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$20 for $40 Worth of Thai and Japanese Cuisine for Dinner at Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Thai fare attempts to balance the five fundamental flavors: bitter, sour, sweet, salty, and victory. Score a win for your mouth with this Groupon.

$20 for $40 Worth of Thai Cuisine for Dinner

Chefs serve dream rolls ($16), lobster bomb ($24), crispy grouper ($20), and Unbelievable seabass ($28). See the full menu.

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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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Customizable Fan Gear from Prep Sportswear (Up to 53% Off). Two Options Available.

When properly invoked, team spirit conjures a feeling of camaraderie, as well as Wispy, the resident specter in charge of tripping the opposing team's players. Spook adversaries with this Groupon.

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$19 for $40 worth of customizable fan gear
$29 for $60 worth of customizable fan gear

Choose from a selection of school mascots and colors or officially licensed designs to customize gear for any college, school, or military base. Garments include a college long-sleeve women?s crew-neck shirts ($38.99+), high school men?s ultra-cotton T-shirt ($19.99+), and men's fraternity hoodie ($38.99+). Items typically take five days to create, and shipping is not included with this deal.

Prep Sportswear

The team at Prep Sportswear can outfit any fan in the proper colors and designs with its expansive arsenal of designs, which represents one million schools, universities, sports teams, Greek organizations, and branches of the military in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In addition to well-known college teams, the shop can also print gear for smaller colleges as well as many elementary and high schools. Customers begin by searching the site?s database for their team of choice, then scrolling through that team?s webpage to see available T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories. The resulting creations, available in both kids' and adult sizes, can keep fans stylish and comfortable with materials including lightweight cotton, warming sweats, or workout-friendly Dry-Excel polyester, ideal for games of underwater badminton. Items can also be personalized with names and graduation years.

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$29 for a One-Hour Relaxation Massage at a Certified Clinic from OolaMoola (Up to $90 Value)

Giving yourself a massage, like throwing yourself a surprise birthday party or asking for your own hand in marriage, is a surefire disappointment. Leave kneading to the knowledgeable with this Groupon.

$29 for a One-Hour Relaxation Massage (Up to $90 Value)

Oola Moola's licensed therapists perform restorative massages at preferred massage clinics, wellness centers, and health spas. Nixing knots and easing muscles, massage experts soothe guests with stress-squashing massages supplemented with natural remedies to allay chronic pain, headaches, slipped disks, and old marching-band injuries. During the one-hour massage, minds float away on a cloud of relaxation while bodies yield to firm compressions that trigger lactic-acid production and leave muscles as relaxed as a sleeping toddler listening to a looped recording of trains in the distance.

Days and times vary by provider; contact the provider for availability.

Oola Moola

Nailing a job interview, taking a spiritual retreat, and heading out for a night with friends?these disparate activities all work to boost one?s Oola. Fun to say and satisfying to achieve, you attain Oola when several core factors of your life are thriving. Oola might mean that you?re feeling good about your fitness level, finances, career, faith, or relationship with your family, friends, and ant-farm residents. The folks at OolaMoola hope to boost Oola levels nationwide by helping their clients map out their life?s goals and how they will go about achieving them. The service also boosts Oola quotients by introducing their members to cool businesses and offering discounts on services including massages, fitness, and mani-pedis.

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$25 to See Daytime Radness with Volcom VIP Package at Island Water Sports on Friday, October 19 ($100 Value)

For $25, you get a Volcom VIP package on Friday, October 19, from 6 a.m. through 9 p.m. to Daytime Radness at Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach (a $100 value). Packages include the following:

Line-skipping VIP entrance
A skate pass to the Vans ramp
Five tickets to the event raffle
A two-hour board-rental gift certificate
A limited-edition Daytime Radness T-shirt and bag
Volcom sticker and Daytime Radness sticker
Limited edition Daytime Radness Volcom Bag
VIP Volcom Wrist Band
$5 to spend at Island Water Sports

An all-day celebration of surfing and skating, Daytime Radness deftly mixes merch, charity, and boarding. A gargantuan sale of Island Water Sports' stock entices pavement- and wave-bound boarders with discounts on clothing and equipment. For guests who like to leave merch acquisition to luck, raffle tickets give attendees the chance to win prizes such as a surfboard signed by tube master Jamie O'Brien or tickets to a Miami Dolphins game. A halfpipe, sponsored by Vans, gives skaters a chance to show off their skills before demos inspire budding skaters with airborne tricks. All proceeds for the event go to charity, both helping with the medical bills of local surfer Brooke Thabit as she recovers from a diving injury and supporting the Christian Skaters organization.

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Frames and Prescription Lenses or an Eye Exam with a Frames and Lens Credit at Sheridan Eye Care (Up to 88% Off)

When stranded in the wilderness, glasses can help you convert sunbeams into fire or look smart as you explain the inedibility of man to a family of grizzly bears. Equip your eyes for the great outdoors with this Groupon.

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$25 for $200 toward frames and prescription lenses
$49 for an eye exam and $200 toward frames and prescription lenses (a $285 total value)

Nondesigner frames ($79+) and specs from brands such as Gucci ($279+) and Ray-Ban ($259+) encircle lenses ($150+) whose fresh prescriptions are determined during comprehensive eye exams ($85).

Though Sheridan Eye Care sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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$299 for a Four-Hour Photo-Booth Rental from Sound Storms Entertainment ($600 Value)

Photographs of precious moments are the greatest gifts relatives can leave behind for their descendants, aside from genes for cowlick-resistant hair or hints to where the inheritances are buried. Pass on a transgenerational treasure with this Groupon.

$299 for a Four-Hour Photo-Booth Rental ($600 Value)

Four-hour rental of an open or enclosed booth
Instant lab-quality prints for guests
USB keepsake of all images for the host
Custom layouts and a box of fun photo props
Pickup and delivery (outside of Palm Beach County incurs an additional $60 fee)

Customers are encouraged to call ahead of time to ensure that their preferred date is available.

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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 ($16.07 for 8), customizable birth-announcement booklets ($44.93 for 16), and wedding invitations with nontraditional designs or monogrammed thank-you cards (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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$69 for One-Year Access to 77 Online Leadership Courses from FranklinCovey ($1,500 Value)

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, but teach him to genetically engineer his own fish and?by the gods, what has science done? Evolve your mind with this Groupon.

$69 for One Year of On Demand Courses ($1,500 Value)

FranklinCovey?s series of 77 On Demand courses covers a wide range of leadership and business skills such as time management and trust building, and incorporates concepts from the popular books of Stephen R. Covey and Stephen M. R. Covey, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The Speed of Trust. Four of the 77 classes include CEU credit, for a total of four hours of possible CEU credit; there is no certificate of completion included with the program. Customers can watch courses as many times as they like throughout the year.

Click here for a full listing of available courses.

FranklinCovey

FranklinCovey?a company that focuses on improving performance through changes in human behavior?is the product of a 1997 convergence of two different lines of thought regarding time management?Hyrum Smith?s Franklin Day Planners and the philosophy behind Stephen Covey?s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. FranklinCovey has been expanding its multidisciplinary approach ever since then to generate new modes of thinking about the meaning and nature of effectiveness. Nowadays, this approach includes their On Demand interactive online courses, live workshops, and the same books that brought them recognition in the first place. The philosophies guiding these products has also expanded from the core imperatives of Stephen?s 7 Habits to include trust-building concepts from The Speed of Trust by Stephen?s son, Stephen M. R. Covey.

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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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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: Two-Hour Glass-Bottomed-Boat Cruise for Two or Four on the "Key Largo Princess" (Up to 54% Off)

Bodies of water are frequent metaphors in poetry due to their unfathomable depths, unknowable sprawl, and unattainable porpoises. Set sail into the enigma with this Groupon.

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$30 for a glass-bottomed-boat cruise for two (up to a $60 value)
$55 for a glass-bottomed-boat cruise for four (up to a $120 value)

Tours typically depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Click here for the full schedule

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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: 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.

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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.

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Miami: Three-, Four-, or Five-Night All-Inclusive Stay at Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa in Speightstown, Barbados

Boutique Resort on Barbados?s Gold Coast

Three nights a week, Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa?s chefs transform the boutique resort?s outdoor pool into a moonlit alfresco restaurant, complete with exotic fare such as seared sesame tuna topped with pineapple salsa. These evenings on the terrace underscore the sense of relaxation and romance pervading this tranquil tropical retreat. This all-inclusive Mediterranean-style resort sits on a hilltop overlooking Barbados?s Gold Coast and greets guests with a steamy spa, a squash court, and other ways to unwind.

Each garden-view suite has a balcony or patio that overlooks the resort's lush grounds. The suites' fully equipped kitchenettes include a crockery, oven, and refrigerator, perfect for whipping up fresh seafood picked up from Speightstown?s fish markets. A separate living room gives you enough room to stretch out on the cushy furnishings.

Outside, you can splash into one of the hotel's twin pools, walk about the gardens, or pause for a rest in the sun on a beach chair. All-inclusive stays cover meals and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks at the hotel's two bars and two onsite restaurants. La Salsa Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary Caribbean dishes. At the Sugar Cane Spa, guests can indulge in manicures, massages, and other spa services.

Speightstown, Barbados: Colorful Architecture and White-Sand Beaches

Located on the northwestern coast of tiny Barbados, Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa is less than a five-minute drive from the Caribbean?s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. A complimentary hotel shuttle takes travelers to and from the beach. Those up for snorkeling or scuba diving through coral scenery can take a private lesson from one of the popular dive shops located close to the hotel.

Speightstown makes for a pleasant day-trip destination. Festively painted architecture forms a striking backdrop for the city, where fishers sell the day?s catch on docking ships next to shops, restaurants, and fruit stands. For a glimpse of 18th-century Barbados, the Arlington House Museum, a restored sugar-cane-plantation building, details the area?s colonial history.

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Miami: Ian Bagg Show for Two with Appetizers at Improv Miami on October 13 or 14 (Up to 53% Off). Three Options Available.

Laughing uproariously in public is sometimes inappropriate, which is why people feel most comfortable laughing in comedy clubs or into a jar in the bathroom. Let it all out with this GrouponLive deal to see Ian Bagg perform at Miami Improv. Doors open 90 minutes before showtime. Miami Improv has a two-drink minimum that is not included in this deal. Choose from the following options:

For $25, you get two general-admission tickets and one combo-platter appetizer on Saturday, October 13, at 8:30 p.m. (a $53.33 value).
For $25, you get two general-admission tickets and one combo-platter appetizer on Saturday, October 13, at 10:45 p.m. (a $53.33 value).
For $24, you get two general-admission tickets and one combo-platter appetizer on Sunday, October 14, at 8:30 p.m. (a $49.05 value).

Ian Bagg?s resum? is anything but typical for a comedian?he?s met three U.S. presidents, studied to be an explosives engineer, and appeared in two films about a chimpanzee doing extreme sports. The Canadian comic has made his splash in America with his own Comedy Central special, as well as appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O?Brien. Now he?s tackling the brick-walled stage at Miami Improv, strangling the microphone as he makes off-color remarks about the speediness of graffiti artists and intermittently spars with troublemakers in the audience. While watching on, guests choose from four combo platters on the menu, splitting piles of Cajun popcorn chicken and discussing the anti-friction properties of cheeseburger sliders.

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Miami: 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-Night All-Inclusive Stay at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort in Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic

Watersports Galore at Oceanfront Resort next to Dolphin-Encounter Park

Every Sunday at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, dancers groove to live music around a pool illuminated by colorful skylights and candlelight from nearby tables. Chefs whip up grilled lobster and steaks while spectators knock back blended cocktails. Nights reach dazzling climaxes with fireworks show. The gatherings?part dance party and part concert?offer just a taste of what?s on hand at this sprawling resort. At once laid-back and energetic, the property encompasses a pair of spas and golf courses as well as an underground nightclub and adjacent casino. Cofresi Palm also caters to families with a kids' club and mini disco for teens.

The resort resembles a seaside village with a series of villas set on landscaped hills that roll down to the beach. Family-friendly rooms can be found in the middle of the resort, where guests have easy access to the kids' pool and kids' art center. The rooms come decked out with dark wood furniture and sleek marble floors; some have shaded verandas.

The all-inclusive package covers all meals at the resort?s nine restaurants, which serve everything from authentic Dominican fare to Indian and Asian cuisine. There are swim-up bars at some of the pools and a wine bar located inside the Brazilian steakhouse, Rodizio.

Nonmotorized watersports such as kayaking, fishing, and naval semaphoring are also included in the package. In addition to participating in a slew of other activities including tennis and yoga, you can head next door to the Ocean World Marina complex to swim with resident dolphins and feed sea lions.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Waterfalls, Beaches, and Centuries-Old Historical Sites

Situated on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is best known for its sun-kissed beaches. But the province has several breathtaking geographical features inland as well. Damajagua is a natural water park of sorts?it features 27 waterfalls flowing from limestone rock formations. Tour guides lead groups up and back through the falls, and you can swim and occasionally slide down the natural water slides.

You can get an aerial view of Puerto Plata and the Caribbean Sea on a telef?rico, or cable car. One of them climbs 2,565 feet to the apex of Mount Isabel de Torres, which is crowned with blooming botanical gardens and a replica of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer, a massive open-armed statue.

It's also worth it to take a scenic drive to Parque Hist?rico La Isabela, where you'll find the remains of a church as well as ruins of a colonial village where Columbus routinely woke his neighbors by blasting the Santa Maria's foghorn.

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Miami: 3-, 4-, or 5-Night All-Inclusive Stay at Club Ambiance in Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resort with Lively Nightlife

From the rolling rhythms of its reggae music to its dress code of swimsuits and flip-flops, Jamaica embodies the concept of "laid-back." Club Ambiance, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on the island's secluded north coast, channels that concept of free-spiritedness: it has live entertainment, unlimited cocktails, a clothing-optional beach, and a disco club that stays open until the last person leaves. This laissez-faire atmosphere is one of the reasons the hotel attracts repeat guests, many of whom reportedly refer to Club Ambiance a "home away from home."

You can enjoy a lazy afternoon on one of the property's three white-sand beaches, which stretch along the Caribbean Sea. Wade in small swimming coves, sunbathe on the secluded nude beach section, or take to the water on complimentary paddleboats and kayaks. There's a lively scene at the ocean-view pool, where people frequently partake in volleyball games and aerobics classes.

The tempo picks up when the sun goes down. The resort's weekly theme nights, such as reggae Mondays and Saturday barbecues, include live music and cabaret shows, and restaurants serve buffets and ? la carte dinners (extra fee). After the bars stop mixing cocktails at 11 p.m., head to the Disco Club, where the party doesn't end until the last person leaves or melts the stereo system.

Runaway Bay, Jamaica: Quiet Resort Area near Subterranean Lakes and Waterfalls

Runaway Bay is nestled on Jamaica's famed north coast, between the cultural hubs of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. The secluded town is one of the island's smallest; Lonely Planet calls it "a one-street village.? It's noticeably quieter than its tourist-laden neighbors. Despite its size, Runaway Bay has some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean, and guests can take advantage of this popular pastime in the coral reefs around the resort.

About 4 miles (7 km) west of the resort, you can explore the limestone expanses and subterranean lakes of the Green Grotto Caves, which were used as a hideout for Spaniards during 18th-century English colonization. The hotel offers shuttle service to the caves for $30 per person. A minimum of two passengers is required for each shuttle ride.

Take the scenic 25-minute drive from the hotel (or a $15 shuttle, minimum of six passengers) to visit one of Jamaica's most famous attractions, Dunn's River Falls ($20 admission not included). It's a series of waterfalls cascading from the mountains to the sea, and it served as a filming location for the first James Bond movie, Dr. No. Today, tour groups frolic at the bottom of the waterfall or make the 600-foot climb to the top in a daisy-chain fashion behind a local guide.

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

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Miami: Regular or VIP Entry for Two to the Garden Wedding Experience at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Up to 60% Off)

A timeless wedding weaves the modern with the past, like when brides wear vintage gowns or when the cake is filled with rationed beans. Vow to live in the moment with this Groupon.

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Pear Tree Greetings

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Precision Paddleboards

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Naples, Florida: Upscale Retreat on Pristine West Coast

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

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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

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Boutique Resort on Barbados?s Gold Coast

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