A Q&A With Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.’s Lead Naturalist
What sets Maine’s largest boating tour company apart? We sat down with 17-year employee and lead naturalist Julie Taylor to find out. 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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Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
A Music Hall Series to Shape Your Stay Around
It may be known as The Music Hall, but don’t let that lead you to believe that this historic performing arts center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is dedicated solely to live music. Read More
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Opal’s Most Opulent “Social Event Dining Spaces”
What is a social event zone? It’s Opal’s unique term for an intimate, semi-private dining experience that connects you to the restaurant in a one-of-a-kind way. And we’ve got just the selection of stunning spaces to serve your group. Read More
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A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park
The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point. Read More
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Above Par: The Lasting Legacy of Gary Soule on Samoset’s Golf Experience
The game of golf lost one of its greats in 2022. We take a look at the lasting impression that the former head pro and late Gary Soule left on Samoset Resort’s 18-hole oceanside course – and the ways players can still see his legacy live on today at this world-class Maine golf complex. Read More
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5 Portsmouth 400th Anniversary Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Secret heritage gardens, a carnival paying homage to a lost neighborhood, and a communal dinner table occupying five downtown blocks – here’s a handful of the top Portsmouth 400 Anniversary celebrations to shape a summer visit to the New Hampshire Seacoast. Read More
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A Delicious Journey Through Salt Kitchen & Bar
In honor of Salt Kitchen & Bar celebrating 10 years on the menu as a superior New Hampshire Seacoast dining destination, we take you on a delicious journey through the spaces and signature dishes that have made it such a mainstay. Read More
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Global Wellness Day: Inspiring Better Living Year-Round
In need of a day to take care of yourself – physically, mentally, spiritually? There’s no better time than June’s Global Wellness Day, a health and wellness movement being observed at participating Opal Spas. Read More
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How to Navigate Acadia National Park’s Vehicle Reservations System
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a vehicle reservation online and common questions about the process answered. Read More
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All About ‘Tom’s Blueberry Muffin,’ Opal’s Most-Loved Breakfast Staple
With a recipe that dates back to the late ‘60s, Opal Collection’s blueberry muffin has been a longtime breakfast staple, loved and devoured daily by guests. Now, this handheld treat will be that much easier to recreate at home. Read More
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