A Southernmost Road Trip: Delray Beach to Key West on the Overseas Highway
A day-long road-trip journey to Mile Marker 0 via the “The Highway That Goes to Sea,” shouldn’t be done without experiencing these amazing pit stops. Read More
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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025
Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. Read More
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Opal Sol or Opal Sands? A Guide to Clearwater Beach’s New Resort Duo
Considering a stay at either Opal Sol or Opal Sands? Here are the essential things you should know about Opal Collection’s new "sol" mate properties – including what makes each resort unique, their shared resort amenities, and which one best suits your unique stay. 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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Homemade Pasta-Perfecting Tips from Drift Kitchen + Bar
Sick of the same old store-bought spaghetti? Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa’s executive chef spills his secrets on how to make a homemade pasta that’ll make any Italian grandmother proud. Read More
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A Tale of Two Coasts: Sampling Both Sides of Florida on an Open Stretch of Road
A three-day road trip down the lower half of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, then across the northern section of the Everglades to the Gulf, means you get the best of both worlds: the East Coast’s waves and nightlife action and the Gulf Coast’s wildlife and sugar-sand beaches. Read More
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Dish in Demand: The Crab-Crusted Grouper at Drift Kitchen + Bar
Flaky and delicious, the crab-crusted grouper at the new Drift Kitchen + Bar at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa is sure to be a guest favorite. We share the details, ingredients, and recipe here. Read More
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The 2020 Opals: The Best of Arts & Culture in Opal Destinations
Awards season may be over, but we’ve still got our own crop of statues to hand out to a few of the outstanding arts and culture institutions in and around Opal destinations. Read More
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ICYMI: What’s New at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
Why this is the year to reacquaint yourself with Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. Haven’t been to Hutchinson Island, Florida, in a while? Here’s a map to the latest bounty, from pizza-making and craft-cocktail classes at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa to new nature centers and… Read More
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ICYMI: What’s New at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa
Why this is the year to reacquaint yourself with Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. Florida sands may be timeless, but a slew of new offerings around Jupiter Beach make this vacation destination on top of the trendiest ways to spend warm days. Discover a spiffy new overall look and a… Read More
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Top Things to Do in Delray Beach/Boca Raton during March and Beyond
From mixology festivals to a little taste of Japan while you stroll, summers in Delray are classy, cultural affairs. Read More
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Top Things to do on Hutchinson Island during March & Beyond
Singing alligators, sunset drives, and Florida’s largest amateur surf festival are just a few reasons to visit Hutchinson Island during these select months. Read More
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New Year’s Resolutions You Can Accomplish…by Vacationing
Exercise more, learn a new skill, travel more. If these sound like your kind of New Year’s resolution ideas, then we’ve got the perfect ways you can actually accomplish them – while taking a vacation, to boot. Read More
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