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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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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

As dusk settles, a sailboat adorned with colorful string lights graces the calm waters, reminiscent of vibrant holiday boat parades. The reflections dance on the surface, while a smaller boat quietly drifts in the distance beneath a serene blue sky.

Save the Date: Top Holiday Boat Parades Across Opal Destinations

Florida’s waterways light up like Rockefeller Center for the Sunshine State’s spin on the classic holiday boat parade. Read More

A Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park

Full of marine life and one spectacular fort, the Dry Tortugas is one of the least visited national parks in the US…but a truly worthy day trip from Key West. Read More

Kicking Back at Opal’s Florida Beach Bars

Every oceanfront Florida vacation deserves some toes-in-the-sand sunset time at a beach bar. Here, we bring you inside Opal’s very own on both coasts. Read More

A colorful hot air balloon floats in a clear blue sky, surrounded by a few white clouds. The sun shines brightly, creating a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere.

Our Picks: 5 Top Aerial Adventures on the East Coast

Five fresh aerial adventures, from hot-air ballooning in the Adirondacks to going weightless on a Florida plane ride. Read More

The Best Cuban Food, Sights, and Finds in Key West

Get an authentic taste of Cuba by eating your way through the streets of Old Town Key West. Read More

Two people sitting on a sailboat, gazing at the ocean, are savoring one of the best places to visit in August. One holds a drink as they enjoy the sunny day in casual summer clothes and sunglasses. The sailboat rigging frames the clear blue sky behind them.

Summer’s Last Gasp: Best Places to Visit in August

Three Opal destinations as the best places to visit in August and an unexpected thing to do in each. 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

This or That: Key West or Lake George

On opposite ends of the East Coast, Key West and Lake George are united in their love of festivals, museums, and attractions on the water. Easy on the Water Lake George: Kayak the Lake A paddle and kayak from Green Island’s Lake George Kayak Company, located… Read More