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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opal Key’s Fresh Dining & Design: A Key West Resort Renovation
If you’ve been waiting to hear the latest on Opal Key Resort & Marina’s renovated spaces – an upgraded arrival experience, expanded pool area, and exciting new restaurant concept – here’s what you need to know.
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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025
Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.
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Top Holiday Cocktails To Ring in 2026
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.
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Your 3-Day Wellness Guide to Delray Beach, Florida
We’ve tapped world-renowned celebrity esthetician and skincare savant Tammy Fender to share a few ways to weave wellness into a Friday-through-Sunday stay at Opal Grand Resort & Spa – including stops at her on-site award-winning spa sanctuary.
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Top Activities & Attractions to Soak Up Lake Placid in the Fall
Autumn always comes early – and lasts longer – in the Adirondacks. And Lake Placid offers plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the season, from fall-flavored beers and film fests to perfect leaf-peeping places to post up and enjoy the rolling patchwork of color.
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