Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
If you have an urge to submerge, you might be pleased to know that Bar Harbor has no shortage of water, water, everywhere. From stellar swimming pools to picturesque beaches, here’s exactly where to go to splash around.
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Seafood lovers, rejoice! From simple-but-sublime lobster rolls in Maine to yuzu-glazed yellowtail snapper in Key West, we’ve rounded up dishes that make the most of these ocean-dwellers for a culinary-inspired vacation you won’t soon forget.
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This charming village located on Mount Desert Island is like a universe in itself, blessed with a diversity of landscapes, terrain, and wildlife, not to mention a plethora of things to do and places to eat. Explore it with us.
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The West Street Hotel has a beloved mascot, an English lab by the name of Finn! His best trick? Wooing and befriending every guest. Here are some of Finn’s favorite things, from treats to toys and activities he woofs very much.
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Start your day off right, and the rest of it will fall into place. Luckily, Opal hotels boast a myriad of top-notch early-morning experiences sure to get you out your hotel room quickly. From standout breakfasts to scenic yoga sessions, here are the best things to do before the clock strikes 12 (p.m.).
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Travel can be an eye-opening experience for the little ones – but also, for the grown-ups. Tap into your childlike sense of wonder with these fun-for-all-ages activities, and learn to see them through the eyes of your kiddos.
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Ever wonder where hotel managers go on vacation when it’s finally time for their own getaway? Well, if you’re a General Manager at Opal, the answer is usually another Opal destination! But which ones? Here, our GMs spill the tea on the Opal destinations they like enough to be a guest of.
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The people have spoken. Twelve Opal Collection properties were awarded Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. So what’s all the fuss about?
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Postponed doesn’t have to mean canceled. Whether it was an annual holiday celebration the whole family was excited for or a big anniversary you had hoped to spend on white-sand beaches, it’s due time to cash in your rain-checks and cancelations for check-in confirmations. Here are five fabulous…
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Looking for a little getaway with a lot of fall foliage? We’ve got you covered. Here we’ve summarized the best and most beautiful ways to leaf-peep your way through an Opal Collection stay according to the Maine Foliage Report.
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