The Top 2025 Key West Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Here's a look at the conch-blowing contests, Hemingway lookalikes, and mind-blowing masquerades to frame a 2024 Key West vacation around. Read More
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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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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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A Delicious Debate: What’s the Best Key Lime Pie in Key West?
There’s no arguing that savoring this silky, sweet, and tart treat is a must-do when in Key West. What is up for debate, however, is the truly proper way to prepare the iconic pie. Luckily, there are a multitude of variations to dig into across the island – including two twists from our Opal resort restaurants – so grab your fork and find out which side of the fence your tastebuds stand. Read More
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A Weekend Family Getaway at The Laureate to Inspire Your Next Trip
A quick trip with your family to this luxury, family-friendly Key West destination may just be the escape you need to reconnect with one other, relax the mind and body, and try a new adventure or two. Read More
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Your Guide to Key West, Florida
A few swimsuits, a bottle of SPF, a new pair of flip-flops, and Opal’s comprehensive travel guide are all you need for your trip to the Florida Keys. Read More
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Four Opal Key West Experiences When You Launch from The Laureate
We’ve taken care of the heavy lifting and put together the perfect itinerary, so you can hit all of Opal's Key West destinations in one easy (gulf breezy) day. Read More
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5 Ways to Reclaim Your Postponed Vacations
Postponed doesn’t have to mean canceled. Whether it was an annual holiday celebration the whole family was excited for or a big anniversary you had hoped to spend on white-sand beaches, it’s due time to cash in your rain-checks and cancelations for check-in confirmations. Here are five fabulous… Read More
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Under the Surface: Fishing Key West with Captain Mark Schmidt
Ready to hook a big one? Key West fishing guide Mark Schmidt gives us the skinny on fishing Key West’s diverse waters. Perfectly situated at the southernmost tip of the United States with access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Key West is one of the… Read More
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Painting the Town Key Lime: Floridian Artists Liven Up the Streets
Art abounds in Key West, where Floridian artists regularly take it to the streets to create murals, fountains, and sculptures. Meet some of those artists here and gaze upon their work out there. Stroll through Key West, and you can’t help but find yourself in front of a piece of… Read More
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Without a Passport: 6 Domestic Alternatives to International Trips to Consider This Summer
No, these following destinations may not be exact twins to their international counterparts, but they’re pretty close – with the added benefit of not having to board a long-haul flight across the globe, to boot. Read More
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6 of The Best Botanical Gardens in the US & Opal Destinations
Pop art woven among blooms, a royal garden cultivated for a king, and a Japanese-style sanctuary reimagined for the craggy coast of Maine. Consider seeking out these best botanical gardens rooted to Opal destinations for a much-needed breath of fresh air. Read More
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