Part 1

Henry Plant didn’t just build the original iteration of the hotel that is now The Belleview Inn. He’s the little-known individual responsible for kick-starting the development of Florida. Read More

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A Lobby That Holds History: The Story of Samoset Resort’s Salvaged Wood

The story of the recycled lumber and reclaimed wood that lines every crevice and corner of the lobby at Samoset Resort. Read More

10 Ways To Experience Opal Destinations Through Your Kids

Travel can be an eye-opening experience for the little ones – but also, for the grown-ups. Tap into your childlike sense of wonder with these fun-for-all-ages activities, and learn to see them through the eyes of your kiddos. Read More

HBO's Succession Filmed at Lake Placid Lodge

Always Camera-Ready Lake Placid Lodge Appears on HBO’s Succession

HBO's Hit series Succession, the 2020 Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Drama Series, filmed a season two episode on location at Lake Placid Lodge. Read More

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5 Treasure Island Tiki Bar Beverages

Treasure Island Beach boasts everything that’s idyllic about a beach vacation: an infinite expanse of pristine water, soft sand underfoot, and comfy loungers for kicking back and relaxing. What’s missing in this equation is that umbrella-festooned cocktail. Enter Sandbar, the resort’s beachfront tiki bar, complete with a thatched… Read More

A couple drives a golf cart past a large, elegant white Victorian-style building with multiple gables and a covered driveway. Its a sunny day with a few clouds in the sky, and the surrounding landscaping is lush and well-maintained.

A Couple’s Guide to a Golf Getaway

Golf activities aren’t just reserved for trips with your buddies. When planned correctly, a weekend golf getaway can be a wonderful experience for you and your significant other. Read More

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Design in Detail: The Capitana Key West

Experience this seaside escape for yourself through the lens of style and design while learning more about what guests can expect while retreating to one of the Keys' latest lodging options. Read More

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Name That Opal: Design in Detail

Just like our expansive and diverse Opal Collection footprint that extends from coastal Maine through the Florida Keys, the design and style within each of our 22 properties are far from uniform. Each destination has its own story to tell, culture to celebrate, and history to pay homage… Read More

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Your Guide to Key West, Florida

A few swimsuits, a bottle of SPF, a new pair of flip-flops, and Opal’s comprehensive travel guide are all you need for your trip to the Florida Keys. Read More

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Your Guide to Naples, Florida

Explore more, plan less. We've got you covered with a list of hand-selected Naples favorites from must-see landmarks to local restaurants and shops. Read More

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