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
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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025
Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. Read More
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Opal Sol or Opal Sands? A Guide to Clearwater Beach’s New Resort Duo
Considering a stay at either Opal Sol or Opal Sands? Here are the essential things you should know about Opal Collection’s new "sol" mate properties – including what makes each resort unique, their shared resort amenities, and which one best suits your unique stay. 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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The 2017 Opals: The Best of Arts and Culture in Opal Destinations
There’s the Grammys, the Oscars…and the Opals. In honor of awards season, here are seven top arts and culture picks in our destinations. And the envelope, please… Read More
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A Q&A on Florida’s Endangered Coral Reefs: What to Know and Where to Go
Do your part to protect Florida’s endangered coral reefs with these tips on how to safely see these beautiful ecosystems from marine biologist Colin Foord. Read More
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This or That: Florida’s East Coast vs. Gulf Coast
We give you the lay of the land of both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and some highlights of each to define which is right for your next Florida beach vacation. Read More
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Meet Our #OpalUnpackedContest Finalists
How do you unpack your Opal vacation? Read More
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Opal’s 2017 Travel Bucket List
Consider 2017 the year you actually book the vacations you’ve been talking about for years. We offer some ideas, from romantic getaways to adventure travel. Read More
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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
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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
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Our Picks: Fun Fall Festivals
Exploring everything from hot-air ballooning to ski jumping amid prime foliage season to succulent stone crab is on our list of top fall festivals this year. Read More
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Our Picks: Top Spots for a “5 O’Clock Somewhere” Toast
We’ve rounded up the best bars for a spectacular toast, no matter the time of day. Read More
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