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Best Florida Vacation Destinations
The quest for the best Florida vacation destinations is a common inquiry – and deeply researched topic – among our guests. So we did the legwork to deliver these curated selections tailored to various travel interests.
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A couple strolls Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach

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Your Guide to the Best of Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
Halfway between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Atlantic Avenue is Delray Beach’s version of Worth Avenue or Las Olas Boulevard with – dare we say? – a little more attitude. We’ve got just the list of latest hotspots you must hit along this award-winning avenue.
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An aerial view of the rooftop bar of Elevate at Opal Grand.

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Best Rooftop Bars on the Eastern Seaboard
If you’re looking for rooftop bars along the eastern coast of the US, we have six worthy waterside picks in Opal destinations, from Bar Harbor, Maine, down to Key West, Florida.
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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.
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A double exposure of Ed Kanze beside Lake Placid.

The Best of Lake Placid Through the Eyes of a 7th-Generation Adirondacker

He’s been called “the Adirondack guide nonpareil” by Forbes Life Magazine for good reason. Because there’s no one who knows this six-million-acre forested wilderness quite like Ed Kanze, leading twice weekly nature sessions and hikes out of the Lake Placid Lodge. And we’ve got his top Lake Placid (and beyond) highlights to prove it.

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touring acadia park on acadia gems

A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park

The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point.

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A college of Opal Northeast resorts.

New in the Northeast Just in Time for Summer

Summer is in full swing. And our New England Coast and New York Adirondack Opal resorts are ready to make it stellar with these new activities and offerings, including a custom-designed private home rental perfect for groups in Bar Harbor, Maine to a “s’more” car in Lake George, New York.

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The porte cochere at The Capri Inn.

Design in Detail: The Capri Inn’s Rejuvenating Refresh

Flamingo-fresh wall art, a private cottage accommodation that one starred in a home improvement TV series, and baby blue bicycle cruisers – these are just a few of the bright and breezy highlights to look forward to when you stay at Opal’s newest Naples hotel.

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Scenes from The Capri Inn, The Atlantic Suites on The Ave, and The Lucie.

Opal’s Newest Gems Shine Bright in Florida

The Sunshine State just got a little bit shinier with the premiere of three new boutique properties within the Opal Collection brand. Here’s a peek at the hallmarks of the new hotels ready for hosting your next Florida vacation.

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A couple dines at Salt Kitchen & Bar, one of the top restaurants in the Portsmouth NH seacoast.

A Delicious Journey Through Salt Kitchen & Bar

In honor of Salt Kitchen & Bar celebrating 10 years on the menu as a superior New Hampshire Seacoast dining destination, we take you on a delicious journey through the spaces and signature dishes that have made it such a mainstay.

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