The Deal

• $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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Choose from Three Options

• $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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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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Choose Between Two Options

• $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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The Deal

• $22 for one G-Pass to see The Beach Boys & America (up to $43.55 value)
• When: Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m.
• Where: The Amphitheater At the Wharf
• Section:304–308, rows M, P, S, U, and W
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• 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. ####The Beach Boys

• 51: the number of years that The Beach Boys have been catching waves of melody
• 3: the number of “Of Fames” that have inducted The Beach Boys—the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• 12: The Beach Boys’ ranking on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”
• Beach Boys classics you’ll likely hear: “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ Safari,” “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun”
• Which golden-era Beach Boys are performing?: Mike Love and Bruce Johnston
• New Beach People providing backup: Tim Bonhomme, Randell Kirsch, Scott Totem, John Cowsill (of ’60s family band The Cowsills), Christian Love (of Mike Love’s loins)

America

• Where the band met: in a London high school
• Why they formed: to pay tribute to the folk music of their fathers’ homeland, as two of the three members were American, not British
• When they graduated: 1970
• When they hit the top of the international charts: 1971, with “A Horse With No Name”
• What made that song special: surreal imagery and the meditative vocals of co-frontman Dewey Bunnell, which sent Neil Young on a mission to find his long-lost twin
• Other hits that soundtracked countless road-trips of the 70s: “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” and “Sister Golden Hair”

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Adventure Tours in the Jungles of Costa Rica and Nicaragua

On this 8-day, 7-night adventure from Costa Rica Monkey Tours, you’ll get to experience the biodiversity found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, from beach to jungle. Adventure tours—all led by bilingual guides—include boating and ziplining, as well as bird watching and other meditative pursuits. This Getaway includes overnight stays at five hotels, along with tours, transportation, and some meals. Airfare is not included. This tour includes:

• Overnight accommodations at five resorts
• Whitewater rafting, canopy tours, and other excursions
• Airport transfers
• Ground transportation between locations
• Bilingual guides
• Some meals

Click here to see the full itinerary.

Day 1: Liberia, Costa Rica

Fly into Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), also known as Liberia International Airport, and take a complimentary shuttle to the first hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport. The rest of the day is set aside for relaxation.

Day 2: Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Next, the group heads to Arenal Volcano National Park, where you can go whitewater rafting on the Balsa River (via Wave Expeditions) before checking in for a relaxing night at Baldi Hot Springs Hotel Resort and Spa. This area is known for having the largest hot springs in the world, and thermal waters.

Day 3: Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica

Next up is Rincon de la Vieja National Park. You’ll have access to numerous activities, such as ziplining, a visit to the Mystery Waterfall, horseback riding, a canopy tour, and soaking in a volcanic mud bath. Lunch is included. That evening, retire to your room at the Hotel Borinquen.

Day 4: Granada, Nicaragua

Drive to the city of Granada for a boat tour of small islands along the Asese Peninsula. Keep your eyes peeled for herons, parrots, and other native birds. Back on dry land, you’ll return to Granada, where you can visit the convent of San Francisco, a cigar factory, or a main street full of restaurants before spending the night at Hotel Colonial.

Day 5: Masaya and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

In the morning, visit La Merced Church before heading to Masaya Volcano and visiting Catarina, an artisan market town that overlooks the Laguna de Apoyo. Then it’s off to San Juan del Sur, a beach town popular with surfers, for a quick lunch before making your way back to Costa Rica. You’ll spend the night (and the remainder of the trip) at Hotel Villas Playa Samara, located just steps from a white-sand beach.

Days 6–8: Samara, Costa Rica, and Return

Hotel Villas Playa Samara’s whitewashed cottages hug a horseshoe-shaped bay renowned for calm waters that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. About a mile offshore lies a deserted island called Isla Chora, which you can visit via kayak. Expect to find crystal-clear water and a pink beach full of hermit crabs and iguanas. A shuttle will take you to Liberia International Airport for your flight home on day 8.

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 Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (airport code: LIR). A complimentary shuttle is included with this package. In case you can’t to fly into LIR you can fly into SJO (Juan Santamaria Airport) but in this case you would have to cover transportation to Liberia, which is not included. Private transportation from San Jose to Liberia costs $200 USD per way. For further travel information, click here.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? This deal is for two people; however, up to two additional persons can be added in the same room at $849/adult and $549/kid for kids under 12 for the whole package.

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

4. 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 800-774-5228

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All-Inclusive Oceanfront Resort with 13 Pools

The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort is situated along a 1.5-mile stretch of Cofresi Beach on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The property has 13 swimming pools, each with slightly different features ranging from palm-tree-speckled islands to gradual entry designed to mimic a beach. You can spend your days lounging in the breezy beachfront cabanas or riding atop or beneath the waves with free kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and boogie boards.

Mediterranean influences can be found throughout the sprawling property. Cobblestone walkways lead to three-story buildings with tile roofs and grand curved staircases. With the all-inclusive package, you’ll have your pick of two buffet restaurants, one VIP sports bar, and nine specialty restaurants serving everything from authentic Dominican cuisine to Asian fusion.

The hotel’s Los Mangos executive golf course has nine holes spread across lush greens jutting out over the sea. Basketball, tennis, and beach-volleyball courts are also sprinkled across the grounds. Come nightfall, you can party in the night club or opt for live entertainment at one of two theaters.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Waterfalls, Beaches, and Centuries-Old Historical Sites

Situated on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is best known for its sun-kissed beaches. But the province has several breathtaking geographical features inland as well. Damajagua is a natural water park of sorts—it features 27 waterfalls flowing from limestone rock formations. Tour guides lead groups through the falls, and you can swim and occasionally slide down the natural water slides.

You can get an aerial view of Puerto Plata and the Caribbean Sea on a teleférico, or cable car. One of them climbs 2,565 feet to the apex of Mount Isabel de Torres, which is crowned with blooming botanical gardens and a replica of Rio de Janeiro’s massive Christ the Redeemer statue. It’s also worth it to take a scenic drive to Parque Histórico La Isabela, where you’ll find the remains of a church as well as ruins of a colonial village where Columbus routinely woke his neighbors by blasting the Santa Maria’s foghorn.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of “local beers and spirits” are included in this all-inclusive VIP package? The local beer usually on draft is Presidente and the spirits available in this VIP package include popular premium or top shelf liquors.

2. How much for WiFi? WiFi is an additional fee and can be purchased in packages of hours or minutes from the front desk. For instance, a 25-hour package would cost $25. Prices subject to change without notice.

3. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The property is about 16 miles (26 km) from Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP). Cab fare is about $55 per cab, each way.

4. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests, and the valid room types have a maximum occupancy of four. Additional kids 3 or younger stay free, and each additional kid aged 4-11 is $20 per night. Additional guests 12 or older stay for $82 per person per night.

5. 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.

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

7. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations are required for dinner at most non-buffet restaurants. Long pants for men may be required for the reservation only restaurants. For all buffets and most other restaurants, casual dress is appropriate.

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Property at a Glance: Dominican Tree House Eco Village

Stay in a Caribbean jungle and commune with nature during your vacation at the Dominican Tree House Eco Village. Kick off your stay with a welcome drink as staffers carry your bags up to your treehouse cabin. These open-air rooms are perched high above the rainforest floor, offering 360-degree panoramas of the surrounding jungle. Between the thatched roofs and wooden floors—all made using local materials—you’ll find local, handwoven furniture and plush beds swathed in delicate mosquito netting. On the ground, pathways cut through organic produce and tropical flowers, offering easy access to the bar, restaurant, and many locking communal bathrooms & showers located at the base of each section of the Village.

• Go for a swim in the pool, surrounded by lush vegetation.
• Enjoy gourmet meals such as fish tacos, shrimp paella, and filet mignon, all cooked by the resort’s Argentine chef; vegetarian options are also available on request.
• Reach a zen state while practicing yoga at the onsite studio.
• Get pampered with a relaxing massage (additional fees apply).
• Enjoy a free-fall into our waterfall pool while using our rope-swing.
• Cruise through the Jungle to a secluded beach on our included Beach-Bike Cruisers
• Zipline high through the Jungle with this top rated attraction (additional fees apply on all packages except 7-Night)

Daily Activities

The 7-night Ultimate Raw Elegance package includes an eye-popping list of nature-oriented activities, a few of which you can read about below. Even if you opt for the Feeling Zen package, which includes just meals, all of these activities are available for an additional fee.

• Los Haitises National Park: Take a boat to this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and its Bird Cay for bird watching before traveling to the idyllic Bacardi Island. It’s named for the Bacardi commercials shot here, which showed off its white-sand beaches and swaying palms.
• Zipline through mountains and lush rainforests at the 1,000-foot Samana Zipline. After kicking off from the area’s tallest mountain, you’ll hit speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. Afterward, enjoy a celebratory cuba libre (rum and coke) and launch yourself via rope swing into the clear pool at the base of a waterfall.
• Explore jungles on horseback: Along the way, you’ll swim in a waterfall and stop at Coson Beach, where you can sunbathe in the sand, go surfing, and indulge in a treat from a French bakery.

Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic: Natural Wonders and Caribbean Traditions

Jutting out about 35 miles east from the Dominican Republican mainland, the Samaná Peninsula attracts visitors for its palm-tree-lined beaches and exotic wildlife. Diving and snorkeling are popular activities here, and those exploring what lies in the Caribbean will find several shipwrecks that date back hundreds of years, along with coral reefs and caverns.

On land, tourists hike or ride on horseback past banana plantations near the El Salto del Limón waterfall. For a night out, head to the town of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, where diners listen to merengue music while sampling Caribbean fare at seaside cafés.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? A taxi is about $30–$75.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. The standard and max occupancy in a treehouse cabin is two guests.

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? For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call 800-820-1357.

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