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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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. 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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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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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Travelers
With several priced $100 or below, our holiday gift ideas for every Opal traveler range from stylish weekend getaway accompaniments to high-tech gadgets great for experiencing our favorite destinations. A Beach Towel Statement Price: Starting at $99 Most beach towels are so…rectangular. The Beach People’s hand-woven round designs let… Read More
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This or That: Camden or Delray Beach
Despite being separated by more than 1,600 miles of Atlantic coastline, Camden, Maine, and Delray Beach, Florida, share beautiful beaches, thriving arts communities, and a treasured small-town feel. Best Glimpse of History Camden: Camden Opera House This 500-seat gem, built in 1894, boasts the stellar acoustics of a Victorian-style… Read More
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Meet Our 2015 #H2Opal Photo Contest Finalists
Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every OPAL Collection resort and destination. So it’s little surprise our #H2Opal photo contest saw us flooded with great entries. After careful consideration,… Read More
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