Laughter is the best medicine, which is why cardiac surgery consists entirely of tickling the heart with a feather. Heal thyself with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

• $ 15 for two general-admission tickets to see Clint Coley’s “Chill, It’s Just Jokes!” comedy series
• When: Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Where: Mad House Comedy Club
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.

Available Dates

• April 25
• May 30
• June 27

Mad House Comedy Club

Four to five nights a week, nationally touring comics by the likes of Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Richards, and Godfrey lob punch lines at audience members feasting on a menu of steak salads, brie burgers, and crab-stuffed grilled cheese sandwiches. Mad House Comedy Club keeps guffaws thundering with a calendar filled to the brim with headliners and open mics. Visitors inspired to pursue a standup-comedy career of their own can pick up a pencil and take notes at the venue’s comedy classes.

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The perfect human would have sparkling-white teeth, minty-fresh breath, and can openers for hands. Get as close to perfection as possible with this Groupon.

$ 89 for a Teeth-Whitening Session ($ 249 Value)

During the in-office teeth-whitening treatment, dentists daub teeth with 16% hydrogen-peroxide solution that activates under a cold blue light to lift out stains from tobacco, coffee, and wine, resulting in an improvement of two to eight shades. It includes three 15-minute sessions done in succession. The entire appointment usually takes 45 minutes.

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The craftsmanship of a musical instrument affects its sound, especially the wood a guitar is constructed from or which Aerosmith member’s hair is used to string a violin. View some classic tune creators with this Groupon.

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• $ 5 for two adult admissions (up to a $ 16 value)
• $ 12 for two adult and two child admissions (up to a $ 26 value)

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Nothing says “I love you” like a canvas print of a picture of a box of chocolates. Wow your loved ones with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $ 45 for a 16″x20″x1.5″ gallery-wrapped canvas print with a premium wire hanger (a $ 124.95 value)
• $ 55 for a 20″x24″x1.5″ gallery-wrapped canvas print with a premium wire hanger (a $ 149.95 value)
• $ 69 for a 28″x36″x1.5″ gallery-wrapped canvas print with a premium wire hanger (a $ 204.95 value)

Using images that clients select from their store or send in from mobile phones or cameras, Canvas Print Now creates gallery-wrapped canvas pictures with premium wire hangers for wall display. Additional options include retouching or adding effects such as painting simulation or sepia coloring. It usually takes anywhere from 7 to 10 days for the image to be delivered to the client’s house. Shipping is included.

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Contemporary Hotel Close to Beach and City Center

In 1964, John Huston filmed Night of the Iguana with star Richard Burton in Puerto Vallarta. At the time, Elizabeth Taylor was having an affair with Burton, and the two created a media storm when she flew to the city to keep him company on set. The coverage inadvertently shined a spotlight on Puerto Vallarta’s stunning beaches and bay, causing a boom for tourism in the small fishing village. Today, it’s home to a lively town square and beachfront boardwalk lined with salsa dance clubs and handicraft shops. The centrally located Hotel Portonovo Plaza, only two blocks from the boardwalk and a one-minute walk from the beach, is adjacent to all of this action.

The hotel reflects Puerto Vallarta’s modernity with its marble floors, black and red accents, and rounded chairs that surround a lobby bar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a white-walled restaurant with wide windows that look out onto the city. The contemporary look continues throughout the soundproof superior rooms, decorated with recessed tiled walls, leather chairs, and sentient ceiling fans. Head upstairs to the rooftop pool and terrace for views of the Pacific.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Tropical Paradise with Cosmopolitan Flair

Puerto Vallarta is perhaps Mexico’s most sophisticated vacation destination, with expansive beaches, trendy restaurants, and cobblestone streets leading to beautifully preserved 19th-century churches. A 16-block boardwalk known as the malecón offers unobstructed ocean views as it extends from the city center, past fountains and a famous 9-foot-high statue of a boy riding a seahorse.

Called “the most gay-friendly city in Mexico” by Frommer’s, Vallarta draws a diverse crowd of vacationers intent on relaxing during the day and living it up at night, bouncing between the city’s numerous dance clubs and bouncy castles. For a glimpse of the city’s history, head to Viejo Vallarta, also known as Old Town, where artists peddle shawls and piñatas and mariachi bands serenade couples dancing on Plaza Principal.

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Historical Hotel with Chic Dining and 24-Hour Yoga Studio

The Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego is the only property in the city listed on the Historic Hotels of America. Though it opened under its current name only five years ago, the property dates back to 1927, when it debuted as the Pickwick Hotel. Originally comprised of two towers, the hotel was a huge success almost overnight—it was the first in the city with en suite bathrooms, and the critics loved its neo-Gothic architecture.

In 2006, almost 80 years after its construction, the Pickwick reopened as The Sofia Hotel. A $ 16 million renovation managed to preserve many of the building’s original architectural elements, including the crenellated roofline and terra cotta embellishments. A stylish restaurant and lounge, along with other amenities, were added during the overhaul.

Located on the first floor, Currant American Brasserie is billed as a “modernized version of a classic French bistro.” The dining room’s traditional black-and-white color palette is jazzed up with edgy leather chairs and crystal chandeliers. On the dinner menu, you’ll find contemporary takes on classic French dishes such as steamed mussels in a spicy curry sauce, and herb roasted pork loin topped with a fried egg. During nightly happy hours, crowds gather at the bar for $ 5 martinis or full-price absinthe cocktails infused with real wormwood liquor.

There are plenty of ways to relax at the hotel, ranging from meditation sessions in the 24-hour yoga studio to aromatherapy massages at the spa. Traditional guest rooms and suites reinforce the peaceful vibe with ambient bedside lighting and natural wood furnishings.

San Diego, California: Historical Attractions and Electric Nightlife in Southern California

San Diego’s sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted vacationing out-of-towners, but the city’s inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably one of the trendiest listings on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of San Diego nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings now occupied by high-end boutiques, jewelers, and gourmet restaurants.

During the day, a stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 separate museums, as well as the world-famous and much beloved San Diego Zoo. There’s also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists continuously produce pottery, handblown glass, and oil paintings for sale.

Farther north, in Old Town—site of the first European settlement in California—shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful wrestling masks, woven baskets, and maracas. Nearby stands The Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms, which are filled with Victorian furniture, eerie dolls, and squeegees for ectoplasm cleanup.

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Spanish-Style Resort Overlooking Cabo San Lucas Marina

There was a time when the waters around Cabo San Lucas swarmed with buccaneers looking to raid merchant vessels rife with gold, silver, and other treasures. These days, it’s mostly yachts that are anchored peacefully in the city’s marina, but Cabo is still a good place to go in search of opulence, which you’ll find at Club Tesoro at the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort. With all the grandeur of a Spanish villa, the stucco-fronted retreat sprawls along the Pacific oceanfront, offering posh amenities and marina views just steps from the city’s lively downtown district.

In many of the resort’s earth-toned rooms and suites, floor-to-ceiling windows lead to private balconies overlooking the town, the Sierra de la Laguna, or the marina. You can head to the marina during the day to take off for a whale-watching tour or snorkeling expedition. If you’d rather unwind at the beach, take the resort’s beach shuttle—it’ll transport you to the coast in less than five minutes.

As part of this getaway, you can choose between a margarita cruise at sunset or a $ 100 credit for Cabo Expeditions, a world-class tour company. During the included cruise aboard the luxurious Caborey, wait staff serve sushi and hors d’oeuvres while a band plays international dance music. The 2.5-hour excursion includes an open bar and provides several snapshot-worthy views as the boat ventures into the Pacific Ocean and past Cabo San Lucas’s iconic Los Arcos rock formation. Alternatively, with an adventure tour from Cabo Expeditions, you can kayak or snorkel around the islands in the Sea of Cortez, or go parasailing 600 feet above the water.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Watersports, White-Sand Beaches, and Festive Parties

Located at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico and 10 degrees below the Tropic of Cancer, Cabo San Lucas enjoys pleasant year-round temperatures. Just south of town, the white-sand Lover’s Beach (or Playa del Amor) stretches alongside the Sea of Cortez and is frequented by sea lions, and, depending on the season, humpback whales. It’s a popular spot for snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming. Tour boats and water taxis regularly zip from Cabo to Lover’s Beach and the neighboring El Arco, an arch-shaped granite rock formation that has become Cabo’s unofficial symbol.

Surrounding the marina waterfront, downtown Cabo buzzes 24 hours a day with visitors sampling local tequilas and fresh, grilled seafood. Slip into one of the trendy restaurants near the marina to try chicharrones—fried pork rinds—and chiles en nogada—poblano chilis topped in a walnut cream sauce. The tourist district is also filled with nightclubs and cantinas catering to every kind of visitor, whether they’re looking for conga lines or jazz tunes.

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

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Like tropical islands, boats are a fun part of many vacations and spend most of their time floating around the ocean. Enjoy a buoyant voyage with this Groupon.

$ 35 for One Round-Trip Ticket to Catalina Island (Up to $ 70 Value)

The Catalina Flyer leaves from Newport Beach at 9 a.m. on scheduled days throughout 2013, although guests must arrive by 8 a.m. to confirm their reservations. Consult the fine print for a list of additional blackout dates. Passengers are limited to two carry-on pieces of luggage per person. Return trips leave from Catalina Island at 4:30 p.m. on those same days, but passengers are not obligated to return on the same day they arrived. Instead, guests are encouraged to take advantage of the island’s numerous activities, including golfing, biking, kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling, all of which are available for additional fees.

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Heat enhances the mind-body connection during activities such as hot yoga and the popular TV quiz show, Beach Jeopardy! Loosen up with this Groupon.

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• $ 20 for 20 days of unlimited classes (a $ 106 value)
• $ 99 for two months of unlimited classes (a $ 320 value)

Students should bring a yoga mat, towel, and water to class. View the schedule here.

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Ghost tours take you to a city’s scariest locations, such as abandoned houses that are said to be haunted or regular houses that are full of strangers. Experience the unknown with this Groupon.

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• $ 25 for 90-minute Old Town walking tour for two (a $ 50 value)
• $ 49 for 90-minute Old Town walking tour for four (a $ 100 value)

Travelers meet at Café Coyote to embark on their paranormal quest. This G-rated tour begins with a stop inside Whaley House, then proceeds to a haunted hacienda and the oldest cemetery in Old Town.

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Aestheticians know how to remove dead skin without accidentally uncovering your creepy skeleton. Take a little off the top with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $ 99 for four 30-minute microdermabrasion treatments (a $ 396 value)
• $ 129 for six 30-minute microdermabrasion treatments (a $ 550 value)
• $ 149 for eight 30-minute microdermabrasion treatments (a $ 700 value)

Aestheticians brighten complexions with microdermabrasion treatments, which clear away the top layer of dead cells to even out skin tone and reduce fine lines, acne, and sun damage.

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Sitting for a photo was once a long and arduous process, as evidenced by the unkempt facial hair grown by our earliest presidents during their portrait sessions. Capture a clean image with this Groupon.

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• $ 59 for a headshot photo shoot with professional makeup and one high resolution image on CD (a $ 275 value)
• $ 85 for a one-hour newborn, pregnancy, or boudoir photo shoot with professional makeup, online proofing, and one high-resolution image on CD (a $ 375 value)

Headshots can be styled in a variety of ways to be used for many purposes, from acting and professional representation to social networking and dating sites, such as LinkedIn and Match.com.

Photo shoots can take place in Lauren Taylor’s studio or at an outdoor location right outside of the studio, which is located near Solana Beach.

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Oysters are said to be an aphrodisiac, much like a bottle of red wine or a powerful brain visibly pulsing beneath a skull. Start the evening off right with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$ 15 for $ 30 worth of seafood for two
$ 30 for $ 60 worth of seafood for four

The menu features blackened salmon tacos ($ 7.95), popcorn shrimp with a choice of side and garlic bread ($ 8.95), and Chinese salad topped with six ounces of sesame-seared ahi tuna ($ 14.95).

$ 19 for a meal for two (up to a $ 42.90 total value)

• Two catch-of-the-days (up to a $ 31.90 value)
• Two beverages (up to an $ 11 value)

$ 39 for a meal for four (up to an $ 85.80 total value)

• Four catch-of-the-days (up to a $ 63.80 value)
• Four beverages (up to a $ 22 value)

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Many breakfast foods, such as oatmeal and grits, are soft because they have to pad your stomach for all those hard lunch foods. Start the day right with this Groupon.

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• $ 10 for $ 20 worth of breakfast and diner fare for two
• $ 20 for $ 40 worth of breakfast and diner fare for four

The menu includes breakfast classics such as banana nut pancakes and omelets—including the Azteca omelet with chorizo, jalapenos, jack cheese, and avocados—served with a side of buttermilk pancakes ($ 8.49–$ 9.99). Lunch and dinner includes sandwiches such as a turkey bacon melt and french dip ($ 7.19–$ 9.89), and entrees such as pork chops and trout ($ 10.95–$ 11.99).

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Those who travel abroad learn countless secrets, including the fact that the British call french fries “chips” and call chips “potato nasties.” Taste the fruits of other cultures with this Groupon.

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• $ 10 for $ 20 worth of Australian cuisine for dinner on Friday or Saturday
• $ 10 for $ 20 worth of Australian cuisine for dinner on Tuesday through Thursday
• $ 10 for $ 20 worth of Australian cuisine for lunch on Tuesday through Friday

The chefs prepare classic Australian dishes with SoCal flair, such as the meat pies filled with slow-cooked beef and vegetables ($ 11), the aussie burger topped with pineapple, sliced beets, and ancho chili aioli ($ 14) for lunch, or dinner entrees such as the Aussie–style surf ‘n’ turf with goat cheese-encrusted kangaroo loin, shrimp, and roasted beets ($ 34). See the full menu.

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Going to a boot camp can make you feel like a hardened warrior or just someone who gets pleasure out of the sound of yelling. Feel stronger with this Groupon.

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• $ 59 for four weeks, up to a total of 12 sessions, of aquatic boot camp (up to a $ 189 value)
• $ 69 for 10 sessions of aquatic boot camp (up to a $ 200 value)

During aquatic boot-camp classes, trained instructors motivate aqueous adventurers to slim down with pool sprints, poolside exercises, and water treading with the added resistance of weights. Students must bring their own equipment—including fins, goggles, and a bathing suit—to class. Though these classes are designed for triathletes, runners, and cross-fitters, fitness seekers of all levels are welcome. See the full boot-camp schedules for the Coronado and San Diego locations.

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Paintball hurts less than you think it will, like getting your first haircut or admitting that you don’t love Denise. Be brave with this Groupon.

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$ 20 for a paintball package for one (up to a $ 56 value)
$ 300 for a private paintball package for up to 12 people (up to a $ 672 value)

• All-day admission
• Paintball-gun rental
• 200 paintballs
• Initial air fill
• Rental of a mask and safety vest

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Losing weight is tough, unless you’re referring to dumbbells, which are actually pretty easy to throw out the window. Drop some pounds with this Groupon.

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• $ 99 for a three-month weight-loss program (a $ 297 value) with a consultation (a $ 200 value; a $ 497 total value)
• $ 199 for a six-month weight-loss program (a $ 594 value) with a consultation (a $ 200 value; a $ 794 total value)

Comprised of a custom nutrition-and-exercise plan, the all-natural weight-loss program is conducted remotely. The client initiates unlimited phone conversations with a weight-loss coach, who collaborates with a physician, a nutritionist, and a personal trainer to appropriately tailor the program. Online tools, such as a profile and calendar, allow the client to track progress, and an initial consultation with a doctor explores the client’s medical history. Unlike other plans, the Genetix Program eschews pills, supplements, thermogenics, and medical procedures. For more details, see the program description and a sampling of meal-plan recipes.

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The skin is the body’s largest organ, narrowly beating out the large intestine and the extra-large intestine. Thank your skin for being so huge with this Groupon.

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• $ 54 for one dermaplaning or microdermabrasion treatment (up to a $ 125 value)
• $ 105 for two dermaplaning or microdermabrasion treatments (up to a $ 250 value)

During dermaplaning treatments, an aesthetician uses a blade to gently remove dead skin cells and fine hair from the face. A naturally derived micropeel and healing CO2 application finish the process. Microdermabrasion treatments combine crystals with vacuum suction to deeply exfoliate the skin, leaving complexions smooth and even.

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Old masters rewarded observant art critics by hiding things in their paintings, such as discreet self-portraits and lewd caricatures of the queen. Redeem art history with this Groupon.

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• $ 30 for a two-hour art class for one (up to a $ 60 value)
• $ 59 for a two-hour art class for two (up to a $ 120 value)

The two-hour classes cover such paper-centric topics as paper mache, card making, and paper casting. View the class schedule.

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