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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

Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal

Save the Date: Step Back In Time With These Fairs and Festivals

Traveling back decades or even centuries can happen anywhere. You just have to know where to look for the past. Step back in time with OPAL area festivals. Read More

Our Picks: Views From Above

Cars in the sky? The tallest city hall in the US? Pick these five Opal destinations to have thrilling sky adventures, and catch the stars. . Acadia Night Sky Festival [Bar Harbor, ME] Each September, science, art, and nature conservation convene around… Read More

Your Florida Stone Crab Primer

Florida’s stone crab, a.k.a. “stonies,” are just as sought after as Italian truffles. Why all the hubbub? Read More

Our Picks: Best Florida Beaches

Whether you’re looking for turtles, snorkeling, or shelling, here are the best Florida beaches. Read More

Inside the Morean Arts Center’s Dale Chihuly Collection

The world-renowned glass artist may be from the Pacific Northwest, but you can find Dale Chihuly’s works in a much more tropical setting. Read More

Top Florida Wildlife Encounters

Whether you want to swim with Florida “mermaids” or hand feed sharks, there’s an OPAL destination for your inner Jack Hanna. Read More

Navigating the Shopping Racks of 5th Avenue South In Naples

Finding your way through Naples’ high-end shops can be dizzying, but we’ve paired with local fashionista Barbara King for the best shops from 5th Avenue to the beach. Read More

Our Picks: Vacation Ideas For Movie Lovers

Plenty of vacation ideas across the map have caught 15 seconds of fame in movies, but these OPAL destinations figured front and center in classic films. Photo © Alcon Entertainment Great Expectations [Sarasota, FL] By the late 1990s, John Ringling’s Ca’ d’Zan was in… Read More