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With all the early snow coming in at the end of 2019, I knew it was time to pack my bags for a quick getaway. Being the typical New Jerseyan that I am, I booked a ticket down to Florida's east coast, but this time, I wanted to go to a town I hadn't visited before. In years past, I heard about the hype surrounding the real estate in Jupiter Island—once listed as the second most expensive small town zip code in the country (with an average home value of $2.8 million). e thing is, you can't really do much in Jupiter Island, that is, unless a local celebrity like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods has invited you to hang at their mansion. Still, I wanted to explore this nook of eastern Florida, in the neighboring town of Jupiter. When it comes to beachfront hotels—which is quintessential if you're fleeing the Jersey snow—Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is the only game in town with that kind of real estate. e hotel is situated at the northern tip of Palm Beach County, featuring 178 rooms, 36 suites and, of course, three penthouse suites at its top level. From the moment you arrive, Jupiter Beach defines a sense of escape—the valet always waiting for someone to arrive. Relaxation and exploration is the theme here; some of my favorite amenities were an oceanfront pool and bar, bikes and the turquoise ocean just a few steps outside the property. In addition to a full bar and lounge, there's also Sinclairs, an eclectic on-site restaurant where I ate breakfast each morning and dinner my final night (that is, of course, aer I visited 1000 NORTH, co-owned by Jordan himself ). Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa Jupiter, Florida V U E N J . C O M 122

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