Street Smart: Lake Placid’s Main Street
This one-mile stretch offers everything from boutiques carrying independent designers and food artisans, brand-name outlets, and Olympic attractions galore. 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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Dish in Demand: The Maple Lavender Duck Breast at Artisans
The maple lavender duck breast at Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge isn’t your typical game dish. We share the details, ingredients, and recipe here. Rich in fat from the local duck, sweet from the maple syrup, floral from the lavender, spice from the Szechuan, and sour from the pickled… Read More
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5 Signature Opal Dishes You Must Try
We polled a handful of Opal’s restaurant kitchens to bring you this list of most-ordered dishes – and to get you thinking (and drooling) about your next Opal meal in the process. Read More
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7 Reasons to Visit Opal Destinations This Summer
We dug deep into all Opal destinations in Florida, Maine, and New York to build this list of top summer events and seasonal vacation ideas. Read More
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The Family Reunion Guide to Lake Placid
Home to cultural, active, and foodie-focused activities that appeal to a range of generations, Lake Placid makes for the ultimate family retreat with Lake Placid Lodge as your host. Read More
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Meet Our #OpalUnpackedContest Finalists
How do you unpack your Opal vacation? Read More
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How to Plot the Perfect Couple’s Weekend at Lake Placid Lodge
A weekend getaway to the Lake Placid Lodge sans kids can be a (long overdue) rejuvenation for parents. Read More
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Digital Detox: How to Unplug in Lake Placid
Find out how to shake off the stress with a digital detox at Lake Placid Lodge and in Lake Placid. Read More
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Save the Date: 2015 Drink Festivals
The typical brewfest or wine event gets a fresh makeover at these events in OPAL destinations. Photo © The Bloody Mary Festival February Clearwater Beach Uncorked [Clearwater Beach, FL] It’s a beach party not to forget: Two days walking barefoot through Florida sands,… Read More
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Two Times the Wine Pairing at Opal Resorts
Wine lovers are rejoicing along Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Why? Just ask the organizers of two of the year’s biggest wine pairing events: Lake Placid Lodge Executive Chef Truman Jones on the Gastro Getaway and Director of Food and Beverage Bob Weil at The… Read More
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