Opal’s 2017 Travel Bucket List
Consider 2017 the year you actually book the vacations you’ve been talking about for years. We offer some ideas, from romantic getaways to adventure travel. 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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Our Picks: 5 Top “Rooms with a View” within Opal
Oceans, mountain, or beach – we’ve rounded up five top rooms from across the Opal Collection that’ll make you want to plot some vacation time right now. Read More
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Our Picks: 5 Top Aerial Adventures on the East Coast
Five fresh aerial adventures, from hot-air ballooning in the Adirondacks to going weightless on a Florida plane ride. Read More
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Top Events and Activities in the “Cooler” Months in Midcoast Maine
Top picks for winter activities and events to build a getaway around in Midcoast Maine each month, November through March. Read More
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Top Fall Road Trips: Coastal Maine
When it’s autumn in New England, the coast of Maine makes for a fall drive worth its weight in more than just lobster and fall foliage. Read More
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Top Five Freshest Ways to See Fall Foliage
From the balloon-filled skies of the Adirondacks to the coast of Maine, here are five fresh ways to take in the fiery foliage of fall this season. Read More
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What Is Pickleball? Rules, Roots, and Where to Play
We give you the basics on how to play this family-friendly sport sweeping the country. Read More
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Our Picks: Top Spots for a “5 O’Clock Somewhere” Toast
We’ve rounded up the best bars for a spectacular toast, no matter the time of day. Read More
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The Best Lobster Roll in Maine
The Samoset’s Executive Chef Tim Pierce gives his take on the iconic best lobster roll. Read More
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Unexpected Midcoast Maine
There’s much more to the craggy coast of Camden, Rockland, and Rockport than lobster rolls and lighthouse tours. Read More
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