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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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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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Our Picks: Best Poolside Cocktails
Find fresh cocktail drinks poolside at Opal Collection properties. Read More
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How To Choose Your Florida Beach Vacation
We help you decide what your Sunshine State of mind should be. Read More
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The Angler’s Guide To Prized Florida Catches
Anglers are adventurers by heart, and these four catches offer rare bragging rights and challenge in equal measure. Read More
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Where to Stay: Sandpearl Resort
Sandpearl Resort has the unique distinction of having both a Four Diamond Award from AAA and Florida’s first Silver LEED certification. For guests, this means unparalleled service alongside forward-thinking green initiatives. A guest’s stay at the resort is all about relaxation – whether it’s lounging in a private poolside cabana, kayaking alongside dolphins, or indulging in a spa treatment. Read More
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This or That: Longboat Key or Treasure Island
Our guide to two Florida gulf beach destinations an hour apart with very different vibes. Read More
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Top Adventures for 2016
We’ve got six experiences to make your 2016 a year to remember. Read More
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Top Wines to Bring to Holiday Parties
Three of Opal Collection’s brightest wine minds share their picks for the most unusual, interesting, and complementary vintages to bring this season. Crowd Pleasers 2013 Naples Cabernet Sauvignon, Boyanci, Italy ($60) Exceptionally smooth with a complex mouthfeel that changes with every sip, this balanced cabernet “glows in the glass,”… Read More
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Vacations with a Cardio Workout
We’ve got a great list of outdoor activities that will get your heart pumping and get you to some of the best sights of Opal destinations at the same time. Hiking Lake George [Lake George, NY] For one of the highest and closest around Lake George, Black Mountain Loop is the… Read More
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Hunting for Key West’s Lost Shipwreck
Everyone dreams of finding sunken treasure, but few get the opportunity like the one afforded by Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a wreck still lost in the briny depths off Key West. The Spanish treasure galleon was driven into shallow Florida waters by a hurricane in September 1622 and ultimately dashed… Read More
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