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We had a blast at our very first Weekend of Discovery, held at the Jupiter Beach Resort (jupiterbeachresort.com). I really like the resort's rich traditional interior (think British Colonial/Tommy Bahama). This gem on the Atlantic coastline has a fabulous spa and Sinclairs, a wonderful gourmet dining spot. Our Weekend of Discovery room rate included a spa treatment, a wine-paired dinner and a Sunday jazz brunch.

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Visionary Coconut Grove architect Max Strang (strangarchitects.com) is known for designing modern homes with heaps of style. So it comes as no surprise that his residence caught the eye of Burn Notice (usanetwork .com/series/burnnotice), an über-cool show on the USA Network about a former spy and his cohorts.

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I just checked out the new and stunning Spa at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach. A gray striated marble stairway leads you one flight down to a sophisticated sanctuary sated with elegant, classic furnishings. Even the light fixtures are standouts. Amidst relaxing taupe tones, I was ready for the business at hand to begin: a facial. The Spa is home to Kate Somerville's wellness line, including a goat's milk cream and body lotion. I found the spa table adorned with Frette luxury linens. What more could a spa lover ask for?

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On the Treasure Coast, near exit 118 off I-95, I recently discovered a land of "Tradition," a master-planned community in Port St. Lucie with an eco undertaking like none other: the HGTV Green Home Giveaway (hgtv.com/green-home). Michael Carlson, the architect who designed the Spanish-style cottage, tells me this is the first of many lots primed to create a full-fledged green neighborhood.

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