Whether you're planning where to go next or what to do on an already‑booked vacation, discover the travel destinations with Opal
Up-close and personal with MLB stars, exclusive art tours, and an aquarium-based craft beer festival are just a few reasons to visit Sarasota, Florida, during these select winter and spring months.
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Matt Dendy – acclaimed violinist with a sound all his own – is a Sarasota native who’s played nearly every major venue, giving him an insider’s take on the city’s best live music spots.
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Leap Year 2024 is upon us. Which means an extra day to dedicate towards enjoying something that you, otherwise, might not have had time for. And we have just the activities and events across Opal destinations to check out on this bonus day, February 29.
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As beautiful as the weather is across Opal destinations, rain ultimately happens. That said, you don’t have to let the drops that descend put a damper on your vacation. We highlight top rainy-day activities to dive into.
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More than just a paradise for gourmets and shopaholics, St. Armands Key – and its respective popular tourist spot of St. Armands Circle – is home to some interesting history.
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Whatever direction you’re headed, Lido Beach Resort provides the perfect home base for every kind of travel personality type: thrill-seeker, a nature lover, a self-improver, a culturalist, or a foodie.
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Featuring world-renowned art, gorgeous grounds, and dazzling architecture, as well as its star attraction, the Circus Museum, this impressive destination offers a plethora of unique experiences for all ages.
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A weeklong vacation is plenty of time to grab a paddle and try your hand at this newly popular and highly social sport.
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Beyond the white-sand beaches of this Gulf Coast gem is a sophisticated city sparkling with fine dining, fascinating art and science museums, and even the Big Cat Habitat. Here are the Opal-curated picks for experiencing Sarasota.
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With jazz on the waterfront and pop culture–inspired symphonies, the Sarasota arts scene blends the classical with contemporary.
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