5 Unexpected Things to Do in Sarasota
Sarasota has plenty of unexpected things to do in addition to its beach, architecture, arts, and circus roots. Read More
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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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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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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
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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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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
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Where to Stay: The Resort at Longboat Key Club
This environmentally friendly resort is Sarasota’s only with AAA’s Four-Diamond status. The luxury resort’s 410 acres is set on a secluded barrier island, giving a unique blend of privacy and easy access to all that Sarasota, Florida’s cultural coast, has to offer. Though, with white sand beaches, watersports, five restaurants and lounges, 45 holes of golf, and an award-winning tennis complex, you may never step foot off resort grounds. Read More
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How To Choose Your Florida Beach Vacation
We help you decide what your Sunshine State of mind should be. Read More
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The Angler’s Guide To Prized Florida Catches
Anglers are adventurers by heart, and these four catches offer rare bragging rights and challenge in equal measure. Read More
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This or That: Longboat Key or Treasure Island
Our guide to two Florida gulf beach destinations an hour apart with very different vibes. Read More
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Our Picks: Fall Festivals for Families
We offer you five great reasons to get the gang in the car – or even on a plane – for a fall weekend getaway built around everything from Florida’s tastiest crustacean to Maine’s most magnificent boats. September Windjammer Festival [Camden, ME] September 4–6 Sidle up to magnificent schooners… Read More
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