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The view of Frenchman Bay from Bar Harbor

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A Coveted Coastal New England Road Trip

The beauty of a multi-day, 220-mile road trip up the craggy coast from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Bar Harbor, Maine isn’t just the plethora of enticing pit stops along the route – from high culture to scenic coves. It’s also the way that Opal properties serve as your easy and convenient overnight waypoints for piecing together one epic coastal cruise.

A man and three children, all wearing swimwear, run and play together on a sandy beach with Sandpearl Resort in the background.

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Best Family Beach Resorts in Florida

Planning a family beach vacation to Florida? From morning splash time to sunset s’mores, Opal Collection offers a variety of beach resorts up and down the coast that take the hassle out of family vacations.

Spacious restaurant with colorful mosaic ceiling and woven wood decor. Tables are set with pink and white dishes. A well-stocked bar with shelves of bottles is in the background, with wooden chairs and decorative lights. Large windows offer an ocean view.

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Opal Key’s Fresh Dining & Design: A Key West Resort Renovation

If you’ve been waiting to hear the latest on Opal Key Resort & Marina’s renovated spaces – an upgraded arrival experience, expanded pool area, and exciting new restaurant concept – here’s what you need to know.

A gourmet dish featuring grilled octopus served in Ringside, Cirque St. Armands newest Sarasota restaurant.

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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025

Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

The eighth-floor views at The Lucie in Hutchinson Island, Florida.

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5 Digital Detox Retreats Designed for Distancing

We live in a noisy world with so much content vying for our attention. If you’re looking to distance yourself with a digital detox retreat, we have five worthy – and diversly different – picks in Opal destinations.

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10 Experiences to Level Up Your Next Opal Escape

Opal Collection resorts and hotels are more than just luxurious places to lay your head. From private chef-led culinary events to hands-on outdoor adventures you’ll be raving about for years to come, here’s how our collection can craft and connect you to indelible experiences that discerning travelers covet.

Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal

A woman stands in the lobby of Samoset Resort.

A Lobby That Holds History: The Story of Samoset Resort’s Salvaged Wood

The story of the recycled lumber and reclaimed wood that lines every crevice and corner of the lobby at Samoset Resort.

10 Ways To Experience Opal Destinations Through Your Kids

Travel can be an eye-opening experience for the little ones – but also, for the grown-ups. Tap into your childlike sense of wonder with these fun-for-all-ages activities, and learn to see them through the eyes of your kiddos.

HBO's Succession Filmed at Lake Placid Lodge

Always Camera-Ready Lake Placid Lodge Appears on HBO’s Succession

HBO's Hit series Succession, the 2020 Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Drama Series, filmed a season two episode on location at Lake Placid Lodge.

A couple walks infront of the Sandbar tiki bar at Treasure Island Beach Resort.

5 Treasure Island Tiki Bar Beverages

Treasure Island Beach boasts everything that’s idyllic about a beach vacation: an infinite expanse of pristine water, soft sand underfoot, and comfy loungers for kicking back and relaxing. What’s missing in this equation is that umbrella-festooned cocktail. Enter Sandbar, the resort’s beachfront tiki bar, complete with a thatched…

A couple drives a golf cart past a large, elegant white Victorian-style building with multiple gables and a covered driveway. Its a sunny day with a few clouds in the sky, and the surrounding landscaping is lush and well-maintained.

A Couple’s Guide to a Golf Getaway

Golf activities aren’t just reserved for trips with your buddies. When planned correctly, a weekend golf getaway can be a wonderful experience for you and your significant other.

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Design in Detail: The Capitana Key West

Experience this seaside escape for yourself through the lens of style and design while learning more about what guests can expect while retreating to one of the Keys' latest lodging options.

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Name That Opal: Design in Detail

Just like our expansive and diverse Opal Collection footprint that extends from coastal Maine through the Florida Keys, the design and style within each of our 22 properties are far from uniform. Each destination has its own story to tell, culture to celebrate, and history to pay homage…

Two people ride blue bicycles along a tree-lined street. They pass in front of a large, two-story house with a white picket fence, multiple balconies, and lush greenery.

Top Things To Do in Key West

A few swimsuits, a bottle of SPF, a new pair of flip-flops, and Opal’s comprehensive travel guide are all you need for your trip to the Florida Keys.

A tranquil waterfront scene at sunset with modern high-rise buildings and houses reflected in the calm water. The sky is a gradient of warm colors, and palm trees line the shore, creating a peaceful, picturesque setting.

Your Guide to Naples, Florida

Explore more, plan less. We've got you covered with a list of hand-selected Naples favorites from must-see landmarks to local restaurants and shops.

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Your Guide to Treasure Island, Florida

We believe that vacations are best enjoyed when living in the moment – ditch the collaborative Google docs and follow our curated guide to Treasure Island, Florida. One of the best parts of taking a vacation to Treasure Island Beach Resort is the fact that…

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A Lobby That Holds History: The Story of Samoset Resort’s Salvaged Wood

10 Ways To Experience Opal Destinations Through Your Kids

Always Camera-Ready Lake Placid Lodge Appears on HBO’s Succession

5 Treasure Island Tiki Bar Beverages

A Couple’s Guide to a Golf Getaway

Design in Detail: The Capitana Key West

Name That Opal: Design in Detail

Top Things To Do in Key West

Your Guide to Naples, Florida

Your Guide to Treasure Island, Florida

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