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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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Fairgrounds St. Pete, The Ringling Museum of Art, and Sea Love candle-making boutique

Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day Across Opal Destinations

As beautiful as the weather is across Opal destinations, rain ultimately happens. That said, you don’t have to let the drops that descend put a damper on your vacation. We highlight top rainy-day activities to dive into. Read More

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A Chef’s Guide to Cooking in Your In-Suite Kitchen

How to make the most of your Opal in-suite kitchen during a stay, plus Chef Ryan Phillips’s favorite no-fuss recipes. Read More

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A Delicious Debate: The Best Key Lime Pie in Key West

There’s no arguing that savoring this silky, sweet, and tart treat is a must-do when in Key West. What is up for debate, however, is the truly proper way to prepare the iconic pie. Luckily, there are a multitude of variations to dig into across the island – including two twists from our Opal resort restaurants – so grab your fork and find out which side of the fence your tastebuds stand. Read More

The view of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor.

A Q&A With Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.’s Lead Naturalist

What sets Maine’s largest boating tour company apart? We sat down with 17-year employee and lead naturalist Julie Taylor to find out. Read More

A lively crowd gathers outside The Music Hall at night, illuminated by neon signs and streetlights. The marquee reads One Weekend of the Best Cinema: Telluride by the Sea. The brick buildings and festive atmosphere suggest a special event.

A Music Hall Series to Shape Your Stay Around

It may be known as The Music Hall, but don’t let that lead you to believe that this historic performing arts center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is dedicated solely to live music. Read More

A tropical fish swims through the coral bed.

3 Easy Ways to Get Up Close with Coral in Key Largo, Florida

If there’s one thing Key Largo, Florida is known for, it’s beautiful coral reefs that are easily accessible and strikingly beautiful. We’ve got the ways to wander this wonderful reef – no scuba diving certification required. Read More

A cozy restaurant with a wine wall and set tables, a modern dining area with abstract wall design and globe decor, and a couple enjoying a wine cellar with hanging branches and exposed brick.

Opal’s Most Opulent “Social Event Dining Spaces”

What is a social event zone? It’s Opal’s unique term for an intimate, semi-private dining experience that connects you to the restaurant in a one-of-a-kind way. And we’ve got just the selection of stunning spaces to serve your group. Read More

A double exposure of Ed Kanze beside Lake Placid.

The Best of Lake Placid Through the Eyes of a 7th-Generation Adirondacker

He’s been called “the Adirondack guide nonpareil” by Forbes Life Magazine for good reason. Because there’s no one who knows this six-million-acre forested wilderness quite like Ed Kanze, leading twice weekly nature sessions and hikes out of the Lake Placid Lodge. And we’ve got his top Lake Placid (and beyond) highlights to prove it. Read More

A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park

The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point. Read More

The sprawling oceanside golf course at Samoset Resort.

Above Par: The Lasting Legacy of Gary Soule on Samoset’s Golf Experience

The game of golf lost one of its greats in 2022. We take a look at the lasting impression that the former head pro and late Gary Soule left on Samoset Resort’s 18-hole oceanside course – and the ways players can still see his legacy live on today at this world-class Maine golf complex. Read More

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