Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
There are some 50-odd items and artifacts packed into this 72- by 60-inch still life hanging in the lobby of Belleview Inn by master Florida artist Christopher Still that pay homage to the inn’s illustrious history. While we can’t cover all of them in this one blog post, here are a special few to pay attention to.
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With over 100 merchants, St. John’s Pass is a former-fishing-village-turned-top-tourist-attraction. Here is a rundown of the best boardwalk spots you can’t miss during your trip to St. Petersburg.
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While Belleview Inn is obviously not the same as it was when it was first built in 1897, there is still a head-spinning amount of preserved portions and unique nods to the past scattered throughout. You just need to know where to look.
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We describe how you can maximize two days in Naples, Florida, with one day spent exclusively on property at the Edgewater Beach Hotel and the other consumed with the can’t-miss things to do in town.
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The best golf courses in Naples are prime for play year-round, yet there is nothing quite like hitting the links during the time of year when you’re able to sidestep the snowbirds.
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We dug deep into all Opal destinations from Florida, Maine, and New York to build this list of top spring events and seasonal vacation ideas.
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Located no more than 10 miles north of Sarasota proper in Bradenton, a colorful artist colony, known as the Village of the Arts, has taken root in the recent years, offering a diverse mix of quirky art studios and galleries, eclectic shops, restaurants, and even a microbrewery.
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When it comes to the best surfing in Florida, your mind likely goes to the East Coast stretch of the state. That’s not the case for waterman Juan Rodriguez, who, despite having surf all over the world, has always been partial to the surf scene of Sarasota.
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Naples is known as Florida’s shopping Mecca. Here we explore the historic street in the heart of Old Naples that started it all.
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The latest food trend to hit the foodie world has big fans in St. Petersburg, Florida. We look at the city’s many fermented food artisans and what their products – everything from pickled veggies to kombucha – bring to the table.
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