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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 Best Golf Courses to Play this Summer & Tips for Booking the Best Tee Times

Looking to get your golf game on this spring or summer? You’re certainly not the only one. Here’s what you need to know if looking to book your optimal tee time, plus easiest ways to reserve, at some of these top golf courses located across Opal destinations. We’ve seen a… Read More

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6 of The Best Botanical Gardens in the US & Opal Destinations

Pop art woven among blooms, a royal garden cultivated for a king, and a Japanese-style sanctuary reimagined for the craggy coast of Maine. Consider seeking out these best botanical gardens rooted to Opal destinations for a much-needed breath of fresh air. Read More

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A Grand Transformation: Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa

As the seaside town of Delray Beach has evolved, so has its most sought-after address: The new Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, which after a major renovation, now beckons travelers to experience the restorative powers of its tropically upscale luxury. All Photos © Jamie Mercurio Photography for The… Read More

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A Stroll Through Lake Placid Lodge’s Impressive Wine Cellar & Wine List

A look at what rests in the bottles and beyond of Lake Placid Lodge’s otherworldly Wine Cellar. Read More

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Why Sunset Key is the Island Escape You’ve Been Craving

Dreaming of a far-flung island escape, yet not looking for the long-distance travel that comes with it? That’s precisely what makes a stay at Sunset Key Cottages a thing of true beauty. Read More

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Boldly Flavored: The Resort at Longboat Key Club’s New Dining Concepts

Expect Florida ingredients with an “equatorial” twist, nods to Sarasota’s Mid-Century Modern heritage, and an always-unobstructed view of the Gulf in Longboat Key Club’s new restaurants of Latitudes and Banyan’s Poolside. Read More

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8 Ways to Find Mindfulness & Wellness in Naples

Visitors to Naples and Florida’s Paradise Coast will find an array of ways to nourish mind, body, and soul. Read More

The Not-So-“Sloppy” Side of Key West After Dark

When the sun goes down, the bars along the central artery of Duval Street begin to heat up. But slinging back umbrella drinks isn’t the only thing to do in the evening here. Read More

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How to Make a Restaurant-Worthy Seafood Tower at Home from Delray Sands Resort

Latitude’s seasoned chef plates up the tips and tricks to take the intimidation out of building an easy, yet elegant, seafood tower. Nestled between an intracoastal waterway and the open ocean of the Atlantic on Florida’s east coast, Delray Sands Resort doesn’t shy away from its oceanside… Read More

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Our One-Day Itinerary to the Best of Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60

Pier 60 is over a thousand feet of family fun jutting out from the last strip of land into the open ocean. But the litany of activities doesn’t stop when you step off the pier, there are swaths of beach, waves, and boulevards filled with activities that are not to be missed. Read More

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