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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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Aerial view of a coastal area with a long beach, turquoise ocean, and residential houses surrounded by greenery. The land narrows between the ocean and an inlet, creating a scenic peninsula under a partly cloudy sky.

Your Guide to Treasure Island, Florida

We believe that vacations are best enjoyed when living in the moment – ditch the collaborative Google docs and follow our curated guide to Treasure Island, Florida. One of the best parts of taking a vacation to Treasure Island Beach Resort is the fact that… Read More

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A couple holding hands walks up a grassy hill at dusk, their eyes set on a large, illuminated building that echoes the classic architectural style reminiscent of Lake George history. The roof's cupola is silhouetted against a sky gracefully transitioning to night.

Unexpected Lake George History

Lake George is known for its French and Indian War history, yet there’s more to the region’s past than muskets and Mohicans. Its timeline of local A-listers ranges from Georgia O’Keeffe to Rachael Ray. Read More

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7 Winter Hikes in Sun and Snow

Winter doesn’t mean an end to hiking season. In Florida, the Adirondacks, and Maine, it’s an ideal time to take to the trails. Bald Mountain [Camden, ME] Located just a 20-minute drive from downtown Camden, this is the ideal introductory winter hike. The wide, gradual path to the top… Read More

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A serene outdoor pool with turquoise lounge chairs is surrounded by palm trees. The pool overlooks a sandy beach with blue umbrellas and the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Your Guide to Sarasota, Florida

Beyond the white-sand beaches of this Gulf Coast gem is a sophisticated city sparkling with fine dining, fascinating art and science museums, and even the Big Cat Habitat. Here are the Opal-curated picks for experiencing Sarasota. Read More

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