10 Reasons to Love the Holidays in the Adirondacks
Are you dreaming of an Adirondack Christmas? If not, you should be. We highlight 10 things to do during this special time of year in the Adirondacks.
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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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Day-On, Day-Off: Lake Placid Lodge & Lake Placid
Have a fun, full day without leaving Lake Placid Lodge, or have a day out, spent entirely in town – we do both in Day On, Day Off.
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Top Annual Autumn Affairs in Opal Destinations
There’s nothing quite like fall in the Northeast. Here are some of the best ways to immerse yourself in the season in Opal destinations.
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Which Oktoberfest is Best for You?
Oktoberfest may have originated in Bavaria, but the tradition is alive and well here in the States. Dust off your lederhosen for these five best Oktoberfests near Opal destinations.
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Creative Ways to Beat the Heat in Opal Destinations
As summer wears on, you may want to mix up your days beyond the pool and beach. We highlight alternative ways to keep cool in destinations near Opal Collection hotels.
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National Picnic Month: Our Top 5 Picnic Spots
Grab your red checkered blanket. In honor of July being National Picnic Month, we point you to the best places for a picnic near Opal resorts.
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Top Summer Events & What to Have in Tow
Looking to live it up during these remaining months of summer? You’ll appreciate this piece on what to pack (albeit, some being more tongue-in-cheek) for these can’t-miss events near Opal destinations.
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The Best Outdoor Summer Adventures in Every Opal Destination
Summer is around the corner. Which means it’s time to shake off hibernation and get outdoors to explore a new area through a little adventure. Here’s a guide to the best outdoor adventures in each of our destinations in Florida, New York, and Maine. Florida East Coast &…
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Star Struck: The Best Star Gazing Opportunities across Opal Destinations
Love looking up at the cosmos? Then you’ll enjoy this guide that outlines the best places to go stargaze near Opal properties.
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Hidden Histories inside Opal Resorts
These Opal Hotels & Resorts host fascinating secret histories as contained in these particular artifacts and items – you just need to know where to look.
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