For baseball – and golf – fans heading to Florida for a spring training vacation, Opal Collection is offering a lineup of luxury hotels and resorts conveniently located near some of the more popular baseball stadiums and golf courses in the state.
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, FL. (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium)
Every year, Major League Baseball’s Spring Training games draw thousands of fans to the Sunshine State, with Opal Collection’s fan-friendly properties stepping up to the plate (pardon the pun) for fun and unforgettable stays. New for 2024, these Opal Collection properties are offering a special “Play Ball!” package online that includes a resort credit ranging from $20 to $50 per day; and a spring training welcome bag complete with a baseball hat, baseball, pen or sharpie for player signatures, and a box of cracker jacks.
Here’s a closer look:
Clearwater and Tampa Area
The Belleview Inn
Opals Sands Resort and Sandpearl Resort offer the best of both worlds, combining a beachfront vacation with quick access to watch the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, the Philadelphia Phillies at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, and even the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in nearby Tampa. Enjoy signature amenities such as the the zero-entry pool at Sandpearl Resort or indulge in beach-inspired treatments at Opal Sands Resort’s Spa. Fans can also opt for the iconic Belleview Inn, a historic Florida golf hotel in nearby Belleair, just minutes from Clearwater Beach.
Golf: East Course at Belleair Country Club (Belleair)
Bradenton and Sarasota Area
Resort at Longboat Key Club
The Resort at Longboat Key Club and Zota Beach Resort each are in close driving distance of three teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton, the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, and the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park, a little farther south in North Port. Each property has iwaterfront views, pristine beaches, and a variety of amenities. For sports fans who want to get in the game.
Golf: The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
Jupiter Beach and Jensen Beach Area
Jupiter Beach Club
Located just 15 minutes from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is home to the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals fans. The latter’s fan, inparticular, incade northern Palm Beach County and turn it into a world of red. Offering 175 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, the resort spoils guests with private balconies, marble bathrooms, coastal chic contemporary design, luxurious furniture, and tropical views. Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa and The Lucie are also near Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, as well as Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, where the New York Mets play. Each property are just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and feature modern coastal comforts.
Golf: PGA National Resort (Palm Beach Gardens); PGA Golf Club (Port St.Lucie)
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Feature Photo: Opal Sands
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