Opal’s Coolest Attraction: Inside The Annual Glacier Ice Bars
Simply a swan sculpture it is not. The Glacier Ice Bars that descend upon The Sagamore and Samoset each January are Instagram eye-candy extravaganzas entirely made out of ice.
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A Tale of Two Historic Hotels & Their Unique Reinventions
On opposite coasts, two new Opal Collection additions are taking opposite approaches to history. One reinterprets the past through new construction. The other preserves a storied legacy through thoughtful reinvention.
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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.
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Why Mount Desert Island Was Voted America’s Favorite Island
It wasn’t a tropical escape that scored number one in the “Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S.” list in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. It was a lobster-claw-shaped piece of land off the craggy coast of Downeast Maine.
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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.
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Must-See Clearwater Florida Attractions You Never Knew About
Think you’ve experienced all of Clearwater Beach? This list of hidden gems might make you think again.
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6 Best Crystal-Clear Water Beaches in Florida that Rival the Caribbean
You don’t need a passport to frolic in the blue waves identical to what you’d find in everyone’s favorite tropical sea. You just need these favorite Florida beaches.
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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.
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Top Things to Do in Sarasota January Through April
Up-close and personal with MLB stars, exclusive art tours, and an aquarium-based craft beer festival are just a few reasons to visit Sarasota, Florida, during these select winter and spring months.
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Top Holiday Cocktails To Ring in 2026
These holiday cocktails – part of Opal’s specialty holiday cocktail program – aren’t just complex symphonies of flavor, they’re liquid works of art. And we’ve got the recipes for you to recreate during your own holiday festivities.
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The Top Annual Key West Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Here's a look at the conch-blowing contests, Hemingway lookalikes, and mind-blowing masquerades to frame a Key West vacation around.
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Exploring the Delray Beach Gem of the Morikami Museum
A look at why the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens may just be one of Delray Beach’s most interesting cultural marvels, representing a century-old connection between Japan and South Florida.
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Key Largo Diving: Best Dive Sites by Skill Level
Using Reefhouse Resort & Marina as your launch point, here are some of the best dives to experience in Key Largo by skill level.
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An Insider’s Guide to Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida
Since its opening in June 2023, Coachman Park has quickly become a centerpiece of Clearwater’s cultural and recreational scene. Here’s everything you need to know about getting there, staying up to date on the latest events, and insider tips for maximizing your visit.
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Cleanest Lakes in the US: Lake George, NY
When it comes to the cleanest lakes in the US, nothing is more pristine than Lake George, the largest body of water within New York State’s six-million-acre Adirondack Park. Here’s why its waters are so crystal clear – drinkable quality, in fact.
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Your 3-Day Wellness Guide to Delray Beach, Florida
We’ve tapped world-renowned celebrity esthetician and skincare savant Tammy Fender to share a few ways to weave wellness into a Friday-through-Sunday stay at Opal Grand Resort & Spa – including stops at her on-site award-winning spa sanctuary.
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Top Things to Do in Bar Harbor from October Through November
From fall foliage and gorgeous hikes to clear night skies, Bar Harbor looks its best when the temperatures begin to fall. Here's the best of Bar Harbor to explore during your fall visit this fall through Thanksgiving (with us at Harborside Hotel!).
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