Your Guide to Clearwater Beach, Florida
Leave the planning to the pros – this Opal-approved guide to Clearwater Beach, FL gives you an easy-to-digest list of all the top attractions, restaurants, beaches, and local favorites in the area.
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Top Things to Do in Naples, Florida, in February & March
Only during the months of February and March in Naples will you find bottomless bowls of stone crab, sunset painting experiences on the beach, and special showcases of local culture.
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Top Things to Do in Lake Placid in February & March
Forest bathing experiences on snowshoes, old-fashioned tobogganing down a 30-foot ramp, and the FIS SKI Jumping World Cup are just a few reasons to visit Lake Placid during these two months.
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A Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park
Full of marine life and one spectacular fort, the Dry Tortugas is one of the least visited national parks in the US…but a truly worthy day trip from Key West.
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5 Places to Glimpse Wentworth by the Sea History
While this historic hotel on the New Hampshire Seacoast is far from dusty thanks to a multitude of modern updates, alluring period details still remain throughout the property – if you know where to look.
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6 Reasons To Visit Wentworth by the Sea’s Winter Wine Festival
Rubbing elbows with Napa’s top wine luminaries, hundreds of bottles of premier wine at your fingertips, and some of the most innovative dish pairings the Seacoast has ever seen. These are just a few of the reasons to check out the Winter Wine Festival, a month-long celebration that runs January 17–February 9, 2025.
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FloridaRAMA: An Artist’s Surreal Salute to the State of Florida
When it comes to art created in the age of Instagram, the recipe for success is that it must be immersive and interactive in order to be indelible. Fairgrounds St. Pete takes that formula one step further by throwing in a heaping helping of technology to create a wander-worthy wonderland that is a hat tip to the state of Florida.
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Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day Across Opal Destinations
As beautiful as the weather is across Opal destinations, rain ultimately happens. That said, you don’t have to let the drops that descend put a damper on your vacation. We highlight top rainy-day activities to dive into.
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A Q&A With Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.’s Lead Naturalist
What sets Maine’s largest boating tour company apart? We sat down with 17-year employee and lead naturalist Julie Taylor to find out.
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A Music Hall Series to Shape Your Stay Around
It may be known as The Music Hall, but don’t let that lead you to believe that this historic performing arts center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is dedicated solely to live music.
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