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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When it comes to the cleanest lakes in the US, nothing is more pristine than Lake George, the largest body of water within New York State’s six-million-acre Adirondack Park. Here’s why its waters are so crystal clear – drinkable quality, in fact. Read More
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Whether you’re here in summer, winter, or fall, or are looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, the Adirondack towns of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Keene Valley – all within easy driving distance of Lake Placid Lodge – set the stage for an unforgettable Adirondack vacation. Read More
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Autumn always comes early – and lasts longer – in the Adirondacks. And Lake Placid offers plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the season, from fall-flavored beers and film fests to perfect leaf-peeping places to post up and enjoy the rolling patchwork of color. 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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If you were to ask a native New Yorker about the best Adirondack vacation destinations, the locations of “Lake George” and “Lake Placid” are usually said in the same breath. But that certainly doesn’t mean they are exact carbon copies of each other. Read More
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Mr. Brown’s Pub – a longtime staple of the dining outlets at The Sagamore Resort – has transitioned to become a gourmet burger restaurant. For the devout fans of Brown’s, though, fret not. The Adirondack charm remains; just the pub-style menu received a burger-centric boost. 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 people have spoken. Or, more like, the readers have spoken. Better yet: the readers have booked. We’re referring to the fact that The Sagamore Resort was a top 15 most-booked hotel by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the year of 2023. Here’s why. Read More
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Spending time in a salt room is said to have huge respiratory and skin benefits, and it may help treat stress, and anxiety, too. So should we all start hailing halotherapy? We shed some light on the science of salt therapy. Read More
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