Houses rely on pressure washers to remove dirt in the same way that motor homes rely on car washes and houseboats rely on Niagara Falls. Powerfully purge home exteriors with today's Groupon to Under Pressure SC. Cleansers will travel to addresses in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties. Choose between the following options:

• For $138, you get a pressure-washing package for a one-story home (up to a $287 value).
• For $169, you get a pressure-washing package for a two-story home (up to a $347 value).

Each package is valid for a home up to 2,000 square feet and includes the following:

• Pressure washing of house siding
• Pressure washing of a deck or porch (up to 400 square feet)
• Pressure washing of a driveway (up to 20 yards)

At Under Pressure SC, licensed and insured technicians evict gunk and grime from home surfaces with blasts of concentrated water during one- to two-hour pressure-washing sessions. Stream-wielding staff members circle houses as they wash dirt from siding and spray away gunk from hard-to-reach areas. Then, the hosing hotshots cleanse the wood of porches or decks and ensure driveways are pristine enough to welcome royal carriages and match red carpets leading from the front door to the mailbox.

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Your face is your personal billboard; if it falls into disrepair, teenagers will be tempted to spray paint it with mustaches. Stave off surly graffiterati with today’s Groupon to Facelogic Spa Mt. Pleasant. Choose between the following options:

• For $49, you get a 50-minute signature facial (up to a $99 value).
• For $59, you get your choice of any 60-minute Elite facial (up to a $119 value).

As clients release tension in zero-gravity chairs, Facelogic Mt. Pleasant's aestheticians revitalize first impressions with customized facials delivered in private rooms awash in shades of sea and sky. For the signature facial, an in-depth skin analysis determines each façade's needs, whether it's more moisture, more even tone, or fewer forehead post-it reminders about buying face wash. Deep cleansing and exfoliation lift away surface dirt and rid anterior surfaces of dulling dead skin before balmy bursts of steam open pores for easier extraction of embedded toxins. Finally, an optional treatment mask and therapeutic massage soothe fettered faces and ease the stress of spot-on goldfish impressions being ignored by snooty fishbowls.

A slate of eight Elite facials, flush with pedigreed products such as Dermalogica, GloTherapeutics, and Peter Thomas, customizes the steps of each process to pinpoint particular trouble zones. Alpha-hydroxy acids and peptides cooperate to kindle collagen and elastin production, which in turn works to mend rosacea, acne, fine lines, and other issues by regulating tone and texture better than a conductor for a sandpaper orchestra.

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The human body, unlike raisins, white wine, and the wit of Oscar Wilde, isn't meant to be dry. Return the body to its natural state with today's Groupon to Air & Earth in Mount Pleasant. Choose from the following options:

• For $10, you get a one-day surfboard rental for one (a $20 value).
• For $15, you get a one-day standup-paddleboard rental for one (a $30 value).
• For $20, you get a one-day surfboard rental for two (a $40 value).
• For $29, you get a one-day standup-paddleboard rental for two (a $60 value).

The outdoor enthusiasts at Air & Earth equip sportsmen of all skill levels with quality gear for riding the waves that crash against Charleston's awe-striking coastlines and barrier islands. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., board renters follow expert tips from staff members or clouds shaped like arrows toward picturesque launch points. Surfboard riders cruise local beaches, equipped with surf wax and a leash to keep untrained boards from chasing seagulls. Standup paddleboards, which take about five minutes to get comfortable on, mount riders on stable, 9- to 12-foot-long boards for a fusion of watery exploration and a solid core workout. Paddleboarders who venture beyond the surf zone must wear life jackets (an additional $10) and carry whale currency to pay tolls.

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Writing your name on something gives you legal ownership over that item, which is why John Hancock signed the Constitution. Claim what's yours with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of customizable silver charm jewelry from i declare! online.

To make every charm of her exclusive sterling-silver jewelry line as unique as possible, i declare! founder Annette Allen hand-stamps them with names, initials, and inspiring quotes. Choose from a variety of preprinted models and customizable designs. Empty bracelets can start with the single charm ($27), a basic flat silver circle that can be printed with a name, word, or set of initials. The 3-D charms ($17.50-$35) give modest marathon-runners a tactful way to boast as they rack up 26.2 shoeprints, and the mini-flower charm ($20) can be used to grant fireball-throwing powers in the event of a Goomba invasion. Devoted moms can avoid playing favorites with the hollow-circle charm ($65), which has enough space for several different names. Annette's attention to detail makes sure that no two charms are exactly alike, even among the preengraved models that feature words such as live, persist, and believe.

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Movie stars maintain gleaming-white grins not only to look good on the red carpet but also to double as flashlights during haunted-house investigation scenes. Become your own beacon with today’s Groupon: for $59, you get an in-home Icing teeth-whitening treatment from Bling Dental (a $199 value).

Bling Dental creates a custom tray that fits your teeth and gums as perfectly as a cozy winter tongue mitten. Clients can then apply Icing gel at their leisure in the comfort of their own home. The carbamide peroxide in Icing whitens mouth ivories without the high-intensity lights used in expensive in-office treatments, and its numbing potassium nitrate reduces your teeth's sensitivity to heat, cold, and the presence of poltergeists. Each kit includes enough Icing gel for 12 treatments. Most Icing users notice visible results after a single 60- to 90-minute session and only require touch-ups once a year. Check the FAQ for more details about Bling Dental's Icing whitening treatment.

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Early man made many attempts at flying, such as sewing feathers onto his arms and scaling mountain peaks in order to cling to the underbellies of passing comets. Take to the sky the new-fashioned way with today's Groupon: for $149, you get a couples flight from Charleston Helicopters, which takes off from Odyssey Aviation terminal at Charleston International Airport (a $349 total value). Each flight includes:

• A 20- to 30-minute helicopter flight for two (a $299 value)
• Champagne and strawberries (a $50 value)
  
  

With more than 20 years of chopper-steering experience, the aviators at Charleston Helicopters whisk lovebirds and platonic pairs into the sky to catch stunning aerial views of Charleston during a variety of 20- to 30-minute tours. The Downtown and Harbor tour affords bird's-eye views of the Battery, Morris Island Lighthouse, Shem Creek, and various forts as viewers zoom over the Charleston skyline and the boat-bobbing shoreline. As the sun begins to recede, Romantic Sunset tours take off, hovering over buildings and soaking in the red-and-orange skies. After the sun sinks below the horizon, helicopters soar through the City Lights tour, where passengers take in the flickering lights of Charleston and its surrounding towns. Each of Charleston Helicopters' tours invites couples toast to the harbor with champagne and strawberries, instilling an extra sense of romance to go along with one's "How's about we get married?" T-shirt.

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Mind and body operate in tandem, which is why stress causes headaches and slamming your hand in the door makes you forget math. Restore your faculties with today's Groupon to The Great Escape Spa Therapy. Choose between the following options:

• For $79, you get a 60-minute couples massage (a $165 value).
• For $100, you get a 90-minute couples massage (a $225 value).

The relaxation experts at The Great Escape Spa encourage passersby to abandon their day-to-day stresses by indulging in a variety of soothing massage services. During the couples massage, pals or paramours snuggle into side-by-side beds as two therapists prompt tension relief with Swedish-style strokes that make use of light to medium pressure. If needed, the therapists can also incorporate hot towels and packs to further boost circulation and loosen up muscles sore from hauling ovens up to the attic until next Thanksgiving. The Great Escape's tranquil treatment room sets minds at ease with the warm crackle of a fireplace and soft light filtering through gauzy curtains. Add-ons include deep-tissue treatment ($10), aromatherapy ($10), and a pep talk from an Olympic decathlete.

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Fresh flowers spruce up Valentine's Day dates easier than making your own candy or paying your nephew to dress as a Cupid-themed living statue. Arm yourself with amorous bouquets with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of flowers and gifts from FTD. FTD offers same-day delivery in most areas for orders placed by 2 p.m. in the recipient’s time zone. Service or shipping fees vary widely based on order and delivery dates but typically range from $15.99 to $29.99. For detailed instructions on how to redeem your FTD Groupon, click here.

FTD steeps rooms in the fresh scents of spring with hundreds of thoughtful bouquets delivered by artisan florists or sheathed in gold organza and shipped in an award-winning gift box. Yield to Cupid’s arrow and persistent text messages by presenting a loved one with an FTD-exclusive Sweethearts bouquet, a heart-hued collection of red roses and burgundy mini carnations elegantly interspersed with sprigs of greenery in an etched glass vase ($44.99–$64.99). Or follow a more polychromatic path with the My Everything Valentine's Day bouquet, an unexpected marriage of deep-red roses and white Asiatic lilies ($29.99–$59.99). Red roses and pink lilies spring forth from a sculpted red vase in the Lasting Romance bouquet ($69.99–$94.99), and a spray of 12 long-stemmed roses ($49.99; $59.99 with vase) stands firmly on stems that measure around 16 inches without heels. FTD backs each floral arrangement with a satisfaction guarantee, which pledges that flowers and plants will remain fresh and keep their bedrooms tidy for at least seven days.

Those looking beyond the bloom can peruse FTD’s gift galleria, which encompasses a smorgasbord of specialty gifts, including jewelry and chocolates. Live plants, such as orchids ($39.99+) or miniature roses ($19.99+), outlive their clipped comrades with a simple regimen of watering and pruning, and silk floral displays brighten up sunless corners and survive solely on nightly bedtime stories.

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If not for necklaces, strings of pearls could only be used to fashion an ostentatious abacus or rappel into the purse of a high-society giantess. Explore pearls' myriad uses with today's Groupon: for $79, you get an 18-inch pearl necklace in a choice of 12 colors from My Pacific Pearls' online store (a $450 value). Complimentary shipping is included with this Groupon; please allow one to three weeks.

My Pacific Pearls gathers freshwater pearls that go on to live dry-land lives as opulent necklaces, earrings, and other classic and contemporary pieces. The Maria-Theresa Reef Collection's 18-inch princess-style necklace carries 9- to 10-millimeter pearls and comes in 12 naturally acquired colors, including classic white, tahitian black aubergine, tahitian black peacock, peach, gray, pink, gold, chocolate brown, midnight black, classic white and champagne, classic white and tahitian black, and multicolor. A 14-karat white-gold filled clasp unites the land's precious fabrics of land and sea. After a long day of neck draping, a complimentary satin or velour pouch securely tucks necklaces in with a kiss and a bedtime story. The pearls, which hail from several freshwater oyster villages in the South-Pacific region, link to form a bauble whose versatile length is intended to complement any neckline. Each necklace comes with high ratings for luster, nacre, surface, shape, and pearl matching.

As with actual princesses, each princess necklace comes with care instructions and a certificate of authenticity and valuation. Groupon customers also receive two $50 vouchers toward future purchases from the wide array of jewelry on the My Pacific Pearls website; the vouchers must be used in two separate orders, each totaling at least $100.

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Though scientists have determined the greatest weight loss occurs from wrestling tigers and riding stampeding wildebeests, reports are mixed on the long-term effects of the resulting terror. Slim down without prolonged adrenaline highs with today's Groupon: for $69, you get a 90-day weight loss program and supplements from NutriMedical Wellness and Weight Loss Institute, redeemable online (a $580 value). Groupon customers also receive two $50 vouchers for use on separate purchases over $100 each of wellness or weight-loss products.

The sherpa-like support at NutriMedical Wellness and Weight Loss Institute guides clients to the peaks of better health through natural, safe, and holistic programs. The home weight-loss online program is designed to pass health-conscious individuals the reins so they can take control of their journey toward slimdom. Unlimited access to a personalized nutrition coach establishes accountability for daily diet choices and NutriInfo’s mobile meal-tracking tools keep tabs on calorie consumption and the point spread on underground food fights. Fat-busting meal plans offer simple, healthy solutions to dining quandaries.

The 90-day program includes supplements that can help clients shave away extraneous weight so they can fit more effortlessly into slim lockers during nostalgic high-school reunions. A 280-serving supply of NutriMedical's proprietary NutriPex SM weight-loss supplement aids the body in its fat-shaving quest by expanding within the stomach and simulating feelings of fullness earlier. A personal nutrition coach is on call for 24-hour online-chat or phone support for those with questions or the temptation to join the Hamburglar for one final heist.

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Sprawling Resort with Family Activities on Secluded Island near Charleston

The Isle of Palms, a slender strip of land off the coast of Charleston, was once only accessible by ferry. At the turn of the 20th century, affluent residents of Charleston would vacation on the secluded barrier island, its 6 square miles lined with white beaches and waving seagrass. Today, the Isle of Palms is connected to the mainland by bridge and has a thriving community, but it remains popular for its peacefulness and cordoned-off feel. Spread out over 1,600 acres amid the island's laid-back beaches, the AAA Four Diamond Wild Dunes Resort features several sherbet-colored properties, recreation facilities, and its own village plaza.

Parents Magazine named Wild Dunes Resort on its list of the Top 10 Best Beach Resorts for families in 2010, and there’s no shortage of activities here for guests big and small. Kids can splash at the swim center or collect shells on the beach. Elsewhere, there are 17 Har-Tru tennis courts as well as two 18-hole signature golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. Various restaurants serve families onsite: Sea Island Grill & Lounge, located in The Boardwalk Inn's lobby, serves local Lowcountry crab cakes or truffled popcorn scallops, and The Sand Bar dishes up casual fare at the Links Course clubhouse.

On the massive property, guests may stay within one of two areas: The Boardwalk Inn or The Village at Wild Dunes. A lighthouse-like cupola sits at the top of The Boardwalk Inn, which resides 150 yards from the beach. Inside, the comfy king or queen rooms look out over the resort. The Village at Wild Dunes is situated at the heart of the resort amid a plaza. After exploring the area's markets and restaurants, guests can walk right up to their rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Isle of Palms, South Carolina: Secluded Beaches in Upscale Enclave near Charleston

Since the early 1900s, the affluent Isle of Palms has remained a popular vacation spot thanks to its pristine white beaches, perpetual warmth and sunshine, and relative seclusion. Pastel-colored beach-cottage cafés serve up breakfast and lunch to locals and visitors right on the water. Small boats take groups on tours of the last remaining undeveloped barrier islands in the area; from this vantage point, one can catch a glimpse of resident bottlenose dolphins and pelicans that make their home along the shore.

Many guests of the resort make the day trips is the historical city of Charleston, which is accessible by a 30-minute drive or a four-hour seahorse ride. The city is steeped in old-fashioned southern glamour; on popular ghost tours, groups walk through streets lined with gorgeous preserved mansions to learn about the area's haunted past.

Some of Charleston's restored mansion properties now serve as fine-dining destinations where guests rendezvous amid elegant vintage décor. Throughout the area's restaurant scene, kitchens dish up creative twists on southern cuisine and plates prepped with local, sustainable ingredients.

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