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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

The Best Lobster Roll in Maine

The Samoset’s Executive Chef Tim Pierce gives his take on the iconic best lobster roll. Read More

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Where to Stay: West Street Hotel

Bar Harbor's only luxury boutique hotel, featuring modern design, magnificent ocean views, and one truly breathtaking rooftop pool. Read More

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Unexpected Midcoast Maine

There’s much more to the craggy coast of Camden, Rockland, and Rockport than lobster rolls and lighthouse tours. Read More

The Family Weekend Guide to Midcoast Maine

Using the Samoset Resort as a basecamp, the coastal towns of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland offer everything from hiking right above the Atlantic to lighthouse excursions and some epic family competitions. Read More

A Primer: Northeast Summer Vacation Destinations

Our guide matches you with your ideal Maine or New York Northeast vacation among Opal’s top destinations. 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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Save The Date: Top 2016 Events on the East Coast

Our curated list of some of the best 2016 events you’ll find on the East Coast. Read More

Our Picks: Best Poolside Cocktails

Find fresh cocktail drinks poolside at Opal Collection properties. Read More

Top Wines to Bring to Holiday Parties

Three of Opal Collection’s brightest wine minds share their picks for the most unusual, interesting, and complementary vintages to bring this season. Crowd Pleasers 2013 Naples Cabernet Sauvignon, Boyanci, Italy ($60) Exceptionally smooth with a complex mouthfeel that changes with every sip, this balanced cabernet “glows in the glass,”… Read More

Vacations with a Cardio Workout

We’ve got a great list of outdoor activities that will get your heart pumping and get you to some of the best sights of Opal destinations at the same time. Hiking Lake George [Lake George, NY] For one of the highest and closest around Lake George, Black Mountain Loop is the… Read More

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