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A holiday-themed cocktail part of Opal's seasonal cocktail program.

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6 Top Holiday Cocktails You’ll Want to Sip in 2024

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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The Best Beach in Florida? Delray Beach Voted Number One

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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Top Summer Events & What to Have in Tow

Looking to live it up during these remaining months of summer? You’ll appreciate this piece on what to pack (albeit, some being more tongue-in-cheek) for these can’t-miss events near Opal destinations. Read More

Ways to Keep Your Workouts Going in Opal Destinations

While you could head to the hotel gym, there are always more creative “vacation workouts” that will keep your routine in check, while also getting you out and about in a destination. Read More

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An Art-Themed Group Retreat to Clearwater Beach

If you and your friends share an avid appreciation for art, then your next group retreat should be to Clearwater Beach where galleries, museums, and street installations are around every corner. Read More

Murky Origins: The Truth behind These Opal Destination Names

Did Treasure Island actually ever contain buried treasure? Why was Key West’s original translation “bone island”? We reveal the true origins of these town names in popular Opal destinations. Read More

The Best Outdoor Summer Adventures in Every Opal Destination

Summer is around the corner. Which means it’s time to shake off hibernation and get outdoors to explore a new area through a little adventure. Here’s a guide to the best outdoor adventures in each of our destinations in Florida, New York, and Maine. Florida East Coast &… Read More

The Couples’ Group Getaway Guide to Clearwater Beach

You’ve got the time off, the sitter is booked, and your gang of other friends – also couples – are ready to go. So where to go on a vacation with other couples? Clearwater Beach. Read More

Star Struck: The Best Star Gazing Opportunities across Opal Destinations

Love looking up at the cosmos? Then you’ll enjoy this guide that outlines the best places to go stargaze near Opal properties. Read More

The Best Hotel Spas across Opal’s Properties

Looking to pamper yourself on your next vacation? We profile the best spas across Opal’s properties. Whether your treatment is selected from one of Opal’s signature services or something locally inspired, we guarantee you’ll walk away rejuvenated and happy. Jupiter Beach Resort [Jupiter, Florida] Spa-goers will… Read More

Aquatic Paradises: Opal’s Best Hotel Pools

When it comes to truly cool pools, no other properties know how to make a splash quite like these Opal resorts. Read More

The Group Boating Getaway Guide to Longboat Key

When you think of your last vacation, chances are, your mode of transport to your destination – an airplane or car – was less than exciting. That’s just never the case when you vacation by boat. The whole experience is an adventure bookended by the beauty of the ocean. Whether… Read More

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