Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
At the top of the list of things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine, for kayakers looking to experience some rugged Downeast mother nature, The Porcupine Islands clustered around Bar Harbor are a curious collection of evergreen-spiked domes with a unique history, to boot. Read More
Read more
The people have spoken. Ten Opal Collection properties were awarded Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. So what’s all the fuss about? Thirty one years ago, Condé Nast Traveler – the legendary luxury lifestyle travel magazine – put out its first travel survey. Back then, it was just a… Read More
Read more
“Bleisure” – a new term describing the act of mixing business and leisure travel – is booming. Luckily, these Opal properties are in the trend, too. Read More
Read more
We dug deep into all Opal destinations in Florida, Maine, and New York to build this list of top summer events and seasonal vacation ideas. Read More
Read more
Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every Opal Collection resort and destination. Read More
Read more
Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every OPAL Collection resort and destination. So it’s little surprise our #H2Opal photo contest saw us flooded with great entries. After careful consideration,… Read More
Read more
Acadia National Park itself is a veritable garden of incredible natural wonder. But Mount Desert Island’s past as a playground for the rich and famous means it’s also home to these breathtaking estate gardens. Charles Savage’s Asticou Azalea Garden Located just over 15 minutes southwest of Bar Harbor,… Read More
Read more
Cars in the sky? The tallest city hall in the US? Pick these five Opal destinations to have thrilling sky adventures, and catch the stars. . Acadia Night Sky Festival [Bar Harbor, ME] Each September, science, art, and nature conservation convene around… Read More
Read more
Views, foliage, on-trail highlights – these great hiking trails offer some easy ways to get away from it all from Maine to Florida. Read More
Read more
From Olympian-worthy Ironman Triathlons to the best marathon coastal views, these five races are worthy enough to plan your vacation around. Read More
Read more