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A tropical resort features a large pool surrounded by lounge chairs with green towels. Palm trees and lush greenery border the area, and white buildings with balconies overlook the scene under a bright blue sky.

Where to Stay: Opal Key Resort & Marina

A block from Duval Street and next to Mallory Square, the resort is a hub of activity that’s still able to remain a tropical escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Your Golf Bucket List: Top 5 Historic Holes You Must Play at Belleair Country Club

Just as the Belleview Inn pays tribute to its history as a Gilded Age Gulf icon, the two historic Donald Ross-designed golf courses at the neighboring Belleair Country Club evoke a flashback to the days when clubs were wooden and golf knickers were de rigueur.

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Get the Look: Longboat Key’s Oh-So Yacht Sleek

Noticing a room in your home in need of a bit of a refresh? Why not take a page from the recently renovated spaces at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

Alfresco Eating: Our Favorite Opal Outdoor Dining Experiences

(Above) © The League Collective, @leaguetravels Dining in an outdoor setting isn’t just delicious, it’s deliciously memorable. Here are a handful of our favorite alfresco eating experiences offered across Opal properties that we know you’ll savor long after your vacation bags have been unpacked. Admit it: You don’t just select a…

Get the Look: Key West’s Splash of Quirky Color

Noticing a room in your home in need of a bit of a refresh? Why not take a page from the design of the lobby at The Laureate Key West. Overlooking the Atlantic from the eastern side of the island, The Laureate Key West is an…

The view from a tee box at The Sagamore Golf Course.

5 Ways Donald Ross Lives on at The Sagamore Golf Course

Ranked among “Top 200 Resort Golf Courses” by Golfweek’s Best of 2020, the 18-hole Sagamore Golf Course was designed and built under legendary course designer Donald Ross’s personal supervision in 1928 – and very much stays true to his distinct style, in more ways than one.