Where to Stay: West Street Hotel
Bar Harbor's only luxury boutique hotel, featuring modern design, magnificent ocean views, and one truly breathtaking rooftop pool. Read More
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Stone Crab Season in Florida: What to Know & Where to Get It
Beloved for their delicate, sweet meat, Florida stone crabs dominate minds and menus from October to May. Here’s why they’re so sought after and the best places to get your claws on, well, these delicious claws. Read More
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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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Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
Unexpected Midcoast Maine
There’s much more to the craggy coast of Camden, Rockland, and Rockport than lobster rolls and lighthouse tours. Read More
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The Family Weekend Guide to Midcoast Maine
Using the Samoset Resort as a basecamp, the coastal towns of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland offer everything from hiking right above the Atlantic to lighthouse excursions and some epic family competitions. Read More
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A Primer: Northeast Summer Vacation Destinations
Our guide matches you with your ideal Maine or New York Northeast vacation among Opal’s top destinations. Read More
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Our Picks: Over-the-Top Adventures
We have the guide for the thrilling and extravagant adventures you can only find in Opal destinations. Read More
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Save The Date: Top 2016 Events on the East Coast
Our curated list of some of the best 2016 events you’ll find on the East Coast. Read More
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Our Picks: Best Poolside Cocktails
Find fresh cocktail drinks poolside at Opal Collection properties. Read More
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Top Wines to Bring to Holiday Parties
Three of Opal Collection’s brightest wine minds share their picks for the most unusual, interesting, and complementary vintages to bring this season. Crowd Pleasers 2013 Naples Cabernet Sauvignon, Boyanci, Italy ($60) Exceptionally smooth with a complex mouthfeel that changes with every sip, this balanced cabernet “glows in the glass,”… Read More
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Vacations with a Cardio Workout
We’ve got a great list of outdoor activities that will get your heart pumping and get you to some of the best sights of Opal destinations at the same time. Hiking Lake George [Lake George, NY] For one of the highest and closest around Lake George, Black Mountain Loop is the… Read More
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Where to Stay: Samoset Resort
The Samoset is perched on 230 waterfront acres that overlook Penobscot Bay in Maine. Read More
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