The Soundtrack to Your Vacation: Top Opal Playlists
Who says only movies get a soundtrack? We’ve handpicked the best songs for five Opal vacation experiences, crafting the perfect vacation music, just for you. Read More
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6 Top Holiday Cocktails To Ring in 2025
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 Couples’ Fourth of July Getaway Guide to Bar Harbor
When it comes to Fourth of July Getaways, there’s no better town for your group of friends to escape to than Bar Harbor, boasting lobster races, live music, and fireworks. Read More
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The Couples’ Guide: What To Do in Bar Harbor
With couples’ activities that range from adventures in Acadia National Park to a couples’ massage in the same club the Rockefellers once played, Bar Harbor is a city for romance and relaxation. 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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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 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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Summer’s Last Gasp: Best Places to Visit in August
Three Opal destinations as the best places to visit in August and an unexpected thing to do in each. Read More
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This or That: Acadia National Park or Everglades National Park
See how two of the most well-known national parks on the East Coast stack up against each other. 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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