Sprawling Southwestern Resort on Desert Hillside

Three massive regions converge near St. George, Utah—the Colorado Plateau, the Great Basin Desert, and the Mojave Desert—creating a strikingly diverse terrain. You’ll find red rock cliffs, pine-forested mountains, and desert flora. The terrain also reflects millions of years of geological upheaval; many of the city’s canyons and caves were forged by flowing lava. 

Coral Springs Resort is situated amid this breathtaking, eons-old landscape, with rugged boulders and succulent plants dotting the property. Although the resort offers luxurious amenities, visitors often use the property as a jumping-off point for exploring the area’s natural attractions, especially Zion National Park (about 45 miles east). It’s also near Tuacahn Amphitheatre, a performing arts center nestled into a box canyon.

The resort’s posh interior incorporates a southwestern aesthetic, with flagstone fireplaces and a sandy color palette reflecting the natural surroundings. Two- and three-bedroom suites sleep up to 10 or 12, respectively, and are equipped with gourmet kitchens and marble bathrooms. One-bedroom units have the same amenities in a 1,157-square-foot floor plan designed for two guests. You can kick back on the suede couches and watch movies on the room’s Google TV or head outside to enjoy mountain views by the private fireplace. The resort also has tennis and basketball courts and a heated pool that stays open year-round.

St. George, Utah: Old West Town near Zion National Park

St. George is located within southwest Utah’s Dixie region, named for a scheme to grow cotton here in response to a post–Civil War crop shortage. The soil proved ill-suited for that project, but St. George has other charms—principally, a landscape of ruddy soil and sandstone bluffs. Thanks to its varied terrain, St. George is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, who rappel down the Virgin River Gorge and go mountain biking along the Santa Clara River.

Downtown St. George, about 20 miles from Coral Springs Resort, features unique relics from the city’s past as a pioneer town. Notorious Old West outlaws are said to have done time in the jail at the center of Ancestor Square. Despite its historical buildings, downtown has plenty of contemporary attractions, including art galleries and pottery studios.

The resort lies halfway between downtown St. George and Zion National Park, which draws about 2.6 million annual visitors to see dramatic canyons and limestone cliffs. Kolob Arch, one of the world’s longest natural arches, is located near the Kolob Canyons at the northern end of the park. Go hiking and you may see peregrine falcons, Mexican spotted owls, desert bighorn sheep, and desert tortoises.

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• $149 for a tandem skydiving jump ($299.99 value)

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• $20 for six months of access to an online mind-body wellness course from Deepak Chopra ($59.99 value)

The online course, known as Discovering Ayurveda, comprises over six hours of video lessons featuring Deepak Chopra, guided yoga and meditation, and a quiz to determine your dosha.

The course contents are rooted in Ayurveda, or traditional Indian health practices. Students will learn how their mind-body type affects their diet, sleep patterns, stress, and activities; then, they can find ways to improve their health and daily well-being.

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Personalized Cutting Boards

• Decorative and functional cutting board
• Customize with a couple’s first names, last name, and anniversary date, depending on design
• Array of elegant designs to choose from
• Makes a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings
• Durable bamboo wood
• Various sizes available

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• $36 for a custom 50”x60” fleece collage blanket ($109.99 value)
• $40 for a custom 50”x60” velveteen collage blanket ($129.99 value)
• $49.99 for a custom 60”x80” fleece collage blanket ($149.99 value)

Users first select a collage shape for their blanket, be it a simple rectangle, a teddy bear for a series of baby pictures, or a tree for an Arbor Day enthusiast. Once photos are uploaded to the easily navigated site, the images are printed on fleece or velveteen. The personalized piece can withstand regular machine washings, and it arrives ready for any and all blanket duties.

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Shipping is included, and each mattress features a 20-year limited warranty. For mattresses priced less than the value of the Groupon voucher, customers may purchase multiple mattresses of the same model.

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• Package provides 12 months of access to downloads, templates, quizzes, and practice tests to improve IT knowledge

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• $9 for one personalized softcover children’s book ($24.99 value)
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The book is personalized with a child’s name, allowing them to have a starring role in the story.

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• $13.50 for one ticket to see La Cage Aux Folles (up to $22.25 value)
• When: May 9–24
• Where: Harbor Playhouse
• Seating: orchestra
• Door time: 30 minutes before showtime
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
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La Cage Aux Folles

In this comedic play, a star drag-club performer and his partner attempt to pass as regular folks when they meet the family of their son’s soon-to-be wife.

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Hotel at a Glance: 3-Star Mystery Hotel near El Paso Airport

To get from baggage claim to the front doors of this mystery hotel, you’ll only need about 5 minutes. That’s because it’s less than a mile from El Paso International Airport, and it offers a convenient airport shuttle, among many other amenities for road-weary travelers. You’ll be close to the El Paso Zoo and less than 15 minutes from downtown, as well as within walking distance of several restaurants.

• Hot breakfast buffet including cereal, eggs, bacon, and sausage
• Take a dip in the outdoor pool and hot tub.
• Modern rooms featuring refrigerators and 32-inch LCD TVs
• Stay connected with high-speed WiFi.

El Paso, Texas: Thriving Southwestern Town with Desert Landscape

El Paso is situated at the very southwestern tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, which forms the border with Mexico. Naturally, the influence of Mexico can be seen nearly everywhere in El Paso, from the architecture to the food. Authentic Mexican eateries abound in downtown El Paso, especially on Mesa Street, where you can sample flautas, carnitas burritos, and deshebrada tacos.

With more than 24,000 acres, El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest US park located entirely within a city. Here, you can explore the mountainous landscape on 100 miles of multiuse trails designed for hiking, biking, and piggyback riding.

Nearby, at the University of Texas at El Paso, you can get an up-close look of the Chihuahuan Desert at the Centennial Museum and Gardens. There are more than 600 varieties of native plants in the outdoor gardens, and inside the museum, there’s a variety of permanent exhibits on geology, native mammals, and regional fossils.

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