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The view of Frenchman Bay from Bar Harbor

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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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Opal Key’s Fresh Dining & Design: A Key West Resort Renovation

If you’ve been waiting to hear the latest on Opal Key Resort & Marina’s renovated spaces – an upgraded arrival experience, expanded pool area, and exciting new restaurant concept – here’s what you need to know.

A gourmet dish featuring grilled octopus served in Ringside, Cirque St. Armands newest Sarasota restaurant.

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10 Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2025

Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

The eighth-floor views at The Lucie in Hutchinson Island, Florida.

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5 Digital Detox Retreats Designed for Distancing

We live in a noisy world with so much content vying for our attention. If you’re looking to distance yourself with a digital detox retreat, we have five worthy – and diversly different – picks in Opal destinations.

A family enters the lobby at Hutchinson Island Beach Resort & Spa.

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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.

Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal

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Key West’s Classic Landmarks & Their Hidden Counterparts

If you’ve checked every box next to Key West’s most popular landmarks, these similar – but lesser-known – highlights are as worthy of a look.

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5 Best Bike Routes in Opal’s Florida Destinations

For the vacationer who needs to move around – to get the heart pumping and explore a bit – we highlight the best bike trails to take your two wheels in Opal’s Florida destinations.

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Top Things to Do in Key West from November through March

Between the migrating fauna to seasonal art shows and exhibitions, Key West in the winter has something to offer for culture-seekers to nature-explorers.

Aerial view of a bustling Key West waterfront area with a large crowd along the pier. Highlights include a multi-level building adorned with palm trees, pools, and umbrellas. The ocean graces the foreground, while a charming townscape provides the backdrop—a snapshot of things to do in Key West.

Top Things to do in Key West from June through August

When the tourists head north after May, Key West lets its true colors show with laid-back attractions and festivals that the locals love.

7 Best Places to Eat in Key West 2018

If you came to Key West, you likely looking to experience the local flavor. And there are no more flavorful joints that these amazing Key West restaurants.

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The Best Ways to Ring in the New Year Across Opal Destinations

Not sure what to do on New Year’s Eve? We’ve got fresh events, from Midcoast Maine to the Adirondacks to Southern Florida, to usher in 2022 on a high note.

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.

Day On, Day Off: Sunset Key Cottages & Key West

We guide you through two days spent in Florida’s southernmost outpost – one reserved for living up luxuries on-resort at Sunset Key, and the other consumed with the can’t-miss things to do in nearby Key West.

Murky Origins: The Truth behind These Opal Destination Names

Did Treasure Island actually ever contain buried treasure? Why was Key West’s original translation “bone island”? We reveal the true origins of these town names in popular Opal destinations.

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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Key West’s Classic Landmarks & Their Hidden Counterparts

5 Best Bike Routes in Opal’s Florida Destinations

Top Things to Do in Key West from November through March

Top Things to do in Key West from June through August

7 Best Places to Eat in Key West 2018

The Best Ways to Ring in the New Year Across Opal Destinations

Top Summer Events & What to Have in Tow

Day On, Day Off: Sunset Key Cottages & Key West

Murky Origins: The Truth behind These Opal Destination Names

The Best Outdoor Summer Adventures in Every Opal Destination

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