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Taking the photo is only the first step, but correcting the flaws during the editing process is a whole other ball game. And then, when it comes to drawing, you might not be the sharpest crayon in the box (no pun intended). Thanks to today's brilliant kgbdeal and three outstanding softwares from Serif, you can start photo editing, designing beautiful graphics and creating panoramas like a pro. Just download the Creativity Collection (PhotoPlus X4, DrawPlus X4 and PanoramaPlus X4) for your PC for just $9. These impressive programs offer an easy, cost-effective, mess-free way to create and edit beautiful, designs neatly and professionally on your computer.

PhotoPlus X4 has powerful and professional editing capabilities and can fix common photo and camera flaws as well as remove red-eye, blemishes, whiten teeth, straighten images, add text, shapes, filters and more.

DrawPlus X4 is Vista-certified and allows you to draw, sketch, paint and animate with its easy-to-use features. Create paintings, family trees, posters, greeting cards, logos, flowcharts and so much more.

PanoramaPlus X4 offers a quick and easy way to create stunning panoramas from pictures or videos. This software groups, crops and stitches photos together seamlessly to create professional-looking results.

When you're all finished creating your work of art, you can easily export your designs as a PDF, upload, e-mail or print so you can show your work to friends and family. The best part of all is that your Creativity Collection can be yours for 96% less courtesy of today's kgbdeal.

May 18 2012 by KGB Deals

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Whether you are preparing for a romantic picnic in the park or a hiking adventure, Picnichome.com has what you need for the ultimate meal-away-from-home. With today's kgbdeal, you can select from four options of picnic goods and save up to 54%. Each style offers a unique, beautiful look to it, and comes with products and features that no ordinary picnic basket could ever offer.

For $37, you can get the Sutherland Aztec Picnic Backpack for 4 worth $79.99, or pay $37 for Sutherland Rendezvous Picnic Cooler for 4 worth $72.99, $61 for Sutherland Java Mountain Coffee/Wine Picnic Backpack with wheels worth $125 or $61 for Sutherland Sangria Insulated Picnic Basket for 4 worth $125.

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May 18 2012 by KGB Deals

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Summer is near, and that means summer parties are near, too. Add flair to your backyard that's sure to impress your guests with today's kgbdeal: $99 for a Deluxe Waterfall Pond Kit – DIY system, courtesy of 5StarDeal.com. This unique waterfall is made of a durable resin with an earth-tone finish that resembles a rocky wall. It's the perfect addition to any new or existing pond, and it creates a beautiful flow of water that reaches up to 8-inches wide. Plus, the waterfall is DIY, so assemble it with your significant other for a fun, outdoor bonding experience. Who knows, he may be the man, but maybe you possess the building skills. After all, we already know you possess an eye for landscaping if you've purchased today's kgbdeal for 67% less.

May 13 2012 by KGB Deals

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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.

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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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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It once required a transatlantic flight to catch a sidewalk polka performance by an accordion player dressed in lederhosen. But here in Leavenworth, such scenes are par for the course. The Bavarian-themed village is filled with gingerbread buildings trimmed with festive lights twinkling against a dark forest backdrop in the heart of Washington’s Cascade Range. The ski-lodge-style Adventure Inn fronts the charming downtown district, and its backyard overlooks the Wenatchee River, Riverfront Park, and the snow-capped mountains beyond.

Sweeping views of the park and woods unfold from the living-room and bedroom windows of the two-bedroom suites. Simple accommodations are furnished with vintage ski-resort posters, cushy sofas, and plenty of tabletop space for a full set of travel-size beer steins. Downstairs, the onsite Der Hinterhof Restaurant & Beer Garden serves up Bavarian-style bratwurst and draughts of locally made brews. The atmosphere is jovial, with live musicians often performing traditional tunes.

Once a busy logging town, the village of Leavenworth fell upon hard times when the Great Northern Railway Company rerouted elsewhere. Determined to save the town, locals banded together and hatched an unusual scheme: they would turn Leavenworth into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination. Taking advantage of the Cascade Range setting, the entire town was rebuilt in the vein of an Alpine village.

The makeover transformed every aspect of the settlement, from store signs—now hand-carved, wooden posts—to the façades of every building in town, including local fast-food restaurants. Year-round festivals were planned, old-fashioned street lamps were erected, and restaurants imported German chefs and outfitted serving staff in traditional Bavarian garb. The switch paid off remarkably well, and Leavenworth thrives today as an homage to southeastern Germany, with handmade chocolate truffles and brat stands on every corner.

Leavenworth's main drag, Front Street, is lined with galleries, boutique gift shops, and cafés serving locally brewed beer. The centrally located Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum houses thousands of nutcrackers ranging in style from the classic soldier-shaped incarnation to smartphone nut-cracking apps. Beyond the village center, hikers and bikers crisscross the paths of Riverfront Park, and pedestrians stroll the sidewalks along the Wenatchee River.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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When you walk down the streets of downtown Santa Fe, it can feel more like a rustic Old West town than the thriving capital city of New Mexico. Some big businesses and skyscrapers have sprouted up throughout Santa Fe, to be sure, but right among them in the heart of downtown, you’ll see historical mission churches and adobe pueblos. It’s all set against the ruddy backdrop of the Sangre Cristo Mountains. Villas de Santa Fe are situated right in the foothills of these mountains‚ about 16 miles northeast of downtown. Warm, southwestern-style décor and well-appointed rooms make the property a comfy home base after you explore colorful downtown Santa Fe, which is rich in Native American and Mexican history.

Inside the pueblo-like villas, modern amenities complement the rustic and colorful decorative scheme. There’s Santa Fe–style art hanging on the walls in one of the standard one-bedroom suites, and you can find colorful woven fabrics on the couch in the separate living area. Each of these suites features a partial kitchen, where there’s a full-size refrigerator, a stovetop, and honey-colored wood cabinetry. It makes the place feel more like a comfy apartment than a hotel room.

After waking up to the bright sun of a Santa Fe morning, you can feel free to unwind in the outdoor hot tub or practice chasing after mail carriers on the treadmills in the onsite fitness center. The hotel also has a complimentary shuttle that can zip you around the property; that allows guests to save their energy for scenic walks through nearby downtown area.

Just a short walk from the Villas de Santa Fe, you’ll find the perpetually sun-soaked downtown area. It’s a historical center with a vibrant mosaic of cultural influences made up of fragments from the Native American, Latino, and western traditions. The 400-year-old site of the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica dons stained-glass windows, which cast rainbow colors onto the stone floor. Handmade leather treasures line the shelves at a custom-cowboy-boot store in the city.

Fiery chili is a standby garnish for chefs in Santa Fe; on a food tour of Santa Fe, you can sample zesty southwestern fare from popular local vendors. At day's end, the tour stops at the rooftop of a beloved downtown restaurant, where guests may sip a glass of wine, admire the brilliant sunset, and drop water balloons onto evil school principals.

New Mexico’s varied terrain and seemingly nonstop sunshine make the area a great place for hiking and biking. It’s worth it to visit the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which have peaks that stand at about 12,000 feet high; they’re just a short trip from Villas de Santa Fe.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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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 touch-up experts make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing and enhancing the colour, 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 colourful edge that won't need a frame.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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With the Mauna Kea volcano as backdrop, Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the Hapuna Golf Course to complement the dramatic rise from the Pacific shore to about 700 feet above sea level. Named one of the top 20 courses in Hawaii by Links magazine in 2011, the course sits on the sprawling grounds of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. The championship course could be the Hawaiian retreat's most striking feature were it not for its beach—a pristine expanse of white sand lining the turquoise Pacific on the Big Island's Kohala Coast.

Each of the hotel's oceanfront rooms offers views of the water from a private lanai. The intimate balcony features stone tile floors, a quaint café table, and comfy lounge chairs. Back at ground level, you can choreograph underwater ballets in the heated pool or lounge on cushy chairs under coconut palm trees and white canopy umbrellas. Nearby, there’s a small, secluded cove where giant sea turtles occasionally seek harbor and snorkelers set off to explore Hawaii's abundant marine life.

After a day of exploring the waterfront, you can cap your night with a traditional luau on the Mauna Kea luau grounds. As musicians pluck at steel guitars and hula dancers sway, diners feast on Hawaiian specialties including poi, sashimi, and roasted kalua pig.

The Big Island's Kohala Coast offers a nearly limitless selection of invigorating aquatic adventures. Certified instructors at scuba-diving centers within 15 minutes of the resort lead underwater tours through crystalline waters inhabited by whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, and bottlenose mermaids. Amphibious travelers can also board catamarans for treks to areas frequented by humpback whales.

About a 60-mile drive from the hotel, Akaka Falls State Park is known for its waterfalls nestled in lush Hawaiian rainforest that teems with wild orchids, bamboo groves, and draping ferns. The park's namesake Akaka Falls, reachable by a winding footpath, presents a majestic sight as it plummets nearly 500 feet into a bubbling ravine below.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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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.

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May 08 2012 by Groupon

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Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a stark landscape peppered with lush fairways and flanked on three sides by mountains. Befitting its desert environs, the hotel features Spanish villa architecture, replete with stucco walls and terra cotta roof tiles. Towering palm trees and blooming gardens add a bright pop of color to the hotel's landscaping.

The courtyard contains a figure-eight-shaped pool and circular whirlpool, surrounded by fan palms and verdant shrubs. After a dip in the pool, you can sweat it out at the workout facility, or engage in a shouting match with the line judge at the tennis courts. In the morning, don’t miss out on a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast of eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, danishes, and bacon.

Palm Desert shares the same desert landscape and resort atmosphere as Palm Springs, about 15 miles to the northeast. El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, is within walking distance of the hotel. The popular shopping district features art galleries, high-end boutiques, and brand-name retailers such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Palm Desert is also a gateway town into the north end of the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, located less than 60 miles away. In addition to being the birthplace of Bono, the desert park is famous for its unusual geologic formations and mountains made of twisted rock, which are ideal for rock climbing. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and coyotes.

For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, check out The Living Desert, a zoo, botanical garden, and animal hospital in Palm Desert. As you stroll throughout the various geographical regions—including North America, Africa, and Village WaTuTu—you will see flora and fauna indigenous to that area, which can include mexican gray wolves, giraffes, and jaguars. The Living Desert also boasts a G-scale model train that winds its way through replicas of historical scenes, including a California logging and mining town and the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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The EcoSphere closed aquatic ecosystem is a result of technology developed by NASA scientists during a search to create self-contained communities and develop snow-globe societies. Each ecosystem teems with microorganisms, shrimp, algae, and bacteria that feed off, sustain, and organize movie nights with one another. The 5.25-inch tall pod requires close to no maintenance, and can survive for up to two years in consistent temperatures (between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit) and indirect light.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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You're looking to climb the corporate ladder, but it's hard to ascend the proverbial rungs when you're stuck trying to figure out complicated software. Get a leg up with this deal from Udemy, a popular hub for a breadth of educational opportunities: Pay $35 (regularly $198) for two online Excel courses. Learn at the comfort of your desk from a professional trainer, as you work your way through more than 120 short lectures and 9.5 hours of content per class. The program starts with the absolute basics of creating and understanding spreadsheets, and takes you all the way up to executing advanced formulas and functions. The visual training method lends itself to increased retention and accelerated learning, so you can expect to know how to competently work with this ubiquitously used software at the end of your studies. Your rise to the top has become more manageable with this deal.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Just as you politely declined your mom's Facebook friend request, you can say "No, thanks" to unflattering swimsuits with today's deal from SwimSpot: Spend $40 and get or gift $80 worth of swimwear from brands like Hurley and Splendid. Shop online for photo-ready pieces that are bound to rack up "Likes" from your online friends. Hit the beach in an Athena print bikini, or lounge by the pool in a sleek black one-piece from Luxe by Lisa Vogel. You'll find suits by Guess, St. John, Nautica, and more -- call or e-mail a SwimSpot Fit Specialist, and he or she will personally help you pick out a perfect-fitting suit. Shipping is included for purchases over $155, and there's no charge to exchange an item, so you can have total confidence in your look. Go ahead and grab this deal -- you'll impress your friends with your stunning new swimsuit and impress your mom with your money-saving savvy.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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When your sweetie has become part of the scenery, it's high time for new glasses or a change of setting. This Escape is just the thing to help you see your soul mate in a new light: the bright rays of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, by day, and Miami's neon glow by night.

May 19 2012 by Living Social

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Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a nurse follow us around to monitor our heart rate – but that’s okay. Get your exact heart rate and how many calories you've burned with a Gym Pulse Heart Rate Counter Calorie Stop Watch from dazzledealusa.com. Exercise safely and effectively without overdoing it by keeping track of your target heart rate and making sure that you're always in range. You can also check how many calories you burn - it's a great motivator! Keep your heart in check for 62% less courtesy of today’s kgbdeal.

May 15 2012 by KGB Deals

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Sure you can run in and out of your kitchen to the patio or pool each time you or a guest wants something at your next summer party. You could also hire a pricey bartender and wait staff to serve food and drinks. Or, you could be smart, be your own bartender and keep food fresh outside with a Customizable Patio Bar from Best of Times. This portable patio bar includes a six-foot umbrella, four stools, a side grill table, a built-in cooler, three levels of shelving and a wheeled travel bag so you can pack up your patio bar and take it wherever you go to party! Customize your patio bar to your liking by selecting a tan, blue, burgundy or black print set. Your patio bar is also secure, as it's supported by a steel frame. So cater to your guests and yourself with easy access to cold drinks, fresh food and a stool and umbrella to enjoy it all under, plus save 56% with today's kgbdeal.

May 16 2012 by KGB Deals

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They call them pearly whites for a reason. Flash 'em with pride after using your 2 Natural Whitening Pens from Diamond White Organic when you pick up today's ultra white kgbdeal for only $19 plus free shipping. This amazing product goes anywhere you do – home, the office, lunch or even the club. Simply brush a thin layer of the powerful (peroxide-free) formula over your teeth and watch as stains are dissolved and your teeth are whitened 7-10 shades brighter in only 14 days. Don't worry about an icky aftertaste; this whitening pen works to keep your breath fresh and kill bacteria. It fits perfectly in your purse, gym bag or pocket so it really can go everywhere you do. Paint your way to a brighter smile.

May 12 2012 by KGB Deals

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Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa has a 4.5-star rating and 1,466 reviews on TripAdvisor:

"We stayed here when we were getting married and it was amazing. We had a 2 bedroom suite with a pool table and bar in it. They were very friendly. This is a great place to stay if you don't want to deal with all the traffic on the strip." -madison h. on 4/25/2012

May 12 2012 by KGB Deals

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You can probably read those chicken-scratch shopping lists scrawled on the back of a brown paper bag, but your S.O. may not be so talented. Avoid the real possibility of him or her coming home with 2 lbs. of chocolate cake when you clearly wrote 2 lbs. of organic steak with the LED Writing Menu Message Board from 5stardeal.com. Write notes and friendly reminders to your family in style and get your messages to illuminate in low light and jump off the board. Friends and family members won’t miss these vibrant, eye-catching messages and you'll pay just $12 + free shipping with today's kgbdeal.

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May 12 2012 by KGB Deals

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Searching for the perfect gift for the blushing bride, the new homeowners or your difficult-to-please boss? Look no further than ZutGlazz, purveyors of achingly beautiful stemware that is both elegant and essential. Using techniques developed hundreds of years ago, some of Europe’s finest glass and crystal craftsmen shape the style, quality and design. These glassware experts incorporate digitized computer modeling for shape, body and characteristics that complement the varietal of beverage, and use hand-blown, cut-rim techniques to ensure the finest work of art.

ZutGlazz produces a drinkware line that supports and enhances wines, spirits and cordials. Designed for the fine dining sector, the entire line has the look of a delicate and fragile work of art, but has a stable, balanced base, ergonomically designed shape and glass strengthened with techniques to help it resist chipping and breaking. With today’s kgbdeal, you'll receive six hand-blown crystal glasses in one of four styles: Burgundy/Bordeaux, Pinot Noir/Cabernet/Merlot, Champagne flutes or stemless wine glasses; delight any gift recipient – or yourself.

May 18 2012 by KGB Deals

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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 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.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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 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.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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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:

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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.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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Beauty may only be skin deep, but really -- who cares what your spleen looks like when you've got those incredible cheekbones to doll up? Get head-to-toe hot with today's deal from BeautyClub.net: Pay $20 and get $40 to spend online, excluding shipping costs. BeautyClub offers daily deals on an exclusive and diverse selection of designer and brand-name cosmetics, hair products, and fashions that have already been discounted up to 60% off the retail price. Trends-with-benefits include established and emerging brands like Kiehl's, La Prairie, Bumble and bumble., Clinique, and Moroccanoil, as well as natural herbal beauty-boosting supplements from Pure Body and Vital Cleanse. With a carefully selected inventory of lifestyle and home décor accessories, too, you can make sure your home's interior is as awesome as your exterior -- and because most in-stock items ship within 24 to 48 hours, you won't have to wait forever to become a thing of beauty.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Lexington, Kentucky has made a name for itself as the "Horse Capital of the World," but it's also home to some blue-ribbon bourbon. If you've been champing at the bit for a taste of authentic Kentucky, take off on this week's Escape to Four Points by Sheraton Lexington.

May 19 2012 by Living Social

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Due to economic changes and unemployment, many families in the southern Nevada area have become financially strained. Sometimes parents have to choose between basic necessities, such as food and utility bills, and cannot afford the added cost of school supplies. Children then go to school unprepared and may need to borrow paper or pencils from their peers to complete their homework.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $225, then Eagle Quest can distribute 25 backpacks filled with school supplies to underserved youth. Each additional $9 raised will supply an additional backpack filled with school supplies to another youth. Each backpack contains the tools for academic success, including erasers, pencils, folders, a notebook, a ruler, pencil sharpener, glue stick, a coloring book, and crayons. Foster children in Eagle Quest’s humanitarian program will assemble and distribute these backpacks to classrooms with underserved youth, thereby learning leadership skills, respect, responsibility, the perspective that comes with giving back to their community, and other necessary social skills.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Eagle Quest supports at-risk and disadvantaged youth in the southern Nevada area, as well as their families, with treatment-level foster care and family-support services alongside counseling and recreational programs. These programs engage young participants in scrapbooking, summer camp, and humanitarian service, letting youth give back to the community while learning empathy, leadership, and other social skills necessary for success. Family-wide substance-abuse programs and shoplifting-prevention programs, meanwhile, help to break negative habits and open up new opportunities. Many of Eagle Quest's youths have experienced abuse and emotional trauma and lived in unstable homes their entire lives. By experiencing a full range of activities, these youth can create happy memories and learn how to make good decisions for their futures.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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More than 47% of Louisiana children between the ages of 2 and 19 are overweight or obese, according to a 2010 report by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $300, then Crescent City Famer's Market's Marketeer Club can fund two weeks of children’s activities for its summer program. Each additional $150 raised will be used to provide another week of activities.

The Marketeer Club hosts engaging children’s activities focused on fresh food and nutrition, such as lessons in gardening, making pizza, and churning butter. The club’s summer program will teach children about regional foods, nutrition, and other ways food impacts their lives. The program aims to reach 100–200 children each week during the summer.

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Crescent City Farmers Market operates markets in three locations, attracting more than 120,000 shoppers each year. Along with locally grown produce, market vendors sell freshly baked goods, cut flowers, farm-raised meat, and wild-caught Louisiana seafood.

The market also conducts community programming such as the Marketeer Club, which engages kids in fun activities to encourage good eating habits and a positive, healthy relationship with food starting at a young age. Other projects include the farmers' market bingo and Meet Me at the Market, which provides opportunities for seniors to socialize and gain access to fresh, nutritious food.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Since its founding in 1793, the town of Stowe has reinvented itself numerous times, from its early days as a potash-farming enclave to its brief stint as a Canadian smuggling outpost during the War of 1812. Stowe's streets and buildings are rife with American history, but today the town thrives as a mountain retreat with an artistic soul and an outdoorsy spirit. Just north of Main Street, Ye Olde England Inne, a sprawling Tudor-style manor, welcomes guests with a taste of merry old England. Straight-backed armchairs sit beside a roaring fire in the lobby, with English prints and paintings on the walls and a crimson carpet reminiscent of the old redcoat uniforms.

Housed within the inn, Mr. Pickwick's Gastropub and Steakhouse packs its pub cellars with several thousand bottles of wine, rare cognacs, and small-batch bourbons, as well as the requisite ales and lagers. An arched stone entryway leads to the pub's chummy, Old-World interior, where old-fashioned beer steins dangle from the rafters. More than just a watering hole, the restaurant also serves an inventive menu of seafood, fowl, and steak.

The inn’s Bluff House suites cushion overnighters in English-manor elegance with four-poster, rice-carved queen beds. Each suite features a fireplace, a lounge with wing chairs and cherry-wood furnishings, and a spacious bathroom outfitted with a jacuzzi tub. A private deck or patio connects to most suites, affording views of the village, Mount Mansfield, and the Green Mountains. Most standard rooms feature Victorian-style wallpaper and bright bedspreads atop brass beds.

Ye Olde England Inne is set against the scenic backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The inn is centrally located in Stowe, so you'll have easy access to the historical village and its arts scene, which includes the West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, a spacious enclave showcasing pieces by budding and mid-career local artists who work in a range of media.

Stowe's prime location in a broad, fertile valley between the Green Mountains and Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak—makes it an ideal launching pad for outdoor activities. A recreation path through Stowe loosely follows the meandering West Branch River with 5.5 miles of paved trails for biking, rollerblading, and jogging. The winding path’s arched wooden bridges crisscross the river 10 times from start to finish. At nearby Underhill State Park, set at the base of the 4,300-foot-tall Mount Mansfield, you can practice butterfly mating calls on one of four hikes to the summit.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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By Mikal McLendon, Travel Correspondent

“Oh, that’s pretty,” says a well-dressed guest who has recently arrived at Hotel Providence, nudging her companion and nodding at a large jade sculpture of galloping horses. “That’s our centerpiece," the concierge chimes in. "From China. It’s really rare.” The horses are the most vibrant piece adorning the marble-floored lobby of this hotel, whose collection encompasses French steel engravings, centuries-old murals, and gilded Swedish mirrors.

And the building itself has as deep of a history as the artwork inside it: the building had turns as a college dormitory, a department store, and a grain silo before the turn of the 20th century, when it was repurposed to become a classic New England hotel.

There’s a definite appreciation for art here; each guest room is decorated with local artwork ranging from paintings of city scenes to ceramic sculptures of fish. Each also comes with a continental armoire and wooden headboards. The junior and premier suites are fairly spacious—there are separate living rooms furnished with queen sofas if you need to sleep extra guests or add reinforcements to your pillow fort. Premier suites have added luxuries such as a whirlpool tub, a granite wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the adjacent park and historical Grace Church.

Hotel Providence's Aspire Restaurant prepares New England–style cuisine such as clam chowder and jumbo lump crab cakes. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and the hotel's own rooftop garden. During warmer nights, you can dine in the restaurant's candlelit courtyard and enjoy selections from an international wine list.

"The art scene is incredible here," raves Tricia Carter, Hotel Providence’s marketing manager. "Every day there's something new." The active community support of the arts has helped to earn Providence its reputation as the “Creative Capital.”

In an effort to rejuvenate the historical entertainment district here, the city partnered with its three universities and gave artists tax breaks to live downtown. You can now catch Broadway musicals and Tennessee Williams dramas at beautifully restored historical theaters from the 1920s such as the Providence Performing Arts Center and Trinity Repertory Theatre.

A short walk from Hotel Providence, you'll also find a vast network of downtown galleries; many of these feature the work of artists and graduates from the nearby Rhode Island School of Design.

The city's thriving food culture rivals the art scene in creativity and vigor; there’s an enclave of Italian eateries on Federal Hill, and delis dot the downtown area. Many local chefs source their ingredients from farms bordering the city, which set up shop downtown on Fridays at the farmers' market. About 10 minutes south of downtown, the Culinary Arts Museum celebrates Providence's love of food with more than 250,000 artifacts, ranging from antique cooking gadgets to elaborate wedding cakes.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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West Sonoma Inn & Spa stands amid 6 acres of Russian River Valley countryside in the heart of Sonoma wine country. The stylish boutique hotel pays homage to its lush natural surroundings by incorporating design elements drawn from the landscape, from its color palette of warm earth tones to the lobby's vaulted redwood ceiling. The inn also seems to evoke the wine country’s spirit through its pebbled wine garden, where burgundy-tinted oak barrels provide a makeshift wall for guests sipping reds and whites in lounge chairs. Outside, the neighboring 100-acre vineyard stretches toward the hills in the distance.

As the sun dyes the open California skies rosé, retreat to courtyard suites, where you'll find one king bed with a Pacific Coast comforter, either a fully equipped kitchenette with bistro-style furniture or a sitting room with a wet bar. Take in a similar view from massage beds at the inn's onsite spa. There, five massage therapists administer organic treatments ranging from cleansing sea-plant facials to the Russian River hot-stone massages.

Located about an hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma County’s gentle climate and rolling landscapes invite year-round recreation. West Sonoma Inn & Spa lies within walking distance of skyscraper-high redwoods and the canoe-friendly Russian River. A 25-minute drive to the craggy Pacific coastline takes visitors to unspoiled beaches where seals and pelicans easily outnumber people, making for lopsided outcomes in cross-species beach-volleyball tournaments.

Russian River Valley’s most rewarding aspect may be its rolling roads dotted with family-owned wineries. The wine pass included with this Groupon gives access to free tastings and discounts at 16 vineyards handpicked by hotel management. Many of the local vineyards specialize in handcrafted wines and employ sustainable farming practices. Sample the apple dessert wine at Graton Ridge Cellars, then head over to Hook and Ladder Vineyards to smell the cranberry and vanilla flavors of its award-winning pinot noir.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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The Resort at Squaw Creek's golf course looks out over lush prairies and mountainsides covered in pine trees. It’s a gorgeous scene in sunny weather, but summer is technically off-season here. In the distance, you can see the six peaks of Squaw Valley USA, a sort of Shangri-La that served as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. When the landscape is blanketed with snow, the mountains are dotted with skiers and snowboarders. The golf course is transformed for the season into the Nordic Center, leaving it crisscrossed with tracks left by dogsleds, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.

Whatever the season, The Resort at Squaw Creek serves as a convenient home base from which to enjoy the outdoors; it’s tucked into the Sierra Nevada on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Hiking trails wind through the property, and on hand you’ll find a private outdoor ice rink and an onsite fly-fishing center. Guests can also feel free to stop by the outdoor pool complex's plunge pool and 120-foot water slide and choreograph water ballets in its heated lap pool and three hot tubs.

Six Peaks Grille, one of the resort’s four dining venues, serves up breakfasts of fresh fruit, lox, and a goldmine of pastries kept warm in white linens. The breakfast buffet allows you to load up on made-to-order omelets, bacon, french toast, and pancakes.

The resort’s 405 rooms and suites underwent a $53 million renovation in recent years. The deluxe forest-view room has a marble shower and a grand picture window that overlooks Tahoe National Forest. In fact, the entire guest tower—where all the rooms are located—is sheathed in lustrous black glass to maximize views of the valley.

Located about a 15-minute drive from North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Creek is situated amid some of northern California's most revered scenery and varied terrain. The resort rents out bicycles by the hour, including Marin cruisers for adults, Trek mountain bikes for kids, and tagalong carts for infants and beloved pet rocks. Use these to hop on Truckee River Trail, a gently rolling, paved path that follows a crystal-clear river 7 miles to Tahoe City. There, you’ll happen upon a paved trail with views of the Lake of the Sky and access to Tahoe Vista's beaches 10 miles to the north.

Lupine and buckwheat paint the mountainside, and the High Camp here is a nice jumping-off point to hike on some dry, pebbly trails. If you’re unaccustomed to the high altitude, you may find yourself easily winded on even short hikes; still, the 1.5-mile jaunt uphill to Emigrant Peak is worth the trip, as you get 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

Quaint clapboard buildings housing shops and restaurants line the Village at Squaw Valley. One of these is PlumpJack Cafe, the brainchild of former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom. In a dimly lit dining room, the restaurant serves seasonal contemporary fare such as the inventive ceviche cone, a feuille de brick cone filled with tuna, avocado, and ginger and topped with chili threads ($15).

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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On a typical weekend night at Bentley’s Resort Hotel, crowds gather around the Osprey Beach Pool for live music and cocktails. After a dance by the tiki bar, you can kick back on a couch under one of the poolside palapas. The pool deck is undoubtedly the heart of the hotel, but when the ocean calls, Bentley’s provides free transportation to some of the best beaches on Florida’s west coast, including Siesta Key—Dr. Beach's best beach of 2011—and Nokomis Beach on Casey Key.

The chef at the hotel's ultra-sleek restaurant, Morgan’s, uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes such as grouper piccata. After a stunning sunset on the Gulf coast, the party shifts to the Jaguar Lounge and its adjacent Underground Nightclub, where DJs spin classic soul, top 40, and electronic dreidels. Like the restaurant and nightclub, accommodations at Bentley’s are modern and sleek. Bold artwork and modern fixtures adorn the Euro-chic rooms, each one named after a station on the London underground.

Just down the street from Bentley’s Resort Hotel, you’ll find the entrance to Oscar Scherer State Park, where stands of scrubby flatwood trees serve as a refuge for the threatened Florida scrub jay. Keep an eye out for its sapphire and cream plumage while biking or hiking through the park's trails or canoeing the blackwater South Creek (canoe rentals are available at the ranger station).

Bookstores and art venues are plentiful a few miles up the road in Sarasota, an enclave for artists, writers, and musicians. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall—a frequent host of Broadway and ballet shows—stands out as one of Sarasota's cultural hubs. The building’s exterior is entirely purple, and the deep ridges of its iconic modern roof turn lilac in the Florida sun.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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 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.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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From South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities to Botswana’s remote plains, Africa’s southern tip is a diverse blend of cultures, landscapes, and animals. With Africa Answers' 11-day excursion, you’ll dabble in it all, and check three of Africa’s most notable sights off your bucket list. Explore South Africa’s colonial Cape Town, marvel at the stunning Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and traverse Botswana’s Chobe National Park on safari, where you could see at least four of the so-called Big Five game animals, including the lion, the African elephant, the cape buffalo, and the leopard.

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Days 1–2: Depart on South African Airways from New York City or Washington, DC, landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on day 2. After clearing customs, travelers board a flight to head to Cape Town.

A company representative will meet guests at the airport before escorting them to Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa. Heralded by CNN Traveller as the Best Luxury Hotel in South Africa, Pepper Club dazzles with a beachfront restaurant and nightclub and an indoor pool with panoramic views of Table Mountain. Guests stay in a one-bedroom superior deluxe suite, and have complimentary access to the shuttle service between the hotel, waterfront, and beach.

Days 3–5: The first full day in Cape Town begins with a guided half-day city tour, including a cable-car ride to Table Mountain’s summit to see the city from above. The rest of the morning is devoted to exploring sights such as the Castle of Good Hope, the country’s oldest colonial building. Drive through the Malay Quarter, past the quaint Bo-Kaap homes awash in pastel hues. At the end of the tour, watch as a professional diamond cutter demonstrates his craft. On days 4 and 5, guests can take a self-guided tour of the town; Pepper Club’s 24-hour concierge service can provide ideas for exploration.

Day 6: Guests fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. A staff member greets guests at the airport and arranges transportation to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, an upscale hotel listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List. The lodge resembles a multilevel tree house, with an onsite watering hole that attracts kudu, impalas, and elephants year-round. While at the hotel, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and daily cocktail hour, or participate in a vulture-feeding experience.

In the early evening, you’ll take a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River, located above the falls. Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and other animals along the river banks.

Days 7–8: Day 7 is dedicated to exploring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Travelers are transported to the nearby cascades, where they’ll also have a chance to walk through the surrounding rainforest and sites, including Cataract Island.

The following day is up to you. In the evening, partake in a traditional dinner meal at the Boma Restaurant, replete with cultural songs, dances, and Zimbabwean delicacies, including—for brave tasters—slightly grilled mopani worms.

Days 9–10: In the morning, travelers head to the Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana, located only 90 minutes from Victoria Falls. Guests spend two days on safari, exploring the Chobe National Park on game drives and sunset game-viewing cruises. Four of the Big Five animals—lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo—make their home on the reserve and can sometimes be seen alongside giraffes, monkeys, and awestruck Ernest Hemingways. The park is especially rife with elephants, as there are an estimated population of 120,000 in Botswana.

Days 11–12: Guests are transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport, where they will fly to the U.S. via Johannesburg.

An extra fee applies for departures from Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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For $139, you get a black Char-Broil Tru-Infrared patio bistro grill (a $179 value) with shipping (a $24.95 value; a $203.95 total value).

For $149, you get a Char-Broil Tru-Infrared patio bistro grill (a $179 value) with shipping (a $24.95 value; a $203.95 value). Choose from the following colors:

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The Char-Broil Tru-Infrared patio bistro grill fires up quickly to cook sizzling meat and veggies perfectly using infrared technology. The electric grill traps heat and bratwurst screams with a solid porcelain-coated grill body, and draws 1,750 watts of power from any 120-volt outlet. Primary and secondary porcelain-coated grilling surfaces hold up to 240 and 80 square inches of food respectively, the equivalent of 8–12 juicy hamburgers. A storage grate keeps tongs, spatulas, and sais at the ready, and the unit's durable wheels allow it to maneuver from garage to backyard and back again.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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In recent years, Orange County 4-H has experienced a decline in the number of youth attending its weeklong summer camp. Parents have consistently cited the cost of camp—which includes lodging, food, and all educational materials—as the main reason that they are unable to send their children.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $210, then Orange County 4-H can fund a scholarship for one child to attend a week of summer camp in Ocala National Forest. Scholarships cover the costs of lodging, food, and educational materials. Each additional $210 raised will fund another summer-camp scholarship.

Orange County 4-H’s summer camp, located on the shores of Sellers Lake in Ocala National Forest, teaches children about nutrition and the environment while they interact with nature in an experiential setting. In addition to lessons, campers can engage in traditional activities such as swimming, crafting, and singing around the campfire.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Part of a national organization originally founded to emphasize agricultural education, Orange County 4-H now supports young people with developmental programs to help them achieve their full potential in a variety of areas. 4-H programs engage more than 900 youth in Orange County in a range of activities, including robotics, public speaking, horseback riding, and gardening.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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Bellbottoms are so yesterday, but skinny jeans are in vogue. See how your genes match up to today's trends, too, with this deal from ConnectMyDNA, pay $29 for a DNA self-discovery kit (regularly $90). Unlike an ancestry test, ConnectMyDNA compares your genetic markers with living population groups around the globe -- a great first step to unzipping information in your genetic makeup. First, you'll take a cotton swab sample from your cheek and send it off to the lab for analysis; in return, you'll receive your unique DNA signature using the Gene Ring, a scientifically designed tool that allows you to visually compare your DNA profile to friends and family. The global population groups with the most similarity are listed and ranked along with a list of loci -- the specific locations of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome -- that were tested. With this 68%-off deal, you can discover more about yourself -- and how you connect with others beyond the denim style du jour.

Apr 11 2012 by Living Social

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A room is never complete without a bit of your personal touch -- and we don't just mean putting your handprints on the walls. Adorn your abode when you pay $25 for $50 to spend on merchandise from Fathead.com. This online retailer is home to unique semi-permanent wall art made to suit any room and any personality. These massive, adhesive graphics come in all shapes and sizes -- pick up a life-size image of your favorite sports star for your man cave, a colorful cartoon character for the kids' den, or a bright photo mural to add a splash of flash to any room. You can even upload your own pictures to create a custom-made Fathead of your own design. This site's bag of tricks also includes driveway decals as well as a whole bevy of team logo laptop skins so you can flaunt your colors on to go.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Facebook photos are like paintings in a museum: They're fun to look at, but unfortunately, you can't touch them -- or hang them on the walls in your home. Spring your snapshots from their electronic enclosure with help from Winkiwoo: Pay $5 (regularly $15) for a 20-page, 6x8-inch photo book created from Facebook photos. Start by installing the WinkiWoo application, and then select the Winkie Lite soft-cover option; next, upload 20 to 80 pics from your Facebook albums (or those of your friends) before arranging them in the perfect order. The process only takes a few minutes, and before you know it, a collection of high-quality prints -- of the trip you took to Rome or the time you went skydiving -- will arrive at your abode (with a flat shipping rate of $4.99 worldwide)... or at the home of a loved one for a gift that perfectly blends art with heart.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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The Dead Sea Scrolls may provide valuable insight into past civilizations, but you're looking to make something else ancient history: your child's boredom. Pick up a modern-day scroll to keep your little scribe busy, courtesy of today's deal: For $20, you'll get four Doodle Roll packages -- each with a 30-foot-long, six-inch wide roll of paper and eight premium double-sided crayons for twice the colors -- plus four replacement paper rolls and included shipping within the continental US (a $41 value). Or, pay $32 (regularly $64) and get all this plus four smaller Doodle Roll packages, each with a 15-foot-long, four-inch wide roll of paper; crayons; and four replacement paper rolls. With its compact package and safe, easy-to-tear paper, this portable and versatile activity kit makes on-the-go fun a breeze for ages 3 and up -- no wonder it's received plenty of praise from Parenting and Dr. Toy. Whether you're killing time during a long car ride or waiting in the doctor's lobby, your child can draw a picture, write a story, or challenge you to a game of tic-tac-toe. That's what we call getting your creative kid on a roll.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Whether it's a gold statue winner or a star from the silver screen, celebrities always seem to dazzle us. Get a glimpse of the glitz and glamour with today's gem of a deal from Us Weekly: Pay just $34 (regularly $69), and you'll receive a one-year subscription to Us Weekly magazine. Get exclusive celebrity news from Hollywood insiders, see the hottest fashions from the red carpet, and read all the intimate details about their lives. With regular features like The Red Carpet, Who Wore It Best?, and Hot Hollywood, you'll always be entertained and in the know. See what makes celebs really sparkle with this deal -- the Fashion Police agree that the latest gossip goes well with everything.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Driving under the influence is no laughing matter. Keep yourself safe and informed with an Alcohol Breath Tester for your key chain from Spyplanet. This portable, battery-powered tester has a range of 0.00-0.10% BAC (blood alcohol content), so you’ll always know if it’s safe to drive your car or if you should call a cab instead. It features three LED lights (green, yellow and red) which light up so you know your BAC. The key chain design makes it convenient to take anywhere you know you’ll be drinking. Be smart and bring it with you when you imbibe – for $15 with today’s kgbdeal, it’s a no-brainer.

How to read your Alcohol Breath Tester:

Green LED: 0.00-0.02% BAC

Yellow LED: 0.02-0.05% BAC

Red and Yellow LED: Over 0.05% BAC

May 15 2012 by KGB Deals

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Upgrade your sleepytime space and get a 4-piece sheet set in Full, Queen or King-sized from LowerTags.com and make bedtime or lounge time even more enjoyable. Each sheet set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases and they come in 10 assorted colors – so you won’t know which one you get until your package arrives. The surprise is half the fun! You could potentially get Gold, Beige, Pink, Light Blue, Rust, Light Purple, Dark Purple, Turqoise Blue, Taupe or Sage. Save 75% on making your bed into a place you want to be with today’s kgbdeal.

May 16 2012 by KGB Deals

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Only a few miles separate the jagged cliffs on the west end of Negril, Jamaica, from the pristine white-sand beaches in the north. Samsara Cliff Resort & Legends Beach Resort allow visitors a chance to experience both sides. Although the sister resorts are only five minutes apart, Samsara's clifftop location on the west end commands panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and tropical gardens. Legends, meanwhile, lies close to Negril's lively entertainment district and occupies a prime spot on Seven Mile Beach, which was recently lauded by Frommer's as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.

Situated amid tropical gardens, Samsara's standard oceanfront rooms are set either directly on the oceanfront or across the street from the sea. For a breath of fresh air, you can step out onto the balcony or patio and take in a garden or sea view. The resort's proximity to the Negril Cliffs, a famed aquatic hotspot, makes Samsara ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Its sister property, Legends, bustles with shops, theaters, and restaurants. At both resorts, all-inclusive plans give diners access to a homemade buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Domestic alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are also included between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.—providing refreshment after dips in one of the resorts' freshwater pools or a strenuous round of Mad Libs in the jacuzzi at Samsara. Several times throughout the day, shuttles ferry visitors between the two resorts, which extend reciprocal all-inclusive rights to each other's guests.

The western side of Jamaica is rich in natural beauty, from powdery beaches to inland tropical foliage. Travelers looking to do more than dip their toes in the sea can dive in with a snorkeling or scuba excursion—Samsara has a PADI scuba center onsite—or glide across the waves in search of marlin, wahoo, and other gilled game on a sportfishing outing.

Inland, the waterfalls and lush greenery of the island's tropical habitats await eco-tourists. At the Royal Palm Reserve, three types of swamp forest spread out over 300 acres, and a wooden boardwalk gives wayfarers a chance to glimpse a diverse array of avian species along with more than 100 different types of plants.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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Since its original construction in 1888, Plaza Resort & Spa has transformed from a stagecoach stop to an early aviation exhibition site to a barracks for the Women's Army Corps during WWII. Fires and inclement weather have destroyed the hotel over the years, yet it always seems to emerge stronger than before, and a multimillion-dollar restoration has brought about its most luxurious incarnation yet. Located steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, the Plaza Resort now features a 15,000-square-foot European-style spa and a sprawling oceanfront pool deck.

Though much of the Daytona shoreline is open to auto traffic, the beach alongside the hotel is car-free and comparatively quieter. From the private balcony connected to your ocean-view room, you can watch the sunrise over the Atlantic or wait until a more reasonable hour and re-create the sunrise with a flashlight. Head downstairs to the hotel's Ocean Waters Spa for any number of restorative services, including the popular green-coffee slimming body wrap, a 55-minute treatment designed to smooth cellulite and increase metabolism. The beach is just a few feet from the hotel, but for a more private experience, kick back in one of the lounge chairs by the pool.

Seven miles from the Plaza Resort & Spa, the intoxicating scent of engine fuel and burnt rubber beckons from Daytona International Speedway. During 30-minute guided tram tours, you can stroll the infield and traverse the pit road while Mustang and Monte Carlo experts narrate the history of motorsports. For a more intimate experience, you can accompany a professional driver for three laps in a standard stock car or attempt a 16-second pit-stop challenge in a professional racecar.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, one of the tallest masonry lighthouses in the country, stands guard about 10 miles south of the hotel on Ponce Inlet. Built in the 1880s, the 175-foot granite structure and its surrounding Victorian brick buildings feature exhibits lined with old lighthouse lenses and various historical artifacts. You can climb the 203 steps to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the beach and an inexplicable performance of "Eye of the Tiger."

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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The links-style Dye course at PGA Village contains many flourishes characteristic of its designer, World Golf Hall of Famer Pete Dye. He throws in a scare right at the start, planting the tee box on hole 1 so it overlooks an intimidating sea of coquina waste bunkers and pine-straw roughs. But the rest of course is less threatening, with spacious landing areas and picturesque natural scenery from the surrounding Big Mamu Wetlands. And it's just one of three championship courses in the backyard of Florida's Perfect Drive Golf Villas, a resort designed to accommodate golfers’ needs.

Like a home away from home, spacious one- and two-bedroom villas include full kitchens, private screened porches, and laundry rooms. Stay in a Pine Valley villa to wake up within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club and to relax in whirlpool bathtubs after a round. Alternatively, Castle Pines villas are located within a gated community with picnic areas and three heated, lagoon-style swimming pools.

Perfect Drive also has its own short golf course with six holes for warming up for the PGA Golf Club's courses or settling ties afterwards without the perils of a 9-iron duel.

Located near the Atlantic coast about 100 miles north of Miami, Port St. Lucie’s white-sand beaches offer a more laid-back alternative to nearby Palm Beach. Explore the area’s thousands of acres of parks and nature preserves, including Indian River Lagoon’s marshes and mangroves. About 20 minutes away in Fort Pierce, the Savannas Recreation Area evokes the Florida Everglades with five distinct biological communities, from wet prairies to pine flat woods.

Aside from ecotourism, Port St. Lucie’s main draw is golfing at PGA Village. Hailed as one of the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America by Golf Digest , the resort features courses mapped out by legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Its onsite practice facility with bunkers simulates famous golf courses from around the world, including Pebble Beach and Doral's Blue Monster.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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Belize is easy to overlook. It's a tiny country locked in between Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. "If the world had any ends, Belize would certainly be one of them," author Aldous Huxley said in 1934, as noted by the New York Times. Since it's existed in relative obscurity for years, Belize still has an undiscovered feel; many of its most beautiful aspects require you to hike, dive, or go spelunking. Hidden amid the wild jungle are hundreds of cave systems and Maya ruins. And out under the water, you can find the second-longest barrier reef in the world in Belize, which is surrounded by thousands of tiny remote islands called Cayes.

Belizean Dreams is situated beachside on the country’s eastern coastline, and it's positioned nicely for you to explore the country's hidden treasures or just relax in peaceful seclusion. You can see the sea up close by borrowing snorkeling gear and one of the property’s complimentary kayaks, or try to be the first to cross the sea upon one of the resort's complimentary bicycles.

In the resort’s tropical accommodations, there are covered porches that overlook the beach, dotted with palm trees and thatched huts, with the Caribbean Sea just beyond. Inside, colorful local artwork and hand-painted Mexican sinks are set against hardwood floors and handcrafted mahogany and cedar furnishings.

Chefs at the open-air Woven Palm Restaurant & Palapa Bar prepare dishes that blend Caribbean and Mesoamerican cuisines. Hudut, a mashed-plantain dish, is served with fresh fish in coconut milk, and bundiga, made from green bananas, accompanies a local chicken stew.

Belizean Dreams offers a range of adventures and excursions. On a specialty dive tour, there's a stop at the Great Blue Hole, which Jacques Cousteau declared one of the top 10 dive sites on earth. Or, on another tour, you can wind through the Maya Mountains en route to Xunantunich, a preserved Maya ceremonial site. At the top, there are panoramic views of Belize, Guatemala, and the bald spots of monkeys.

A mile away, you can find the coastal village of Hopkins, which was dubbed “the friendliest village in Belize” by Belize First magazine. The town of about 1,000 predominantly English-speaking residents is an up-and-coming tourist destination thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and growing number of restaurants, bars, and attractions.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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According to data from Feeding America, one in six people experience hunger on a regular basis in the United States, and 5.6 million households accessed emergency-food programs in 2010. As many as 9.6% of American families live below the poverty level while at least one family member works.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $400, then Great Harvest Food Pantry can fund 160 days worth of meals for a family of four, with donations matched up to $1,000 by Cornerstone Expediting. Each additional donation, in conjunction with the matching donation, will fund four days worth of meals for a family of four. Great Harvest Food Pantry gathers food from a variety of sources and uses it to provide meals across the Indianapolis region. The organization draws from donations of food and then purchases the rest at a discount from the Gleaners Food Bank. Volunteers compile an inventory of the food and distribute it to those who come to the pantry seeking produce and other groceries.

All donations will be matched up to a $1,000 total by Cornerstone Expediting. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Great Harvest Food Pantry gathers and prepares food for more than 500 families from the Indianapolis area every month. The volunteer staff members stock an inventory of donated items and purchase additional food from a local food bank. When families arrive seeking food, they can sign in and move through the pantry with a volunteer, selecting the produce and grocery items they need. The volunteers help carry bags and boxes to clients' vehicles and see them off. Teams also conduct food drives and community giveaways around the city, and deliver food to people who cannot leave their homes or are living on the streets. Great Harvest Food Pantry does not turn away any families who request food, and serves people from a variety of economic and linguistic backgrounds.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 50 million feral and stray cats currently live on the streets in the United States. Trap-and-release policies are effective ways to improve life on the streets for felines and cost less than euthanizing them. The process involves temporarily trapping the cats to spay or neuter them, preventing them from reproducing or fighting over mates when they are returned to their original location and looked after by a colony caretaker.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $300, then Forgotten Cats can sterilize, vaccinate, and provide flea and mite treatments for six feral cats. Each additional $50 raised will fund a sterilization, vaccination, and flea and mite treatment for another feral cat. Forgotten Cats assists colony caretakers, helping to trap unsterilized cats, transport them to a low-cost clinic for treatment, and then mark and return them back to the colony.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Forgotten Cats is a non-profit, all-volunteer, no-kill organization that aims to reduce the homeless and unwanted cat population through humane trap and neuter practices. Its volunteer staff works with colony caretakers to trap, sterilize, and vaccinate populations of cats. In addition to less reproduction, sterilized colonies experience less frequent fights and disturbances. The medical staffs at the low-cost clinics where spaying and neutering take place also provide treatment for any sick or injured cats to help improve their overall health. Forgotten Cats moves tame, adoptable cats and kittens into a network of foster homes or into one of five local PetSmart adoption centers to await adoption into a permanent home. Since its inception, Forgotten Cats has sterilized more than 57,000 cats and found loving homes for more than 5,000.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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By teaching photography skills at no charge, Youth in Focus helps teens who face significant barriers to success find opportunities for self-expression and develop social skills, artistic sensibilities, and a sense of self-worth. Eighty percent of the teens the organization works with are from low-income households and face a range of challenges, from discrimination to low academic achievement and family troubles. Most are unable to afford high-quality photography training, especially when, as the Harvard Graduate School of Education points out, "[a]rt budgets in public schools are constantly on the cutting block."

If this Grassroots campaign raises $400, then Youth in Focus can provide two teens facing significant barriers to success with scholarships to a nine-week training course in traditional and digital photography, thanks to matching donations by a group of anonymous Youth in Focus donors. Each additional $200, matched to become $400, will allow Youth in Focus to sponsor another teen in the training course. During the nine weeks, teenage students attend three-hour afterschool classes twice weekly to learn traditional darkroom techniques as well as how to use the latest software to process digital images. A professional teaching artist leads each class, and two or three adult volunteer mentors also work with the teens. At the end of the course, students will present their work at exhibits either at Youth in Focus or local Seattle venues.

All donations will be matched by a group of anonymous Youth in Focus donors. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Youth in Focus hosts free afterschool classes for teens facing a range of challenges, such as low income, addiction, and LGBT identity issues, teaching positive social skills and helping students see themselves through photography. In small classes, professional teaching artists and volunteer adult mentors work with students, encouraging and challenging them as they learn technical photography skills, artistic concepts, and how to use the storytelling quality of images to express themselves. Through photography and with a network of caring adults, Youth in Focus helps young people experience success, which can translate to confidence when they face other challenges.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region is the textbook image of idyllic farmland—a landscape of rolling hills divided by rail fences into orchards, wineries, and horse pastures. In 1926, the Cleveland Orphanage Institution decided it was the perfect setting for educating children. They rebuilt the Cleveland Home as a Dutch Colonial Revival building, providing plenty of room for kids to run around. Today, it’s become The Woodford Inn, a stately, red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruce and Linda Parker, two restaurateurs-turned-innkeepers, keep the place as welcoming as ever with warm hospitality and home-cooked southern fare.

The onsite Addie’s Restaurant and Bar is named after Linda’s mother, who used to prepare her family’s large Sunday dinners. The restaurant serves local specialties such as the Hot Brown sandwich ($12) with roast turkey and country ham in cheesy mornay sauce. An equally hearty breakfast often includes pancakes, bacon, and omelets, all served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can dine inside, where paintings of racehorses line the walls, or head out to the patio, which is flanked by grassy lawns and conifers. There’s also a front porch, outfitted in classic southern fashion with rocking chairs and hanging ferns.

Inside, many of the inn's 10 guest rooms overlook the neighboring Woodford County Park. Though no two rooms are identical, all boast Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ornately carved headboards, and jacuzzi tubs. Room 3’s two-person tub makes it a good fit for couples.

The town of Versailles was named after the site of Louis XIV's gilded palace in France, yet the two places share little in common. The American version is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a string of famous distilleries including Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey. The region is also home to some of the most successful racehorse breeders in the world, whose ponies have gone on to win the Triple Crown and star in the doodles of 12-year-old girls all over the world.

Half an hour east, Lexington has many equine-related attractions of its own, including the Kentucky Horse Park and the Keeneland Race Track, a beautiful course that dates to 1935 and is known for its horse auctions. Nearby, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is filled with rooms made to look much like the ones lived in by Abraham Lincoln’s First Lady.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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In the 19th century, some of the Northeast's industrial pioneers— including Silas March, an entrepreneur and New York state assemblyman—spent their idle days in a clapboard estate built along the shores of Mariaville. In 2003, husband-and-wife innkeepers Rick and Lorrie Runnels purchased this historical home and dubbed it the Mariaville Lake Bed and Breakfast. Since then, they've made extensive renovations while managing to preserve the building's casual, Federal-style elegance; it still has its original moldings, wood-burning fireplaces, and hardwood floors in some of the guest rooms.

The building is tucked into a woodsy area along the private, 200-acre Mariaville Lake, and it's a prime spot to get in some fishing and swimming. The B&B also owns two kayaks, one canoe, and one rowboat, which are all available for guests. Or feel free to take a stroll through the wealth of hiking trails that crisscross the property; one in particular leads to a beaver dam. In summer and fall, you can tell ghost stories and dry your laundry over a crackling bonfire in the evening.

The inn's five guest rooms are individually decorated, but all look out to Mariaville Lake. You have to use an old-fashioned skeleton key to get into the Vineyard and Lakeview rooms, as they are located in the original part of the house.

Come morning, the innkeepers serve a breakfast by candlelight in the formal dining room or on the glass-enclosed porch. The chefs prepare a different hot entree each morning, such as banana-stuffed french toast, veggie frittatas, or puffed apple pancakes. You can typically find house-made pastries, fresh juices, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea.

Mariaville is part of the 18th century town of Duanesburg, located about 30 miles west of Albany. Thanks to its location along the 200-acre Mariaville Lake, the town became a resort community in the 1920s. Not a whole lot has changed since then; there's still only one traffic light in the city to date, and every high-school class is taught by the mayor.

The town of Schenectady offers a dose of culture fewer than 15 miles east. Aside from shopping and restaurants, you can find the historical Proctors Theater, which opened as a vaudeville venue in the early 20th century but sank into disrepair by the late 1970s. A group of concerned citizens rallied to restore the theater, which now hosts regular performances of ballets, musicals, comedians, and concerts.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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The St. Johns River—which neatly slices Jacksonville, Florida, down the middle—is one of the only rivers in America that flows north. Along its banks, the Jacksonville Landing has been attracting residents and visitors for more than 20 years with swanky shops, creative eateries, live-music clubs, and more than 300 special outdoor events held every year. The Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk occupies a prime spot directly across the river from the Landing and in the heart of the city's trendy San Marco entertainment district.

Each standard room in the hotel features contemporary and warm decor, with marigold-yellow walls and golden-hued linens. In the morning, you can head downstairs for a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast in the Wyndham's St. John's Café, then snooze peacefully in the sun while suspended in a hammock next to the outdoor pool.

Located in northern Florida 25 miles from the Georgia state line, Jacksonville has the distinction of being the largest city, area-wise, in the United States. This doesn't translate to vast expanses of pavement and canyons of skyscrapers, however. More than 80,000 acres of parkland lie within the city limits, surrounding visitors with lush landscaping and squirrel networking opportunities. A particularly nice park is Tree Hill Nature Center. Located five minutes from downtown, this green space is crisscrossed with 50 acres of trails leading through shady forests.

The neighborhood where the Wyndham is located, San Marco, is one of Jacksonville's oldest. Noted for its 1920s-era Mediterranean Revival homes—featuring balconies, terra-cotta tile roofs, and elaborate carvings—the area rewards sightseers with interesting architecture around every turn. As the sun goes down, head over to the San Marco Square, an open piazza surrounded by upscale restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Though it’s in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Crescent Quarters channels New Orleans, the Crescent City, in both name and design. The hotel exudes French Quarter charm, from its wrought-iron balconies to the hanging planters and gas lanterns. N’awlins also inspired some of the guest rooms, including one decorated with the famous Blue Dog paintings of Cajun artist George Rodrigue and another furnished in festive Mardi Gras purples and golds.

The rest of the rooms and suites carry out much different motifs. The Far East room features Buddhist images against bamboo-covered walls, and the French room channels continental elegance with a fireplace, French boudoir, and life-size cardboard cutout of Napoleon Bonaparte. Some rooms come with other chic touches such as granite vanities and polished hardwood floors, and the two suites come furnished with hot tubs.

Complimentary breakfast is served every morning in the common room. For lunch and dinner, head to the in-house restaurant, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar, run by chefs who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu. The casual eatery serves comfort-food favorites with creative twists, such as dried-fruit ravioli and smoked barbecue pork sandwiches with grilled pineapple. As a bonus, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar will give Groupon customers a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entree.

A popular summer escape for Austinites and San Antonians, the Hill Country of west-central Texas usually enjoys cooler temperatures than surrounding areas thanks to its higher elevation. Among the region’s towns, Boerne stands out for its unique history as an early 19th-century German settlement. Some vestiges of the old days are still around, including the bilingual, German-style street signs. Crescent Quarters overlooks Boerne's Main Street—or Hauptstrasse—which features a smattering of shops and restaurants that cater to the influx of out-of-towners that use the town as a convenient home base for exploring the Hill Country.

Boerne is also home to a few limestone caves that have been paved through with walkways and lights for public tours. Cascade Caverns, 4 miles from the inn, features a half-mile stretch of stalactite and stalagmite formations and plunging caves inhabited by a rare and endangered salamander. Tours of the caverns lead through narrow passageways and end with a view of a 100-foot waterfall cascading into a pitch-black pool.

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May 08 2012 by Groupon

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First impressions are said to make or break you, which is why, before meeting anyone, you should send them a glossy 11"x17" photo of your firm handshake. Improve your presentation with this Groupon.

Clients submit an existing resumé and simple questionnaire, and a staff of PARW/CC-certified writers returns them fully written, edited, and accompanied by a cover letter within 48 hours. This is followed by a consultation to address questions and provide further advice for your job search.

Smashing Resumes' staff of PARW/CC-certified writers have composed more than 15,000 resumés for employees new to the work force, experienced professionals, and CEO-level candidates. Unlike an overseas corporation specializing in uncompleted memoirs, all the writing is done by an in-house team that's well versed in pointed turns of phrase to effectively convey your message. The team is also familiar with the human-resources industry, and to take the intimidation out of getting started, the staff demonstrates creative ways to showcase your experience. In addition to composing resumés from scratch, Smashing’s wordsmiths trim down existing works. They shape them into clean, effective summaries in an attractive format while pointing out areas lacking in information, prompting clients to provide specific information with questions such as "How many genies did you put in lamps?" Representatives can be reached by phone or through Skype, chat, and live web sessions to address any lingering concerns, and also assist with the job-hunting process via online webinars.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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"Children who read on grade level by the end of third grade are more successful in school, work, and life," according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The foundation backs up this claim with data from the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test. That same year, 85 percent of students from low-income families were unable to reach the test's "proficient" level. Many of these children lack regular access to age-appropriate books, and therefore go without the opportunities to improve their reading comprehension and maintain the same academic levels as their peers.

For every $9 this Grassroots campaign raises, First Book will distribute three brand-new books to children from low-income families, and three additional books thanks to in-kind matching donations from Disney Publishing Worldwide. First Book works to empower children with continuous supplies of new books throughout their childhoods so they can improve their reading skills, boost their desire to learn, and increase the amount they read at home. Volunteers recently distributed 17,000 new books to eight Title I schools in Newark and one million books across the United States in a single 10-day event.

All donations will be matched in-kind with three additional by Disney Publishing Worldwide up to one million books. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

First Book is a non-profit that aims to empower children from low-income families in the United States and Canada by improving their reading skills and subsequently their academic success and quality of education by increasing their access to books and educational resources. The organization connects classrooms and programs serving children with brand new books through its First Book Marketplace, where it sells new books online to community programs and schools at a reduced cost, and through the First Book National Book Bank, a clearinghouse for en masse donations from publishers. Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 95 million books and educational resources in partnership with a network of more than 27,000 schools and programs across North America. After receiving books from First Book, children read more at home and overcome a pervasive barrier to success.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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Along Florida's panhandle is a shoreline that is often called the Forgotten Coast. The beaches here have escaped any heavy development; instead, you’ll get a glimpse of what old Florida was like, with soaring pines, saw palmettos, and snow-white dunes.

At the heart of the Forgotten Coast, the St. Joseph Peninsula stretches into the Gulf of Mexico. Cape San Blas Inn is situated on this narrow finger of land, which separates St. Joseph Bay from the open gulf. The inn stands just 200 yards from the beach on the opposite coast.

In the back of the inn, you can peer out to the water from bay windows and screened-in porches. A wooden boardwalk leads toward the water, where you’ll find a dock extending into the bay. You can borrow one of the inn’s complimentary canoes here, or paddle to the end of the pier, where there’s a hot tub situated right on the waterfront.

Inside, no two guest rooms are exactly alike, but all include Sleep Number beds and prints of tropical beaches hanging on the walls. The Turtle Shell suite is the largest room, with a tile-framed fireplace beside french doors that lead onto a private patio.

In the morning, the inn lays out a spread of Starbucks-brand coffee with dishes such as quiche or french toast. Feel free to eat in the large, airy dining room, or carry your plate out to the veranda to watch starfish try to form constellations.

St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is one of the prettiest local beaches. It overlooks both the bay and the shores of the gulf around the secluded eastern tip of the peninsula. All over the beachfront dunes you’ll see sand pine scrub, and migrating falcons visit the 1,900-acre wilderness reserve every fall. The Cape San Blas connects the peninsula with the mainland. It features a lighthouse that has been rebuilt no fewer than four times.

Head inland to the town of Port St. Joe, which has seafood restaurants and charter cruises, or travel farther east to Apalachicola, a city named for a Native American tribe and often translated as "land of the friendly people." The city is lined with 19th-century architecture, including the Orman House and Raney House. Both of these Greek Revivalist–style mansions were built by cotton magnates. If it’s getting hot outside, head to the John Gorrie Museum—the former home of the man who pioneered air conditioning.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Just steps from Capitol Plaza Hotel, the Missouri State Capitol Building resembles an ancient Roman basilica. Ornately carved 40-foot columns mark its entrance, and a statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture, tops its massive white dome. Ceres is a fitting figure to overlook Jefferson City, which began as several gristmills along the Missouri River. A stay at Capitol Plaza Hotel puts visitors in the heart of historical downtown Jefferson City and a stone's throw from the area’s nature trails, prime fishing locales, and rolling prairies.

The guest rooms and executive suites offer wireless Internet and cable TV amid warm hues and simple decor. In the two-room executive suite, there's an additional sleeper sofa. For dinner, feel free to lounge in your room and enjoy an artisan pizza from the onsite Plaza Pizzeria, or head down for a light meal and a cocktail at the Fountain Court Lounge before unwinding in the hotel's indoor heated pool and hot tub.

Many postcards of downtown Jefferson City spotlight its domed Capitol Building and the Missouri River, the two landmarks that reflect the Missouri capital’s historical and natural spirit. Perched on a bluff that Lewis and Clark crossed under during their historical afternoon beer run, the Capitol Building embraces Missouri's history through its three-wall mural, Thomas Hart Benton’s A Social History of Missouri. Located on the third floor of the Capitol, the mural tells the story of Missouri’s pioneer days up to the rise of St. Louis and Kansas City.

On Jefferson City’s south side, the neighborhood of Old Munichburg conveys a distinctly German feel through its historical churches, Bavarian-style brick buildings, and pubs that serve schnitzel and other traditional dishes. Steps from Old Munichburg, the Missouri River draws visitors looking to canoe or catch catfish. Near the boat-access point, signs indicate how far other cities are down the river, from Rocheport (43 miles) to Three Forks, Montana (2,197 miles). Another popular spot for fishing is nearby Binder Lake, which is filled with bass and bluegill.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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With elegant movements and precise timing, a trapeze performer dives from a platform, releases her grip on the bar, and twirls midair. Just as she begins to descend, the performer’s hand finds the bar again, prompting applause inside the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach's amphitheater. Weekly trapeze acts such as this one—as well as daily trapeze lessons for guests—provide nightly entertainment that complement the all-inclusive resort’s white sand beaches, outdoor pool, and tropical drinks.

Most nonmotorized watersports are among resort’s all-inclusive offerings, meaning families can captain small sailboats, steer windsurfing boards, or don snorkeling gear and head out to the ocean to network with local starfish. Away from the waves, families will find tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball courts as well as island music serving as the soundtrack to Bahamian dance lessons. Three onsite restaurants collectively offer both buffet and à la carte dining, from fine Italian fare to pan-Asian specialties. Poolside and beachfront bars serve cocktails, wine, and fresh fruit beneath thatched, palapa-style umbrellas.

Like the outdoor pool, each ocean-view room overlooks the Atlantic. Private balconies or terraces come furnished with wicker lounges, where families can comfortably enjoy views of the turquoise tides. Lemon, lime, and tangerine tones colorize the walls and linens within each retreat, giving interiors a fresh, citrusy vibe.

Freeport is located on the southern coast of Grand Bahama island, home to three national parks and several beaches. Perched on a peninsula just outside Freeport, the Port Lucaya Marketplace hosts 80 stores selling Bahamian sundries and services. On the marketplace's west end, artisans craft jewelry, furniture, and souvenirs from dried palm fronds and wood.

Just a few minutes from the resort lies the tropical greenery at the Garden of the Groves, where you can visit its chapel, roam the hibiscus garden, and watch birds, turtles, and fish. Farther east, orchids and ming trees line trails and boardwalks in Lucayan National Park, a 40-acre tract that's also home to one of the world’s most extensive underwater cave systems.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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Few spots in Europe feel as timeless as the Irish countryside. The craggy, untouched coastline and rolling meadows dotted with herds of sheep and the occasional crumbling castle seem to belong to a faraway past, as though the Industrial Revolution never managed to jump the Irish Sea. From the Tudor stone houses of Kilkenny to the tombs of Boyne Valley, Authentic Ireland Travel's seven-day, six-night Historic Hotels of Ireland Tour offers a taste of the Emerald Isle, with a flexible itinerary and accommodations in centuries-old lodgings.

This deal does not include airfare. Click here to see a detailed trip itinerary.

Days 1–2: After arriving at Dublin Airport, you'll head to Kilkenny City, one of Ireland's oldest towns and home to an imposing 12th-century castle. Directly opposite the castle and the first stop on the tour of historical hotels, Kilkenny River Court Hotel makes a convenient base for exploring the medieval city's many pubs and craft shops. With the included rental car, you can also visit the historical sites in the surrounding countryside, including the monastic ruins of Kells Priory, which you can freely explore outside the company of tour guides and resident poltergeists.

Days 3–5: On the next leg of the journey, you'll stay at the gray-stone Cahernane House Hotel in rural Killarney on the edge of a mountainous national park. Built by the Earl of Pembroke's family in 1877, this stately manse is filled with Victorian antiques, grand velvets, and log fireplaces.

Over the next three days, you're free to explore the town's lively pub districts on Parliament and John Streets and the nearby valley for activities ranging from golf to canoeing. On day 4, a horse and carriage ride tours the countryside via scenic paths, making a short stopover at the 15th-century Ross Castle. Then it's off to the fishing village of Dingle, known for ancient beehive huts and its resident bottlenose dolphin, Fungie, who has inhabited the local waters since 1983. During a one-hour boat trip, you can watch him jump and play up close, as he often puts on a show for travelers.

Days 6–7: A 3.5-hour drive through Ireland's famously verdant countryside will put you at Dunboyne Castle Hotel, an 18th-century mansion tucked amid Boyne Valley's megalithic sites. Here, you can tour prehistoric burial sites such as Newgrange, a large mound built more than 5,000 years ago and filled with mysterious carvings and stone-passage tombs. On day 7, you'll head to Dublin for the return flight home or continue traveling at your own.

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May 08 2012 by Groupon

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Though the islands of Oceania sit half a world away, they’ve captivated many North American travelers with lush flora, unique geography, and exotic indigenous wildlife. The islands’ diverse landscape ranges from New Zealand’s glaciers, volcanoes, and bubbling mud springs to the white-sand beaches along Fiji’s turquoise waters. With this deal from Pacific Holidays, you’ll set your own pace on a self-driving tour of New Zealand, before boarding a flight to spend the remainder of the trip in Fiji’s paradise-like setting. Click to view the full 11-day, 8-night itinerary.

Days 1–2: You’ll board the Air Pacific transpacific flight at LAX, and cross the International Date Line on day 2.

Days 3–7: On the third day, visitors arrive in Auckland and transfer to the Jucy Rental Car Depot. For the rest of the day, and the following four days, guests have free range to explore New Zealand’s North and South Islands on self-driving tours. Pacific Holidays staff can help guests structure itineraries, but suggested attractions include the North Island’s geothermal region, where waterfalls, hot springs, and mud geysers draw visitors to Rotorua and Taupo.

On the South Island, travelers can bungee jump, skydive, whitewater raft, and Zorb in Queenstown, known as the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Venture west into Fiorland National Park to see to Milford Sound, called the “eighth wonder of the world” by writer Rudyard Kipling for its spectacular waterfalls that tumble down cliffs into the Tasman Sea. Father north in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, you can visit the renowned Fox Glacier and the Franz Josef Glacier.

With the included five-day Gold Pass, guests can retire to any of New Zealand’s Golden Chain motel locations, from a spot in Queenstown near Fiordland National Park to a post in Auckland.

Day 8: After returning your car to the Jucy Rentals Depot in Auckland, board a flight to Nadi International Airport (NAN) on the island of Fiji. Upon landing, Pacific Holidays staff provides a transfer to the Sonaisali Island Resort, located across the lagoon just a three-minute boat ride from the main island of Viti-Levu.

Days 9­–10: The next two days are left up to you. Lounge on the beach, splash in the lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar, and dine in the hotel’s two restaurants and four bars. Through the hotel, guests can book excursions such as horseback riding, surf tours, or snorkeling.

Day 11: Guests are transferred to NAN for a flight back to LAX, where they will arrive on the same day after crossing over the International Date Line.

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May 08 2012 by Groupon

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Between 1942 and 1945, young WWII pilots took off and landed more than 600,000 times on the runways of the Thunderbird II Air Base, situated in the desert outside of Phoenix. Today, jetsetters of a different kind frequent the historic base, which has been repurposed as the Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The base also contains the Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, a four-story, tawny stucco hotel. Soaring ceilings and thick oriental rugs welcome visitors at the grand entrance area, and there are nods to the property's aviation history throughout the hotel.

Considering its proximity to the runway, each of the hotel's standard suites is rather quiet. That's because each room has been soundproofed with thick concrete walls to reduce the sound of engines and the cries of babies that want their pilot's license 16 years ahead of schedule. All of the spacious suites include a living room and separate bedroom, as well as new, cushy couches and chairs to lend the room homey feel.

Before heading off to bed, stop by the lounge next to the Silver Wings Restaurant to grab a nightcap and browse the hotel’s WWII aviation memorabilia. Among the relics are photographs of pilots and a table crafted from an aircraft rotary-cylinder-engine top. In the morning, guests can fill up on eggs, bacon, pastries, and steaming coffee at the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Situated slightly northeast of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale was once a vast ranch lands lined with citrus farms and cowboy settlements, earning it the nickname of “The West’s Most Western Town.” Today, the lush desert oasis is studded with glittering outdoor fountains, emerald-green golf courses, and an active nightlife scene.

For many vacationers, "sightseeing" in Scottsdale translates to "window-shopping." A few steps from the hotel, wander past palm trees to find designer stores such as Cartier and Anthropologie. A few minutes away is the charming and quaint Old Town Scottsdale, where brick buildings offer a glimpse into how the town earned its “Most Western” moniker. Stroll down its winding streets to find art galleries, a mammoth used bookstore, and public sculptures on nearly every corner.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Even if you aren't a professional designer, the color scheme and layout you dreamed up for your home is quite the masterpiece. But if you're starting to run out of inspiration, snag this week's deal: Pay $10 for a one-year subscription to Dwell Magazine (a $20 value). You'll receive ten copies of this premier publication, which features discussions of both interior and exterior modern home design, meant to be stylish but also accessible. The editors think it's possible to live in a house or apartment with a bold modern look and "still be a regular human being." After you pick up amazing ideas from this magazine, your abode will get back to looking like a work of art.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Let’s be honest – stripping down in front of a total stranger to get a spa wrap can be a bit intimidating. Forgo this blush-inducing, female rite of passage, but still reap all the glorious benefits of cutting-edge spa wraps with your Pure Body Instant Slim Wrap from beautyclub.net. This exclusive product compresses the soft tissue to help you lose inches quickly. It also helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite, rids your body of toxins and removes water weight. Your kit contains 2 cotton wrapping bandages, 1 pot of Body Contouring Sea Clay, exfoliating loofah, tape measure and detailed instructions to guide you. Pay 66% less for recognizable results with today’s kgbdeal.

May 15 2012 by KGB Deals

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We use our cell phones every day, but the amount of harm these devices inflict on our health is unknown. It's proven that cell phones do transmit radiation, and it's also true that we talk and text so much on our phones that we could probably write an entire term paper with our right and left thumbs. But, how do we avoid the effects of radiation without completely ditching the newest addition to human limbs? To quit talking on cell phones for good is simply out of the question.

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May 12 2012 by KGB Deals

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Just a few short years ago if you wanted to haul around a stack of photo albums, some wedding videos, all those unfinished work documents, you’d need a car with some pretty trustworthy suspension. Today you can casually trek around with all this in your pocket and not even notice the extra weight – put it on a 32GB Pen Shaped USB drive from Bo-Vida and bring everything you need with you. Pick up one for $19 or two for $32 and plug into the future with today’s kgbdeal.

May 13 2012 by KGB Deals

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Up ahead, there’s nothing but clear skies and sunshine – outfit your face and protect your peepers in the hottest fashion with two pairs of designer-inspired sunglasses from kbglobal.net. Shop the frames you love without paying full price – these look just like designer shades, but they cost so much less. Pile savings on top of savings when you pay $18 for two pairs of sunglasses inspired by brands such as Burberry, Bvlgari, Carerra, Coach, Diesel, Dior, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Oakley, Prada and more. Save up to 64% with shipping included and slip on some shades with today’s kgbdeal.

Apr 16 2012 by KGB Deals

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Many seniors and people with disabilities live in nursing homes and assisted-living centers where they have little control over their daily routines. This makes it hard for them to meet the other people with whom they live, potentially leading to loneliness and feelings of isolation. Recreational activities such as art projects can add variety to their days, impart new skills, give them an area of their lives that they fully control, and provide outlets for them to connect with their neighbors and establish new friendships.

If this Grassroots campaign raises $400, then the Mobile Art Program can visit four seniors and people with disabilities throughout the year, guiding them through art projects. Each additional $100 raised will sponsor another person in the art program. Instructors drive out to the nursing homes or living facilities at least 12 times per year to guide participants through such projects as painting self-portraits or creating clay models. Instructors bring all the necessary supplies and lead sessions for one–two hours, depending on the participants' abilities. In addition to gaining new skills, participants can see their art showcased and earn prizes in the organization's annual exhibits.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Theresa Bond Zelazny founded the Mobile Art Program (MAP) after seeing how the creation of artwork helped her mother reduce stress and anxiety during a six-month battle with colon cancer. Today, MAP works toward empowering seniors and people with disabilities through artistic expression, helping them cope with their situations, regain a sense of control in their lives, and develop interpersonal relationships. Instructors drive a VW station wagon to nine facilities throughout underserved areas of Austin every month and conduct art classes where participants learn about the colors, compositions, and brush strokes employed by artists such as Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh and model their own works off of these techniques. Instructors bring all of the supplies necessary for each project, giving the participants experience with a variety of mediums. By creating art in group settings, seniors can simultaneously gain new skills, build communities of friends, and bolster their self-esteem. At least once a year, the organization also holds a mini exhibit in each assisted-living facility, where residents vote on their favorite pieces and everyone receives prizes.

May 14 2012 by Groupon

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In 1836, a large brick structure was built in Georgetown, Delaware, on the town's circle, and it was soon converted into The Union Hotel. When the Civil War broke out, Union supporters co-opted the hotel as their unofficial clubhouse and would gather there before taking to the street to brawl with Confederate sympathizers. In the years since, the building also served as a county courthouse, a post office, and a bank before it was fully restored and reopened in 2008 as Brick Hotel On The Circle.

Each of the 14 guest rooms at Brick Hotel is furnished individually with antiques, such as period bedsteads and old-fashioned clocks. The Lazy Daisy features daisy stained-glass wall art, and the Mayor's Manor—a tongue-in-cheek nod to the innkeeper's short stint as Georgetown's mayor—incorporates a pineapple motif as a symbol of hospitality and a celebration of prickly fruit. In the original section of the hotel, a few of the rooms, including the Baker, offer views of the circle and a small fireplace.

After settling in, head downstairs to Brick Hotel's in-house tavern and restaurant, where you can enjoy a cold ale served with seared scallops or Maryland crab cakes.

Located in southern Delaware, across the Delaware Bay from New Jersey, Georgetown was laid out in a mile-diameter circle in 1791, starting with the town square. Historical buildings abound—opposite the Brick Hotel On The Circle is the stately white tower of the Sussex County Courthouse, and there are several more notable buildings within a short walk from the hotel. Downtown Georgetown is lined with shops and churches, including the 1794 St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Lined with water parks, dinner theaters, and quirky museums, the Strip in downtown Branson is one of America’s most decorated streets. Officially known as Highway 76, the family-friendly road became a tourist spot in the early 1960s, when several country-music concerts and comedy shows turned it into an entertainment destination. With more than 100 venues added since, Branson has earned its "live-entertainment capital of the world" moniker by hosting shows ranging from Chinese circuses to the comedy of Yakov Smirnoff to country jubilees. Located a few miles south, The Suites at Fall Creek makes for a convenient home base to explore the town, offering a family-friendly environment with indoor and outdoor pools and a bustling activities center.

The resort's guest rooms have been decorated in traditional country style with wood furnishings and cozy carpets. At 900 square feet, the one-bedroom suites add full kitchens and screened-in porches. Guests can also fix meals in the studio rooms’ partial kitchens. Take a stroll along the property's narrow walking paths for glimpses of manmade ponds and manicured gardens.

Located in the heart of the Ozarks and nestled next to Table Rock Lake, Branson is just as famous for its entertainment attractions as its picturesque setting. On any given night, you can find country-music tribute shows and live dinner performances lighting up Highway 76. The six-brother musical troupe known simply as Six performs its award-winning a cappella concert most days from March through November.

Fishing remains one of Branson’s most popular activities. Perched at the foot of old Main Street, Lake Taneycomo’s clear, cold waters make it an ideal habitat for trout. Ten minutes from the hotel, Table Rock Lake offers some of the country’s best bass fishing among forests of oak and hickory trees.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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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.

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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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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During the California gold rush, the town now known as Placerville was dubbed Dry Diggings in reference to the scores of miners passing through with cartloads of dirt on their way to pan for gold in nearby streams. Though the town's name has since changed, links to the past remain. In fact, a number of the 100-year-old buildings and ornate Victorian houses lining Main Street are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A five-minute walk from downtown lies The Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast, a restored Queen Ann home built in 1902 and distinguished by its charming gabled roof.

Local wine awaits new arrivals as they are greeted by innkeepers Rita Timewell and Stephanie Carlson and their miniature dachshund, Lily. There are only three guest rooms at the bed and breakfast, and each is decorated differently. The romantic Vineyard room features a blush and burgundy palette, local artwork, and live Cupids flitting around the space. In the morning, you'll wake up to a full, hot breakfast, which may include Rita's baked apple pancakes or cranberry-banana-nut bread along with coffee, fruit, and bacon.

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of eastern California, the small town of Placerville is right on the edge of the Eldorado National Forest, about 40 minutes from Sacramento. Downtown Placerville is a pleasant place to take a stroll. It's steeped in Old West history and filled with century-old buildings, such as Placerville Hardware, one of the oldest hardware stores in the country. The celebrated late painter Thomas Kinkade hailed from this gold-rush community—the original Kinkade Gallery is located right on Main Street.

The town lies in the heart of El Dorado wine country. Dozens of vineyards dot the area, and most have tasting rooms and offer daily tours. The wines are noted for their distinct, powerfully fruity flavors, which are said to be caused by the extreme elevations of the Sierra Nevada and by the area's soil, which is made up of blackberry preserves.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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When Beach'n Place owner Rhonda Wyatt first came to Fort Myers Beach on business in 1994, she decided she had found paradise. The town is set on the 6-mile-long Estero Island, located just off Florida's mainland on the gulf side. Because the strip of land is no wider than a block in most parts, the beach is never more than a short walk away. Thought Wyatt was instantly taken with the sunny locale, it wasn't until 2004 that she made her dream a reality by purchasing the Island Hideaway resort, which includes the fully renovated Beach'n Place bungalows.

Set just a five-minute walk from the shore, Beach'n Place is comprised of seven cozy cottages. Each one-bedroom unit features a full kitchen stocked with appliances, dishes, and utensils. You can venture to nearby restaurants for dinner or stay close to home and have a cookout at one of the courtyard's barbecue grills.

The beach package included with this Getaway supplies everything you'll need for a day on the sand—towels, chairs, an umbrella, a cooler, and all the necessary sandcastle zoning permits. With a two-hour bike rental for two, also included, you can circumnavigate the entire island and explore the area at your own pace.

Two bridges connect Estero Island to Florida's mainland, but you may find yourself opting to stay put. One of the biggest draws at Fort Myers Beach is its wide, sandy coastline, which is fronted by a boardwalk with tourist shops and restaurants. A popular way to take in the scenery is to board a kayak and paddle your way through Estero Bay's inlets to glimpse mangroves and dolphins.

At the southern tip of the island, Lovers Key State Park was historically accessible only via boat, but today you can also get there by car or tram. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife in the region, home to West Indian manatees, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles.

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May 11 2012 by Groupon

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

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

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

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.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Gently arched, rectangular glass tabletops canopy the pin-thin tapered legs of the three-piece nesting table set, a trio of sleek, modish end tables. Silver accents pierce the tables’ shadowy colour scheme, from the black tempered glass to the legs’ deep cappuccino finish. The tables split up to tie together a living room’s decor or stay stacked, like a collection of oversized top hats, to be pulled out when guests visit.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the world's most talked-about landmarks, from the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings to Rockefeller Center and the bright lights of Times Square.

May 19 2012 by Living Social

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Go big or go home, right? Ask the neighbors to pick up your mail and go big with this week's Escape to the 13-acre, resort-style Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa.

May 19 2012 by Living Social

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