

“Because they’re beachfront, have a light feel.Those hues are brought in, which brings a beach component into the whole experience.”įor more information, visit BAR HARBOR LANDMARKS Egg Rock Lighthouseīuilt in 1875, this unique architectural landmark in Winter Harbor is instantly recognizable by its 12-foot-square brick tower, rising from an equally cubical lighthouse keeper’s house.

They have great chefs, cocktail scenes and the room décor is current,” Rosner said. “The culinary options are fabulous across the board.

Rosner said hotels in the Opal Collection tend to attract a 35 to 55 demographic, and are great options for both couples seeking a romantic getaway and families. Here, guests will find warm colours and contemporary furnishings in the hotel’s 168 guest rooms and suites, all situated along 1,000 feet of secluded Atlantic shoreline. It’s neighbouring golf course, Belleair Country Club, claims to be the first golf course in Fl orida, and makes for a charming lunch or dinner venue.įinally, heading eastward, there’s Jupiter Beach Resort in the town of Jupiter, which is located on the southeastern coast of Florida. presidents, and celebrities, the property of just 35 guest rooms stands as a “symbol of hospitality, elegance, and timelessness” – some 320 feet from Florida's Intracoastal Waterway. Once a vacation spot for royalty, former U.S. Then there’s the Belleview Inn, an historic boutique hotel from the late 1880s in Belleair near Clearwater. Sandpearl Resort, also in Clearwater, boasts coastal-inspired décor in its guest rooms and suites, and is home to Clearwater Beach’s only Four-Diamond restaurant, Caretta on the Gulf. The resorts – which revolve around relaxing and unwinding – were named after the Opal gemstones, as “each destination shines with its own colourful and unique experiences, and each property reflects a genuine connection to the area, highlighted by artful designs, culinary offerings, and signature activities,” the company states.Īt the new and modern Opal Sands in Clearwater, the vibe is beach chic as 230 contemporary Gulf-front rooms and suites offer prized views of the natural beauty surrounding the Florida Gulf and Clearwater skyline. “The properties are well-done and well-kept. “It’s that level of service,” Rosner said. No two properties in the Opal Collection are alike, said Rosner, but the rich experiences offered at each property is what unites them all. Lido Beach Resort, near Siesta Key, offers 222 guest rooms and condo-style suites that lead to a 300-foot private white sand beach, also on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Notably, the resort has the largest resort marina on Florida's west coast (if, of course, your clients need a spot to park their yacht). With 226-luxury guest rooms and suites, the property spans 410 acres of lush landscaping and beachfront, offering access to 45 holes of championship golf, tennis and authentic Old Florida boardwalks. Longboat Key Club sits on a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. In Sarasota, for instance, there’s the Longboat Key Club and Lido Beach resorts. “They’re each individual, have their own appeal, their own demographic and their own features that make them fabulous.” Rich experiencesĭiamond PR represents six of the 19 hotels in the Opal Collection – beachfront properties that lie on Florida’s east and west coasts. “Each hotel is very individual with their own appeal,” Kara Rosner, Vice-President of Diamond PR, told PAX at the event, which took place on the rooftop level of Lavelle in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood. The Opal Collection, owned by Ocean Properties Hotels and Resorts, is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in popular destinations on the United States’ East Coast from Bar Harbor, Maine to the southernmost tip of Key West Florida. 3rd) as representatives from the Opal Collection hosted a networking and info night with select travel media.

Six Florida-based beachfront properties took the spotlight in Toronto recently (Oct.
