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Meet Our 2017 #H2OpalPhotoContest Finalists

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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.

Q&A: Why Acadia is the Best Climbing Destination

Active, Bar Harbor, Experiences, New England Coast|

Acadia National Park may be an overlooked rock-climbing destination. But, according to Eli Simon of Bar Harbor’s Atlantic Climbing School, that’s also precisely what makes it so special.

Which Oktoberfest is Best for You?

Active, Arts & Culture, Bar Harbor, Beach, Experiences, Family, Florida East Coast & Keys, Florida Gulf Coast, Food & Drink, Jupiter/North Palm Beach, Lake George, Lake Placid, New England Coast, New York Adirondacks, St. Petersburg/Clearwater|

Oktoberfest may have originated in Bavaria, but the tradition is alive and well here in the States. Dust off your lederhosen for these five best Oktoberfests near Opal destinations.

Dish in Demand: The Pan-seared Hogfish at Sea-Guini

Florida Gulf Coast, Food & Drink, Opal Moments, St. Petersburg/Clearwater|

Meet the melt-in-your mouth key ingredient that stars in the wildly popular pan-seared hogfish at Opal Sands’s Sea-Guini, plus the recipe for you to take home.

Cuba, Curated: Day Trips to Havana from Sunset Key Cottages

Active, Arts & Culture, Experiences, Florida East Coast & Keys, Food & Drink, Key West, Opal Moments|

Take a quick trip to Cuba with Sunset Key Cottages’s turnkey, completely curated tour that brings travelers through the heart of Havana and has them home in time for dinner.

6 Last Chances for Summer

Active, Arts & Culture, Bar Harbor, Beach, Camden/Rockport/Rockland, Delray Beach/Boca Raton, Experiences, Family, Florida East Coast & Keys, Food & Drink, Key West, Lake George, Lake Placid, New England Coast, New York Adirondacks|

Summer is winding down. Here, we list six quintessential experiences to squeeze into your summer bucket list before the season slips away.

Celebrating the Skies at the Adirondack Balloon Festival

Arts & Culture, Experiences, Family, Lake George, New York Adirondacks|

The timeless appeal behind ballooning, an experience Adirondack Balloon Company

Capturing the Night Sky in Acadia National Park

Active, Bar Harbor, Experiences, New England Coast|

Acadia National Park is known as the East Coast’s premier

Day On, Day Off: The Samoset Resort

Active, Beach, Camden/Rockport/Rockland, Experiences, Family, Food & Drink, New England Coast, Opal Moments|

When it comes to things to do in Rockport, Maine, we have the perfect ways to spend two days – the first occupied with the offerings at The Samoset Resort; the second, a full day in town.

Creative Ways to Beat the Heat in Opal Destinations

Active, Arts & Culture, Bar Harbor, Clearwater Beach, Delray Beach/Boca Raton, Experiences, Family, Florida East Coast & Keys, Florida Gulf Coast, Jupiter/North Palm Beach, Lake Placid, Naples, New England Coast, New York Adirondacks|

As summer wears on, you may want to mix up your days beyond the pool and beach. We highlight alternative ways to keep cool in destinations near Opal Collection hotels.