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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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Eating Your Way through Clearwater Beach

Everything tastes better when you’re eating by the beach, and everything already tastes pretty great in Clearwater Beach. Here’s our guide to eight eateries you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) miss during your next visit. Read More

Mixing Hops & Hospitality: Top Opal Beers

With National Beer Day kicking off on April 7, now’s the ideal time for brew hounds to sample the hoppy, smooth, and unique signature brews at Opal destinations – best served with a coastal sunset of your choice. Lake Placid Lodge IPA Brewed just for the lodge by nearby Great… Read More

5 Top Attractions In Florida Vacation Destinations

Where will your Florida vacation take you? We make your decision easy by highlighting five draws at every Opal destination in the Sunshine state. Clearwater Caladesi Island State Park, voted Florida’s best beach multiple times. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to movie… Read More

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Opal’s Guide to Florida Spring Training

The Grapefruit League’s five ballparks near Opal destinations get you up close with your favorite Major League stars. Read More

Your Shopping Guide to Naples

Naples’s five walkable, high-end districts, home to hundreds of shops and boutiques, have helped build the coastal city’s reputation as one of the best fashion destinations south of Fifth Avenue. Photo courtesy of Marissa Collections Fifth Avenue South Frequently mentioned among the best shopping centers in… Read More

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Our Picks: Over-the-Top Adventures

We have the guide for the thrilling and extravagant adventures you can only find in Opal destinations. Read More

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Plotting Your Walkable Opal Sands Adventure

Opal Sands Resort is your new luxury home base for exploring Clearwater Beach. Read More

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Save The Date: Top 2016 Events on the East Coast

Our curated list of some of the best 2016 events you’ll find on the East Coast. Read More

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3 Golf Tips to a Better Short Game

The best shortcut to improving your score this year is to focus on your chipping and putting. Read More

The Couples’ Guide to Clearwater Beach

From secluded tropical paradises to lively on-the-water adventures, Clearwater Beach has a lot to recommend for vacationing couples. Island Bliss Every beach vacation demands some on-sand time, and Clearwater and the surrounding area are loaded with options. Head to the aptly named Honeymoon Island State Park just… Read More

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