Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
Simply a swan sculpture it is not. The Glacier Ice Bars that descend upon The Sagamore and Samoset each January are Instagram eye-candy extravaganzas entirely made out of ice. Read More
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The Rockland Breakwater is more than just a scenic path extending into Penobscot Bay, Maine. Its rich history holds intriguing details. For example, did you know it’s made of the same iconic granite that was used to build the Washington Monument? Read More
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From fall foliage and gorgeous hikes to clear night skies, Bar Harbor looks its best when the temperatures begin to fall. Here's the best of Bar Harbor to explore during your fall visit this fall through Thanksgiving (with us at Harborside Hotel!). Read More
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Maine is the first state to see sunlight daily, but did you know exact spots vary year-round? Or that, after lobsters and blueberries, potatoes are also a leading state export? If you think you know Maine, it might be time to brush up on your knowledge. Read More
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Summer may be sneaking away, but it’s still the season of the sun until September 22. Send it out with a splash by indulging in one of these quintessential summer experiences in Opal resort and hotel destinations. Read More
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Summer is in full swing. And our New England Coast and New York Adirondack Opal hotels and resorts are ready to make it stellar with these new activities and offerings, including refreshed and renewed waterside cottages at Samoset Resort, a new gourmet burger dining outlet at The Sagamore Resort, and commemorative 150th-anniversary goodies at Wentworth by the Sea. Read More
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The beauty of a multi-day, 220-mile road trip up the craggy coast from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Bar Harbor, Maine isn’t just the plethora of enticing pit stops along the route – from high culture to scenic coves. It’s also the way that Opal properties serve as your easy and convenient overnight waypoints for piecing together one epic coastal cruise. Read More
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From fine arts and classical music to hiking and picnics, summers in Bar Harbor, Maine, are always a well-rounded affair. Read More
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Ship-like stage rigging, a fantastical lower-level lobby, and a fate that almost resulted in being turned into condos…twice. You may be familiar with The Music Hall as an iconic Portsmouth New Hampshire landmark, but how well do you really know this 1878 performing arts space? Read More
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The Grand Dame Hotel officially turns 150 years old in June of 2024. In addition to paying tribute to the landmark birthday with special historically-themed programming, the hotel is also serving up a June 14 marquee reception dinner that recreates – while also reinventing – signature Wentworth dishes from 100 years ago. Read More
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