This or That: Florida’s East Coast vs. Gulf Coast
We give you the lay of the land of both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and some highlights of each to define which is right for your next Florida beach vacation. 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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Where to Stay: Sunset Key Cottages
Sunset Key Cottages offers the best of both worlds: full immersion in vibrant Key West culture and nightlife when you want it; complete seclusion when you don’t. Read More
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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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Marina Hopping down Florida’s Gulf Coast
Three of Florida’s best marinas are attached to Opal resorts. We break down where to tie up and what to do once you’ve done so. Read More
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Unforgettable Date Night Ideas in Opal Destinations
Whether you’re vacationing as a couple or with family, the perfect vacation isn’t complete without the perfect date night. Here are some picks from Bar Harbor to Key West. Read More
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Save the Date: Top Holiday Boat Parades Across Opal Destinations
Florida’s waterways light up like Rockefeller Center for the Sunshine State’s spin on the classic holiday boat parade. Read More
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A Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park
Full of marine life and one spectacular fort, the Dry Tortugas is one of the least visited national parks in the US…but a truly worthy day trip from Key West. Read More
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Kicking Back at Opal’s Florida Beach Bars
Every oceanfront Florida vacation deserves some toes-in-the-sand sunset time at a beach bar. Here, we bring you inside Opal’s very own on both coasts. 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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The Best Cuban Food, Sights, and Finds in Key West
Get an authentic taste of Cuba by eating your way through the streets of Old Town Key West. Read More
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