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AAA Four Diamond Hotel South of Vegas Strip

Fewer than 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mediterranean-inspired Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas cuts an imposing figure, with Spanish-style architecture, tiled roofs, and a recessed driveway lined with towering palms. You don’t have to worry about transportation to the city’s main corridor, thanks to a complimentary shuttle that runs back and forth from the strip four times a day. But there's a lot to do right here—the sprawling Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas encompasses restaurants, pools, a casino, and a movie theater.

In the upscale casino, exposed stone columns support towering arches and a vaulted ceiling. Gamers have the run of the place, which offers 2,200 slot and video-poker games, a poker room, race and sports book areas, and more than 55 table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette. Spend your winnings at one of eight onsite restaurants, including Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis, known for its selection of aged meats, and Terra Verde, a cozy Italian eatery with house-made pasta dishes and an extensive wine list. Getaway holders can use their resort credit at the onsite spa for services such as massages, facials, and mani-pedis.

Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas's outdoor recreation area stretches across more than 8 acres outfitted with manicured lawns, private cabanas, and infinity-edge dipping pools. Head to the Pond, the resort’s private pool and lounge, to see and be seen during pool-party season. Come nightfall, you can catch a live band at Ovation or slip into Drop Bar for a nightcap.

Greater Las Vegas: Shops and Restaurants Off the Strip

The town of Henderson is conveniently close to Las Vegas, but it's also far enough to be an escape from the bustle of the strip. Next to Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas sits The District, a pedestrian-friendly promenade lined with boutiques and restaurants. On Friday and Saturday nights from May through October, enjoy live music as you stroll the plaza.

To head to the Strip, hop onto the resort's free shuttle, which drops riders off at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. If you're tired of gambling, check out one of the long-running shows, such as Cirque du Soleil's Love, an acrobatic and visually stunning homage to the Beatles.

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Racing dates back to ancient Greece, where chariot races around city walls settled disputes over farming rights and which philosopher had the best beard. Witness the fairest system of justice with this GrouponLive deal to see the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Saturday, June 2, or Sunday, June 3, on Belle Isle. Also included in admission is a concert performance (the B-52s on Saturday, June 2; Ronnie Dunn on Sunday, June 3) and access to Family Fun Zone’s interactive activities and displays.

Choose from the following options:

For $65, you get two T-shirts and two reserved grandstand tickets for rows 9–18 in section 1, rows 6–15 in section 2, or rows 9–20 in section 3 for the races on Saturday, June 2 (a $152 value, including all fees). Higher row numbers are closer to the track.

For $49, you get two T-shirts and two reserved grandstand tickets for rows 1–8 in section 1, rows 1–5 in section 2, or rows 1–8 in section 3 for the races on Saturday, June 2 (a $112 value, including all fees).

For $41, you get two T-shirts and two general-admission tickets for the races on Sunday, June 3 (an $82 value, including all fees). Children 12 and younger receive free entry to general-admission areas when accompanied by a ticket-carrying adult.

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix blends intense open-wheel racing action from four different series into one high-adrenaline weekend on Belle Isle. The weekend's diverse races take place on oval tracks, permanent road courses, and temporary street circuits, which may vanish into thin air if racers aren’t quick enough. During the IZOD IndyCar Series, fans witness the newly unveiled DW12 car, powered by Chevrolet, Lotus, and Honda engines and driven by superstar drivers such as Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti, and Marco Andretti. Schedule highlights include Saturday's Grand-Am Rolex Series practice and race, Pirelli World Challenge Series qualifying round and first race, and autograph sessions by IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights drivers. On Sunday, fans witness the IZOD IndyCar Series race and the Pirelli World Challenge Series's second race.

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Well-rounded golfers must master a variety of skills, including driving, reverse-putting, and suppressing the part of the brain that associates high scores with victory. Chip away at preconceived notions with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$29 for an 18-hole round of golf for two, including cart rental (up to a $64 value)

$40 for an 18-hole round of golf for two, including cart rental and $20 lunch voucher (up to an $84 value)

$60 for an 18-hole round of golf for four, including cart rental (up to a $128 value)

$80 for an 18-hole round of golf for four, including cart rental and $40 lunch voucher (up to a $168 value)

Customers who purchase the lunch option can redeem it at Khakis Restaurant for grill fare including hickory-smoked pulled-pork sandwiches, grilled-chicken club sandwiches, and burgers, as well as salads and wraps. Khakis will hold its grand opening on May 24, so guests purchasing a lunch option should schedule their outing on or after that date.

Meridian Sun Golf Club's rates fluctuate throughout the week and it also offers discounts for seniors and juniors. Plan ahead to make sure you are getting the most out of your Groupon.

Meridian Sun Golf Club

Draped over the tree-spotted hillocks of the Michigan countryside, Meridian Sun Golf Club's 6,090-yard course welcomes golfers to hit through its pristine fairways and enjoy its natural splendor. The course eases players into the round with a wide-open, straightaway front nine before challenging swings and waggling sand wedges with a shorter back nine populated by multiple water-lined holes. Risk-reward shot opportunities await throughout the round, including the tee shot on the par-3 13th, where balls must clear nearly 190 yards of water on their way to the green. Club owner and PGA professional Bill Mory—whose golf career spans multiple decades and includes playing in the PGA Tour's Buick Open, where players ride in 1950s Buick Skylarks in place of golf carts—presides over the grounds, conducting lessons at practice facilities that include a 4,000-square-foot practice green and a driving range with 15 hitting stalls. After rounds, golfers can bask in the sunset at the patio of Khakis Restaurant, the club's on-site grill.

Course at a Glance:

18-hole course

Par 70 from men's tees; par 71 from ladies' tees

Length of 6,090 yards from the farthest tees

Link to scorecard

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Modern B&B in the Heart of Ohio Amish Country

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the world's largest Amish community, a culture that eschews modern technology in search of a simpler lifestyle. Consequently, the region feels even more separate from city life than other rural areas, a trait that makes it especially attractive to some. The Inn at Honey Run embraces this ethos while still offering an onsite spa, an upscale restaurant, and other comforts you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

The Inn at Honey Run's aesthetic is a far cry from the earthy farmhouses just a few miles away. Bucolic yet refined decor covers both the lobby and the guest rooms with wreaths of sinewy dried vines and local artwork made of wrought iron and polished wood. Several Select rooms occupy upper floors, where treetops are visible through reading nooks' skylights. Alternatively, Honeycomb rooms are built into a hillside and come with a secluded outdoor patio.

Every morning, guests gather at Tarragon, the Inn's upscale yet casual restaurant, for a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, and house-made muffins and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Scott Fetty draws on his training and uses seasonal, local ingredients to craft upscale American cuisine.

At the onsite Spa at Honey Run, sip on flowering tea before a massage, facial treatment, or body treatment that uses 100% organic oils and scrubs. The hiking trails that crisscross the property are another source of relaxation, passing through meadows and forests and along burbling brooks. For an additional fee of $125, the inn will arrange an authentic Amish-country buggy ride around the surrounding hills.

Holmes County, OH: Bucolic Farmland Rich in Amish Tradition

Located about 80 miles south of Cleveland, Holmes County's rolling countryside is rife with farms and stores, as well as a few tourist attractions. See the Amish lifestyle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek, which also houses exotic creatures such as giraffes, camels, and kangaroos alongside regional animals like cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. The Holmes County Trail follows 29 miles of former railroad lines, from nearby Killbuck to Fredericksburg, with 15 paved miles accommodating Amish buggies and bicycles.

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Mod Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Little Italy

The scent of freshly baked pizza seems to permeate the air in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, its streets dotted with red-and-white-striped restaurants. Crowds file in and out of the area's quaint shops, stopping in between to grab a quick cup of espresso at one of the cafés on India Street. Steps away from the vibrant shops, the stucco Porto Vista Hotel channels a fun, throwback vibe Frommer's calls "retro-Italian cool."

Upon your arrival, bartenders whip up two complimentary welcome drinks, drawing from ginger and elderflower essences as well as house-infused bacon vodka. Upstairs, cozy queen rooms are dominated by a floor-to-ceiling, '60s-style photograph taken by a local San Diego artist. The oversize image overlooks cushy pillow-top beds wrapped in crisp, white linens. Guests can snare wild frisbees from their window, which peers toward the glistening bay.

On the fourth floor of the Porto Vista, chefs at the Glass Door restaurant use local and seasonal ingredients to concoct inventive dishes such as duck-fat fries and prosciutto-seared salmon, which are served at communal tables amid wrought-iron lanterns and wall-to-wall waterfront views. Elsewhere, you can unwind at a rooftop sunset yoga class, get styled in the attached Evolve Salon, or explore the happening neighborhood just outside the Porto Vista's front doors.

San Diego: Foodie Heaven with Vibrant Neighborhoods

Little Italy's historical streets bustle with tourists and locals alike, who come especially for the good eats. Handmade gelato and golden pizza pies fill the storefronts of classic, Italian-style eateries. One dessert café, run by a Paris-trained pastry chef, regularly sees lines forming down the block in the early morning as diners stock up on flaky, buttery croissants and scones.

Less than a mile from the hotel, the massive USS Midway Museum lets visitors wander through a Navy aircraft carrier and immerse themselves in life on the high seas. To observe San Diego's funky neighborhoods up close, you can shadow a local mailman or rent electric bikes for full- or half-day adventures. Some of the most popular destinations within biking distance include SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, one of only four American zoos with giant pandas on display.

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Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with this Groupon.

$39 for a One-Month Kick-Start Membership ($149 Value)

During the one-month kick-start membership, this women's-only club provides clients with unlimited access to small-group classes, three private training sessions, and a personalized workout plan. In classes, instructors may have small groups of students shake their hips to the sultry Latin rhythms of Zumba, bend spins in semi-aerobic yoga-fit sessions, or sculpt their bellies with core exercises. Personal trainers—aided by a computerized smart-card system housed in each piece of workout equipment—assess each member's level of fitness during private training sessions, developing a personalized workout regimen. The smart-card system's infallible memory recalls the name and appropriate workout for individual members on each machine, allowing exercisers to continue training themselves at an appropriate pace even after their personal-training sessions are over.

Elements Diet and Fitness

When former project managers from Bally's, World Gym, Crunch, Guess, and Clinique realized the need for a women's-only gym in the world of fitness, they joined forces to create the Elements Diet and Fitness program. This fitness regimen depends upon three primary ingredients to help ladies of all stripes get into shape: smart-card workouts, personal-lifestyle coaches, and group-fitness classes. European-built smart-card equipment uses a personal-identification card to remember each member's name and personal settings, slowly advancing the difficulty of a workout and tracking individual progress. Personal-lifestyle coaches establish a report with their clients, through which they send constant motivation, support, and fitness instruction. Finally, group classes encourage self-discovery through fun fitness experiences such as performing candlelight yoga, training in tai chi, and belly dancing while taking a Myers-Briggs assessment.

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What You Get

For $20, you get Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Lite curl booster (a $20 value) and Hair Milk curl-perfecting shampoo (a $16 value; a $36 total value).

Shipping is included.

Overview

Carol's Daughter is a line of natural beauty products that for years was a celebrity-insider secret used by Halle Berry and Jada Pinkett before being featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. This duo of the brand's natural hair care features the lightweight curl lotion, Hair Milk Lite, which uses cocoa butter to moisturize, shea butter to control frizz, and apricot-kernel oil to boost shine for all hair types and colors. The Hair Milk curl-perfecting shampoo blends vitamins B-5 and E with coconut and oat-derived cleansers to gently remove grime and New Year’s confetti from hair while detangling curls and leaving stronger, healthier strands.

Features

Hair Milk Lite Curl Booster

Curl-styling aid for waves and curls

Works on all hair types

Adds more bounce and spring to waves, curls, and antique Slinkies

Cocoa butter moisturizes hair for softer and more manageable curls

Shea butter controls frizz and flyaway strands

Apricot-kernel oil boost shine

Free of sulfates, parabens, petroleum, mineral oils, and artificial colors

10 fluid ounces

Hair Milk Curl-Perfecting Shampoo

Pro vitamin B-5 formula conditions and detangles curls

Works on all hair types

Vitamin E heals the scalp for stronger and healthier hair

Coconut- and oat-derived cleansers gently clean and moisturize locks

Free of sulfates, parabens, petroleum, mineral oils, and artificial colors

10 fluid ounces

How to Get Your GoodsStep 1.

Purchase your Groupon using the buy button on this page.

Step 2.
No need to do anything else! By purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, you've completed the order for your Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Curl-Perfecting Shampoo and Lite Curl Booster and they should ship within 7–10 business days.

Step 3.
Enjoy!

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Spacious Suites in Quiet Detroit Suburb

You’ll typically hear Detroit nicknamed “The Motor City” for being the American headquarters of auto giants like General Motors. But before it was paved with highways, Detroit was fancied as a strategic port to control ships and commerce on the Great Lakes. In fact, there are three world emblems on the Detroit city flag: France, England, and the United States. The city has been ruled by all three since first being settled by Europeans near the turn of the 18th century.

Detroit is a city rich with history and cultural institutions, and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Detroit Warren is conveniently located in a suburb near downtown but just removed enough if you want to have a quiet night in.

As you walk in the lobby, you’ll find a fireplace amid Bavarian-styled decor. Head up to your one-bedroom king suite and you’ll find a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider, a box of chocolates, and a bouquet of fresh flowers waiting as part of the romance package. Each spacious suite is laid out more like a cozy apartment than a hotel; there’s a kitchenette stocked with pots and pans, and you can feel free to sink into couches in the living room or take a relaxing bath in quicksand.

In the morning, head downstairs to the Hawthorn’s dining area to enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, which includes waffles, eggs, and oatmeal.

Greater Detroit, Michigan: Giant Art Collection, Legendary Motown Museum, and Quirky Neighborhoods

Located in southern Michigan, Detroit is close to Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, and right below massive Lake Huron. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Detroit Warren is located in a quiet suburb about 15 minutes away from downtown.

Detroit’s downtown has some excellent museums. One of these is the Detroit Institute of Arts, a 658,000-square-foot art museum considered to be one of the finest of its kind in the country. Among its vast collection: a dragon tile relief from the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and a self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh.

The Motown Museum is in the same house where legends such as Stevie Wonder, the Supremes, and the Jackson 5 recorded some of their most classic songs. In one of the studios, you can see a giant divot in the wooden floor where producers and sound technicians tapped their foot to the beat of the songs as they were recorded.

Greektown, which is northeast of downtown, is a quirky neighborhood that has stuck to its immigrant roots. Monroe Street in particular is lined with buildings made to resemble the Parthenon and Pegasus, and Greek music plays outdoors next to themed eateries.

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

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A graduation is a rite of passage that will be remembered fondly forever, much like a baby's first steps or a truckasaurus's first SUV. Prance across the stage with this Groupon.

$13 for a Custom Tassel Topper ($27.90 Value)

A shipping fee of $4.95 is included in the price of this Groupon; choose between redeeming your Groupon in 2012 or from January 1 to July 1, 2013. Professionally printed on bright, waterproof plastic, Tassel Toppers affix to mortarboards to identify individuals in a sea of graduates. The topper might thank parents, share an inspiring quote, or broadcast where the student is headed next. An online design tool customizes the accessories with background colors, text, clip art, or uploaded photos before they are brought to life in crisp, clear color by a UV LED printer. Adhesives affix the topper to three corners of the cap, leaving the front free for the tassel-turning ceremony. Like fake mustaches, toppers easily slip on and off between informal and formal occasions, and the accessories can be displayed on desks or beside diplomas for posterity, making for long-lasting graduation gifts.

Tassel Toppers

Tassel Toppers emblazon the tops of caps with custom messages, causing smiling graduates to stand out in crowds of similarly clad peers. Collegiate logos showcase school pride, and Greek letters rendered in crisp color on the detachable accessory commemorate life in a fraternity or sorority. Some of the shop's bestselling images include heartfelt thanks for mom and dad, as well as cheeky messages such as “Kiss Me I'm Irish” and “Hasta La Vista.” The Miami Herald even profiled the innovative yet simple concept. In addition, an online design tool allows pupils to express their uniqueness without refusing to dance during the “YMCA” portion of the ceremony.

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What You Get

For $15, you get a pair of Bootsi Tootsi thong sandals in women's sizes 6–10 (a $28 value). Choose from the following style and color options:

Bejeweled thong sandal in black, claret, silver, or white

Katie thong sandal in black or silver

Click here to view an image of each option.

An additional $4 shipping fee will be charged at checkout for each option.

Overview

Bootsi Tootsi's thong sandals showcase well-groomed feet in beach-chic flip-flops, while allowing summery winds to tickle toes. The Bejeweled thong sandal ornaments toes with earthy bead uppers, and the Katie thongs top feet with a romantic rosette, which doubles as a boutonniere for a forgetful groom. The minimalist flip-flop thongs are crafted from durable, synthetic materials and are available in a variety of colors.

Features

Bejeweled Thong Sandal

Bead detailing

Synthetic

Heel height of .25 inches

Four colors available

Katie Thong Sandal

Smooth upper with rosette detail

Synthetic

Heel height of .5 inches

Two colors available

How to Get Your Goods

Step 1.
Purchase your Groupon using the buy button on this page.

Step 2.
No need to do anything else! By purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, you've completed the order for your Bootsi Tootsi thong sandals. Most orders ship within 7-10 days from the purchase date.

Step 3.
Enjoy!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

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What You Get

For $25, you get a Freeze Dried Astronaut Ice Cream sampler pack (a $47.64 value). The sampler pack includes the following:

Six Neapolitan ice cream snacks

Two ice cream sandwich snacks

Two chocolate chocolate-chip ice cream snacks

One mint chocolate-chip ice cream snack

One cookies-and-cream sandwich snack

Due to delicate nature of product, treats may arrive in bite-size pieces.

An additional $5 shipping fee will be charged at checkout.

Overview

Originally developed to quell temper tantrums of fussy Apollo crewmembers, Astronaut Ice Cream Shop’s freeze-dried ice cream uses space-age technology to sate earthly cravings. The creamy substance is frozen to 40 degrees below zero, before all traces of water are sucked out through vacuum drying and the finished product is placed in a foil pouch. The individually wrapped ice cream treats have a shelf life of up to three years, the same amount of time it takes for shipwrecked astronauts to discover they were in Death Valley all along.

Features

Freeze-dried ice cream originally developed for Apollo space missions

Five flavor varieties including Neapolitan, ice cream sandwich, chocolate chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip, and cookies-and-cream sandwich

Frozen to -40 degrees, vacuum dried, and sealed in foil pouch

Individually wrapped snacks have a shelf life of up to 3 years

Due to the product’s delicate nature, treats may arrive in bite-size pieces that double as asteroids in solar-system dioramas

How to Get Your Goods

Step 1.
Purchase your Groupon using the buy button on this page.

Step 2.
No need to do anything else! By purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, you've completed the order for your Astronaut Ice Cream sampler pack. Most orders ship within 7-10 days from the purchase date.

Step 3.
Enjoy!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

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What You Get

For $45, you get a 16"x20"x1.5" custom gallery-wrapped canvas from Canvas on Demand (a $126.95 value).

Shipping is included.

Overview

Canvas on Demand gallery wraps personal photos on 16"x20" canvases for professional photorealistic wall art fit for dressing up any fireplace mantel or bedroom ceiling. After uploading the desired print, image touchup experts make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing and enhancing the color, fine-tuning contrast, and removing suspiciously red eyes. Vibrant images are then printed on textured canvas and stretched around a sturdy 1.5-inch wooden frame, creating a colorful edge that won't need a frame.

Features

16"x20"x1.5" textured artist canvas

Professional photorealistic finish

Wraparound design eliminates need for frame

Complimentary image editing to correct color, contrast, and sharpness

Upload images, mail in photos, or catapult personal prints

How to Get Your Goods

Step 1.
Purchase your Groupon using the buy button on this page.

Step 2.
Pull up your Groupon with our mobile app or by going to My Groupons (or to My Gifts if you are giving this as a gift*) and clicking the view voucher link.

Step 3.
Starting on 5/22/12, visit CanvasOnDemand.com

Step 4.
Follow on screen instructions and select desired product. If you have questions, contact CanvasOnDemand.com at (800) 801-6312. Mose orders ship within 2-3 weeks from the purchase date.

Step 5.
Enjoy!

*Once the recipient claims your gift, you will no longer be able to print the Groupon.

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Weeklong Journey Through Morocco's Medinas, Kasbahs, and Desert Wilderness

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco and Spain, and they’re only about 8 miles apart at the narrowest point. Cross that stretch of water, though, and there’s a striking shift in culture and climate. Scattered throughout the Moroccan desert landscape, there are medinas—old town squares surrounded by medieval walls. Within these ancient Islamic fortresses, you’ll typically find winding streets with open-air markets that brim with colorful clothing, woodwork, and sweet-smelling cuisine.

During an eight-day guided tour, G Adventures will lead you from Casablanca to Marrakech to show how Morocco's rich history and traditions intermingle with modernity. Along with a group of 10–15 people, a "Chief Experience Officer" will lead each trek and encourage the group to try new things to get an understanding of the Moroccan culture. Breakfast is included each day, as are hotel accommodations with one roommate from your group, but airfare is not.

View the full itinerary here.

Day 1: Upon arrival in Casablanca, you'll meet for a powwow with your tour group at the hotel. There, you'll make introductions and go over logistics before heading out for dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: After breakfast, you and your compadres will pile into an air-conditioned van for the four-hour drive to Meknes. You’ll take a guided tour of its medina, which was once ruled by Moulay Ismail. Artifacts from his reign still remain intact, including an ingenious granary and stable that accommodated the sultan's legendary 12,000 horses and their swimming pools filled with delicious oats.

A 45-minute ride north soon lands at Volubilis, an ancient skeleton of a Roman town complete with bathhouses and pillars that have stood for nearly 2,000 years. The day then winds down with a two-hour drive into Fez, another medieval town that, in the 11th century, was the largest city in the known world.

Day 3: A half-day guided walking tour of Fez's vibrant medina kicks off day 3. Here, you'll have a chance to browse traditional Moroccan souks, or bazaars, which overflow with everything from fresh produce and spices to handmade brass, wood, and copper goods. The rest of the day is set aside for you to explore this exotic city as you see fit.

Day 4: During a 10-hour drive across the Atlas Mountains, city scenes transform into desert. The first stop is Merzouga, a gateway town to the Sahara. Here, you'll condense your luggage into a single pack and trek out into the desert wilderness on camelback. As dusk falls, the group gathers at a Bedouin-style tent camp to sleep under a dazzling canopy of stars.

Day 5: Today, your tour troupe will rise at dawn and hike back to Merzouga as the sun rises. Later in the afternoon, you’ll take a hike through Todra Gorge, which has spectacular sheer-walled canyons, before heading to a local palm-tree farm.

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou is one of the Morocco's best-preserved kasbahs, and it’s the groups next stop after a drive through the Atlas foothills. You’ll also make an early lunch stop in the town of Ouarzazate, which served as the shooting location of several Hollywood films, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

Days 7–8: After emerging from the mountainous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, take the day to explore Marrakech's famous Djemaa el Fna square, where you can bargain on anything from lanterns to sheep's heads. Before the end of your tour on day eight, it’s worth it to check out Marrakech's resplendent Koutoubia palace, the Saadina tombs, or see what else the city's been up to since its founding in 1062.

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

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafés. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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

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New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue

Located one block east of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city’s most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests with a mixture of intimacy and comfort that makes it “the only true boutique luxury hotel in the city,” according to HotelChatter.

After guests check in via iPad, hotel staff members personally escort them to 675-square-foot king suites. A paragon of modern design, the suites contain platform beds with white leather headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows that open. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring, along with organic towels and rugs made from thistle, help to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint. Guests can watch the flat-screen TV set in the vanity mirror while getting ready in the morning or practice Tarzan-style affirmation chants in the rainforest shower.

The Ivy is also in the process of opening an intimate 30- to 40-person restaurant and bar on the first floor. "We will try to use as much organic produce as possible," manager James Cazares says of his upcoming, reservations-only hot spot. A rooftop lounge opening in June will offer picture-perfect views of the city.

Gold Coast, Chicago: Ritzy Residential Neighborhood with Historical Mansions and Hip Restaurants

Located north of downtown, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hugs the shore of Lake Michigan, occupying some of the city's most desirable real estate. Its reputation as an upscale residential spot dates back to 1882, when wealthy businessmen began building castle-like mansions along the waterfront. For a glimpse at these historical estates, head to the Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, where you'll find a French-chateau-inspired mansion that now serves as the International Museum of Surgical Science. A walk down Astor Street reveals some of the city's most unique architecture, including the Charnley-Persky House built by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892.

Those looking for a hip nightlife will find trendy restaurants and nightclubs—many of which are open until 5 a.m.—catering to a well-dressed crowd. For people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting, head to Rush and Division, a see-and-be-seen spot dotted with upscale shops, classic Chicago bars, and diamond-encrusted parking meters.

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Eating with chopsticks requires a certain level of dexterity, like beating a difficult video game or spitefully disassembling a too-difficult video game. Conquer your hunger with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Asian Cuisine

The menu includes cream-cheese rangoon ($3.75), Hunan-style spicy shrimp ($10.25), ginger chicken ($8.95), and other rice and noodle dishes.

Chopstix

At Chopstix, owner Dave Chou created a menu that, like his Taiwanese heritage, includes southern Chinese, Korean, and Japanese influences. After working alongside his father—also a restaurateur—for years, Chou decided to break out on his own. Chopstix, his second restaurant, has a focus on fresh ingredients and authentic dishes. Along with his specialty beef noodle soup, basil shrimp, twice-cooked pork, and other Asian dishes, the menu also features an authentic Chinese section, for a better way to practice speaking Mandarin than having unilateral conversations with your reflection.

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Pedicures are the perfect reward for feet, which get us through our daily routine of walking up stairs, running to catch trains, and kicking down doors. Say thank you with this Groupon.

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$25 for a 90-minute signature pedicure (a $55 value)

$25 for a 60-minute foot reflexology session (a $60 value)

The Pedi-Cure

Owner Janae Frantz founded her pedicure studio on the belief that “individual and community healing can be achieved simultaneously." In private pedicure rooms, she uses eco-friendly materials and vegan, organic SpaRitual products, which help make her environmental footprints smaller than a moccasin-clad hummingbird’s. She spreads these same conscientious business practices to people in her community by donating 10% of her spa’s proceeds to a different charity each month.

Massage and relaxation form the axis of Janae’s pedicures, and she folds her formal reflexology training into each session. Hot stones and warm, melted paraffin are also available to maximize patrons’ pampering. Stringent sanitation practices are a hallmark of her treatments, with disposable foot files, nail files, and bowl liners bidding adieu after only one use.

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Many jobs require previous experience in the field, which is why recent college graduates often lose out on positions to holstein cows. Milk a new resource with this Groupon.

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$30 for a three-month premium Gradspring membership (a $75 value)

$45 for a six-month premium Gradspring membership (a $125 value)

Gradspring

In 2010, Gradspring’s founders realized there was not a website that connected recent graduates to entry-level jobs that require a degree without work experience, and many of these same grads had trouble finding positions in their desired fields. From this, the idea of Gradspring was born. The website curates a thought-out collection of thousands of job listings that upholds a stringent trio of criteria: all salaries must meet the industry standard, no listings can require more than two years of experience, and all jobs must have a physical workspace—meaning no jobs in the fourth dimension.

The website welcomes account holders to peruse these listings and look for the right position. Each listing includes company information, location, and a job description, and interested candidates can apply directly on the site. The portal also houses resources to help members overhaul their resumés, hone their interview skills, and decide whether it’s appropriate to wear a necktie or bowtie on their first day in the office. Those that sign up for a six-month membership also receive a job guarantee, meaning that the site will renew their subscription until they find the right position.

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Wearing a team's jersey broadcasts devotion without having to paint your face bright colors or listen to the coach's boring lectures about zone defense. Show your loyalty unilaterally with this Groupon.

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$10 for $20 worth of collegiate- and pro-sports memorabilia

$20 for $40 worth of collegiate- and pro-sports memorabilia

Men's NCAA jerseys start at $14.99, women's NCAA accessories start at $4.99, baby outfits range from $3.99 to $44.99, and NCAA yard pennants are $19.99.

BeyondGraduation.com

BeyondGraduation.com swaddles men, women, and children in the colors of their favorite local and national teams. A straightforward, easy-to-browse website sifts a stock of more than 150,000 items into categories by sport, league, team, and product type, representing more than 450 NCAA colleges and universities alongside licensed gear from NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Jerseys, jackets, and T-shirts join jewelry, home goods, and tailgating accessories. The shop also courts superfans with collectibles that range from bobblehead figurines to custom jerseys autographed and sealed with a kiss by baseball, basketball, and football stars.