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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025

Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. Read More

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Opal Sol or Opal Sands? A Guide to Clearwater Beach’s New Resort Duo

“Sol” mate properties Opal Sol and Opal Sands are about to become Clearwater Beach’s most sought-after resort experience. Discover what makes each property unique, their shared amenities, and their diverse dining options. 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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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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Save the Date: Sarasota Arts and Entertainment for Spring 2022

With jazz on the waterfront and pop culture–inspired symphonies, the Sarasota arts scene blends the classical with contemporary. Read More

Aerial view of the coastal town of Rockport beckons with its forested peninsula. Sailboats dot the serene waters near a bustling harbor, while charming buildings nestle among trees, promising endless things to do in Rockport's picturesque setting.

Your Guide to Camden/Rockport/Rockland, Maine

From local landmarks to stunning settings, here are our top picks of things to do in Rockport, Rockland, and Camden Maine. Read More

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Your Guide to Lake Placid, New York

Your Lake Placid experience will be epic when following our hand-picked list of the top things to do in Lake Placid. Read More

Eat Your Heart Out: 2 New Restaurants Debut at Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa

In 2022, Opal Grand Resort & Spa launched not one, but two, new and unique restaurants inspired by the coastal spirit and local influence of Delray Beach. Here are the delicious details. Read More

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Your Travel Love Language: 5 Opal Experiences to Fall For

What's your love language? Words of affirmation? Quality time? The gift of travel, perhaps? This Valentine’s Day, be ours and find your perfect Opal experience match to book for you and your boo. Here we highlight 5 retreats across Opal from romantic to adventurous to pair with each of the 5 different love languages. Read More

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The 5 Senses of Sandpearl Resort

Immerse yourself into the experiences of a stay at Sandpearl Resort through each of the five senses. SEE The white sand shores of the Gulf of Mexico, from the gulf-front guest rooms, the spa, two restaurants and our poolside tiki bar. Sandpearl Resort is located directly… Read More

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Four Opal Key West Experiences When You Launch from The Laureate

We’ve taken care of the heavy lifting and put together the perfect itinerary, so you can hit all of Opal's Key West destinations in one easy (gulf breezy) day. Read More

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Opal Unpacked: Unwrapping The Best Guest Moments of 2021

Opal Unpacked is unwrapping the top #MyOpalMoment posts shared by guests in 2021. Here’s a look back at 21 posts, across each of our 21 properties that highlight your year of fun and fabulous times with Opal. Did your post make it into this year’s top moments? Read More

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Welcome to the Wellness Series: Meet Tammy Fender

She puts the “OG” in organic and is bringing her decades-worth of wellness expertise to Opal’s own “OG” – Opal Grand that is. Read More

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