Dish in Demand: Salmon Florentine at La Bella Vita
The salmon florentine at La Bella Vita at the Samoset Resort encapsulates the restaurant’s Italian roots. We share the details, ingredients, and recipe here. 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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The Best Hotel Spas across Opal’s Properties
Looking to treat yourself on your next vacation? We profile the best spas across Opal’s properties for all your pampering needs. Read More
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Meet Our 2017 #H2OpalPhotoContest Finalists
Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every Opal Collection resort and destination. Read More
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Samoset Resort’s Greatest Golf Holes
What qualifies a truly top golf hole is a delicate mix of beauty and skill. Samoset's thicket of trees and meandering Penobscot Bay views are precisely the secret sauce in creating a course that is equally challenging and beautiful. Read More
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The Golf Getaway Guide to Rockport, Maine
A golf vacation with your closest buddies or fellow colleagues at one of the best courses in Maine may seem like a dream. Not at Samoset Resort. Read More
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Meet Our #OpalUnpackedContest Finalists
How do you unpack your Opal vacation? Read More
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For the Thrill of the Hunt
There’s a sense of pride to successfully testing your hunting and fishing skills. So why not try spearfishing in Key West, pulling in lobster traps in Maine, or hunting deer in the Adirondacks? Spearfishing [Key West, FL] Diving down into the waters while scoping out your prey is best done in… Read More
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Save the Date: Step Back In Time With These Fairs and Festivals
Traveling back decades or even centuries can happen anywhere. You just have to know where to look for the past. Step back in time with OPAL area festivals. Read More
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Northern Hospitality From Maine Locals
An innocent bit of trespassing reveals the warmth of those Maine locals who call the coast home. Read More
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Our Picks: Great Hiking Trails with a View
Views, foliage, on-trail highlights – these great hiking trails offer some easy ways to get away from it all from Maine to Florida. Read More
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