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Snorkel and Paddle the Reef Tour for One or Two from Sunrise Paddleboards (Up to 62% Off)

Since the invention of inflation, prices for groceries have skyrocketed and rivers have become traversable. Enjoy the scenic side of economics with this Groupon.

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$50 for One Ticket to the Grand Tasting, A Culinary Affair at Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival ($100 Value)

Listening to jazz and drinking wine have become some of man's top recreational activities, just after contemplating infinity and napping in the fridge. Let smooth saxophones entertain you with this Groupon.

$50 for One Ticket to the Grand Tasting, A Culinary Affair ($100 Value)

The Grand Tasting sends visitors on a tour of the world as they sample dishes, wine, beer, and spirits from six distinct regions of the world. When participants move from one region to the next, they find themselves in a room decorated according to the country whose wares are on offer.

Live cooking demonstrations take place in Kitchen Alley on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and a farmers' market and retail shopping bazaar let attendees take home quality food and gear. Visitors learn about rum in the spirits region, and live music fills the air as Kendra Fulmer opens for the Urban Gypsy Band. Attendees can also tour the art gallery and sensory garden. Find directions to the festival here.

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One or Three Facials, or One Mini Facial with Microdermabrasion at Sensational Skin Care Face & Body Spa (Up to 75% Off)

Taking care of your skin can make you look like a movie star, much like standing in front of a green wall and petting a dinosaur that no one can see. Get ready for your close-up with this Groupon.

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$35 for one signature European facial or green-tea anti-aging facial treatment (up to a $130 value)
$99 for three signature European facials or green-tea anti-aging facial treatments (up to a $390 value)
$69 for a mini facial and diamond microdermabrasion (up to a $165 value)

During signature European facials, aestheticians tone, steam, and exfoliate skin, then extract buildup hiding in pores and tend to eyes with a soothing treatment. A shiatsu scalp massage extricates tension before the aesthetician removes custom-selected masks to reveal skin's new radiance.

The green-tea botanical facial treatment unleashes the rejuvenating power of the antioxidants in green-tea extract onto skin to guard cells from wrinkles, sunspots, and other signs of aging. A mini-facial preps skin for the diamond microdermabrasion, which uses a diamond-tipped wand to gently buff away dead skin bearing wrinkles, age spots, and acne scars.

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Up to 50 Units of Dysport or One Syringe of Restylane at ReGen Anti-Aging (Up to 72% Off)

To express their inner beauty, people take to writing poetry and stapling x-rays to themselves. Let inner beauty shine through with this Groupon.

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After a consultation, a board-certified physician begins a private session of radio-frequency sculpting, which releases low-frequency ultrasound waves across the epidermis to stimulate collagen production and tighten sagging skin. The doctor then administers injections of Dysport or Restylane. Dysport temporarily freezes the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles, improving the look of frown lines for up to four months. 50 units are typically sufficient to correct the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows. Restylane?s hyaluronic-acid-based gel normally acts for up to six months as it plumps concave folds around the mouth and increases skin elasticity.

Dysport may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. Read all safety considerations for Dysport here.

THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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Pizza and Salad for Two, or Two-Course Dinner for Two, Four, or Six at Carini's Pizza & Pasta (Up to 54% Off)

People love pizza because its circular shape satisfies every human's primal urge to devour the planet Earth. Dig into the crust with this Groupon.

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$16 for one salad (up to an $11.95 value) and one extra-large pizza (up to a $21.95 value) for two at dinner (up to a $33.90 total value)
$19 for an Italian dinner for two with one appetizer (up to a $9.95 value) and two entrees (up to a $14.95 value each; up to a $39.85 total value)
$37 for an Italian dinner for four with two appetizers and four entrees (up to a $79.70 total value)
$55 for an Italian dinner for six with three appetizers and six entrees (up to a $119.55 total value)

The menu's baked mini spinach rolls and spicy calamari salad pave the way for chicken marsala, lasagna, or eggplant parmigiana. Pizza selections included a grilled-chicken barbecue pizza and a Louisiana pizza with lobster sauce, shrimp, and crabmeat.

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$19 for a Safari Day with Parking at Lion County Safari (Up to $33.50 Value)

$19 for a One-Day Pass and Parking (Up to a $33.50 Value)

Day passes grant access to the four-mile car safari, which takes about an hour and a half to drive through, as well as a "walk-through safari" with rides, a petting zoo, and other attractions. The pass is valid for one person, but you may purchase up to 10 Groupons to gather a group; children younger than 2 are admitted for free. View a list of frequently asked questions about visiting the park.

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$9 for Six-Month Sunday Subscription to the "Miami Herald" ($40 Value)

Before newspapers, townsfolk kept up with current events by gossiping with the milkmaid or tickling secrets out of the town crier. Stay informed easily with this Groupon.

$9 for a Six-Month Sunday Subscription ($40 Value)

Sunday-only celebrity and sports features
Books, movies, arts, culture, and travel sections
Horoscopes, comics, and games
Subscription starts on October 21

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Greeting Cards, Invitations, and Stationery from Pear Tree Greetings (53% Off). Two Options Available.

In our email age, old-fashioned written correspondence is a refreshing throwback, like drinking a soda made with real sugar or watching the president hand someone a sword. Write a thank-you note to the past with this Groupon.

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$19 for $40 worth of greeting cards, invitations and stationery
$35 for $75 worth of greeting cards, invitations and stationery

Greeting cards cater to holidays, birthdays, and graduations. The selection includes thank-you notes with kaleidoscopic chevron stripes ($12.96 for 8), customizable birth-announcement booklets ($41.60 for 16), and wedding invitations with nontraditional designs or monogrammed thank-you cards](http://gr.pn/SygGHh) (both $68.81 for 40).

Pear Tree Greetings

The whimsical rhymes and quirky cartoons coloring most greeting cards are occasionally amusing, but their stock sentiments and broad jokes engender little intimacy. Pear Tree Greetings curates a deeper connection by stocking an online store with hundreds of customizable greeting-card designs, nearly all of which are constructed from 100% post-consumer materials. Uploaded photos personalize traditional cards or unconventional booklets shaped like strings of holiday lights, which landed Pear Tree in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Cards come printed on a 100-pound matte card stock that can be coupled with magnets, napkins, and address labels celebrating birthdays, graduations, and weddings. Since there?s no charge for double-side printing, graduation announcements can easily detail party logistics and wedding invitations can list the funniest things to shout when the officiant asks if anyone has objections.

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$10 for $20 Worth of Chocolates, Candies, and Ice Cream at Kilwins

A good chocolate is as indulgent as a house where the beds are all hot tubs and the couches are all beds. Treat yourself to this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Chocolates, Candies, and Ice Cream

Shoppers satisfy sweet teeth with gourmet desserts such as Mackinac Island fudge ($8.50/8 oz.), milk cashew tuttles made with copper-kettle caramel ($28.95/8 oz.), and assorted truffles, creams, and cordials ($28-95-$32.95/lb).

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$99 for a Keratin Treatment at Guys & Dolls Hairkuts ($250 Value)

Professional keratin treatments are the closest we've ever gotten to the unparalleled majesty of the glorious Irish setter. Stay silky with this Groupon.

$99 for a Keratin Treatment ($250 Value)

To protect hair, soften it, and make it straight and shiny, stylists apply one of four varieties of Natura keratin product to correctly suit differing hair types. The length of each appointment depends on the length of each client's hair, and the treatment can even be used on fully colored or highlighted hair. See the full list of FAQs.

Some hair-straightening products that claim to be formaldehyde-free include aldehyde compounds, which are similar to the carcinogen formaldehyde. Side effects may include nosebleeds, headaches, vomiting, and respiratory problems, among others. Learn more about the health risks here.

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$15 for a One-Hour Tour with Instruction from Precision Paddleboards ($35 Value)

Impossible feats become possible when you're atop a paddleboard, from gliding on water to looking cool in a vest. Turn heads with this Groupon.

$15 for a Paddleboard Tour with Instruction ($35 Value)

Experienced guides lead groups of six on a one-hour tour after instructing them on basic paddling and navigation techniques, as well as water safety and awareness.

Precision Paddleboards

Skimming Florida?s blue water atop rental standup paddleboards inspired the founders of Precision Paddleboards to open their own shop. Hoping to make the sport accessible to everyone, they stock up on retail boards and paddles and also offer their customers rentals and lessons. Their boards come from brands such as Boga and Fanatic, which are each easy to navigate and designed for a range of activities from sightseeing to on-water yoga to tickling Poseidon's back.

Because it specializes exclusively in paddleboards, Precision Paddleboards feels uniquely qualified to address its customers' needs and questions. During lessons along Florida's rivers, canals, and coastal waters staff members instruct proper paddling techniques that paddlers can then test out during group tours.

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$24 for Race Entry for One to The Challenge Mud Run on March 30, 2013 (Up to $79 Value)

People who train for races usually end up with slim physiques and rarely end up getting eaten by cheetahs. Technically that's true, but there's no technicality involved in calling this Groupon fun.

$24 for a Race Entry for One (Up to $79 Value)

On Saturday, March 30, 2013, racers set off on a 5-mile course at Amelia Earhart Park that includes a quicksand pit, rope challenges, and logic puzzles. Over the course of the race, participants will also zipline across a river, toss hatchets, and slide into a mud pit. Racers run with their own timing chip and enjoy private entrance to the park. Heats begin at 8 a.m.

Though The Challenge Mud Run sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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$25 for $75 Worth of Wall Decals from Wall Spirit

Unlike poltergeist ectoplasm, vinyl wall tattoos make stylish home-decor statements and leave behind no unsightly curses. Save interior-design face with this Groupon.

$25 for $75 Worth of Wall Decals

The selection of surface-adorners includes a moon fairy ($39.95), retro circles ($39.95), and a bicycle clock ($79.95). Products arrive with detailed instructions and an air-bubble-banishing application tool, though patrons should wipe dust, dirt, and Spiderman from walls prior to application. Clients can view Wall Spirit?s tutorial for additional tips on decal application. This Groupon is valid for any wall decal design.

Wall Spirit

Wall Spirit?s varicolored wall decals spruce up vacant surfaces with attractive designs for the home and office. Made from high-grade vinyl and eco-friendly materials, stickable images of cityscapes, abstract forms, or children's designs deck walls in eye-catching accents while covering scuffs and imperfections. Unlike freshening a room with new paint or letting light in with a wrecking ball, the decals are entirely temporary and are able to be safely applied to and removed from most surfaces?including painted walls, tile, and wood?without leaving a mark.

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Three Mystic Tans or One Month of Unlimited UV Tanning at B-tan Tanning Salons (Up to 71% Off). Two Locations Available.

A tan lets you keep summer alive even after it's been replaced by autumn's dead trees and raccoon-infested beaches. Keep on shining with this Groupon.

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$25 for three Mystic spray tans of any level (up to an $87 value)
$30 for one month of unlimited tanning (up to an $89 value)

In 60 seconds, Mystic Tan booths spray bodies with an aloe-enriched solution to hydrate the skin and darken it to a desired shade. Nozzles sweep back and forth, delivering an ultrafine mist while warm air keeps clients dry and comfortable. Alternatively, one month of tanning allows unlimited access to B-tan 60, B-tan 54, or B-tan 42 beds and booths. The equipment gets epidermises beaming with low-UVB bulbs that reduce the risk of burning.

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$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Dinner at Bona Italian Restaurant

While most people know that Italy is shaped like a boot, few realize that Sicily is shaped like an island. Explore the world with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Dinner

The dinner menu includes appetizers such as mussels marinara ($10.45), cold subs made with Boar's Head meats such as the capicola and provolone ($7.95), and entrees such as eggplant parmigiana ($13.95) and veal marsala ($17.95).

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Six Laser Hair-Removal Treatments on a Small, Medium, Large, or Extra-Large Area at Jardin Bleu Spa (Up to 84% Off)

Hair almost always grows back, just like weeds and the Washington Monument. Smooth things over with this Groupon.

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$99 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a small area (up to a $600 value)
$149 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a medium area (up to a $950 value)
$279 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a large area (up to a $1,500 value)
$450 for six laser-hair removal treatments on an extra-large area (a $1,800 value)

Click here for a list of valid treatment areas. During treatments, pulses of laser light work to heat hair follicles to inhibit future growth. Four to six sessions are typically needed to see results.

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10 or 25 Hot-Yoga Classes at Awaken Yoga (Up to 74% Off)

Star athletes thrive during the peak of heated competition, which is why most college bowl games are held in volcanoes. Stretch the limits of your limbs with this Groupon.

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$39 for 10 hot-yoga classes (a $125 value)
$69 for 25 hot-yoga classes (a $270 value)

Classes such as Vinyasa-based hot flow and warm yoga for beginners kick off as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 6:45 p.m. See the full schedule.

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Horseback-Riding Party for 10 Kids or 1, 4, or 10 Half-Hour Riding Lessons at Starfall Ranch (Up to 70% Off)

Horses are some of the most perceptive animals, as evidenced by the saying, You can lead a horse to water, but you can't explain his intimate knowledge of your childhood fears. Tap into equine insight with this Groupon.

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$299 for a party package for up to 10 kids (a $995 value)

Three hours of ranch use
Two horses for 1.5 hours of riding time
Half hour of horse painting
Two attendants for the horses
Three 8-foot party tables
20 chairs

$19 for 1 half-hour horseback-riding lesson (a $40 value)
$69 for 4 half-hour horseback-riding lessons (a $150 value)
$125 for 10 half-hour horseback-riding lessons (a $350 value)

During one-on-one lessons, trainers spend five minutes explaining safety, tacking, and grooming techniques. Students then ride steeds for 25 minutes according to a personalized lesson plan.

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Alligator Show and Airboat Ride for Two or Four Adults at Everglades Alligator Farm (Half Off)

Humans often relax by communing with nature: hiking through mountains, paddling down rivers, and eating berries indiscriminately. Get your fill of nature with this Groupon.

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$23 for an alligator show and airboat ride for two adults (a $46 value)
$46 for an alligator show and airboat ride for four adults (a $92 value)

The 15- to 20-minute alligator shows kick off every hour. The 20- to 30-minute airboat rides are available throughout the day.

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One-Night Stay at Hawthorn Suites of Naples

Well-Appointed Suites with Kitchens near Naples?s Upscale Shopping Centers

Naples has a reputation for sophistication: ritzy shops and restaurants line the streets in town, private golf courses host professional tournaments year-round, and its white-sand beaches are edged by grand homes. The coastal town has a wild side too, though?it sits just north of the Ten Thousand Islands, a chain of rugged islets, and the world-famous Everglades, where 12-foot alligators wade through mangroves and hardwood hammocks. Hawthorn Suites of Naples, winner of Wyndham's 2010 Hotel of the Year award, is located on one of the city's main thoroughfares. It?s a great base camp for taking in the various facets of southwest Florida.

The hotel is primarily designed for extended stays; as such, there are homey amenities in the studio suites, like spacious kitchens with refrigerators and dishwashers and family dining areas. The property centers on a tropical courtyard area with a heated pool and a jacuzzi. Kids can keep occupied with a putting green and basketball court.

Hawthorn Suites offers a few complimentary dining options throughout the week. There?s a hot breakfast buffet every morning with eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and muffins. You can also head down to the evening social hour Monday through Thursday for hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine or fill up on hamburgers and hot dogs at the poolside barbecue on Wednesdays. There are also a handful of restaurants within walking distance, including an Italian spot next door that makes fresh pasta every day.

Naples, Florida: Upscale Retreat on Pristine West Coast

Located along the southwest edge of Florida on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is a small city set among wandering waterways and scenic estuaries. Everything in Naples seems impeccably clean, from the bleached sand of its 10-mile-long pristine beaches to the bathwater-warm water that?s as clear as glass. One of the prettiest spots is Naples Pier. This dock extends 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, leaving plenty of room for a crowd of anglers to cast their lines for pompano, a plump silver fish that makes for good eating.

Inland from the pier you can find Old Naples, where luxury cars are parked outside art galleries, upscale restaurants, and bars with outdoor patios. Walk along the brick sidewalks of Third Street South and you?ll find open plazas with antique bronze fountains as well as turn-of-the century cottages and striking Mediterranean Revival homes.

More than 80 championship golf courses are located throughout Naples, and the city bills itself as the Golf Capital of the World. It's a lofty claim, to be sure, but Naples has warm, tropical weather year-round and the second-most golf holes per capita in the country, according to World Golf.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Miami: $199 for Two-Night Bahamas Cruise for Two from Celebration Cruise Line (Up to $478 Value)

Cruise ships transpose the comforts of home to the open sea, where the basement is supposed to be flooded with man-eating sharks. Let the plumber handle it with this Groupon.

$199 for a Two-Night Bahamas Cruise for Two (Up to a $478 value)

The cruise includes:

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Miami: One or Two Custom Facials at Dermatone Miami (Up to 61% Off)

A glowing complexion can be a sign of healthy skin or a sign that you fell asleep near a trashcan fire. Brighten up with this Groupon.

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$39 for one custom facial (a $95 value)
$75 for two custom facials (a $190 value)

Dermatone Miami

Dermatone Miami's licensed technicians and nurses wield FDA-certified radio-frequency generators for skin-tightening treatments that seek to mitigate stretch marks and cellulite. The therapeutic, deep-seeking heat massages existing collagen and promotes the production of new collagen in hopes of firmer skin surfaces. The clinic and its technicians, however, don?t only offer this treatment?they also present a slate of facials designed with essential oils, clay masks, and vitamin C. Additionally, they offer weight-loss services via vitamin injections, recipe books, and freezing one's snacks in a block of ice.

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Miami: $24 for Race Entry for One to The Challenge Mud Run on March 30, 2013 (Up to $79 Value)

People who train for races usually end up with slim physiques and rarely end up getting eaten by cheetahs. Technically that's true, but there's no technicality involved in calling this Groupon fun.

$24 for a Race Entry for One (Up to $79 Value)

Though The Challenge Mud Run sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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Miami: $249 for a Four-Hour Private Fishing Excursion for Up to Four from Red Bull Charters ($550 Value)

Fishing is the only sport where you're allowed to consume your opponent, not counting baseball before 1971. Catch a bite with this Groupon.

$249 for a Four-Hour Private Fishing Excursion ($550 Value)

During each expedition, up to four passengers join the captain on a private journey out to the cool seasonal waters currently inhabited by snapper, shark, grouper, and baby tarpon. Trips depart daily at either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. and include all the necessary equipment, even licenses. The boat seats up to six people; additional passengers may be added for an additional fee of $50 per person (not included with your Groupon).

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Miami: 3-, 4- or 5-Night Stay with Breakfast and Activity or Tour Credit at El Sue?o Tropical in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica

Resort on Tropical Gardens Near Playa Carrillo

Thousands of miles from his native Georgia, El Sue?o Tropical resort co-owner Vinnie Greaves has made the fishing hamlet of Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica, a home away from home. Vinnie brings old-fashioned Southern hospitality to the hotel's exotic setting: it's not unusual to see a toucan or an iguana nearby as you dine on Southern comfort food in the open-air restaurant. The late-night bar broadcasts popular sporting events, especially college football, Vinnie's favorite. For all its down-home charm, El Sue?o Tropical still seems like a remote Pacific hideaway. Just minutes from Playa Carrillo's waves, the resort's 3 acres of winding gravel walkways and dense tropical flora surround the guest rooms.

Inside guest rooms, spanish-tile roofs, wicker furniture, and log beds add to the breezy, tropical vibe. In the morning, choose between a classic American breakfast or a traditional Tipico spread of plantains, gallo pinto, and tortillas at the open-air restaurant. The thatched-roof eatery also offers fresh-caught fish for dinner. After a meal, you can indulge the senses further at nearby Playa Carrillo with a seaside massage.

This deal also comes with an activity or tour credit that can be used toward excursions including surfing lessons, a kayak tour, or a zipline canopy tour. The latter gives you a bird?s-eye view of the mangroves and palm trees, but is tame enough for youngsters aged 6 and older. For water-based adventures, the guided kayak tours head either down the Rio Oro to a turtle preserve or disembark from Playa Samara for snorkeling near a tiny island.

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: Secluded Beaches and Exotic Wildlife

Located in Costa Rica?s northwest corner, the Nicoya Peninsula is a geographic wonder of volcanic ranges, dense jungles, and Pacific beaches. You have several options to explore the terrain, including riding horseback through the mountains or taking a bird-watching tour to see the region?s parrots, toucans, and hummingbirds. Just a few minutes from the hotel, Playa Carrillo curls around a crescent-shaped bay hedged by a coral reef. With no buildings or tourist traps, the beach is a serene spot to sunbathe, spot olive ridley sea turtles, or fish for marlin.

For more energetic nightlife, head northwest along the coast to Playa Samara. A popular vacation spot, Samara brims with beachside restaurants, bars with sand floors, and street-side vendors hawking fresh fruit, traditional Guaitil pottery, and autographed photos of Toucan Sam.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Miami: Three- or Five-Night Stay with Guided City Tour at Lancaster House in Bogot?, Colombia

Art-Deco-Style Boutique Hotel in Upscale Urban Area

Amid piano music and across from a brick-layered fireplace, the bartenders at Lancaster House?s piano room serve martinis and cocktails in a room that feels straight out of 1920s New York. But even though its nearby fine-dining restaurant is named after The Great Gatsby, this hotel isn?t located on Long Island, but rather Bogot?, Colombia. In a city known for its cobblestone paths and restored Spanish colonial churches, the seven-story, all-suite Lancaster House welcomes you with Jazz Age?style elegance.

By staying at Lancaster House, guests can visit Plaza Bolivar and the Archbishop?s Palace during a guided tour of Bogot??s historic La Candelaria neighborhood in the afternoon, and then retire later that day to the hotel?s art-deco-style comforts. At the onsite restaurant Gatsby, chefs cook Peruvian and international cuisine. Along with ? la carte fare, a complimentary breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits, baked breads, and cold-cut-and-cheese platters is served daily.

All of Lancaster House?s suites come with living and dining areas and full kitchens. Decorated in photography by Hester Esquenazi, junior suites overlook either the city or the surrounding Andes Mountains, and private terraces are available for an additional charge.

Bogot?, Colombia: Art and Shopping in the Andes Mountains

Colombia?s capital and largest city, Bogot? is a sprawling metropolis with a historical center called La Candelaria. Most of Bogot??s museums are here, including Museo Botero and the Museo Nacional de Colombia, once the site of the 19th-century Pan?ptico prison. Now, the building showcases the country?s cultural heritage and artistic spirit, with modern artwork from Fernando Botero, Alejandro Obreg?n, and more.

Lancaster House is located in Bogot??s more affluent north side and near the massive Unicentro shopping center, filled with more than 300 stores selling purses, shoes, and gold jewelry. Andean craftsmanship is also a major draw at the markets in the city?s center, where handmade treasures such as woven leather baskets and intricate wood carvings are available for bargain prices.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Miami: 25-Day, 10-Country Latin America Enrichment Cruise Departing December 8 from Institute for Shipboard Education

25-Day, 10-Country Educational Voyage

The Institute for Shipboard Education was born from an idea to create a floating campus that reflected the ideals of the United Nations and the realities of globalization. Over the years, college students have enrolled in the Institute's Semester at Sea academic program, an intercontinental voyage that has attracted Mikhail Gorbachev, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and other world-famous guest lecturers to speak along the way. Today, the university tours the world aboard the MV Explorer, with each educational voyage featuring informative lectures, courses, and optional field excursions that delve into the culture and history of each port of call along the way.

With this Groupon, you'll set out on a 25-day voyage starting on December 8 with stops at 10 countries, including Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Aboard the ship, scholars and field specialists lead a string of seminars. Subjects vary from history to the Spanish language to biodiversity, often relating to the ship's next port of call. On land, you can explore each port of call independently or participate in the Institute's hands-on field studies, which in the past have ranged from scuba diving in Mexico's underwater national park to visiting a coffee plantation in Antigua (additional costs for official field excursions).

Click here to view the full trip itinerary.

December 8?10: After departing from Nassau, the ship cruises to Montego Bay, Jamaica, known for its duty-free shopping and picturesque scenery along the Caribbean.

December 11?14: You'll sail to Cartagena, Colombia, a historical South American city fortified by 400-year-old stone walls. Cobblestone paths here lead to Old World?style plazas. Next, the city of Col?n, Panama, stands over the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal?still a marvel of engineering. The nearby overflow reservoir, Gat?n Lake, is home to crocodiles, iguanas, and sloths.

December 15?21: Dipping toward South America, the cruise makes its way to Guayaquil, Ecuador?s biggest city and the site of a massive urban-renewal project. Explore Malec?n 2000, a waterfront walkway lined with urban gardens and a contemporary-art museum, or stroll through the Las Penas district and marvel at the colonial architecture. The journey continues to the trip?s most southern port, Callao, Peru. Callao dates back to 1537, when it was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

December 22?25: Next, the ship heads to Manta, Ecuador, a trade city dating to pre-Columbian times. Pounding waves on the city?s Playa Murci?lago create attractive surfing conditions. On Christmas Day, you?ll arrive at Puntarenas, Costa Rica, to hike through its inland rainforests.

December 26?28: Nicaragua?s largest Pacific port, Corinto, borders Le?n, an Old World town dotted with 17th-century Spanish colonial churches such as the Cathedral of the Assumption. The next day, you?ll arrive at Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala, which is surrounded by mountains; it lies within easy range of the town of Antigua, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved baroque architecture.

December 29?31: Then it's off to Cabo San Lucas, where the iconic El Arco seaside arch forms a scenic backdrop for a day of kayaking and snorkeling. You'll ring in the New Year in Cabo, known for its festive nightlife scene.

January 1?January 2: The journey concludes in San Diego

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Miami: One, Two-, or Three-Night Stay at Ocean Pointe Suites in Key Largo, FL

Oceanfront Resort with a Mangrove Preserve and Private Marina

When Key Largo lost its once-thriving pineapple-farming industry in the mid-1900s, a tourism boost from resorts such as Ocean Pointe Suites turned the area?s economy around. Visitors began to discover Key Largo?s diving sites, pristine beaches, and gorgeous ocean scenery?not to mention its year-round warm temperatures. Situated on 60 acres of a protected mangrove preserve, Ocean Pointe Suites overlooks a private marina on the Atlantic Ocean. There, guests can tie up boats up to 28 feet long in between sailing trips to the area?s deep-sea and Everglades fishing spots or to simply soak in the idyllic scenery along the boardwalk.

After exploring the Atlantic by boat, clean any tuna, red snapper, or fillet-o'-fish you catch at an onsite fish-cleaning station. For more outdoor recreation, grab a complimentary racket to play tennis on lighted courts, join a game of bocce ball, or paddle a kayak around the lush mangroves (kayak rental included in this deal). Those looking to simply relax can take a soothing dip at Ocean Pointe Suite?s junior Olympic-sized pool.

Although no two are exactly alike, all one-bedroom suites contain private balconies, fully equipped kitchens, and in-unit washers and dryers. With more than 600 square feet of space, you?ll find plenty of room to spread out in the tropical-themed living room. In the morning, walk down to the Waterfront Caf? to enjoy breakfast in a polished-wood dining room that overlooks the peaceful marina.

Key Largo, Florida: Diving Capital of the World

The largest and northernmost key in the archipelago chain of the Florida Keys, Key Largo is called the diving capital of the world for its proximity to spectacular underwater shipwrecks and coral formations. Small diving charters will take you to many of these sites, including Elbow Reef, off the coast of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. While exploring the reef, you might come face-to-face with moray eel and hawksbill turtles.

Those hoping to stay on dry land can head to the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, just a few minutes from the resort. Volunteers at the center rescue and rehabilitate birds that have been injured or displaced, including herons, roseate spoonbills, and other local waterfowl. Or take about a half-hour drive up Key Largo to the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, a park with tropical hardwood forests and scenic self-guided walks through a butterfly garden.

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Miami: $49 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package for Up to Three People from ArtLife Studios ($350 Value)

Photographs capture memorable images, such as a child's heartwarming smile or an adult's heartwarming, contorted expression of anguish. Make a moment last forever with this Groupon.

$49 for an On-Location Photography Package ($350 Value)

Outdoor photo shoot for individual head shot for one person or group session for up to three people
Five edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery with rights to print
One holiday template with custom text and a choice of image in a ready-to-print digital file

After calling the photographer to set up a location and convenient time?lighting is often better in the early morning or in the early evening?clients arrive to their shoot ready to be immortalized. Holiday templates can be customized for Christmas, the New Year, Thanksgiving, or any other holiday.

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Miami: $9 for Six-Month Sunday Subscription to the "Miami Herald" ($40 Value)

Before newspapers, townsfolk kept up with current events by gossiping with the milkmaid or tickling secrets out of the town crier. Stay informed easily with this Groupon.

$9 for a Six-Month Sunday Subscription ($40 Value)

Sunday-only celebrity and sports features
Books, movies, arts, culture, and travel sections
Horoscopes, comics, and games
Subscription starts on October 21

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Miami: $25 for a Test-Prep Course ($149.99 Value). GRE, GMAT, SAT, LSAT and More Courses Available from BenchPrep

As technology for obtaining information progresses, so does the usefulness of smartphones, which currently discover facts by calling their encyclopedia roommate. Phone in a wealth of knowledge with this Groupon.

$25 for Online Test-Preparation Course ($149.99 Value).

Click here for a list of available courses. Courses to choose from include academic, medical, public service, professional, legal, and certifications. Customers have unlimited access for life to their chosen course after paying the initial course fee.

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Featured in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, BenchPrep's educational network prepares students to undertake difficult exams with confidence through innovative and interactive online content. Students can enlist in a field of study from BenchPrep's courses, forged with the aid of McGraw-Hill, BarOutlines, and photocopies of Athena's classroom cheat sheets, to gain access to the site's comprehensive content, reporting, and score-analysis tools. Students cultivate their academic knowledge with content-specific reading material, notes, bookmarks, customizable quizzes, and practice tests.

When in need of assistance, students can e-tap the e-shoulder of a number of experts, friends, and fellow test takers through chats and public discussions. BenchPrep's innovative cross-platform technology allows online students to begin their studies on a web-based computer and continue their lessons in transit via iPhone, Android, or iPad. Lesson plans can also be downloaded to a smartphone device through the BenchPrep app to facilitate on-the-go learning without an Internet connection, handy for studying in signal-destroying subways or while time traveling to pre-WiFi locales.

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Miami: $35 for a Warrior Dash Obstacle-Race Entry (Up to $80 Value)

Testing yourself against nature and the elements is a great way to find out what you?re really made of and to see if the forces of earth, wind, and fire are really as dangerous and funky as they're cracked up to be. Conquer the outdoors with this Groupon.

$35 for Entry to the Warrior Dash Obstacle Race (Up to $80 Value)

Warrior Dash on Saturday, November 10
Commemorative Warrior Dash helmet and T-shirt
Custom course-finisher medal
One free beer (for entrants 21 and older)

Runners navigate a 3.23-mile race course peppered with 12 extreme obstacles, such as walls, nets, and fire before celebrating with live music and frothy beers. Race organizers recommend bringing a change of clothes, as anything worn during the race will get filthy.

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Miami: One, Two, or Three Makeup and Hair Lessons or a Makeup Party at Blush Lounge (Up to 93% Off)

True happiness comes from finding beauty everywhere you look, especially in mirrors. Like what you see with this Groupon.

Choose From Four Options

$10 for a Flawless Face lesson (a $149 value)
$49 for a Flawless Face lesson and Onyx Eyes & Luscious Lips lesson (a $298 value)
$99 for a Flawless Face lesson, a Onyx Eyes & Luscious Lips lesson, and a Locks and Love lesson (a $447 value)
$199 for a Girls' Night Out makeup experience (a $998 value)

During Flawless Face lessons, clients learn essential techniques for everyday beauty regimens. Onyx Eyes & Luscious Lips classes teach clients how to achieve smokey looks and rich textures. The Locks and Love class teaches clients how to style their hair according to their specific hair types. Each class lasts one hour and includes a complimentary beauty product.

During the Girls' Night Out makeup experience, between four and eight women bond over lessons from Flawless Face classes and Onyx Eyes & Luscious Lips classes. Beverages will be provided in a party atmosphere. Available add-ons include gift bags ($30) and professional headshots ($49).

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Miami: $59 for a Spa Package with Massage, Mani-Pedi, and Steam Bath at Tranquility at Doral ($130 Value)

A day at the spa is as relaxing as the first eight weeks living alone on a submarine. Succumb to the silence with this Groupon.

$59 for a Spa Package ($130 Value)

60-minute Swedish massage (up to a $70 value)
60-minute manicure (a $15 value) and pedicure (a $25 value)
20-minute ritual steam bath with aromatic scents (a $20 value)

Tranquility at Doral MM21832

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Miami: $17 for $70 Worth of Custom-Printing Services from Vistaprint

Customizing your own property is a time-consuming process that often yields illegible monograms and valuable works of art with your dental records stapled to them. Attach a sensible, personal touch with this Groupon.

$17 for $70 Worth of Custom-Printing Services

Customizable products include business cards ($13.99+ for 250), wedding invitations ($6.99+ for 10), wall calendars ($10.99+), T-shirts ($8.39+), and mugs ($9.74+). Groupon customers enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on all regularly priced items, which is reflected in the above prices.

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Miami: $10 for Visit to South Dade Food & Country Festival on Saturday, October 27, at Harris Field Pavilion (Up to $20 Value)

Concerts, like dimly lit chandeliers, are more impressive outdoors and are more enchanting when adorned with strategically placed glow sticks. See the music with this Groupon.

$10 for Visit for One to the South Dade Food & Country Festival (Up to $20 Value)

One Night Rodeo, a winner of Great American Country?s star search, will headline the three country acts at the South Dade Food & Country Festival at the Harris Field Pavilion on Saturday, October 27, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food choices include stone crab, gator meat, pastas, spicy wings, and assorted BBQ, and guests have access to cash bars. The event helps fund and raise awareness for select animal shelters around the area.

Though South Dade Food & Country Festival sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal?available.

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Miami: Pizza and Salad for Two, or Two-Course Dinner for Two, Four, or Six at Carini's Pizza & Pasta (Up to 54% Off)

People love pizza because its circular shape satisfies every human's primal urge to devour the planet Earth. Dig into the crust with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$16 for a one salad (up to an $11.95 value) and one extra-large pizza (up to a $21.95 value) for two at dinner (up to a $33.90 total value)
$19 for an Italian dinner for two with one appetizer (up to a $9.95 value) and two entrees (up to a $14.95 value each; up to a $39.85 total value)
$37 for an Italian dinner for four with two appetizers and four entrees (up to a $79.70 total value)
$55 for an Italian dinner for six with three appetizers and six entrees (up to a $119.55 total value)

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Miami: Four-Concert Pack to See The Miami Symphony Orchestra at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (Up to 66% Off)

During concerts, a musician?s wild side emerges, such as when a cellist destroys an amplifier or a conductor eats a zebra. Observe untamed talent with this GrouponLive deal for a half-season subscription to see The Miami Symphony Orchestra at Knight Concert Hall in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open one hour before showtime. Choose from the following seating options:

For $33, you get a ticket for a seat in section D (a $96 value).
For $71, you get a ticket for a seat in section C (a $208 value).
For $108, you get a ticket for a seat in section B (a $317 value).
For $126, you get a ticket for a seat in section A (a $368 value).

For each option, the half-season subscription includes admission to the following concerts:

Grand Season Opening (Sunday, October 21, at 7 p.m.)

The opening of the symphony's season witnesses the acclaimed Russian pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski tackling the technically challenging Third Piano Concerto by Rachmaninoff, as well as pieces by Sibelius and Kodaly. At a concert at Lincoln Center, the New York Times praised the young Muscovite for a "Romanticism so intense it warms up Phillip Glass."

Ocean Drive in Vienna (Sunday, January 20, at 7 p.m.)

Music director and conductor Eduardo Marturet leads the symphony players on a symphonic journey of overtures, waltzes, and d

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Naples, Florida: Upscale Retreat on Pristine West Coast

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Dermatone Miami

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Resort on Tropical Gardens Near Playa Carrillo

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: Secluded Beaches and Exotic Wildlife

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Art-Deco-Style Boutique Hotel in Upscale Urban Area

Bogot?, Colombia: Art and Shopping in the Andes Mountains

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25-Day, 10-Country Educational Voyage

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Key Largo, Florida: Diving Capital of the World

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