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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 Opal Grand Experience in Photos

It’s one thing to tell you about the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa experience. But it’s another to truly show you it. Read More

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QUIZ: Your Next Opal Collection Destination

With 21 unique Opal Collection properties dotting the East Coast from Bar Harbor, Maine to the Florida Keys, we’re sure this quick quiz will lead you to an amazing trip, and possibly add a few new items to your bucket list. Read More

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A Day Spent at Indian Riverside Park

From pretend pirate battles to real-life sailing games, this park blows your average neighborhood park out of the water. Read More

Delray Beach Market: Delray Beach’s Newest To-Do Destination

Delray Beach Market has made big headlines since it opened in April 2021 just off the laid-back town’s Atlantic Avenue. A huge multi-purpose destination, we break it down so you know what to expect and how best to spend your time. Read More

Without a Passport: 6 Domestic Alternatives to International Trips to Consider This Summer

No, these following destinations may not be exact twins to their international counterparts, but they’re pretty close – with the added benefit of not having to board a long-haul flight across the globe, to boot. Read More

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center: Dive into the World of Florida Sea Turtles

There’s no better place to take in South Florida's sea turtle nesting season than in Juno Beach and at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. 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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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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