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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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Pin to Win: #OpalLoveStoryContest

In the spring of 2015, we challenged our fans to build a Pinterest board as a tribute to their significant other, sharing what it is that makes him or her special as well as telling the story of their relationship together. See all the…

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Photo Contest: #MyOpalMoment

In our inaugural contest over the summer of 2014, we asked Opal visitors to capture a favorite moment from their time in that destination. Submissions ranged from pretty mountaintop views to indelible family moments. Check out the finalists.

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Key West or Lake George

This or That: Key West or Lake George

On opposite ends of the East Coast, Key West and Lake George are united in their love of festivals, museums, and attractions on the water. Easy on the Water Lake George: Kayak the Lake A paddle and kayak from Green Island’s Lake George Kayak Company, located…

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Aerial shot of The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Where to Stay: The Resort at Longboat Key Club

This environmentally friendly resort is Sarasota’s only with AAA’s Four-Diamond status. The luxury resort’s 410 acres is set on a secluded barrier island, giving a unique blend of privacy and easy access to all that Sarasota, Florida’s cultural coast, has to offer. Though, with white sand beaches, watersports, five restaurants and lounges, 45 holes of golf, and an award-winning tennis complex, you may never step foot off resort grounds.

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