Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
The Asticou Hotel’s 17 new Hillside Terrace Rooms complete the historic Northeast Harbor retreat with a stay inspired by Mount Desert Island’s earliest summer visitors. Here’s how they compare with the property’s Historic Main Inn and Harborside Cottages – and which is best for your Maine getaway.
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Fall in Key West unfolds in three distinct acts: a quieter, still-sultry September, an exuberant October, and a breezier November packed with events. Here’s what each month brings and what to know to plan the fall getaway that best fits your travel style.
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It wasn’t a tropical escape that earned a top spot two years running – No. 1 in 2025 and No. 2 in 2026 – on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S.” list. It was a lobster-claw-shaped piece of land off the craggy coast of Downeast Maine.
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The Rockland Breakwater is more than just a scenic path extending into Penobscot Bay, Maine. Its rich history holds intriguing details. For example, did you know it’s made of the same iconic granite that was used to build the Washington Monument?
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Considering a stay at either Opal Sol or Opal Sands? Here are the essential things you should know about Opal Collection’s new "sol" mate properties – including what makes each resort unique, their shared resort amenities, and which one best suits your unique stay.
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Sure, it has the classic hallmarks of an Opal: signature hospitality, the best in food and beverage, and a prime location just steps from the beach. But when you see the collection’s newest reimagined Lido Beach hotel, you just can’t deny, there is something oh-so singular about this property that masterly blends sophistication, spectacular, and surprising.
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Phil and Stephanie Shirk weren’t just the first to check in at Opal Sol in February 2025 – they also claimed that title at Opal Sands in 2016. We caught up with the loyal Opal guests to find out what keeps them coming back – and why being “first” has become an Opal tradition.
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Simply a swan sculpture it is not. The Glacier Ice Bars that descend upon The Sagamore and Samoset each January are Instagram eye-candy extravaganzas entirely made out of ice.
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Up-close and personal with MLB stars, exclusive art tours, and an aquarium-based craft beer festival are just a few reasons to visit Sarasota, Florida, during these select winter and spring months.
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Here's a look at the conch-blowing contests, Hemingway lookalikes, and mind-blowing masquerades to frame a Key West vacation around.
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