Fresh Takes on Wellness in Lake Placid
From the Japanese art of “forest bathing” to a massage that takes place on a boat in the lake, health and wellness in the Adirondacks is evolving into anything but ordinary. 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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Condé Nast–Confirmed: 10 Opal Properties Recognized in 2018’s Readers’ Choice Awards
The people have spoken. Ten Opal Collection properties were awarded Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. So what’s all the fuss about? Thirty one years ago, Condé Nast Traveler – the legendary luxury lifestyle travel magazine – put out its first travel survey. Back then, it was just a… Read More
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Street Smart: Lake Placid’s Main Street
This one-mile stretch offers everything from boutiques carrying independent designers and food artisans, brand-name outlets, and Olympic attractions galore. Read More
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Dish in Demand: The Maple Lavender Duck Breast at Artisans
The maple lavender duck breast at Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge isn’t your typical game dish. We share the details, ingredients, and recipe here. Rich in fat from the local duck, sweet from the maple syrup, floral from the lavender, spice from the Szechuan, and sour from the pickled… Read More
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5 Signature Opal Dishes You Must Try
We polled a handful of Opal’s restaurant kitchens to bring you this list of most-ordered dishes – and to get you thinking (and drooling) about your next Opal meal in the process. Read More
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7 Reasons to Visit Opal Destinations This Summer
We dug deep into all Opal destinations in Florida, Maine, and New York to build this list of top summer events and seasonal vacation ideas. Read More
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The Family Reunion Guide to Lake Placid
Home to cultural, active, and foodie-focused activities that appeal to a range of generations, Lake Placid makes for the ultimate family retreat with Lake Placid Lodge as your host. Read More
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Meet Our #OpalUnpackedContest Finalists
How do you unpack your Opal vacation? Read More
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How to Plot the Perfect Couple’s Weekend at Lake Placid Lodge
A weekend getaway to the Lake Placid Lodge sans kids can be a (long overdue) rejuvenation for parents. Read More
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Digital Detox: How to Unplug in Lake Placid
Find out how to shake off the stress with a digital detox at Lake Placid Lodge and in Lake Placid. Read More
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