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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
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6 Last Chances for Summer
Summer may be winding down, but not before you make one more splash to send it out in style. Here, we list six quintessential experiences – from digging into a classic Downeast lobster dish in Bar Harbor, Maine, to a night out on the town in downtown Delray Beach, Florida – to eek into your summer bucket list before the season sneaks away. Read More
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Opal’s Most Opulent “Social Event Dining Spaces”
What is a social event zone? It’s Opal’s unique term for an intimate, semi-private dining experience that connects you to the restaurant in a one-of-a-kind way. And we’ve got just the selection of stunning spaces to serve your group. Read More
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Opal’s Newest Gems Shine Bright in Florida
The Sunshine State just got a little bit shinier with the premiere of three new boutique properties within the Opal Collection brand. Here’s a peek at the hallmarks of the new hotels ready for hosting your next Florida vacation. Read More
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How to Navigate Acadia National Park’s Vehicle Reservations System
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a vehicle reservation online and common questions about the process answered. Read More
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Chef’s Kiss: A Foodie’s Guide to Opal’s Best Bites and Sips
Opal’s culinary masterminds walk us through three of the dining concepts you’ll find at Opal Collection hotels and resorts in the Sunshine State. Read More
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A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park

The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point. Read More

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New in the Northeast Just in Time for Summer

Summer is in full swing. And our New England Coast and New York Adirondack Opal resorts are ready to make it stellar with these new activities and offerings, including a custom-designed private home rental perfect for groups in Bar Harbor, Maine to a “s’more” car in Lake George, New York. Read More

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