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A seafood bar features stone crab at Delray Sands in Delray Beach, Florida.

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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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The Best Beach in Florida? Delray Beach Voted Number One
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
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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

Adirondack Balloon Festival

Celebrating the Skies at the Adirondack Balloon Festival

The timeless appeal behind ballooning, an experience Adirondack Balloon Company Owner Kiersten Owen describes as the “closest sensation to floating,” is at the heart of why close to 150,000 people descend on Lake George to ascend at the Adirondack Balloon Festival. It’s not hard to understand the… Read More

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The Spa at Sandpearl

The Best Hotel Spas across Opal’s Properties

Looking to pamper yourself on your next vacation? We profile the best spas across Opal’s properties. Whether your treatment is selected from one of Opal’s signature services or something locally inspired, we guarantee you’ll walk away rejuvenated and happy. Jupiter Beach Resort [Jupiter, Florida] Spa-goers will… Read More

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