5 Signature Opal Dishes You Must Try
We polled a handful of Opal’s restaurant kitchens to bring you this list of most-ordered dishes – and to get you thinking (and drooling) about your next Opal meal in the process. Read More
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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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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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Street Smart: Sarasota’s Palm Avenue
When it comes to things to do in Sarasota, Florida, there’s no better place to spend a morning or afternoon soaking up the chic shopping experience than this popular stretch of Palm Avenue. Read More
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High Spirits: 5 Booming Florida Distilleries
Thanks to loosening laws, more and more Florida craft distillers have opened shop over the last few years. Here are a few based near Opal destinations. Read More
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Top Things to Do in Naples in September through December
When the rest of the country is preparing to hibernate, Naples is just warming up. From wild animals to wild nights on Third Street South, the Paradise Coast has plenty to offer all autumn long. Read More
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Top Things to Do in Clearwater/St. Petersburg from September through December
From the active wildlife to the many cultural events, the cooler autumn air brings Pinellas County to life. Read More
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5 Best Bike Routes in Opal’s Florida Destinations
For the vacationer who needs to move around – to get the heart pumping and explore a bit – we highlight the best bike trails to take your two wheels in Opal’s Florida destinations. Read More
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Top Things to Do in Sarasota in November and December
Migrating right whales, seasonal brews, and mega-yachts wrapped to the gills with Christmas lights – we’ve got the top attractions you can only take advantage of during these select months in Sarasota. Read More
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Our Picks: Top Fireworks and Celebrations for the Fourth of July
From southern Florida’s largest display to a Fourth set in an Americana time warp, here are seven fresh ways to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks this year. The Largest Fireworks Display in Southern Florida [Cape Coral, FL] Less than an hour north of Naples, Cape Coral’s… Read More
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An Ideal Day Spent at The Resort at Longboat Key Club
When it comes to finding things to do in Longboat Key during your stay at The Resort at Longboat Key Club, you actually don’t need to stray very far from your guest room. Read More
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The Best Hotel Spas across Opal’s Properties
Looking to treat yourself on your next vacation? We profile the best spas across Opal’s properties for all your pampering needs. Read More
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