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

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6 Top Holiday Cocktails You’ll Want to Sip in 2024

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

Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal

What to Pack in Your Naples Beach Bag

The Edgewater Beach Hotel’s top picks for what to bring to the stunning white sand beaches of Naples. Read More

Our Picks: Top Spots for a “5 O’Clock Somewhere” Toast

We’ve rounded up the best bars for a spectacular toast, no matter the time of day. Read More

The Best Lobster Roll in Maine

The Samoset’s Executive Chef Tim Pierce gives his take on the iconic best lobster roll. Read More

Where to Stay: West Street Hotel

Bar Harbor's only luxury boutique hotel, featuring modern design, magnificent ocean views, and one truly breathtaking rooftop pool. Read More

Unexpected Midcoast Maine

There’s much more to the craggy coast of Camden, Rockland, and Rockport than lobster rolls and lighthouse tours. Read More

Walking to the beach in Delray Beach, Florida

10 Things to Love About Delray Beach in the Summer

Whether you’re stretching out on the sand or taking in a concert at a classic Florida roadhouse, here’s our guide to 10 of the worthiest Delray Beach attractions and things to do this summer. Read More

The Family Weekend Guide to Midcoast Maine

Using the Samoset Resort as a basecamp, the coastal towns of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland offer everything from hiking right above the Atlantic to lighthouse excursions and some epic family competitions. Read More

A couple dines at the bar of Sea-Guini at Opal Sands.

Eating Your Way through Clearwater Beach

Everything tastes better when you’re eating by the beach, and everything already tastes pretty great in Clearwater Beach. Here’s our guide to eight eateries you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) miss during your next visit. Read More

A Primer: Northeast Summer Vacation Destinations

Our guide matches you with your ideal Maine or New York Northeast vacation among Opal’s top destinations. Read More

Photo Contest: 2015 #H2OpalPhotoContest

Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every OPAL Collection resort and destination. So we tasked our guests with showing us their best H2Opal experiences in a photo… Read More

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