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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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

A family enters the lobby at Hutchinson Island Beach Resort & Spa.

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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. Read More

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

The exterior of Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa

The Opal Grand Experience in Photos

It’s one thing to tell you about the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa experience. But it’s another to truly show you it. Read More

A scenic view of a golf course by a large body of water. The course features lush green fairways, several sand traps, and a pond with a fountain. Trees are scattered along the edges, and the horizon shows a clear blue sky.

Holes with History

Just as 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. He… Read More

Hospitality That Holds Up

A few of the ways that Opal employees and partners responded, connected, and lent a hand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why we are so thankful to have them at the helm of our operations and at the heart of our communities. Opal team members have always been… Read More

A couple strolls infront of the exterior of the Bar Harbor Club.

5 Ways to Best Take Advantage of the Storied Bar Harbor Club

Guests of West Street and Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina don’t always realize the amazing amenity they have access to when they stay here: the Bar Harbor Club, holding more than just Gilded Era history, but amazing ways to make the most out of your Bar Harbor vacation Read More

A collage of three images: a person setting a picnic with wine glasses by the lakeside, a scenic view of a lake framed by mountains and a lakeside venue, and someone in a white swimsuit lounging by the pool with umbrellas—all perfect snapshots for any travel quiz.

QUIZ: Your Next Opal Collection Destination

With 21 unique Opal Collection properties dotting the East Coast from Bar Harbor, Maine to the Florida Keys, we’re sure this quick quiz will lead you to an amazing trip, and possibly add a few new items to your bucket list. Read More

Aerial view of a coastal town with houses surrounded by water. The shoreline has a mix of sand and greenery, and the ocean extends on both sides under a cloudy blue sky.

A Day on Pine Avenue

Anna Maria Island is a charming slice of Florida living, thanks to the quaint restaurants and boutiques that line Pine Avenue. Located 30-minutes north of The Resort at Longboat Key Club, sits Anna Maria Island, recently voted the #2 “most charming small town in Florida,”… Read More

A BBQ food truck is parked with large, lit letters on top at Celebration Park in Naples. A person walks by holding a tray, while another food truck painted yellow waits nearby. Palm trees sway under a cloudy sky in the background, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

From Burgers to Beignets: Naples, FL Food Truck Park

The food truck revolution is here to stay, so let’s celebrate at Celebration Park, in Naples, Florida, where diners can sample the fun, fresh, and diverse dishes from serious chefs in this open-air concept food park. Read More

A modern, multi-level building with palm trees is situated on a pier over the water. People walk and relax near white tents on a sunny day. The sky is clear and blue, with lush greenery around the building.

Inside the New St. Pete Pier

Bigger and better than ever, this district over the water offers excitement, leisure, and dining for guests of all ages, all year long. Read More

Palm trees under a clear blue sky with a turquoise ocean in the background. The peaceful scene conveys a tropical and serene atmosphere.

A Day Spent at Indian Riverside Park

From pretend pirate battles to real-life sailing games, this park blows your average neighborhood park out of the water. Read More

Two fishing rods extend over calm ocean waters under a soft pink and blue sunset sky, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Under the Surface: Fishing Key West with Captain Mark Schmidt

Ready to hook a big one? Key West fishing guide Mark Schmidt gives us the skinny on fishing Key West’s diverse waters. Perfectly situated at the southernmost tip of the United States with access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Key West is one of the… Read More

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