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A group of people participate in a cooking class led by Opal chefs.

Meetings & Events: What’s New Across Opal for 2025

With exciting expansions and a focus on creating memorable retreats, 2025 is the year to plan your transformative gathering at one of Opal’s 28 resorts and hotels. Read More

A Florida-themed Christmas ornament on a tree.

5 Game-Changing Benefits of Taking Your Holidays on Vacation

If the stress of your holiday hustle has been weighing you down (especially if you’re the one hosting the festivities), this may be an article you want to read. Because a holiday week getaway may just be the best gift you can give yourself. Read More

The custom-designed vibroacoustic beds at Opal Spas.

Good Vibrations: Vibroacoustic Therapy at Opal Spas

Can vibroacoustic therapy really heal you from the inside out? We take a look at this unique and trending “no-touch” therapy that, in Opal Spas, comes in the form of one very high-tech, very custom-designed bed. Read More

A misty sunrise spreads across the New York High Peaks Region.

3 Charming Adirondack Towns to Visit in New York’s High Peaks Region

Whether you’re here in summer, winter, or fall, or are looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, the Adirondack towns of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Keene Valley – all within easy driving distance of Lake Placid Lodge – set the stage for an unforgettable Adirondack vacation. Read More

A father and daughter play in the gin-clear waters of Jupiter, Florida.

6 Best Crystal-Clear Water Beaches in Florida that Rival the Caribbean

You don’t need a passport to frolic in the blue waves identical to what you’d find in everyone’s favorite tropical sea. You just need these favorite Florida beaches. Read More

A little girl splashes in the water at Dubois Park in Jupiter, Florida.

6 Last Chances for Summer

Summer may be sneaking away, but it’s still the season of the sun until September 22. Send it out with a splash by indulging in one of these quintessential summer experiences in Opal resort and hotel destinations. Read More

Renderings of future Opal properties: Cirque St. Armands Beachside, Opal Sol, and Olde Naples Hotel.

3 New Gulf Coast Florida Resorts Coming to Opal

Prepare to pack your bags for the Gulf Coast of Florida. Because it’s soon to be the home of Opal’s three newest and – dare we say? – most novel properties. Read More

A collaged together view of Lake George and Lake Placid in the Adirondacks of New York.

Lake George or Lake Placid? Your Ultimate Comparative Guide

If you were to ask a native New Yorker about the best Adirondack vacation destinations, the locations of “Lake George” and “Lake Placid” are usually said in the same breath. But that certainly doesn’t mean they are exact carbon copies of each other. Read More

New in the Northeast Just in Time for Summer

Summer is in full swing. And our New England Coast and New York Adirondack Opal hotels and resorts are ready to make it stellar with these new activities and offerings, including refreshed and renewed waterside cottages at Samoset Resort, a new gourmet burger dining outlet at The Sagamore Resort, and commemorative 150th-anniversary goodies at Wentworth by the Sea. Read More

A couple smiles with their luggage in Florida.

Your (Non-Stop) Ticket to Paradise: Direct Flights to Florida

Dreaming of a Florida getaway, but dread the layovers that often come with getting there? Think of this as your cheat sheet to top Florida destinations with daily non-stop flights from major US cities. Read More

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