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Now through Wednesday night, all 31 Opal Collection properties are offering up to 25% off select dates through the end of the year.
So, cash in those vacation days you’ve been saving all year and enjoy this travel-window sweet spot – when the sun is still shining, the crowds have thinned, and your dream room is easier to snag.

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Photo Contest: 2015 #H2OpalPhotoContest

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. So we tasked our guests with showing us their best H2Opal experiences in a photo contest in the summer of 2015. Check out the finalists and grand prize winner.

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