Lay of the Land: Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, Florida is known equally as “Florida’s Cultural Coast,” a hotbed for high end fashion, and the home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Learn why.
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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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Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
Our Picks: Historical Vacations Without the Dust
Shipwrecks that make millionaires? Circus performers of the South? There’s some unexpected history to plan an OPAL vacation around.
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Weekend Guide: Naples, Florida
A bike ride from boutique shopping and a walk from pristine white sands, Naples Florida offers a worry-free getaway.
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Save the Date: Best East Coast Races
From Olympian-worthy Ironman Triathlons to the best marathon coastal views, these five races are worthy enough to plan your vacation around.
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Lay of the Land: Clearwater Beach, FL
Between the sunset shows at Pier 60 and miles of pristine white sands, we’ve unearthed the worthy pursuits for public-art perusers, dolphin aficionados, and beach bums in Clearwater, Florida.
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Our Picks: Day Cruises
Soak in your vacation spot with day cruises. The only question is whether you want to pull in Maine lobster traps or play with Florida dolphins.
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Our Picks: Top Sunset Spots
The best sunset spots across the east coast make our list for both natural and man-made attractions.
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