Top Events and Activities in the “Cooler” Months in Midcoast Maine
Top picks for winter activities and events to build a getaway around in Midcoast Maine each month, November through March.
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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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5 Game-Changing Benefits of Taking Your Holidays on Vacation
If the stress of your holiday hustle has been weighing you down (especially if you’re the one hosting the festivities), this may be an article you want to read. Because a holiday week getaway may just be the best gift you can give yourself.
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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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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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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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A Floridian Chef’s Twist on Lobster
Executive Chef Andy Gayler’s recipe for lobster lasagna puts a fresh, Florida spin on a Maine classic, ripe for winter and fall menus at home.
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Top Fall Road Trips: Coastal Maine
When it’s autumn in New England, the coast of Maine makes for a fall drive worth its weight in more than just lobster and fall foliage.
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Your Guide to Treasure Island, Florida
Florida’s Treasure Island has miles of white sand beaches, but don’t forget the many vacation activities at your fingertips, on island, and in the area.
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How to Plot the Perfect Couple’s Weekend at Lake Placid Lodge
A weekend getaway to the Lake Placid Lodge sans kids can be a (long overdue) rejuvenation for parents.
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Top Five Freshest Ways to See Fall Foliage
From the balloon-filled skies of the Adirondacks to the coast of Maine, here are five fresh ways to take in the fiery foliage of fall this season.
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The Best Cuban Food, Sights, and Finds in Key West
Get an authentic taste of Cuba by eating your way through the streets of Old Town Key West.
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Photo Contest: #Its5pmAtOpalContest
No vacation is complete without a toast – to your health, to an amazing vacation, to spending time with those you care about most. That’s why we asked Opal guests to share their favorite libation photos at an Opal resort using the hashtag #Its5pmAtOpalContest captioning what they were toasting to.
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Heirloom Apples to Taste and Pick Yourself This Fall
Here’s why these little gems are all the rage this fall, which ones to try, plus where to go on a pick-your-own-apples day trip from Opal hotels in New York and Maine.
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Our Picks: Fun Fall Festivals
Exploring everything from hot-air ballooning to ski jumping amid prime foliage season to succulent stone crab is on our list of top fall festivals this year.
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