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Boats anchored in a calm harbor at sunset, with a pink and purple sky reflecting on the water and dense forest lining the distant shore—this enchanting scene is just one of the highlights you’ll discover in our Northeast Harbor Guide: Best Activities & Attractions. Trees frame the view in the foreground, inviting you to experience all that this picturesque destination has to offer.

Your Guide to Northeast Harbor, Maine

From fresh donuts and popovers to curated shops and harbor views, discover the best things to do in Northeast Harbor, Maine – one of Mount Desert Island’s most charming coastal villages.

An aerial view of the rooftop bar of Elevate at Opal Grand.

Best Rooftop Bars on the Eastern Seaboard

If you’re looking for rooftop bars along the eastern coast of the US, we have six worthy waterside picks in Opal destinations, from Bar Harbor, Maine, down to Key West, Florida.

A man pours orange juice into a glass held by a smiling woman sitting at a kitchen table in a suite at Treasure Island Beach Resort. The kitchen has white cabinets, blue-and-white vases, and various breakfast items on the counter.

A Chef’s Guide to Cooking in Your In-Suite Kitchen

How to make the most of your Opal in-suite kitchen during a stay, plus Chef Ryan Phillips’s favorite no-fuss recipes.

A seafood bar in Delray Beach, Florida features an array of seafood during stone crab season in Florida.

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.

An American flag stands on a rocky stone slab in the foreground by a calm coastal bay—anchored boats, seaweed, and pines under a blue sky evoke the serene beauty you’ll find when you cruise Vinalhaven with Opal Collection.

How to Make The Most of Your Cruise to Vinalhaven

Known for its lobster fishery, nature preserves, and fiercely kept local culture, Vinalhaven is a popular day-trip destination. Here’s our guide to everything the island has to offer, from well-known destinations to hidden gems.

An older woman and man sit at the modern bar at Coast in Edgewater Beach Hotel with light wood décor, enjoying drinks together. The lively spot, like many Naples bars, is well-stocked and brightly lit.

Best Bars in Naples for Sips, Scenes & Sunsets

Naples bars aren’t just about great drinks. From rooftop lounges with gulf views to gastropubs buzzing with live music and neighborhood favorites where locals gather, the bars in Naples, Florida offer a nightlife scene you’ll need more than one night out to truly savor.