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Six-Month or One-Year Wednesday and Sunday Delivery to the "Houston Chronicle" (Up to 69% Off)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:51 +0000

The Founding Fathers valued journalism, which is why the First Amendment protects freedom of the press instead of granting Benjamin Franklin two extra birthdays. Read all about it with this Groupon.

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$25 for a 26-week Wednesday and Sunday subscription (up to a $78 value)
$49 for a 52-week Wednesday and Sunday subscription (up to a $156 value)

Sunday subscriptions include color comics and coupon inserts, and Wednesday's edition boasts a Flavor section with restaurant reviews and recipes.

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60- or 90-Minute Swedish or Aromatherapy Massage at Champa's Creations Day Spa (Up to 53% Off)

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:56 +0000

A spa makes it seem like your troubles are a thousand miles away, especially if the spa is a thousand miles away from that zoo you let all the apes out of. Escape with this Groupon.

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$35 for a 60-minute Swedish or aromatherapy massage (a $75 value)
$45 for a 90-minute Swedish or aromatherapy massage (a $90 value)

Massages begin with a thorough consultation to help the therapist determine individual needs. Swedish massage incorporates a variety of gentle kneading, tapping, and effleurage strokes, and aromatherapy massage calls on potent scents to awaken the senses.

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$169 for Four-Hour Boat Rental for Four from Carefree Boat Club ($435 Value)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:01:10 +0000

Renting a boat gives you a chance to drive a boat, which, in turn, lets you feel a small piece of what it's like to be a boat. Test-drive a new lifestyle with this Groupon.

$169 for Four-Hour Boat Rental for Four ($435 Value)

For four hours, a crew of four can cruise along Clear Lake or Lake Conroe in a boat up to 22 feet long. Should customers desire more time, extra hours can be purchased for an additional $79. A maximum of two extra guests can also come along for an additional $25 per guest. Fuel is not included in this boat rental.

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Cajun Dinner for Two, Four, or Six at Jimmy Gâ€™s Cajun Seafood Restaurant (Half Off)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:26 +0000

Dining out is always a special treat, whether you're celebrating a child's birthday, a romantic first date, or the anniversary of the day you got over your fear of waiters. Feast with this Groupon.

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$25 for $50 worth of Cajun dinner for two
$50 for $100 worth of Cajun dinner for four
$75 for $150 worth of Cajun dinner for six

The menu includes grilled oysters ($12.95), chicken-and-sausage gumbo ($6.75–$14.50), broiled pecan-crusted trout ($18.95), and crawfish étouffée ($21.95).

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Paintball Admission, Gear, and 100 Paintballs Each for 2, 4, or 10 at TxR Paintball (Up to 78% Off)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:01:42 +0000

Paintball combines the philosophies from Sun Tzu's The Art of War with anecdotes from Jackson Pollock's autobiography, I Will Fight Your Painting. Hone combat aesthetics with this Groupon.

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$25 for a paintball package for 2 (a $96 value)
$45 for a paintball package for 4 (a $192 value)
$105 for a paintball package for 10 (a $480 value)

Each person receives admission, including the green fee and air refills for the entire day (a $22 value), rental of a mask, marker, compressed-air tank, and hopper (an $18 value), and 100 paintballs (an $8 value).

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Brazilian Churrasco Dinner for Two, Four, or Six at Pradaria Steaks & Churrascaria (Up to 51% Off)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:55 +0000

Steak is one of the only foods that comes with a really sharp knife, which makes it the perfect choice if your date is a pumpkin with no face yet. Carve into this Groupon.

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$38 for a churrasco dinner for two (a $75.90 value)
$75 for a churrasco dinner for four (a $151.80 value)
$112 for a churrasco dinner for six (a $227.70 value)

Dinner includes slow-roasted meats as well as access to the salad and sides bar.

Though this merchant sometimes offers a discounted price, this Groupon is still the best deal available.

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6, 9, or 12 Zerona Treatments with Lipotropic Injections at Amaya Antiaging Weight Loss & Zerona Clinic (Up to 85% Off)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:48 +0000

Most people could "stand to lose a few," whether they're above their ideal weight or just carrying too many puppies. Shed pounds with this Groupon.

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$299 for 6 Zerona treatments (a $1,500 value) and three lipotropic B12 injections (a $120 value; a $1,620 total value)
$399 for 9 Zerona treatments (a $2,250 value) and four lipotropic B12 injections (a $160 value; a $2,410 total value)
$499 for 12 Zerona treatments (a $3,000 value) and six lipotropic B12 injections (a $240 value; a $3,240 total value)

Certified practitioner James D. Key, MD spearheads inch-loss efforts with B12 and amino acid injections that spur the liver's processes and subsequently boost the metabolism. The Zerona machine uses laser technology to melt fat. Individual results may vary. Click here more information.

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$99 for a Limelight IPL Photofacial or a Laser Genesis Treatment at A Beautiful Smile at Lake Pointe ($350 Value)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:25 +0000

Your face is the first thing people notice about you and the first thing they'll describe to the police after you open all their mail. Make a lasting impression with this Groupon.

$99 for One Limelight IPL Photofacial Treatment or Laser Genesis Treatment ($350 Value)

During the Limelight IPL treatment, aestheticians use light therapy to help reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation, which helps treat sun damage and age spots. The laser genesis treatment stimulates collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles as the aesthetician directs wavelengths to specific problem areas.

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The Groupon Guide to: Famous Haunted Attractions

What are the most haunted locations in America, and what can be done about them?

$29 for $65 Worth of Juice Cleanses, Detoxes, Supplements, and More

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:02:49 +0000

Detoxifying rids the body of harmful substances, such as artificial ingredients and the pennies your uncle never pulled out of your ear. Make your toxins vanish with this Groupon.

$29 for $65 Worth of Herbal Detoxes, Supplements, and Healthcare Products

Peruse an online emporium of detox and supplemental-health products, which include detox teas ($15), immune-system supplements ($25+), probiotics ($25+), and a Level 1 herbal detox program ($65).

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3, 8, or 15 Ultrasonic Cavitation Body-Contouring Sessions at Absolute Body Sculpting (Up to 80% Off)

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:01:02 +0000

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$99 for 3 ultrasonic cavitation treatments (a $297 value)
$199 for 8 ultrasonic cavitation treatments (a $792 value)
$299 for 15 ultrasonic cavitation treatments (a $1,485 value)

In each 20- to 30-minute session, a technician directs ultrasonic energy toward subdermal tissue, working to reduce cellulite, tone skin, and break down fat. The process requires no downtime, and clients may choose which body part to contour. Though some clients see results after four sessions, practitioners recommend 8–12 treatments on the same body area for best results.

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$10 for $20 Worth of Italian Food at Johnny Carinoâ€™s

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:34 +0000

Having a favorite restaurant means knowing you can always get something delicious, instead of taking the chance that the bank’s money will taste better this time. Invest in a delicious dinner with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Italian Food

The menu includes spicy shrimp and chicken with a cayenne-pepper cream sauce ($14.99), a chicken parmesan panini ($8.99), and grilled tuscan ribeye ($16.99).

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Two- or Three-Hour BYOB Painting Class for One or Two at Paint Until You Faint (Up to 53% Off)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:02:02 +0000

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$17 for a two-hour BYOB painting class (a $35 value)
$19 for a three-hour BYOB painting class (a $40 value)
$34 for a two-hour BYOB painting class for two (a $70 value)
$38 for a three-hour BYOB painting class for two (a $80 value)

As they sip their favorite beverage that they brought along for the ride, aspiring artists, using supplies provided by the studio, emulate the instructors work step by step or forge their own path along the canvas, creating their own masterpieces in two- to three-hour casual painting classes. Subjects range from seasonally themed paintings to complex landscapes or still-lifes. See the calendar for available class times and painting previews.

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10, 15, or 20 Slim Shot Lipotropic B-12 Injections at Ageless Med Spa (Up to 70% Off)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:02:01 +0000

Losing weight is a challenge almost as difficult as reading an entire dictionary or climbing a tree that's covered in canola oil. Enlist expert help with this Groupon.

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$89 for 10 Slim Shot Lipotropic B-12 injections ($250 value)
$119 for 15 Slim Shot Lipotropic B-12 injections ($375 value)
$149 for 20 Slim Shot Lipotropic B-12 injections ($500 value)

Ageless Med Spa is offering $200 off to Groupon customers who purchase the HCG medically supervised weightloss program when redeeming their Groupon.

During 10-minute sessions, trained clinicians administer vitamin B-12 injections that are designed to help boost metabolism, burn calories, and increase overall energy.

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Riderâ€™s Edge New Rider Motorcycle Course for One or Two at Stubbs Harley-Davidson (Half Off)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:01:01 +0000

The sight of a motorcycle on the open highway instills pride in riders everywhere and hope in the man selling flaming hoops on the side of the road. Ignite new feelings with this Groupon.

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$150 for the Rider’s Edge new rider motorcycle course for one (a $300 value)
$300 for the Rider’s Edge new rider motorcycle course for two (a $600 value)

The Rider’s Edge course is geared towards students with no previous riding experience. Instructors teach foundational skills in the classroom before moving their charges outside to ride on a controlled course. Here, pupils are provided with a motorcycle, and lessons on skills such as braking, turning, controlling skids, and surmounting obstacles.

The class is held over four days, which totals 25 hours of instruction, and earns each student a completion card from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Everyone will need a valid driver’s license, helmet, long sleeve shirt, and jeans, chaps, or leather pants to attend class. Students should also bring over-the-ankle footwear, full-fingered gloves, and eyewear. Click here for a schedule of upcoming classes.

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$19 for 12 Issues of "Food & Wine" Magazine and 12 Issues of "Travel + Leisure" Magazine ($39.98 Value)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:58 +0000

It is nice to have a pile of magazines around in case you have guests or need to paste together a ransom note with a bunch of stipulations. Experience the power of the written word with this Groupon.

$19 for Two 12-Issue Lifestyle-Magazine Subscriptions ($39.98 Total Value)

Food & Wine magazine (a $19.99 value for 12 monthly issues) and Travel + Leisure magazine (a $19.99 value for 12 monthly issues)—flush with appetizing and inspirational photography—keep readers in the know about interesting recipes, restaurants, getaways, and cultures. Customers can also sign up for an optional e-newsletter, which alerts them about dining and travel news three times each week.

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One, Two, or Three Diamond Glow, Cinderella, or Cleopatra Facials at Bella Nova Day Spa & Retreat (Up to 58% Off)

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:55 +0000

Getting a facial can take 10 years off your face, just as marrying the district attorney can take 10 years off your sentence. Shave off some time this Groupon.

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$69 for one facial (up to a $150 value)
$129 for two facials (up to a $300 value)
$189 for three facials (up to a $450 value)

Customers can choose from the following facials: the Diamond Glow Regenerating facial, Cleopatra facial, or Cinderella facial.

The Diamond Glow facial pairs firming and moisturizing treatments with ultrasonic exfoliation to brighten dull skin. The Cinderella facial uses a specialized mask to lift and firm sagging skin, and the Cleopatra facial uses a peel-off mask infused with 24-karat gold to help brighten skin, soften fine lines, fight free radicals, and restore lost elasticity. The Cleopatra facial also includes an eye treatment designed to reduce puffiness.

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Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French at House of Blues Houston on May 30 at 8 p.m. (Up to 46% Off)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:02:45 +0000

When comedians get onstage, they open their lives to audiences and to any burglars who realize they won't be home for hours. Help yourself to comedic treasures with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

$25 for one G-Pass to Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French (up to a $46.33 value)
When: Thursday, May 30, at 8 p.m.
Where: House of Blues Houston
Door time: 7 p.m.
Ticket values include all fees.

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Balcony seating
Reserved floor seating
General-admission standing
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How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won't need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app.

Tracy Morgan

Warning: contains bleeped-out words and a standup routine delivered sitting down

Blistering every seat in the house with his scorching wit, actor, comedian, and author Tracy Morgan brings his inimitable act to the historic Uptown Theater for a night of raucous, adult-only hysterics. On Saturday Night Live, the New York native made his mark with impersonations of Maya Angelou and Star Jones, as well as with original characters such as the lovably spaced-out animal expert Brian Fellow, who dispensed various tidbits of nonsensical animal knowledge: “Rabbits can’t cut their own hair…that’s crazy!” He then joined Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin on the recently ended 30 Rock to play Tracy Jordan, a sketch TV star whose successes and eccentricities mirrored those of Morgan’s real life.

Today, Morgan keeps up with his fans through his Twitter account, prompting Rolling Stone to dub him one of the 25 Funniest People on Twitter for random updates and observations, such as “I’m trying to sell a case of Chuck Norris chest hairs on the black market.” When he takes the stage at Uptown Theater, Morgan will likely serve up similarly outrageous comments in an obstreperous standup act sure to tickle even the most irascible ribs until they weep with joy.

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Stay at The St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel in San Antonio, TX

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:02:31 +0000

Palatial Grandeur in Downtown San Antonio

In 1909, a trio of Texas cattlemen broke ground on a project that would transform a pasture into palatial accommodations frequented by movie stars and royalty over the next century. Ascending the regal red staircase of The St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel, guests follow in the footsteps of legendary visitors such as Princess Grace of Monaco, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Judy Garland. Antique French Empire and Russian furnishings complement modern amenities at this National Historic Landmark, which seamlessly melds stately luxury with contemporary comfort.

Like a portal to the past, the doors of elegant king and queen rooms open to reveal handsome furnishings and old-fashioned wooden four-poster beds. In the Peacock Alley lounge, bartenders mix classic cocktails and serve light snacks.

In the morning, head down to the Madrid Room, the signature restaurant, where executive chef Mike Mata crafts seasonal new dishes. For breakfast entrees, enjoy banana pancakes and huevos rancheros. In addition to breakfast, the Madrid Room offers a menu of southwestern fare including tender salmon or herb-marinated chicken breakfast with bread pudding in bourbon sauce for dessert throughout the day to refuel guests before they hop on a trolley to San Antonio's hub or take in the colorful sights along the river walk.

San Antonio, Texas: Historic Missions near Picturesque River Walk

In the late 1920s, architect Robert H. H. Hugman designed an urban park around the San Antonio River—a space he envisioned as an American version of Venice, where people could shop and dine along the waterfront. Completed in 1941, the 2.5-mile river walk still serves as a vital artery in the heart of San Antonio as it wends its way past cafés, hotels, bars, and shops.

Located one story below street level, the waterway is flanked on either side by stone pathways, quiet waterfalls, and towering cypress trees. The winding river-walk path reveals little surprises along the way, such as picturesque restaurants, public art installations, and cardboard cutouts of Davy Crockett. A new extension connects the river walk to the four-story San Antonio Museum of Art, where you'll find more than 25,000 sculptures and paintings that range from Roman antiquities to contemporary art.

Also neighboring the river walk is the Alamo. Thanks to the 1836 battle that made it a symbol of Texas independence, the Alamo has become the most visited tourist site in the state. It's actually one of five historic Spanish missions clustered around the San Antonio River. The largest, Mission San José, lies just 5 miles south of downtown. Its famed rose window is once again on display following an extensive renovation.

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Paintings, Sculptures, and Art from FabuArt.com (61% Off). Two Options Available.

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:01:58 +0000

An art collection adds to the ambiance of a home and distracts family members from the fact that there are no walls. Cover up architectural absence with this Groupon.

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$39 for $100 worth of paintings, sculptures, and artworks
$79 for $200 worth of paintings, sculptures, and artworks

Browse an inventory of more than 7,000 pieces, including oil ($100+) and multipanel paintings ($149+) with subjects ranging from African sunsets to abstract splatters. Most items are delivered within one–four weeks for shipments in the United States.

This Groupon voucher is valid toward all inventory at FabuArt.com.

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Eight- or Four-Week Weight-Loss Program with B12 Injections at Physicians Weight Loss Centers (Up to 78% Off)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:01:32 +0000

It takes more to lose weight than swearing off escalators or swearing at burgers until they quit hanging out in your mouth. Shape up with this Groupon.

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$99 for an eight-week weight-loss program (a $440 value)

Up to 24 clinic visits with a diet counselor
Low Fat High Energy 1,500-calorie customized nutrition plan
Biometric analysis
Eight injections of vitamin B12

$59 for a four-week weight-loss program (a $220 value)

Up to 12 clinic visits with a diet counselor
Low Fat High Energy 1,500-calorie customized nutrition plan
Biometric analysis
Four injections of vitamin B12

Additional dietary aids and program enhancements are also available for purchase.

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Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, and Sorbet at Marble Slab Creamery (Up to 53% Off). Two Options Available.

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:57 +0000

During the Ice Cream Age, humans survived by eating the vast, slow-churned glaciers and avoiding the dangers of hot-fudge-sundae pits. Taste history-making flavor with this Groupon.

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$5 for $10 worth of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet
$10 for five small cups of ice cream or frozen yogurt (up to a $4.29 value each; up to a $21.45 total value)

Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or pecans, to a small ($4.29+), medium ($5.29+), or large ($6.29+) dish of ice cream or frozen yogurt.

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Round of Mini Golf for Four or Six with Drinks at Pitch Putt & Play in Pearland (Up to 54% Off)

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:56 +0000

Some activities are more family friendly on a smaller scale, such as playing golf or sinking battleships. Small games, big fun with this Groupon.

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$14 for a mini golf outing for four (up to a $28.68 value)
$20 for a mini golf outing for six (up to a $43.02 value) Each person in the outing gets:
- 18 holes of mini golf (a $5 value per person)
- A soft drink or bottled water (up to a $2.17 value each)

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One- or Two-Night Stay with Welcome Drinks at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor in Houston, TX

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:02:28 +0000

Top Reasons to Stay at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

Thanks to the hotel’s location right off the I-10 Katy Freeway, you can reach downtown Houston in about 20 minutes.
The outdoor pool deck has a fire pit and seating area.
Convenient for business travelers, the hotel sits near the headquarters for major corporations such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and Mustang Engineering.
The onsite Petroleum Grill serves Texas cuisine with a southwestern twist for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is included with this Getaway.
Next to the pool deck, there’s a full bar with an outdoor patio featuring a waterfall.
From this spot in the city, you’ll have easy access to several area golf courses, as well as trails for walking and cycling.

Houston, Texas: Space History, Museums, and World-Class Dining in Nation’s Fourth-Largest City

As the nation’s fourth-largest city by population, Houston has established itself as one of the Gulf Coast’s most thriving cultural hubs. The city has 19 museums covering everything from history to art to science. For art lovers, the Menil Collection—which Frommer’s calls “one of the world’s great private collections”—is a must-see. Here, you’ll browse a wide array of 20th-century art from Jasper Johns, René Magritte, and Andy Warhol, as well as artifacts from Africa and the Pacific Islands.

You could spend an entire day exploring Houston’s science institutions. When Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell said his famous “Houston, we have a problem” line, he was talking to mission control at Space Center Houston. Visitors can tour the historic mission-control room and get a behind-the-scenes look at astronauts training for the International Space Station. In Hermann Park, The Health Museum exhibits a large-scale human body that you can enter to learn about how your organs operate.

For shopping, visit Uptown Park, an outdoor mall that brings to mind an Italian piazza through Romanesque columns, stone fountains, and open-air bistros with strings of twinkling lights. According to a Zagat survey, Houstonians dine out more than anyone else in the country, and this mall offers some of the city’s best eats, from sushi to Spanish tapas to creamy cupcakes.

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One, Three, or Six Laser Tattoo-Removal Sessions for a Small Area at Sugar Land Laser Tattoo Removal (Up to 68% Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:01:45 +0000

Once upon a time, the only way to get rid of a tattoo was to wait around for the return of molting season. Get quicker results with this Groupon.

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$49 for one laser tattoo-removal session for a small area (a $125 value)
$129 for three laser tattoo-removal sessions for a small area (a $375 value)
$239 for six laser tattoo-removal sessions for a small area (a $750 value)

Hand-size or smaller tattoos as well as narrow tattoos whose lengths slightly overrun the length of one's hand are considered small.

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One-Hour Massage, or Two- or Three-Hour Spa Package with Massage at Beauty and Body Wellness Spa (Up to 68% Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:01:11 +0000

Overworked muscles can form painful knots, which is why so many construction workers give each other shoulder massages during their lunch breaks. Hammer out the hurt with this Groupon.

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$35 for a one-hour Swedish or Swedish hot-stone massage (up to a $110 value)

$79 for a two-hour spa package (up to a $205 total value)

One-hour Swedish or Swedish hot-stone massage (up to a $110 value)
One-hour rejuvenating spa facial (a $95 value)

$115 for a three-hour spa package (up to a $300 total value)

One-hour Swedish or Swedish hot-stone massage (up to a $110 value)
One-hour rejuvenating spa facial (a $95 value)
Choice of a one-hour honey-salt glow scrub, detoxifying sedona-mud wrap, firming seaweed and French green-clay wrap, or moisturizing algae body mask (a $95 value)

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One or Two Shellac Manicures with Pedicures at Rose Nails and Spa (Half Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:01:04 +0000

It's important to keep your nails in good shape, just in case you ever need to claw your way out of a malfunctioning birthday cake at a surprise party. Stay sharp with this Groupon.

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$29.99 for one shellac manicure with a pedicure (a $60 value)
$59.99 for two shellac manicures with pedicures (a $120 value)

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Vietnamese Food for Two or Four at Simply Pho (Half Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:58 +0000

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

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$10 for $20 worth of Vietnamese food for two people
$20 for $40 worth of Vietnamese food for four people

The menu includes pho ($4.95–$7.50) with round-eye steak, meatballs, or chicken; and vermicelli noodles ($6.50) with pork or shrimp.

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HydraFacial for the Face or for the Face and Neck at Ada's Skin Care (51% Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:57 +0000

A spa can be a refuge from the chaos of a busy life or from the chaos of a city slowly being overtaken by hyperintelligent children. Escape the madness with this Groupon.

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$99 for a HydraFacial for the face (a $200 value)
$119 for a HydraFacial for the face and neck (a $245 value)

During each HydraFacial, a machine with a special hydrapeel tip evicts dead skin cells while simultaneously cleansing and hydrating the skin. The process also allows antioxidant serums to better penetrate the skin's surface, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and other skin problems. Click here for more information on the procedure.

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$1,299 for a Smartlipo Treatment for One Area of Choice at Vedas Medical Spa (Up to $4,000 Value)

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:55 +0000

A trimmer figure can make it easier to stand out in a bikini or blend into a crowded warehouse full of mannequins. Slim down with this Groupon.

$1,299 for a Smartlipo Treatment for One Area of Choice (Up to $4,000 Value)

Pick one of the following areas: chin, lower abdomen, upper abdomen, arms, love handles, pectoral area for men, saddlebags, back of legs, inner thighs, or outer thighs. During Smartlipo treatments, which typically last about two hours, noninvasive laser energy blasts fat cells and helps spur collagen production. The body then removes the blasted fat cells via natural processes. Because this treatment employs local anesthesia, patients are not allowed to drive themselves home, and should schedule a ride accordingly. Women who weigh less than 140 pounds and men who weigh less than 185 pounds are not considered candidates for this procedure.

Though this merchant sometimes offers a discounted price online, this Groupon is still the best deal available.

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Full Day of Tubing on the Colorado River for Two or Four from MOC Kayaks (Up to 55% Off)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:52 +0000

Before man conquered his fear of water, he amused himself with dust sports such as pushing boulders off cliffs, wrestling tumbleweeds, and falling in the dust. Rinse yourself off with this Groupon.

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$25 for a full day of river tubing for two (a $50 value)
$45 for a full day of river tubing for four (a $100 value)

Lounging on bottomless tubes, participants spend a full day floating down a stretch of the Colorado River known as “The Dog's Head," occasionally coming ashore to dry off on a secret sandy beach. Both options include life jackets, river-access fees, and unlimited shuttle service back to the river-access point or to customer's vehicles.

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One- or Two-Night Stay with Welcome Drinks at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor in Houston, TX

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:01:56 +0000

Top Reasons to Stay at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

Thanks to the hotel’s location right off the I-10 Katy Freeway, you can reach downtown Houston in about 20 minutes.
The outdoor pool deck has a fire pit and seating area.
Convenient for business travelers, the hotel sits near the headquarters for major corporations such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and Mustang Engineering.
The onsite Petroleum Grill serves Texas cuisine with a southwestern twist for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Next to the pool deck, there’s a full bar with an outdoor patio featuring a waterfall.
From this spot in the city, you’ll have easy access to several area golf courses, as well as trails for walking and cycling.

Houston, Texas: Space History, Museums, and World-Class Dining in Nation’s Fourth-Largest City

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Three-Night Stay at Acanto Boutique Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:01:47 +0000

Four-Star Boutique Hotel Steps from Caribbean Sea and Fifth Avenue

You won't see a car driving down Playa del Carmen's main thoroughfare, Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue. Cars are off-limits here. Instead, live marimba musicians, pedestrians, fire-breathers, and vendors hawking handmade goods and Cuban cigars flood the cobblestone street. Less than a block from this cultural hub, the 4-star Acanto Boutique Hotel puts you in good position whether you want to explore Playa del Carmen's Mayan architecture, check out its hip nightlife, or kick back on the Caribbean beaches that are just steps away.

Tropical trees shade the hotel, which resembles a hacienda through its wrought-iron terraces, arched windows, and adobe façade. Walk down to the grotto-like courtyard to take a dip in a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and stone siding, or head up to a rooftop jacuzzi to find ocean views. Marble bathrooms, a balcony or terrace, and a full kitchen make Acanto’s artfully designed one-bedroom condo villas feel luxurious yet contemporary. Deluxe rooms feature vibrant artwork and mahogany wood furnishings.

If you want to pick up the pace, the concierge can set up various eco tours. Scuba dive along Playa del Carmen's massive barrier reef or swim with dolphins and teach them to whistle Creedence Clearwater Revival songs through their blowholes. You can also venture nearby to take in some horseback riding, go ziplining through the jungle, or take a day trip to the Mayan pyramid at Chichén Itzá.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Trendy Beach Area and Diving Destination

Just across the sea from the island of Cozumel, Playa del Carmen has been called "the hippest city in all of the Yucatán Peninsula" by Lonely Planet. The laid-back beach bars and cafés have a way of converting vacationers into expats, but Playa's most compelling draw might be its cenotes—cavernous sinkholes filled with turquoise pools. The water in the cenotes is crystal clear, particularly at the lily-pad-dotted Xlacah cenote, where you can snorkel among schools of colorful fish.

To the south, you'll find preserved ruins of pre-Columbian cities. Tulum's crumbling temples are situated above a dramatic ocean bluff, and Coba's enormous pyramid rises between two lagoons. For a fun day trip, hop aboard the ferry to Cozumel, which docks at the pier east of Calle 1. There are about a dozen dive shops on Cozumel, and they offer trips offshore to the reefs that Jacques Cousteau declared some of the world's most beautiful.

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