Hotel at a Glance: NorthBay at Lake Arrowhead

Guests at NorthBay at Lake Arrowhead have beach privileges at the privately owned lake, though they don’t have to leave the property to find outdoor fun. The resort, which lies about a mile west of the lakefront, encompasses tennis courts, furnished patios with barbecue grills, and a scenic hiking trail.

• Where you’ll stay: One-bedroom suites feature private balconies with views of the San Bernardino National Forest.
• In-suite amenities: gas fireplace and partial or full kitchen
• Go swimming or test your suitcase’s buoyancy in the large indoor pool and hot tub.
• Stay fit: fitness center with free weights, treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, and multiplex weight machine
• Distance from town: 3.5 miles

Lake Arrowhead, California: Exclusive Resort Town with Private Boating Lake, Shopping, and Skiing

It’s little wonder why so many city dwellers from San Diego and Los Angeles make the 2.5-hour drive to Lake Arrowhead: it has a secluded natural setting in the San Bernardino National Forest in the San Bernardino Mountains, which have been called the “The Alps of Southern California.” In the winter, it’s great for skiing at resorts such as Snow Valley, and there are many boutique vineyards in the area open for tastings. In warmer weather, you can hit up its hiking trails. The 6-mile Deep Creek Hot Springs trail is good for beginners; for more of a challenge, hike a portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which passes Lake Arrowhead on its way from Mexico to Canada.

The community’s inarguable centerpiece, however, is Arrowhead Lake. The lake is privately owned, lending it an air of exclusivity, but guests at nearby resorts typically get access to its beaches and watersports. Fishing is a big draw in spring, when big bass, kokanee salmon, and trout are plentiful. Once the weather warms up, the lake becomes a hot spot for water-skiing—there’s even a designated course that frequently hosts water-skiing races. On the southern shores, you’ll find clothing boutiques, waterfront restaurants, and a free summer concert series at Lake Arrowhead Village. You can learn more about the village and glimpse the lavish homes along the lake on the Lake Arrowhead Queen boat tour.

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3-Star Top-Secret Chatsworth Hotel

This 3-star hotel makes you feel at home as you vacation in the San Fernando Valley. A complimentary breakfast helps guests fuel up to make the scenic drive into downtown Los Angeles or tour Agua Dulce Winery in Santa Clarita.

• Get some sun on the sun deck, and cool off in the outdoor pool. 
• Pet-friendly guest rooms feature TVs and access to free WiFi.
• Free continental breakfast: The hotel serves up early-morning eats that include waffles and fresh fruit. If you’re in a hurry, grab a muffin and coffee to go.

Chatsworth, Los Angeles: Historic Hiking Trails in San Fernando Valley 

Chatsworth occupies a peaceful location in the lush San Fernando Valley. It’s about 25 miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and 20 miles from Bel Air, known for its celebrity residents and opulent homes. Though it’s technically part of LA, Chatsworth is known more for its natural attractions than for its nightlife. Follow the Old Santa Susana Stage Road up the Simi Hills to hike a route than once led stagecoaches from San Francisco to LA. You can still see grooves worn by wagon wheels more than a century ago, as well as petroglyphs carved into the rock face by early Native American inhabitants.

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Hotel at a Glance: 3-Star Top-Secret Hotel Near Disneyland

Disneyland is a short walk from this 3-Star Top-Secret Hotel Near Disneyland—the gates are less than a block away. To make getting to the park even easier, you can buy discounted tickets in the lobby, allowing you to skip the ticket lines at the front gate. After a day of thrilling rides, it feels great to unwind in the hotel’s heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

• Complimentary hot breakfast with make-your-own waffles
• An onsite eatery serves burgers and other American classics for lunch and dinner.
• In-room amenities: a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, and free WiFi
• Notable award: TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2014

Anaheim, California: Magical Play Land About a Half Hour from Huntington Beach

Less than an hour from Hollywood and Universal Studios, Anaheim is perfectly situated for making the most of a Southern California getaway. But most visitors never make it that far, as Disneyland Park has long dominated the city’s tourism scene. As Walt Disney’s original park, it has a handful of classic attractions that, though upgraded over the years, have been around since the park opened in 1955. You can ride the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups, hop on the King Arthur Carrousel, or sail in the Storybook Land Canal Boats (Walt Disney personally planted the small pine near Geppetto’s home).

Disneyland Park has plenty of modern rides too, including Cars Land, one of the newer additions to Disney California Adventure Park and a life-size re-creation of the town from Disney Pixar’s Cars. The highlight here is the slot-car attraction, which puts you in an automated vehicle that swerves around animatronic characters before engaging another car in a high-speed race.

If you’re in the mood for thrills, ascend the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before dropping in a heart-pounding free fall, or climb aboard the roller coasters thundering around Paradise Pier with sweeping views of the park. Alternatively, trade fairy dust for white sand in Huntington Beach, where you’ll find 3.5 miles of free-to-the-public beaches filled with surfing, pickup volleyball games, and countless stalls hawking flip-flops and seashell-themed wares.

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Hotel at a Glance: Catalina Island Seacrest Inn

Once home to the Banning family, who owned Catalina Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, today’s Catalina Island Seacrest Inn retains its original Victorian charm. The inn is a fixture in the city of Avalon, which is home to a variety of restaurants and secluded beaches.

• Unique accommodations: The inn’s guest rooms include distinctive views and amenities such as four-poster beds and whirlpool tubs.
• Covered rooftop patio: Enjoy a drink with a book and a view.
• Sun deck for soaking up rays
• Soothing massages are available in the rooftop massage room.

Catalina Island, California: Desert Foliage and Secluded Coves in the Pacific Ocean

The rocky Catalina Island is only about 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, but it’s a world away from the crowded metropolis. For starters, there are hardly any cars here; golf carts are the preferred way to get around. Much of the island’s interior is unpopulated, home to a vast array of native desert foliage and wildlife. Visitors can hit the many secluded coves that dot the landscape for sunbathing or snorkeling in temperate waters among starfish, sea urchins, and bright-orange garibaldi. Travel + Leisure called these coves “ready-made for romance,” naming Catalina one of the world’s most romantic islands in 2010.

Much of Catalina Island is accessible only by challenging dirt trails, but you can see many of its endemic plants in town at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. Some of the featured vegetation can only be found here, including wild tomato and rare Catalina mahogany. The memorial itself was designed to incorporate as much local material as possible, including quarried Catalina stones, blue flagstone rock from the harbor, and hand-painted tiles from a local pottery company.

You can get to the gardens by catching a taxi or tour bus from nearby Avalon, the island’s only major city. This small village, with a surrounding backdrop of steep, amphitheater-like hills, occupies only about 3% of the island. Still, it’s where most visitors spend the majority of their time, thanks to a popular beach, a lively harbor, and a surprising variety of restaurants. The most famous landmark here is the art-deco-style Casino building. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the circular structure stands at the equivalent of 12 stories tall and houses an art gallery, a museum, and a theater.

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Hotel at a Glance: Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort

Guests staying at the AAA Three-Diamond Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort can go to and from Disneyland Park as many times at they please. The Disney Good Neighbor Hotel is just down the road from the iconic theme park. If you’d prefer not to hoof it, you can also ride the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) shuttle for a small fee.

• Wake up to a complimentary hot breakfast served daily from 6:30–9:30 a.m.
• Where you’ll stay: Guest rooms come with a 39-inch flat-panel TV, free WiFi, refrigerator, and microwave.
• Take a break from the crowds and midday heat at the outdoor pool, or relax in the hot tub.
• Kid-friendly: The one-bedroom Toscana kids’ suite is outfitted with a set of bunk beds and a king-size bed.
• Newly renovated: All of the rooms and suites included in this deal were renovated last year.
• Grab a bite to eat in Downtown Disney, a lively, pedestrian-friendly strip of restaurants and boutiques adjacent to the theme parks.

Anaheim, California: Magical Play Land About a Half Hour from Huntington Beach

Less than an hour from Hollywood and Universal Studios, Anaheim is perfectly situated for making the most of a Southern California getaway. But most visitors never make it that far, as Disneyland Park has long dominated the city’s tourism scene. As Walt Disney’s original park, it has a handful of classic attractions that, though upgraded over the years, have been around since the park opened in 1955. You can ride the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups, hop on the King Arthur Carrousel, or sail in the Storybook Land Canal Boats (Walt Disney personally planted the small pine near Geppetto’s home).

Disneyland Park has plenty of modern rides too, including Cars Land, one of the newer additions to Disney California Adventure Park and a life-size re-creation of the town from Disney Pixar’s Cars. The highlight here is the slot-car attraction, which puts you in an automated vehicle that swerves around animatronic characters before engaging another car in a high-speed race.

If you’re in the mood for thrills, ascend the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before dropping in a heart-pounding free fall, or climb aboard the roller coasters thundering around Paradise Pier with sweeping views of the park. Alternatively, trade fairy dust for white sand in Huntington Beach, where you’ll find 3.5 miles of free-to-the-public beaches filled with surfing, pickup volleyball games, and countless stalls hawking flip-flops and seashell-themed wares.

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• $28 for 3-Hour Paint Class, Supplies and One Complimentary Glass of Wine for One
• $49 for 3-Hour Paint Class, Supplies and One Complimentary Glass of Wine for Two

A Chat with Vinadore Studio & Cafe

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
West Hollywood a great location with the perfect blend of modern and chic, creates an inspiring atmosphere. Talented experienced instructor.Take your 16x20 masterpiece canvas home, hang it on your wall and be the envy of all your friends and family.Come join us, and let your creative journey begin!

What is the experience customers can expect?
At Vinadore, we focus on smaller groups allowing our professional instructor to guide you at each step in a relaxing and entertaining setting. Guaranteed to make for an unforgettable social experience with a finished product you’d be proud to tweet or post!

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
Keeping in mind that West Hollywood is known as the “Creative City”, it only seemed fitting to open the first paint and sip studio of its kind. We are a group of innovative individuals, and it gives us great pleasure to share our vision of art!

What do you love most about your job?
Nothing brings us greater pleasure than unleashing the artistic ability in guests that assume they have zero creative ability, and to see them leave our studio with a masterpiece that is uniquely their own!

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The Deal

• $50 for a $50 Landry’s restaurant eGift card and one 8”x10” custom canvas from Picture It On Canvas ($101 value)

Give Mom an unforgettable experience this Mother’s Day by treating her to dinner at one of Landry’s restaurants and giving the gift of a lasting memory with a custom photo canvas from Picture it on Canvas.

Landry’s gift card is valid at any Landry’s, Inc. restaurant, which includes Morton’s the Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s, Claim Jumper, Chart House, Landry’s Seafood, Saltgrass Steak House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and Rainforest Cafe. See a full list of Landry’s locations.

Customized photo canvasses make for memorable Mother’s Day gifts. Using the website’s simple interface, visitors upload the pictures of their choice and can adjust the placement before sending them off for printing. Once finished, the canvases are stretched and wrapped across .75” thin bars, allowing the works to be hung without the need for a frame or dried macaroni border.

Landry’s, Inc.

Landry’s, Inc. operates more than 30 restaurant brands with only two main goals: good food and good memories. Thankfully, each of their venues has a signature element that’s hard to forget, whether the Oceanaire’s fresh seafood—flown in daily—or Rainforest Cafe’s animatronic wildlife that’s almost as realistic as the Amazon’s wind-up monkeys. Steak and seafood spots feature prominently on the list of Landry’s locations, including Morton’s The Steakhouse, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks. But there are standouts in other genres, too, such as the Italian trattoria known as Grotto.

Picture It On Canvas

Picture It On Canvas has been turning photos into handcrafted works of art since 2007 from their headquarters in San Diego, California. The company takes customer-uploaded photographs and prints them on archival-quality material such as canvas, metal, and hand-chiseled slate, forging a durable keepsake for customers to hang on their walls or dangle from the grills of their automobiles. Buyers can also blend several images into a collage or divide one photograph into four color schemes with a kaleidoscopic piece of pop art.

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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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The Deal

• $20 for two tickets to Garrett Morris’s Blues and Comedy Night, plus two drinks (beer or wine) (up to $54 value)
• When: any show through December 27; shows take place Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Where: Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
• General admission
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Click to view the show calendar

Garrett Morris’s Blues and Comedy Night

A rare outlet for commercially sanctioned laughter in downtown Los Angeles, Garrett Morris’ Blues and Comedy Night helps visitors escape the stresses of the workweek with a rotating stable of top-tier standup talent. Comic legend Garrett Morris, now seen as Earl on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls, hosts showcases of comic talent with charming wit and tales from his days as part of the original cast of Saturday Night Live. The bill remains consistently loaded with fresh-faced and seasoned funny folk, with past luminaries including George Lopez, Margaret Cho, and Wayne Brady, along with aspiring stars in the twilight before their first mismatched-marriage sitcom.

Keeping true to its name and Morris’s roots in the New Orleans music scene, the night often punctuates its comedy shows with performances from top blues artists—including The Deacon Jones Blues Band and Morris himself, who has lent his soulful pipes to the Harry Belafonte Singers—that add melody to the mirth.

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• $459 for a PADI advanced diver certification course ($699 value)

The advanced diver certification course includes all equipment and study material, and includes pool dives, beach dives, and boat dives with two included meals, with all dives taking place over the course of a three-day weekend.

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• $12 for two Groupons, each good for $10 worth of food (a $20 total value)

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• $29 for a 90-minute snorkeling tour ($49 value)
• $49 for a power-snorkeling tour ($69 value)

Both tours explore the same territory and include a snorkel and mask, fins, and a wetsuit. The power-snorkeling tour comes with a Sea-Doo. After leading a brief tutorial, instructors guide visitors through the protected reefs and sandy terrain of Casino Point Underwater Dive Park on a snorkeling tour. The waters teem with brightly colored marine life, such as blue-dotted starfish and the bright-orange garibaldi—a fish so tame it will often eat french fries straight from divers’ hands. Guides also plunge down to the sea floor, bringing back marine animals for tourists to experience firsthand. After about 45 minutes of guided snorkeling, participants get time for free swimming. As there are no onsite changing facilities, guides advise visitors to wear their swimsuits beneath their street clothes.

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• $25 for a two-hour painting event for one ($40 value)
• $49 for a two-hour painting event for two ($90 value)

Across local venues such as Bubba Gump and Michael’s Pizzeria, artists follow their instructor’s lead to recreate the session’s chosen piece. Each artist is provided with a canvas, paint, brushes, an easel, and an apron. Click here to view the schedule of upcoming events and projects.

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• $19 for $30 worth of burgers and sandwiches for two or more

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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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Mattress technology has evolved over the years, moving from cloth stuffed with goose feathers to memory foam stuffed with the softest pages of old history books. Repose on a personalized pallet with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $299 for $1,150 toward twin or twin XL memory-foam mattresses
• $379 for $1,200 toward full memory-foam mattresses
• $399 for $1,300 toward queen memory-foam mattresses
• $499 for $2,000 toward king or california king memory-foam mattresses

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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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, but teach him to genetically engineer his own fish and—by the gods, what has science done? Evolve your mind with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$89 for the California Silver package ($175 value)

• 45-hour Real Estate Principles course
• 45-hour Real Estate Practice course
• 45-hour Real Estate Finance course
• California Exam Prep Master
• Licensed to Soar career e-book
• Real estate math handbook
• 400-page e-book

$119 for the California Success package ($249 value)

• Everything included in the Silver package
• Customizable real estate agent website
• Quick-Start Guide for New Real Estate Professionals e-book
• Top Ten Tech Tools for Launching Your Real Estate Career e-book
• One “Field of Specialization” real estate designation
• Individual property listing website

Both packages also include online exams and online checklists

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Hotel at a Glance: The Capri Hotel

Most guest rooms at The Capri Hotel have vinyl record players, and guests can check out classic records from the front desk. It’s one of the many charming retro-California touches to this midcentury hotel; there’s also a “vacancy” sign out front and button-back white sofas in the lobby. The hotel has been updated with modern amenities, too, and rooms include 42-inch plasma TVs and rain showerheads. The spa has been recently renovated; indulge in an Ojai Pixie vitamin C facial or an organic spray tan.

• A room with a view: Guest rooms have either private patios or balconies with views of the mountains or gardens.
• Dine on farm-to-table cuisine at the nearby Deer Lodge, an Ojai staple since 1932. This Getaway includes a $15 dining credit at the restaurant.
• Walk to downtown Ojai with its teahouses, boutiques, and art galleries.
• Eco-friendly bath products: organic toiletries from Bee Kind
• Soak up some fresh air: You’ll be just a short drive from both Los Padres National Forest and the Pacific Ocean.

Ojai, California: Artsy Small Town in Peaceful Mountain Valley

In Ojai at dusk, the light from the setting sun reflects off of the Topa Topa Mountains in such a way that the face of the mountains starts to glow with a distinctive rouge color. Locals call it the “pink moment,” and Ojai is one of the few places in the world where this phenomenon occurs. You can get a nice view of this event at Meditation Mount, a New Age center.

Serenity and simplicity seem to be some of the defining characteristics of Ojai, contrasting it with the sprawling Los Angeles, located about 90 minutes southeast. Ojai has just a handful of traffic lights and some well-kept bridle paths. The city also used to be home to the peaceful Chumash tribe, who believed that the land’s east-west configuration gave it magical powers. Spiritual traditions still linger; today, the town features a number of sites, spas, and shops dedicated to holistic healing and meditation.

Many restaurants in Ojai rely on local farms to source their food; the produce grown in town is well-regarded enough that residents of neighboring towns have been known to travel to Ojai on Sunday mornings for the weekly farmers’ market.

There’s also a strong artistic presence in town, due in no small part to former resident Beatrice Wood, a renowned sculptor. She worked until her death at age 105. You’re likely to stumble upon the works of local artists hanging on the walls in the area’s restaurants and shops, and many artists open up their studios to outside visitors.

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Hotel at a Glance: Knickerbocker Mansion & Bistro

As the largest vertical log cabin west of the Mississippi River, the Knickerbocker Mansion looks right at home in Big Bear’s expansive wilderness. Inside, you can curl up by one of two fireplaces or enjoy the view while lounging on the veranda.

• Free breakfast: A two-course meal is served every morning.
• Individually decorated rooms feature 100% cotton sheets, private baths, and easy access to the veranda. Suites offer amenities such as fireplaces and private decks.
• Around town: The lakefront and the village’s restaurants, theater, and coffee house are all a few short blocks away.
• Get an aerial view of the surrounding countryside on the lift at nearby Snow Summit. There are lots of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking as well.

Big Bear Lake, California: Outdoorsy Resort Community in the Foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains

Big Bear Lake is situated nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest and the snowy peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains. Los Angeles is less than 100 miles to the west, which is probably why Big Bear Valley has served as a backdrop for so many films and TV shows, including The Parent Trap, Doctor Dolittle, and Bonanza.

The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warm months. You’ll find miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the surrounding forest. The 2-mile Castle Rock Trail weaves through groves of pine and cedar trees and past a waterfall before rewarding trekkers with a panoramic view of the water. But Big Bear isn’t entirely rustic—head to the village, located on the south shore, for restaurants, shopping, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a visitors’ center.

True to its name, the area once supported a thriving grizzly-bear population. Though that’s no longer the case, you still might see bald eagles, mule deer, coyotes, gray foxes, and even the occasional bobcat or black bear. For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned mountain lions, grizzly bears, wolves, and other animals.

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Choose from Six Options

• $10 for a one-hour paddleboard rental for one person, valid weekdays only ($30 value)
• $15 for a two-hour paddleboard rental for one person, valid weekdays only ($60 value)
• $25 for a one-hour paddleboard rental for two people, valid weekdays only ($60 value)
• $30 for a two-hour paddleboard rental for two people, valid weekdays only ($120 value)
• $25 for a two-hour paddleboard rental for one person, valid any time ($60 value)
• $40 for a two-hour paddleboard rental for two people, valid any time ($120 value)

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• $20 for 4 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines ($63.96 value)
• $35 for 6 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines ($118.94 value)

All wines, curated from around the world and put through a rigorous sampling process, are carefully packaged and shipped to homes and offices. The shipment arrives within seven business days of the order.

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Fishing allows you to remove things from the water that are just taking up space where cool skeletons could be instead. Cast your line with this Groupon.

The Deal

• $27 for a half-day fishing trip (a $45 value)

Captains Ryan and Mitch and their crew welcome anglers aboard the Southern Cal in search of sand bass, barracuda, halibut, rockfish, and other species. Crewmembers keep anglers supplied with bait throughout the trip, and they also sell lunch directly onboard. Guests can bring their own equipment, or purchase rental equipment (not included in this Groupon) such as a pole, gunny sac, and tackle. Fishing licenses are also required and can be purchased directly from Pierpoint Landing for an additional $15.12 fee. Pierpoint Landing offers discounted rates for kids and seniors.

The Southern Cal fishes daily at 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., plus 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

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Excelling at watersports, like aging gracefully or enjoying dried fruit, requires acceptance of pruney fingers. Outfit yourself for aqua play with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $35 for a two-hour kayak or paddleboard coastal tour for one and $5 toward a future rental (a $69.95 value)
• $60 for a two-hour kayak or paddleboard coastal tour for two and $10 toward a future rental (a $139.90 value)

At Surfrider Beach, a CPR-certified tour guide teaches the basics of kayaking or paddleboarding as they navigate Malibu’s crystalline waters. All equipment is included.

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Restaurants are where we celebrate special occasions, from graduating law school to quitting a corrupt law firm to take justice into our own hands. Make every occasion special with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $29for an adult admission, Monday–Thursday ($60.15value)
• $23for a child admission, Monday–Thursday ($41.15value)
• $35for an adult admission, Friday–Sunday ($60.15value)
• $26for a child admission, Friday–Sunday ($41.15value)
  
  

Menu:
* Garden Fresh Salad or Vegetable Soup.
* The Entrée - Oven-Roasted Half Chicken carefully marinated in a savory blend of spices and a Barbeque Beef Kabob: tender cuts of Beef Sirloin with Roasted Vegetables. Accompanied by Buttery Mashed Potatoes.
* Princess Anita’s Royal Dessert - Fudge Brownie a la mode.

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The Deal

$99 for one Cisco networking package ($4,443.60 value)

• Includes the following 9 Cisco courses:
  • Cisco CCENT
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco Route 642-902 (CCNP)
  • Cisco Switch 642-813 (CCNP)
  • Cisco Troubleshoot 642-832 (CCNP)
  • Cisco CCNA Security
  • Cisco CCNA Voice
  • Cisco CCDA 640-864
  • Cisco CCNA Wireless
• Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer networking and security
• Topics include troubleshooting, implementing Cisco IP routing, handling security threats, and voice certification
• 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)
• $14 for one personalized hardcover children’s book ($39.99 value)

The book is personalized with a child’s name, allowing them to have a starring role in the story.

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• $12 for $20 worth of food during lunch
• $20 for a choice of one pizza and 100 gaming credits ($36 value)
• $199 for a pizza party package for up to 20 people with one roller coaster ride per person ($400 value)

Facility includes:

• Rollercoaster and a soft play gym
• 4 private party rooms
• Prize counter with xbox ones, ipad airs, macbook airs, minecraft, frozen toys
• Complimentary valet & private parking lot
• Shows sports games on multiple tv’s

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• $13for one adult general admission ($18value)
• $16for one adult general admission and admission to the 2theXtreme exhibit ($23value)
• $7for one child’s (ages 3 to 11) general admission ($9value)
• $10for one child’s (Ages 3 to 11) general admission and admission to the 2theXtreme exhibit ($14value)

Current Visiting Exhibit: 2theXtreme–MathAlive!, where guests design their own video games, ride a virtual snowboard, and interact with 38 other experiences that relate math to real world applications

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• $69 for 60 minute Hot Guava & Coconut Milk Body Treatment
• $10 for towards any spa services

A Chat with A Silent Moment

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Our mission is to give you the opportunity to surrender yourself in A Silent Moment to restore the beauty and balance within you. We seek globally inspired luxuries and Natural (organic) products. Our path as a company that prides itself on innovative treatments, customized to clients needs.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
A Silent Moment believes in the healing power of good energy and the amazing human spirit. The opportunity to make a significant impact in someone’s life by providing a service with body & mind emphasis-

What do you love most about your job?
to have the opportunity to work doing what I love; working that is personally and spiritually rewarding. I look forward to aging gracefully and having the opportunity to a long lasting life. Having a positive impact on people I come in contact with is invaluable and personally rewarding.

What is the best reaction you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
Its difficult to single out “One” A Silent Moment is humble and gracious for the acknowledgements it receives from our customer’s . We appreciate positive energy . Our company is growing into a sustainable- organization with one customer at a time.. “We are a product of our loyal customer’s”

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The Deal

• $25 for one G-Pass to an LA Temptation Legends Football League game ($45.55 value)
• Where: LA Coliseum
• Seating: Rows 1-10 of section 7–10
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view the seating chart.

Game Options

• Against the Las Vegas Sin on Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m.
• Against the Seattle Mist on Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m.
• Against the Las Vegas Sin on Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m.

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Legends Football League

Formerly the Lingerie Football League, the Legends Football League stands as the “fastest-growing pro sports league in the nation” according to NBC Sports correspondent Rick Chandler. That success owes much to the league’s unique format, which pits two exclusively female teams in alluring uniforms against each other in full-contact football games on a 50-yard field. Donning football pads and helmets over their revealing performance wear, the female athletes block, juke, and sprint uninhibited by such frivolous gear as the NFL’s heavy chainmail hauberks.

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The Deal

• One ticket to Australia’s “Thunder from Down Under”
• When: Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m.
• Where: House of Blues Sunset Strip
• Door time: one hour before showtime
• Ages 21+ with valid ID
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Ticketing Options

• $15 for general admission standing (up to $40.50 value)
• $26 for gold level seating (up to $51 value)
• Click to view the seating chart

Australia’s “Thunder from Down Under”

The appeal of “Thunder from Down Under” is straightforward: handsome Australians riling up the crowd with their dance moves and flagrant shirtlessness. But the show has a charm beyond its six-packs and broad shoulders. For two decades, the blokes have entertained ladies on the Vegas strip, and now tour the world with a show the Las Vegas Review-Journal praised as having “a down ‘n’ dirty immediacy”—despite all its spectacle. Dashing pirates commandeer the hearts of audience members, and Roman warriors shed their armor piece by piece in a realistic recreation of the Battle of Tifernum. Time-traveling gangsters engage the eye in and out of their ’20s suits, disco makes a very adult resurgence, and guests take part in a sudsy, sultry car wash.

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The Deal

• $10 for one ticket to see DJ Nasha – A Night in GOA (up to $16.85 value)
• When: Friday, May 8, at 10 p.m.
• Where: Cosmo
• General admission
• Door time: 10 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Attendees will receive complimentary glow-sticks

A Night in GOA is part of the Bollywood VS EDM series, a Bollywood night with EDM music mixed in.

Mumbai’s DJ Nasha Live

• What DJ Nasha spins: the latest Bollywood hits, as well as Electro Bollywood and EDM hits that make for a magical night of music
• How you first heard him: probably on the compilation album Buddha Bar VII, where his remix of “Flute Fantasy” made him the first Indian DJ to appear in the series
• Where else you may have heard him: if you like Bollywood, you’ve almost certainly heard his soundtrack contributions

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The Deal

• One ticket to see 50 Shades - The Smash Hit Parody
• When: Tuesdays–Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through December 31
• Where: Bally’s Windows Showroom
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Seating Options

• $49 for general admission (up to $75.85 value)
• $69 for VIP admission (up to $92.25 value)
• Click to view the seating chart

50 Shades - The Smash Hit Parody

With sold-out shows in New York, Chicago, and Edinburgh, musical improvisers have captured their audience’s indecent interest with 50 Shades - The Smash Hit Parody, hailed as “the perfect appetizer to the upcoming movie” by Entertainment Weekly, “filthy and funny” by the New York Daily News, and “clever and wildly entertaining” by Variety. When a ladies’ book club decides to take on the scandalous bestseller, Fifty Shades of Grey—a worldwide sensation with sales of more than 65 million copies—their interpretations of its scenes turn into hilarity. Enactments of the romance between troubled kinkster billionaire Christian and innocent college graduate Anastasia erupt into saucy scenes alive with music and costumes, and can be enjoyed even by those who haven’t read the books. The original songs accompany the dance numbers that animate the novel’s infamous cameo by the Greasers.

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Choose Between Two Options

• $175 for two-person entry on Friday, June 5 ($218 value)
• $345 for four-person entry on Friday, June 5 ($436 value)

Although there will be very little time for sleep, tents at the event sleep four, meaning customers who purchase the two-person option may be paired with two new friends in a tent. Be sure to bring your coolers, sleeping bags, pillows, a change of clothes, and wet wipes.

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The Deal

• $149 for a one-week kids’ half-day summer tennis camp ($250 value)
• Camp is help Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Camp dates run June 8–August 24.

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Choose Between Two Options

• $16 for a punch card for five large classic smoothies ($28.75 value)
• $85 for a three-day juice cleanse ($120 value)

Juice cleanse includes per day:

• Three 20 ounce juices of your choice
• One two-ounce shot of wheatgrass
• One two-ounce shot of ginger
• One liter of alkaline water PH balanced infused with lemon

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Choose from Three Options

• $12 for $20 worth of cafe and bakery fare for cafe breakfast or lunch dining for two or more
• $24 for $40 worth of cafe and bakery fare for cafe breakfast or lunch dining for four or more
• $120 for $200 towards catering

Tax and tip will be added to pre-discounted bill. Catering requires a minimum of 24 hours notice, and delivery fees apply.

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Choose Between Two Options

• $17 for One Dozen Gourmet Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin or M&M)
• $33 for Two Dozen Gourmet Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin or M&M)

A Chat with Urban Bakked

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Our cookies are award winning

What is one of your most popular offerings? How is it prepared?
We really are cookie Scientist, we pay attention to every detail so that you taste the quality.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
Our goal is to bring people togther One cookie at a time

What do you love most about your job?
Watching people create their own cookie stories with our product

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The Deal

• Ticket for a MAVTV 500 INDYCAR Race Package with pit-and-garage pass
• When: Saturday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m.
• Where: Auto Club Speedway
• Seating: General admission (lower seating)
• Door time: 9 a.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view the seating chart.

Ticket Options

$15 for a kid’s-ticket package ($25 value)

• Complimentary child’s ticket for a kid 12 or younger
• One Pit & Garage Pass for pre-race access ($25 value)

$30 for an adult general-admission package (up to $65 value)

• One general-admission ticket (up to $35 value)
• One Pit & Garage Pass for pre-race access ($25 value)

MAVTV 500 INDYCAR Race

Some of the world’s fastest drivers return to Auto Club Speedway for the annual MAVTV 500 Verizon IndyCar Series to race one of the fastest tracks on the IndyCar circuit. The Auto Club Speedway’s two-mile, D-shaped-oval track rewards drivers who sprint to early leads and successfully evade the radars of stray police cars.

Attendees will enjoy an action-packed day of racing, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Before the main event kicks off at 1:30 p.m., fans can make use of their Pit & Garage Pass to take part in pre-race activities.

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The Deal

• One G-Pass to Deal Leppard with Styx and Tesla
• When: Sunday, September 20, at 7 p.m.
• Where: The Forum
• Door time: 6 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Seating Options

• $25 for early-discount upper level (up to $43 value) Limited tickets available at this special price
• $30 for upper level (up to $43 value)
• Click here to view the venue layout

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Def Leppard

• Members of Def Leppard: vocalist Joe Elliott, guitarist Vivian Campbell, guitarist Phil Collen, bassist Rick “Sav” Savage, and drummer Rick Allen
• Def Leppard singles that will inspire a crowd sing-along: “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Love Bites,” “Armageddon It”
• Breakout hit: “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak” from 1981’s High ‘n’ Dry
• Album that sold more than 20 million copies worldwide: 1987’s Hysteria
• Organizations the band supports and have partnered with: USO, Hiring Our Heros, Project Resiliency/The Raven Drum Foundation, Wounded Warriors
• What else fans can expect: Pyrotechnics. Lots of pyrotechnics.

Styx

• Styx’s name: in Greek mythology, it’s the river between Earth and Hades, and the only moniker the band could agree upon when they formed
• 16: the number of Top 40 singles they’ve released
• Founding members still in Styx: guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, bassist Chuck Panozzo, and guitarist/vocalist James “J.Y.” Young. Vocalist/keyboardist Lawrence Gowan steps in for Dennis DeYoung
• Styx showstoppers: “Renegade,” “Come Sail Away”

Tesla

• 1984: the year Tesla first formed in Sacramento
• 1989: the year the band truly broke out with the double-platinum album The Great Radio Controversy, which included the hit singles “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”
• The power of Tesla: blistering arena rock driven by a down-to-earth, anti-glam aesthetic
• The lineup: original members Jeff Keith, Frank Hannon, Brian Wheat and Troy Luccketta along with new guitarist Dave Rude

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Women-Only Escorted Tour of China 

Join a group of women and travel to some of China’s most iconic locations on this guided tour from Indus Travels. You’ll see the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, eat traditional Chinese cuisine, take a tai chi lesson, and cruise down the Li River. The tour includes:

• Round-trip international airfare from Los Angles (LAX) or New York (JFK)
• All intra-flights: Beijing-Xi’an, Xi’an-Guilin, Guilin-Shanghai
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• 4 nights of standard accommodations at Capital Hotel in Beijing
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the Ramada Xian Bell Tower in Xi’an
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Guilin Bravo Hotel in Guilin
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Yun’s Paradise in Shanghai
• 23 meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
• Private airport/hotel transfers throughout
• Transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Licensed English-speaking local female tour guide
• Sightseeing and entrance fees per the itinerary

Click here to see full itinerary.

Days 1–5: Beijing

After an overnight flight, you’ll touch down in Beijing, the capital city and cultural center of China. You’ll spend the evening in a 5-star hotel near many of the top attractions. Day 3 is set aside for exploring historical monuments and learning about ancient dynasties with visits to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. While you’re in town, you’ll also take a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake.

• Tiananmen Square has been the site of political protests and other important gatherings since it opened to the public during the 15th century. Today, visitors come to see Chairman Mao’s resting place and pay their respects at the Monument to the People’s Heroes.
• Forbidden City and Palace Museum: Once home to the imperial families of the Qing and Ming dynasties, this palatial complex has 800 buildings and thousands of rooms decked out with priceless artwork, antique furnishings, and precious jade.
• Great Wall of China: On day 4 you’ll ride a gondola to the top of the Great Wall for a breathtaking view.
• Rickshaw tour: Board a traditional rickshaw and ride through the town square; then close out the evening by sharing tea with some of the locals.

Days 6–7: Xi’an

A brief flight takes you to Xi’an, which reigned as China’s capital city thousands of years ago. Signs of Xi’an’s rich history are visible everywhere, from the ancient stone walls to the burial sites of great emperors. You’ll begin with a tour of Shaanxi Historical Museum, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including silver and gold works from the Tang Dynasty. Day 7 kicks off with a visit to see the famous Terra Cotta Warrior statues, and closes with a visit at a local herb market.

• Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built during the 6th century and is surrounded by gardens.
• Drum and Bell Towers: During the Ming Dynasty, these two pagoda-style buildings were timekeepers; the sound of the bell meant dawn was approaching, and the massive drums were struck as dusk descended. Your hotel overlooks this landmark.
• Terra Cotta Warriors: It wasn’t until the mid-1970s that archaeologists uncovered this army of some 8,000 warriors, horses, and battle chariots, carved from terra cotta during the late 3rd century BC.

Days 8–10: Guilin and Li River Cruise

Guilin has often been called China’s most beautiful city, and it’s hard to argue with that. It sits at the edge of the Li River, amid moss-covered rock formations jutting into the air. Have your cameras ready, because this leg of the trip ends with a cruise past stone caves and fragrant forests along the river.

• Reed Flute Cave: Colorful lights illuminate the stalactite and stalagmites in this cavern, giving it a psychedelic vibe.
• Li River cruise: Glide past water buffaloes and through rapids that produce an eerie “gong” sound.

Days 11–13: Shanghai

Shanghai was a small fishing village as recently as 150 years ago. Today, it’s China’s most populous city and its commercial center, which accounts for its frenetic pace. Despite its futuristic feel, Shanghai reveals flashes of history, such as at the beautiful, 400-year-old Yu Garden.

• Shanghai Museum: It looks like a cooking pot on the outside; inside, you’ll find more than 100,000 artifacts, sculptures, and furnishings tracing back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
• The Bund: The Huangpu River acts as a scenic backdrop for this collection of contemporary skyscrapers and historical architecture.
• Jade Buddha Temple: Here you’ll find two striking Buddha statues carved from white jade and decorated with precious stones.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is available from JFK and LAX. Departures from additional airports may be available for a supplemental cost at the time of booking.

2. Solo vs Single - what’s the difference? Do I have to pay a single supplement? Single supplements are incurred for a hotel room on your own, rather than sharing it (and the expense) with someone else. If you’re happy to share a room with a fellow traveler, Indus Travels offers a free roommate matching service. If they’re unable to find you a roommate, they will cover the cost of the single supplement so you have your own room. Otherwise you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own accommodation.

3. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

4. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? View the departure dates listed in the deal options above.

5. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. If Indus Travels is unable to book your trip for the available date and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

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Hotel at a Glance: Hidden Beach Resort

Clothing is optional at Hidden Beach Resort. The gourmet-inclusive, adults-only property encourages guests to go “au naturel” on the secluded beach, in the pools and lazy river, and at gourmet restaurants that specialize in farm-to-table cuisine. There are even nude parties in the evening, with a different theme each night.

• Dine alfresco on grilled fish and paella at the poolside barbecue (open for lunch).
• In-room minibar selections: complimentary beer, soft drinks, scotch whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum, plus a welcome bottle of sparkling wine
• Daily activities: morning yoga, cocktail-mixing classes, and body painting
• Take a nap on the resort’s hammocks, oceanfront bali beds, or rooftop lounge chairs.
• Not sure what to expect? Check out our guide to nude vacationing.
• Sister resort: Guests get full access to all activities and facilities at El Dorado Seaside Suites next door, including four pools, eight restaurants and seven bars, and nonmotorized watersports. Clothing is required.

Web content related to this deal may contain graphic adult imagery unsuitable for minors or workplace viewing.

Mexico’s Riviera Maya: Rich with History and Tropical Calm

Just south of Cancún, the Riviera Maya is a nearly 80-mile stretch of Caribbean coastline fronted by towns rich in Mexican culture. For some of the area’s best beaches, clubs, and snorkeling reefs, head to the rapidly growing city of Playa del Carmen. Farther south, Tulum sits on a perch of rocky bluffs and is better known for ancient ruins, including temples and a cliff-side castle. The inhabitants of Tulum—which means “walled” in the aboriginal language—first erected the city’s outer fortress to protect themselves from belligerent invaders. Today, the wall guards the archaeological zone, beginning with an entryway of two corbel arches and a limestone house built over an underwater cave.

Swimming in the secret caves isn’t allowed, but a scenic drive south of Playa del Carmen brings you to the Yucatán Peninsula’s legendary limestone cenotes, freshwater sinkholes created by an underground river system. At the Cenote Cristalino, you can jump from terraced outcroppings into an exposed pool or go snorkeling in underwater caves. You can also watch locals expertly flip, dive, and synchronously cannonball into the clear water at this popular weekend hangout.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Cancún International Airport in Cancún (airport code: CUN) and transportation can be scheduled directly through the hotel front desk at (888) 224-8846. Travel time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 70 minutes one-way and will be an additional charge.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. The standard and maximum occupancy of the oceanfront jetted-tub junior suite is 2 adults; kids 17 and younger are not allowed to stay at the Hidden Beach Resort.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for the onsite restaurants are not required and there is no specific dress code. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call (888) 224-8846. Please note that food and beverage outlets are “Clothing Optional”.

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Visit the World’s Unofficial Culinary Capital

Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other place in the world. Its ancient temples, nightlife scene, and shopping districts are no less impressive, offering a blend of ancient and hypermodern. Since this trip’s itinerary is mostly open, you can explore much of the city on your own. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX)
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• 5 nights of standard room accommodations at Tokyo Prince Hotel
• Transfers per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• Half-day Tokyo tour
• Guests may purchase an upgrade to the Grand Pacific Le Daiba Hotel for $150 when calling Gate 1 to redeem.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo’s skyline rivals that of New York for its iconic skyscrapers. See the whole city from the top down on Tokyo Tower’s observation deck—on a clear day, you’ll also see Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay. It’s easier to notice the mash-up of ancient tradition, vibrant pop culture, and space-age architecture from the ground, however. A stroll through the streets may yield gardens and temples bathed in the glow of towering neon signs. Below street level, the city’s subway system will shuttle you between famous sites such as ancient Buddhist temple Sensō-ji and the Tokyo National Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of Japanese art.

Tokyo is also a world-class shopping destination. Pick up designer fashions from Issey Miyake and Comme des Garçons in the Ginza shopping district, which also boasts more art galleries than any other district. Not far from here are the peaceful Hamarikyu Gardens, where you can enjoy a traditional tea service at a teahouse in the middle of a pond.

• Morning city tour: You’ll start day 3 at the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the first emperor of Japan. Next up are Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace’s manicured East Garden.
• Explore the shops during your Ginza shopping trip on day 3.
• Tsukiji Fish Market: The world’s largest and busiest fish market hosts a live tuna auction every morning at 5 a.m. Catch the show while enjoying a sushi breakfast. Available independently, not included.
• Party like a local: Head to Roppongi to belt the hits at a karaoke bar, or enjoy a cocktail at a lounge in Shinjuku. Most bars and clubs stay open until sunrise, so plan for a late night. Available independently, not included.
• Have a multicourse meal at a traditional kaiseki restaurant, or grab a quick dinner at a standup ramen shop. Available independently, not included.
• Optional tours: On day 4, take a full-day trip to Mount Fuji that includes a lake cruise ($165; includes lunch). On day 6, travel to Nikko, an ancient mountain city about 90 miles north of Tokyo ($175; includes lunch). There you can see the burial site of famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the winter, monkeys often stroll the city streets in search of food.
• Accommodations: The Tokyo Prince Hotel is near four downtown subway stops, granting easy access to the city’s attractions. The hotel is also home to several bars, restaurants, and shops.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
Airfare is available from LAX. The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
Children 12 and over will need a Groupon for travel. Children under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Gate 1 Travel directly for child fares 1-(800)-682-3333.

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Intimate Santa Catalina Island Hotel

Located just over 20 miles off the coast of Southern California, Santa Catalina Island is known as “the romance island” for its peaceful, honeymoon-ready atmosphere and natural beauty. Couples come here to enjoy the mountains, tucked-away coves, and ocean vistas. Hotel St. Lauren stands amid these calming sights on a parcel of land just steps from a host of water-based activities on Avalon Bay.

Up in the intimate guest rooms, Victorian accents and rosewood furnishings make for a romantic setting. Head to the patio on the sixth floor to soak up the California sunshine as you take in views of green hills and the Pacific Ocean.

It might be tempting to just sit back and drink in the scenery, but not far from Hotel St. Lauren, you can explore the shore by renting a kayak or scuba gear. Avalon’s Green Pier is a good spot to go fishing, and the nearby boutiques on Crescent Avenue provide plenty of shopping opportunities.

Catalina Island, California: Desert Foliage and Secluded Coves in the Pacific Ocean

The rocky Catalina Island is only about 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, but it’s a world away from the crowded metropolis. For starters, there are hardly any cars here; golf carts are the preferred way to get around. Much of the island’s interior is unpopulated, home to a vast array of native desert foliage and wildlife. Visitors can hit the many secluded coves that dot the landscape for sunbathing or snorkeling in temperate waters among starfish, sea urchins, and bright-orange garibaldi. Travel + Leisure called these coves “ready-made for romance,” naming Catalina one of the world’s most romantic islands in 2010.

Much of Catalina Island is accessible only by challenging dirt trails, but you can see many of its endemic plants in town at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. Some of the featured vegetation can only be found here, including wild tomato and rare Catalina mahogany. The memorial itself was designed to incorporate as much local material as possible, including quarried Catalina stones, blue flagstone rock from the harbor, and hand-painted tiles from a local pottery company.

You can get to the gardens by catching a taxi or tour bus from nearby Avalon, the island’s only major city. This small village, with a surrounding backdrop of steep, amphitheater-like hills, occupies only about 3% of the island. Still, it’s where most visitors spend the majority of their time, thanks to a popular beach, a lively harbor, and a surprising variety of restaurants. The most famous landmark here is the art-deco-style Casino building. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the circular structure stands at the equivalent of 12 stories tall and houses an art gallery, a museum, and a theater.

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Pack Twice for Paradise Sweepstakes

Book a spring break trip for the chance to win a second trip!

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The Deal

• One G-Pass to see Train: Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 with special guests the Fray and Matt Nathanson
• When: Sunday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Hollywood Bowl
• Door time: 5 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Click here to view the seating chart

Ticketing Options

• $39 for sections Q1–Q3 or U1–U3 (up to $51.30 value)
• $50 for sections L1–L3 or P1–P3 (up to $66.35 value)

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Train: Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 with Special Guests The Fray and Matt Nathanson

• The current, seven-strong lineup: Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Jerry Becker, Hector Maldonado, Drew Shoals, and backing vocalists Sakai Smith and Nikita Houston
• Select chart-toppers: “Meet Virginia,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” “Calling All Angels,” “Hey Soul Sister,” “Marry Me,” “Drive By”
• Why Monahan doesn’t mind if those songs eclipse the band’s name recognition: “Some artists release songs and they start at the top of iTunes because of name recognition. We always start at the bottom and work our way to the top. I became happy about that, because it means it’s based on the power of the song.”
• Train by the numbers: more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold, three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and seven studio albums, including last year’s Bulletproof Picasso
• Point of departure: 1994 in San Francisco, beginning as a five-piece band
• Point of arrival: 1998’s “Meet Virginia,” on the band’s self-titled debut album
• Length of “Drops of Jupiter”’s layover in the Top 40: 10 months—most of 2001
• Key cuts from the new album: “Cadillac, Cadillac,” a sunny head-nodder with Caribbean elements, the Western-tinged “Angel in Blue Jeans” (complete with music video starring Danny Trejo), and the newest hit, “Bulletproof Picasso”
• How you met The Fray: The piano-driven rockers scored their first major hit with 2005’s “How to Save a Life.”
• How you met Matt Nathanson: with his breakout hit “Come On Get Higher,” or via the smirking melody of 2013’s “Kinks Shirt”

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Pat Monahan's Favorite Rock Clubs

In the middle of Train's latest tour, frontman Pat Monahan reflects on his favorite venues.

Train's Favorite Places to Eat While on Tour

After 20 years on the road, the band-slash-winemakers have learned a thing or two about great restaurants.

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Choose Between Two Options

• $15 for a two-hour adult circus aerial class ($35 value)
• $9 for aone-hour kids’ aerial circus class ($20 value)

The Aerial Classroom’s acrobatic staff enables students to climb, spin, and contort themselves in high-flying circus classes. Bordered by a limb-loosening warm-up and core-strengthening cool down, pupils swing through basic tempos and tricks during the static trapeze class or learn to chase cats up the drapes with basic climbing and posing techniques on silken material in the aerial tissu class. Consult the schedule for class dates and times.

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Top Reasons to Stay at Desert Princess Golf Resort Palm Springs

• This sprawling resort is set on 345 lush, landscaped acres surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains. You’ll be 5 miles from the shopping and restaurants of downtown Palm Springs and an hour’s drive from Joshua Tree National Park.
• There are 27 holes of championship golf onsite, divided among three 9-hole courses.
• Deluxe rooms are spacious and have balconies overlooking the desert, as well as cable TV and high-speed internet access.
• You’ll also find a full-service spa offering treatments such as orange-blossom exfoliating scrubs and hot-stone massages.
• After a game of tennis on one of 10 onsite courts, you can dive into the Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool to cool off. A poolside bar serves fruity drinks and snacks.
• The resort’s Fairway Café serves healthy, California-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Head to Divots Lounge for appetizers and drinks.

Palm Springs, California: SoCal Resort Town with Midcentury Charm

Palm Springs is an oasis of outdoor recreation and old Hollywood glamour located about 100 miles from Los Angeles. Once the stomping grounds of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the Rat Pack, the town still attracts A-list vacationers today. A stroll through the Movie Colony—which had its heyday between the 1930s and 1960s—will take you past the former homes of Dean Martin, Bob Hope, and Marilyn Monroe.

Palm Springs is also the birthplace of desert modernism, a Bauhaus-influenced architecture movement. You can explore the area’s famed midcentury-modern landmarks on a self-guided tour; grab a map at the Palm Springs Official Visitors Center, itself housed in an iconic building—a retro-futuristic Tramway Gas Station designed by Albert Frey. Furniture and clothing boutiques along Palm Canyon Drive embrace Palm Springs’s trademark aesthetic—what you might call Mad Men West. Nearby, the small but impressively curated Palm Springs Art Museum features works by Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg along with significant contemporary and Native American collections.

The sun shines more than 300 days a year in Palm Springs, which means you can play a round of golf or hike in the nearby Agua Caliente Indian Canyons no matter the season. It’s worth taking a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, whose cars rotate 360 degrees as they carry passengers to Mount San Jacinto’s Mountain Station, located 8,516 feet above sea level. About 40 miles northeast is the nearly 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, which spans parts of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. Hit one of the 12 nature trails for a chance to see desert bighorn sheep, snakes, and black-tailed jackrabbits.

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Property at a Glance: Hotel Na Balam

Scuba diving, manta-ray safaris, and swimming with dolphins are a few of the activities that make for a memorable stay at Hotel Na Balam. The boutique wellness retreat is located on Isla Mujeres’ pristine Playa Norte. Listen to the Caribbean waves crash in as you perform sun salutations during onsite yoga lessons or while enjoying a custom massage on the beach.

• Available dining packages: Enjoy breakfast for two throughout your stay, or daily breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner with house wine.
• Enjoy regional cuisine at the open-air Zazil Ha, where you can dine by candlelight amid sounds of the surf.
• Watch the sunset from your room’s outdoor terrace or balcony.
• Spacious accommodations clock in at roughly 600 square feet and feature organic toiletries handmade with ingredients such as aloe vera, oatmeal, and honey.
• Relax by the pool or soak your muscles in the hot tub.
• Watersports galore: Go windsurfing or kayaking in the ocean, or learn to scuba dive in the pool.

Isla Mujeres, Mexico: Historical Mayan Island near Cancún

The laid-back island of Isla Mujeres, located just off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is only about 5 miles long and less than a half mile wide. You can easily travel across the whole thing by bike or golf cart. During your explorations, be sure to pay a visit to the sandy stretches of Playa Norte, which Frommer’s named one of Riviera Maya’s best beaches. The town square is right next to the sand, making it easy to hit up local vendors’ stalls for tacos, tamales, and tikin xic, a dish made from fresh fish basted in an achiote paste. Wash it down with a spicy michelada. Things are pretty quiet on Isla Mujeres, but if you’d like to experience Yucatán nightlife, simply hop aboard a ferry for the 15-minute ride to Cancún.

Near the southern end of the island lies Garrafon Natural Reef Park, where you can explore the Caribbean by kayaking or snorkeling through barrier reefs. At Punta Sur Cliff on the island’s southern tip, visitors can roam a sculpture garden, explore the remnants of a Mayan temple, and admire beautiful views of the bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? By plane: about 40 minutes from Cancún International Airport (CUN); Isla Mujeres is located off Mexico’s mainland; door-to-door shuttles from the airport to the hotel are available for an additional fee per person; includes taxi and ferry-boat transfers.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests, and the valid room type has a maximum occupancy of four. $40 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; up to two kids 12 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included in this deal.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations are recommended for Zazil Ha, the onsite restaurant. Dress code is casual.

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The Deal

• One G-Pass to the Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa
• When: Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m.
• Where: Hollywood Bowl
• Door time: 5:30 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Ticketing Options

• $43 for section Q or U (up to $62.30 value)
• $43 for sections R–T (up to $62.30 value)
• $51 for section L or P (up to $73.70 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Fall Out Boy

• Where Fall Out Boy started: Wilmette, Illinois in 2001
• When the music went silent: 2009, after the band’s touring-related stress and disillusionment with the music industry reached a breaking point
• How it came back: an all-day summit between the band members led to the top-secret recording of 2013’s pop-rock opus, Save Rock and Roll
• Since then: Fall Out Boy has released the single “Centuries,” which went platinum and built up excitement for 2015’s American Beauty/American Psycho
• Rolling Stone’s final verdict on the group’s reformation: “life is more fun with Fall Out Boy than without them.”

Wiz Khalifa

• Wiz’s birth name: Cameron Jibril Thomaz
• Notable accolades: a Billboard Music Award, BET Award for “Top New Artist,” and seven Grammy nominations including this year’s nods for Best Rap Song (“We Dem Boyz”) and Best Rap Album (Blacc Hollywood)
• Just a sample of Wiz’s Grammy nominated tracks: 2012’s RIAA platinum-certified “Remember You (Feat. The Weeknd),” 2011’s triple-platinum top 10 smash “Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars),” and Maroon 5’s 2012 worldwide hit “Payphone (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)”
• Wiz albums dominating your iTunes: O.N.I.F.C., Deal or No Deal, Rolling Papers, and 2014’s Blacc Hollywood, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart
• Blacc Hollywood’s singles: “We Dem Boyz,” “You and Your Friends,” “Stayin’ Out All Night,” and “True Colors”

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Hotel at a Glance: Snow Lake Lodge

The suites at Snow Lake Lodge provide all you need for a getaway to the outdoor-recreation hub of Big Bear Lake, located less than a mile away. After whiling the day away in the water or on hiking trails, you can head back to the resort to barbecue on the gas grills or watch a movie from the complimentary DVD library.

• Mountain setting: Located in the San Bernardino Forest, the resort beckons visitors to breathe in the mountain air and explore the surroundings.
• Keep an eye out for squirrels, chipmunks, and other wildlife amid the pine trees on the property.
• Have a home-cooked meal using your suite’s full kitchen and dining area.
• Take a dip in the heated pool.
• Head into town: The center of the village, home to boutique shops and restaurants, is about a mile away.

Big Bear Lake, California: Outdoorsy Resort Community in the Foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains

Big Bear Lake is situated nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest and the snowy peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains. Los Angeles is less than 100 miles to the west, which is probably why Big Bear Valley has served as a backdrop for so many films and TV shows, including The Parent Trap, Doctor Dolittle, and Bonanza.

The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warm months. You’ll find miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the surrounding forest. The 2-mile Castle Rock Trail weaves through groves of pine and cedar trees and past a waterfall before rewarding trekkers with a panoramic view of the water. But Big Bear isn’t entirely rustic—head to the village, located on the south shore, for restaurants, shopping, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a visitors’ center.

True to its name, the area once supported a thriving grizzly-bear population. Though that’s no longer the case, you still might see bald eagles, mule deer, coyotes, gray foxes, and even the occasional bobcat or black bear. For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned mountain lions, grizzly bears, wolves, and other animals.

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All-Inclusive Waterfront Resort in Puerto Vallarta

Vamar Vallarta Marina & Beach Resort sits in the Marina Vallarta area of Puerto Vallarta, overlooking the water from every side. Look out to the west and you can see the picture-perfect beaches of Banderas Bay. To the east, you can watch sailboats bobbing in their marina slips. Each spacious superior room has a private balcony overlooking the marina. 

Lounge on the beach, which is just steps away, or at the resort’s main freeform pool, where there’s a swim-up palapa bar serving snacks and tropical drinks. The all-inclusive plan covers three daily meals, tips, and domestic alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks at any of the bars or restaurants onsite, which specialize in Mexican and Italian food. You’ll also get free access to several resort activities, including nonmotorized watersports (except scuba diving).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is approximately 5 miles from the resort.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard (all-inclusive plan) is $80 per night for each additional guest 17 or older; $49 per night for each additional guest 13–16; $35 per night for each additional guest 7–12; kids 6 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credit is not included with this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here.

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Property at a Glance: Arrowhead Retreats

This cluster of rustic chalets and log cabins is tucked amid pine groves surrounding Lake Arrowhead. While here, you can hike or explore nature in the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest.

• Up to 10 guests can be accommodated in the woodsy lodgings.
• Amenities vary by cabin, but may include a wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, deck, or pool table.
• Convenient location: Restaurants, grocery stores, and shops located lakeside at Lake Arrowhead Village
• Hit the trails: There are many hiking trails in the surrounding mountains to hike or mountain bike.
• Big Bear Lake is just 25 miles away; you can hit Castle Rock Trail for a rewarding hike that ends with a panoramic view of the water.

Lake Arrowhead, California: Exclusive Resort Town with Private Boating Lake, Shopping, and Skiing

It’s little wonder why so many city dwellers from San Diego and Los Angeles make the 2.5-hour drive to Lake Arrowhead: it has a secluded natural setting in the San Bernardino National Forest in the San Bernardino Mountains, which have been called the “The Alps of Southern California.” The 6-mile Deep Creek Hot Springs trail is good for beginners; for more of a challenge, hike a portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which passes Lake Arrowhead on its way from Mexico to Canada.

The community’s inarguable centerpiece, however, is Arrowhead Lake. The lake is privately owned, lending it an air of exclusivity. Fishing is a big draw in spring, when big bass, kokanee salmon, and trout are plentiful. Once the weather warms up, the lake becomes a hot spot for water-skiing—there’s even a designated course that frequently hosts water-skiing races. On the southern shores, you’ll find clothing boutiques, waterfront restaurants, and a free summer concert series at Lake Arrowhead Village. You can learn more about the village and glimpse the lavish homes along the lake on the Lake Arrowhead Queen boat tour.

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Oceanfront Resort near Nightlife and Beach Activities

Krystal Cancun sits on a barrier island just off the Yucatán Peninsula’s northeastern tip, sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and the still waters of a lagoon. The beachfront resort is located in Cancún’s hotel zone, a popular tourism spot known for nightlife and entertainment. Scores of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are within walking distance of the hotel. You’ll also have easy access to snorkeling sites, as well as other water activities in the ocean.

The shoreline in front of Krystal Cancun seems perfectly designed for relaxation; thatched huts shade wooden day beds and cushioned lounge chairs. Within slingshot range of the beach are a large freeform pool and an infinity hot tub. Both look out onto the Caribbean’s turquoise waters. Deluxe ocean-view rooms have nice views of the ocean, too.

With this getaway’s optional all-inclusive package, you can drink and dine freely at any of the resort’s restaurants and bars, including an open beachfront cabana that serves surf ‘n’ turf. For gourmet Mexican food and house wine, head to El Mortero Restaurant, a hacienda-style eatery that comes to life with a live mariachi band. When you want to leave the property, you can make use of the resort’s Discover Cancun program, which allows you to dine out for free at participating local restaurants.

Cancún: Cool White Sands and Mayan Relics

Located on a barrier island shaped like the number seven, Cancún’s Hotel Zone juts into the Caribbean Sea at the northeast tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With the sea on one side and freshwater lagoons on the other, it’s a popular spot for sailing and snorkeling. Although the beaches and barrier reefs are a major draw, the geography is equally enticing further inland, where you can dive into an underground river or take a speedboat through a mangrove jungle.

Cancún pulls in millions of visitors each year, so escaping the crowds and the party atmosphere isn’t always easy, but a visit to Playa Delfines offers a chance for sunbathing in relative seclusion. Resorts have yet to encroach upon this stretch of sand, and it’s especially popular with surfers.

The stone columns of El Rey Ruins, an ancient Mayan site dating back to the second and third centuries BCE, lie within the city’s Hotel Zone. Believed to be a royal burial ground, the archaeological site is also home to wild iguanas that lounge in the sun and read Tom Clancy novels. For a Mayan-themed day trip, take a 1.5-hour drive from Cancún down the coast to Tulum, a pre-Columbian walled city located on a bluff overlooking the sea—one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most visited Mayan ruins. The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, is only a 2.5-hour drive from Cancún.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The property is about 15 miles from Cancún International Airport (CUN).

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Standard and Deluxe Ocean-View rooms have a maximum occupancy of three adults or two adults and two kids. For all-inclusive: guests aged 0–4 stay free, $35 per night for guests aged 5–12, $99 per night for 1 additional guest 13 or older. For room-only, $35 per night for an additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No resort credits are included in this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations and a casual elegant dress code (slacks required for men) are required only at El Mortero Restaurant.

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Four-Star Palm Springs Hotel with Upscale Restaurants

Bright splashes of lime green, coral, and fuchsia cover nearly every surface at The Saguaro Palm Springs. The hotel’s grounds and interiors feature sunshine-yellow pool umbrellas, pistachio-colored furniture, and rainbow-striped bedspreads. The architects say they drew inspiration from the 12 native desert wildflowers here. The hotel exudes a modern, funky vibe that’s garnered the attention of the Los Angeles Times Magazine, the New York Times, and Condé Nast Traveler.

Chef José Garces, a winner of the prestigious James Beard Award and Food Network’s Iron Chef competition, lends his culinary know-how and gold-plated whisks to the Saguaro’s two onsite restaurants. Tinto specializes in Spanish fare from the Basque region, with a variety of tapas—known as pintxos. El Jefe, a poolside bar and restaurant, celebrates the cuisine of Mexico City with a premium tequila bar and small plates, including Garces’s signature tacos stuffed with goat or crispy fish.

City-view rooms look out onto the city skyline and East Palm Canyon Drive, home to renowned restaurants and shops. You can keep up your exercise regimen with daily yoga classes or a run on a treadmill at the expansive fitness center. When you’re ready to go out, The Saguaro Palm Springs offers free shuttle service to downtown.

Palm Springs, California: SoCal Resort Town with Midcentury Charm

Palm Springs is an oasis of outdoor recreation and old Hollywood glamour located about 100 miles from Los Angeles. Once the stomping grounds of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the Rat Pack, the town still attracts A-list vacationers today. A stroll through the Movie Colony—which had its heyday between the 1930s and 1960s—will take you past the former homes of Dean Martin, Bob Hope, and Marilyn Monroe.

Palm Springs is also the birthplace of desert modernism, a Bauhaus-influenced architecture movement. You can explore the area’s famed midcentury-modern landmarks on a self-guided tour; grab a map at the Palm Springs Official Visitors Center, itself housed in an iconic building—a retro-futuristic Tramway Gas Station designed by Albert Frey. Furniture and clothing boutiques along Palm Canyon Drive embrace Palm Springs’s trademark aesthetic—what you might call Mad Men West. Nearby, the small but impressively curated Palm Springs Art Museum features works by Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg along with significant contemporary and Native American collections.

The sun shines more than 300 days a year in Palm Springs, which means you can play a round of golf or hike in the nearby Agua Caliente Indian Canyons no matter the season. It’s worth taking a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, whose cars rotate 360 degrees as they carry passengers to Mount San Jacinto’s Mountain Station, located 8,516 feet above sea level. About 40 miles northeast is the nearly 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, which spans parts of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. Hit one of the 12 nature trails for a chance to see desert bighorn sheep, snakes, and black-tailed jackrabbits.

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Hotel at a Glance: Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa

The sunlit Pacific Ocean sparkles between Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa and Cabo’s iconic arch-shaped rock, El Arco. The best time to take in the view is at sunset, when the sky fills with vibrant orange and pink hues. While the sun’s at its highest in the sky, guests can sip frosty margaritas on beach chairs or splash down a water slide that’s shaped like a giant whale.

• Luxurious villa suites: Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto private balconies with views of the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in the distance.
• Beachfront dining: Savor skewers of grilled shrimp and steak florentine at Bella California and snack on marinated pork tacos at The Taco Bar.
• Take a dip: The resort has a family-friendly pool with a water slide and an adults-only pool where grownups can enjoy some “me” time.
• On the water: You’ll have access to kayaks and snorkeling gear.
• Spa services: Head to the sister property, Villa del Arco, to relax with a couples massage or a body treatment infused with natural ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Los Cabos International Airport (airport code: SJD). Transportation can be scheduled for an additional cost directly through the hotel via email at Premiumservice@villagroup.com.mx. Travel time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 45 minutes. For more information, please click here.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The standard occupancy for the junior villa suite and one-bedroom villa suite is two guests. Maximum occupancy for the junior villa suite is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids; maximum occupancy for the one-bedroom villa suite is 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids. Additional occupancy above standard for the all-inclusive package is $105 per night for each additional guest 12 or older; $52.50 per night for each additional kid 11 or younger. For room only, additional occupancy over standard is $40 per night for each additional guest 12 or older; $31 per night for each additional kid 11 or younger.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not offered with this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? The property’s dress code is casual and reservations are recommended for dinner at Bella California. For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call (800) 831-1191.

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Hotel at a Glance: Lagonita Lodge

Set on 4.5 wooded acres on the edge of Big Bear Lake, this family-friendly lodge sets guests up in private condos outfitted with gas fireplaces and full kitchens. It’s hard to stay inside with such beautiful surroundings, so many guests take to the lake for boating or fishing.

• Outdoor whirlpool spa looks out onto the lake
• Take a dip in the indoor heated pool.
• Have a cookout on one of the outdoor barbecue grills.
• Resort activities include ice-cream socials, yoga, and Texas hold’em tournaments.

Big Bear Lake, California: Outdoorsy Resort Community in the Foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains

Big Bear Lake is situated nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest and the snowy peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains. Los Angeles is less than 100 miles to the west, which is probably why Big Bear Valley has served as a backdrop for so many films and TV shows, including The Parent Trap, Doctor Dolittle, and Bonanza.

The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warm months. You’ll find miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the surrounding forest. The 2-mile Castle Rock Trail weaves through groves of pine and cedar trees and past a waterfall before rewarding trekkers with a panoramic view of the water. But Big Bear isn’t entirely rustic—head to the village, located on the south shore, for restaurants, shopping, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a visitors’ center.

True to its name, the area once supported a thriving grizzly-bear population. Though that’s no longer the case, you still might see bald eagles, mule deer, coyotes, gray foxes, and even the occasional bobcat or black bear. For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned mountain lions, grizzly bears, wolves, and other animals.

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Four-Star Mediterranean-Inspired Resort with Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains

In the Southern California resort town of Indian Wells, desert sunlight spills over the Santa Rosa Mountains and into a scenic valley occupied by Miramonte Resort & Spa. Sixteen red-roofed villas are spread out across the property, which features italian fountains, mediterranean columns and archways, and vivid splashes of purple bougainvillea. In its aura and architecture, the resort resembles Tuscany, albeit a version surrounded by mountainous desert terrain.

Luxury and estate rooms are decorated with a color scheme of olive, sand, and nutmeg that reflects the landscape. Outside, a communal herb garden sprouts sage, basil, and rosemary. In addition to perfuming the air, these herbs—along with citrus fruits and olives from onsite groves—add zest to fresh seasonal fare served at The Grove Artisan Kitchen. At Miramonte’s spa, you can indulge in treatments such as a warm-candle-oil massage or a hydrating facial. Resort guests also enjoy easy access to two championship golf courses and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

California’s Coachella Valley: Recreational Oasis amid Rugged Mountains

The town of Indian Wells is tucked between Palm Desert and La Quinta in California’s Coachella Valley. It’s just about 16 miles south of Palm Springs—the affluent, artsy community known for its abundance of outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, and hiking through desert mountains. The whitewashed galleries of the Palm Springs Art Museum are filled with traditional and modern pieces in exhibits showcasing contemporary glasswork and Native American pottery. About 4 miles north of the museum, the Indian Canyons abound with geological formations and Indian artifacts, including some manmade bedrock mortars and metates once used to prepare food. At Palm Canyon, a winding footpath leads through rocky gorges and parched deserts to a prime picnicking spot beside a babbling stream.

The Living Desert gives travelers a chance to savor the climate while strolling grounds filled with desert flora and fauna. Friendly nubian goats nuzzle visitors in Village WaTuTu, and bearded dragon lizards sun themselves in a semiarid woodland display. A shuttle ferries guests to cactus groves, butterfly gardens, and other animal exhibits.

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Hotel at a Glance: Grand Oasis Tulum

At this oceanfront resort, you can sip cocktails on a beach lit by blazing tiki torches or swim amid a coral reef in the Caribbean Sea’s bright blue waters. All-inclusive privileges let you sample international fare at the resort’s 10 restaurants, which include a Brazilian steak house and an Asian eatery with beachfront seating.

• Grab a drink at 1 of 10 bars
• Make a splash in one of the resort’s five pools; some feature poolside bars.
• Room with a view: Look out onto the Caribbean Sea or the resort’s manicured gardens from your stylish guest room.
• Tee off on the resort’s driving range (fees may apply).
• Stay fit: The Grand Oasis offers a gym and two tennis courts.

Mexico’s Riviera Maya: Rich with History and Tropical Calm

Just south of Cancún, the Riviera Maya is a nearly 80-mile stretch of Caribbean coastline fronted by towns rich in Mexican culture. For some of the area’s best beaches, clubs, and snorkeling reefs, head to the rapidly growing city of Playa del Carmen. Farther south, Tulum sits on a perch of rocky bluffs and is better known for ancient ruins, including temples and a cliff-side castle. The inhabitants of Tulum—which means “walled” in the aboriginal language—first erected the city’s outer fortress to protect themselves from belligerent invaders. Today, the wall guards the archaeological zone, beginning with an entryway of two corbel arches and a limestone house built over an underwater cave.

Swimming in the secret caves isn’t allowed, but a scenic drive south of Playa del Carmen brings you to the Yucatán Peninsula’s legendary limestone cenotes, freshwater sinkholes created by an underground river system. At the Cenote Cristalino, you can jump from terraced outcroppings into an exposed pool or go snorkeling in underwater caves. You can also watch locals expertly flip, dive, and synchronously cannonball into the clear water at this popular weekend hangout.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Cancun International (CUN) is 66 miles from the property. Shuttles are available for hire at the airport.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $90 per night in a grand garden-view room or $95 in a grand oceanfront room for an additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations and a resort formal dress code are required at Ca Reyes, Al Sur and Arrecifes. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call 800-446-2747.

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Hotel at a Glance: Vista Ventana Spa & Resort

Vista Ventana Spa & Resort is a newly renovated hotel whose design nods to Desert Hot Springs’s mid-20th-century heyday as a spa town for the Hollywood elite. Located directly on the city’s main thoroughfare, Palm Drive, the property features a full spa with naturally heated mineral pools.

• Spa services include massages, facials, and body treatments.
• Colorful rooms are bright and cheerful, with artsy touches and kitchenettes.
• Relax in the outdoor mineral hot tub and pool.
• Complimentary breakfast is included with Options 2 and 3.
• Close to restaurants and shopping along Palm Drive

Desert Hot Springs, California: Spa-Centric Oasis Minutes from Palm Springs

In 1913, settler Cabot Yerxa was digging a well in the San Bernardino foothills when he unearthed natural hot springs bubbling beneath the Californian desert. This area later became known as Desert Hot Springs, a town that’s thrived over the years as a spa-centric getaway thanks to Yerxa’s find. The mineral waters, which hover around 148 degrees and are said to have healing powers, now flow directly into several local spas. Desert Hot Springs’ location, just 12 miles north of Palm Springs and two hours east of Los Angeles, also makes it an easy destination to reach for those looking for a relaxing escape from the big city.

You can see more of Yerxa’s legacy at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, which sits within a Hopi-influenced pueblo home he built using materials found throughout the desert. The four-story museum stays open year-round and offers guided tours of the property and historic artifacts detailing Yerxa’s life and travels.

After dark, take advantage of the area’s light-pollution ordinances by driving 40 miles east to Joshua Tree National Park to stargaze and spy the glowing eyes of resident coyotes during a night hike. The roughly 800,000-acre park stretches across parts of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts and plays host to some of the country’s most varied wildlife. The five fan-palm oases that are scattered throughout the park are the best spots to see native animals, such as snakes, bighorn sheep, and black-tailed jackrabbits.

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