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The first European explorers set sail to find new, exotic spices to please their hungry monarchs, but all they discovered were heaps of inedible gold. Broaden your mouth's horizons with this Groupon.

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$35 for an Indian dinner and drinks for two (up to an $84 total value)

• One appetizer (up to a $15.95 value)
• Two entrees (up to a $21.95 value each)
• One dessert (up to a $4 value)
• Two glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each)

$70 for an Indian dinner and drinks for four (up to a $168 total value)

• Two appetizers (up to a $15.95 value each)
• Four entrees (up to a $21.95 value each)
• Two desserts (up to a $4 value each)
• Four glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each)

Veggie samosas are $3.95, and the tandoori appetizer is $15.95. Aloo gobi is $12.95, lamb korma is $16.95, and lobster-papaya curry is $18.95. See the full menu.

Khana Peena

Northern Indian cuisine, such as dishes of tandoori lamb chops, lobster-papaya curry, and vegetable masala, dots the various tables stacked inside Khana Peena, an eatery reminiscent of not only an Indian curry house, but also a French bistro and American brasserie. Diners devour tandoori platters at linen-topped tables in the formal dining room or keep an eye on the open kitchen while seated at the curved copper bar. They can also enjoy a meal tucked away with a loved one inside a curtained-off, private room that boasts pillow seating and complete control over the land of Oz.

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Feet are the most overworked part of the body, followed closely by the elves that live in our pupils and schedule our blinks. Envision relaxation with this Groupon.

$30 for a Special Manicure and Pedicure ($60 Value)

During the one-hour service, nail technicians push back cuticles and shape nails, before indulging hands and feet with flavored products in scents such as vanilla and orange, milk and honey, French lavender, ginger lime, or chocolate mint leaf.

Miracle Spa

Judging by first smell, Miracle Spa—where aromas of milk and honey, chocolate mint, and vanilla waltz through the air—could be confused with a coffee shop. However, rather than brewing lattes, the staff fixes up indulgent baths for hands and feet. While grooming nails, the attentive nail technicians soften skin with salves such as vitamin-infused shea butter and enrage grumbling stomachs with stress-melting infusions that are laced with a variety of nose-tickling scents, from ginger-lime to French lavender to eau de Gérard Depardieu.

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Fine-dining establishments give you options, such as “soup or salad?” and “silver platter or wax-paper-lined top hat?” Celebrate good taste with this Groupon.

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• $25 for $50 worth of upscale American fare
• $45 for $100 worth of upscale American fare for parties of four or more

Though Indigo Restaurant's menu changes frequently, recent dishes have included pan-seared corvina bass with crispy fennel and blood oranges ($29.95), grilled dayboat scallops ($11.95), and roasted tomato soup with a grilled gruyere and truffled-mushroom sandwich ($8.95).

Indigo Restaurant

Executive Chef Michael Whang dreams up Indigo Restaurant's rotating menu of dishes inspired by traditional and distinctly American flavors. Decadent touches such as truffles, chutneys, and herb butters add an air of indulgence to grilled and roasted fish and tenderloin, pastas, and vegetable dishes. Desserts such as a lavender crème brûlée lauded by Time Out San Francisco and SF Station join digestifs, cocktails, and wines handpicked from California vintners. Diners tuck in to their selections beneath dramatic gothic chandeliers and ruched fabrics tucked beneath paneled wainscoting as they daydream of stealing away to Crimson Lounge a floor below, which hosts private cocktail parties for revisionist Nathaniel Hawthorne scholars.

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Lasers brighten dull toenails, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon.

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• $299 for laser nail-fungus removal for one foot (a $900 value)
• $399 for laser nail-fungus removal for both feet (a $1,200 value)

Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. uses FDA-cleared Cutera lasers to target fungal growth within and underneath toenails, destroying infections and allowing pristine nails to grow in at their natural rate.

Advanced Foot Clinic

Since 1991, Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. has employed his podiatric training to help achy-footed patients to regain pedal function and flexibility. Along with his specialty in complex workplace injuries, he's well versed in surgical correction of the foot and in treating common complaints such as heel pain, bunions, and hammertoe. He guides patients through physical therapy and crafts custom orthotics to correct the repercussions of work environments that require constant standing or constant pirouetting in moon boots.

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Pizza is ubiquitous in American culture, thanks solely to its ability to double as a fraction calculator. Indulge in a numerator with this Groupon.

$13 for an Extra-Large Pizza with Up to Five Toppings and a Two-Liter Soda (Up to $27.89 Value)

Top an extra-large original-crust pizza with add-ons such as grilled chicken, spicy italian sausage, red onions, and banana peppers. This deal may also be used for an extra-large specialty pizza such as The Works, The Meats, or the Buffalo Chicken.

Papa John's

The dough wizards at Papa John's hand toss circular masterpieces with original and thin crusts made from high-protein flour to support warm bouquets of toppings. Hand-cut produce crowns all of Papa John's pizzas, mingling with the sun-soaked sweetness of sauce made from fresh, California-grown tomatoes. By adhering to its brand promise of "better ingredients, better pizza," Papa John's grew from a back-tavern pizzeria into more than 3,500 restaurants within three decades' time, or the amount of time it takes to grow a single pizzeria from a small seed.

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Massage was developed by NASA to help astronauts cope with edgy Tang-induced sugar highs, the lack of ESPN, and predatory aliens stowed in the hangar bay. Achieve its soothing effects outside the soul-crushing abyss of outer space with this Groupon.

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• $119 for a 60-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $249 value)

• $139 for a 90-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $368 value)

As couples lie side by side like twin Supermen or tomorrow’s socks, licensed massage therapists knead knots and destress tendons through a variety of Swedish, myofascial, and deep-tissue massage techniques. Soothing aromatherapy fragrances fill the air throughout the experience, wafting a bouquet of essential oils into the nostrils.

Though World of Health sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

World of Health


The staff at World of Health’s wellness center, which includes acupuncturists, nutritionists, massage therapists, and doctors, strives to boost each client’s quality of life through myriad healing and coaching services. A variety of massage and chiropractic techniques keeps the body's machinery whirring happily, and weight-management and physical-therapy programs touch upon preventative and rehabilitative lifestyle changes.

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Cellulite is a dimpling of the skin that universally affects women, men, and children who sleep in beds made out of golf balls. Even out epidermises with this Groupon.

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• $26 for a pair of nude or black HotPants (a $71.72 value)
• $39 for a pair of capri flares HotPants (a $95.63 value)
• $49 for a pair of flares HotPants (a $111.57 value)

The classic shorts style of HotPants targets fat and cellulite on the hips and bottom with infrared technology. Made from thinner, lighter material, three-quarter-leg capri flares target knees, thighs, and bottoms, and full-length flares also slim down calves. Specially designed for nonworkout wear, nude HotPants discreetly slip beneath work dresses and footie pajamas. Shipping is $7.50 within the contiguous United States; please allow three to four weeks for delivery.

Zaggora

Zaggora's hip-hugging HotPants—which come in flare, capri flare, and original shorts styles—naturally and efficiently amp up weight-loss regimens by targeting fat deposits with infrared rays. Made from a comfortable bioceramic material, the shorts' Celu-Lite technology smoothes thighs and other dimple-prone areas by warming body tissues and promoting lymphatic drainage. This process boosts sweating by up to 80% and aids in eliminating the toxins responsible for cellulite, slimming bodies by up to two jeans sizes in two weeks. Patrons can sport HotPants while awake and active, asleep in bed, or executing a series of high kicks when sleepwalking.

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Red sky at night is a sailor’s delight, but red sky at morning means the ship's been steered inside a volcano. Discover further aquaformation with this Groupon.

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• $145 for a three- to four-hour day sailing cruise for two (up to a $290 value)
• $225 for a two-day basic-cruising class for two (up to a $450 value)

Day cruises ferry up to six passengers through the waters of San Francisco Bay along a route that may include a trip under the Golden Gate Bridge or through the area between Angel Island and Alcatraz depending on the weather. Participants in the two-day basic-cruising class learn the essentials of sailing, such as general navigation, useful knots, safety, and reefing. Each day consists of an eight-hour session helmed by an ASA– and U.S. Sailing–certified instructor, and class sizes remain capped at six pupils to ensure individualized attention.

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SailNOW

The evening fog hangs heavy over San Francisco Bay, engulfing the boat in a cloak of opaque mist. Just as the sightseers are ready to head home, the thick brume begins to roll away, revealing the city skyline glittering across the water. Dedicated to showcasing the Bay Area’s scenic waters regardless of the weather, the crew of SailNOW facilitates moments such as this via cruises and lessons based out of Sausalito and Point Richmond.

Skipper Jonathan Ganz—an American Sailing Association-certified instructor with a U.S. Coast Guard Masters 100 GT license—founded SailNOW to impart his passion for aquatic pursuits unto pupils of all ages and experience levels. On any given day, Captain Ganz can be found leading group and private lessons that teach the essentials of sailing, such as how to navigate inclement weather, how to properly anchor a ship, and where to store your sea legs once back on terra firma. In addition to conducting instructional sessions, the savvy mariner helms cruises around San Francisco Bay and sailing adventures to far-flung locales including New Zealand and Baja.

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Sumptuous Accommodations amid Mountain Terrain

The Resort at Squaw Creek's golf course looks out over lush prairies and mountainsides covered in pine trees. It’s a gorgeous scene in sunny weather, but summer is technically off-season here. In the distance, you can see the six peaks of Squaw Valley USA, a sort of Shangri-La that served as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. When the landscape is blanketed with snow, the mountains are dotted with skiers and snowboarders. The golf course is transformed for the season into the Nordic Center, leaving it crisscrossed with tracks left by dogsleds, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.

Whatever the season, The Resort at Squaw Creek serves as a convenient home base from which to enjoy the outdoors; it’s tucked into the Sierra Nevada on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Hiking trails wind through the property, and on hand you’ll find a private outdoor ice rink and an onsite fly-fishing center. Guests can also feel free to stop by the outdoor pool complex's plunge pool and 120-foot water slide and choreograph water ballets in its heated lap pool and three hot tubs.

Six Peaks Grille, one of the resort’s four dining venues, serves up breakfasts of fresh fruit, lox, and a goldmine of pastries kept warm in white linens. The breakfast buffet allows you to load up on made-to-order omelets, bacon, french toast, and pancakes.

The resort’s 405 rooms and suites underwent a $53 million renovation in recent years. The deluxe forest-view room has a marble shower and a grand picture window that overlooks Tahoe National Forest. In fact, the entire guest tower—where all the rooms are located—is sheathed in lustrous black glass to maximize views of the valley.

Squaw Valley USA: Hiking and Cycling Through Mountains on Lake Tahoe's North Shore

Located about a 15-minute drive from North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Creek is situated amid some of northern California's most revered scenery and varied terrain. The resort rents out bicycles by the hour, including Marin cruisers for adults, Trek mountain bikes for kids, and tagalong carts for infants and beloved pet rocks. Use these to hop on Truckee River Trail, a gently rolling, paved path that follows a crystal-clear river 7 miles to Tahoe City. There, you’ll happen upon a paved trail with views of the Lake of the Sky and access to Tahoe Vista's beaches 10 miles to the north.

Lupine and buckwheat paint the mountainside, and the High Camp here is a nice jumping-off point to hike on some dry, pebbly trails. If you’re unaccustomed to the high altitude, you may find yourself easily winded on even short hikes; still, the 1.5-mile jaunt uphill to Emigrant Peak is worth the trip, as you get 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

Quaint clapboard buildings housing shops and restaurants line the Village at Squaw Valley. One of these is PlumpJack Cafe, the brainchild of former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom. In a dimly lit dining room, the restaurant serves seasonal contemporary fare such as the inventive ceviche cone, a feuille de brick cone filled with tuna, avocado, and ginger and topped with chili threads ($15).

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Cozy Boutique Hotel in Heart of Sonoma Wine Country

West Sonoma Inn & Spa stands amid 6 acres of Russian River Valley countryside in the heart of Sonoma wine country. The stylish boutique hotel pays homage to its lush natural surroundings by incorporating design elements drawn from the landscape, from its color palette of warm earth tones to the lobby's vaulted redwood ceiling. The inn also seems to evoke the wine country’s spirit through its pebbled wine garden, where burgundy-tinted oak barrels provide a makeshift wall for guests sipping reds and whites in lounge chairs. Outside, the neighboring 100-acre vineyard stretches toward the hills in the distance.

As the sun dyes the open California skies rosé, retreat to courtyard suites, where you'll find one king bed with a Pacific Coast comforter, either a fully equipped kitchenette with bistro-style furniture or a sitting room with a wet bar. Take in a similar view from massage beds at the inn's onsite spa. There, five massage therapists administer organic treatments ranging from cleansing sea-plant facials to the Russian River hot-stone massages.

Sonoma County: Majestic Redwoods and Scenic Vineyards

Located about an hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma County’s gentle climate and rolling landscapes invite year-round recreation. West Sonoma Inn & Spa lies within walking distance of skyscraper-high redwoods and the canoe-friendly Russian River. A 25-minute drive to the craggy Pacific coastline takes visitors to unspoiled beaches where seals and pelicans easily outnumber people, making for lopsided outcomes in cross-species beach-volleyball tournaments.

Russian River Valley’s most rewarding aspect may be its rolling roads dotted with family-owned wineries. The wine pass included with this Groupon gives access to free tastings and discounts at 16 vineyards handpicked by hotel management. Many of the local vineyards specialize in handcrafted wines and employ sustainable farming practices. Sample the apple dessert wine at Graton Ridge Cellars, then head over to Hook and Ladder Vineyards to smell the cranberry and vanilla flavors of its award-winning pinot noir.

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Upscale Mountain Lodge Between Donner Lake & Lake Tahoe

Tucked between Donner Lake and the much larger Lake Tahoe, the Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe in the mountain town of Truckee, California, places guests in close proximity to an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. From the outside, the building looks more like a rustic lodge than a traditional hotel. Its two-story, log-cabin-like façade features a woodsy mix of timber and stone that belies an upscale interior.

After long days of adventuring in the mountains and on the lakes, you can return to cozy accommodations outfitted with soft feather mattresses and down comforters. The hotel’s offerings also include a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For a taste of mountain-style Mexican fare, head to the onsite Mountain Burrito Company, where chefs prepare bison burritos and barkeeps serve draft beer and wine in a casual space adorned with flat-screen TVs. Each morning, a complimentary breakfast buffet includes hot eggs and fresh pastries.

Truckee, California: Outdoor Adventure near Lake Tahoe

Trendy boutiques and fine-dining establishments contrast with local dive bars and souvenir shops in the little mountain town of Truckee. A posh ski culture and a history as a western railroad town supply a distinctive mix of the chic and the rough-hewn. From McClashan Point, you can survey all of Donner Lake, the site where the Donner Party met their tragic fate in the winter of 1846.

Just a few minutes down the road from the airport lies Lake Tahoe, which reaches from California to Nevada and has a whopping 72 miles of shoreline. The mountainous Sierra Nevada landscape surrounding the lake attracts hikers and mountain bikers. Crowds of all ages gather at North Lake Tahoe's various special events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and mountain-lifting competitions. Nearby historical sites pay homage to Tahoe's past as a Native American settlement.

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Putting your best face forward sometimes requires making your second-best face disappear in an unfortunate "accident." Create the perfect alibi with this Groupon.

$79 for Facial Package ($200 Value)

• Secret of the Stars facial-sculpting treatment (a $100 value)
• Anti-oxidant white-grape peel works to brighten and tighten all skin types (a $100 value)
• Helps reduce evidence of sun damage and aging

Richard Haxton's Transformational Skin Solutions

Inside Transformational Skin Solutions' full-service beauty emporium, a dedicated team of hair stylists, massage therapists, and skincare specialists applies focused expertise to enhance natural beauty. Epidermal specialist Richard Haxton employs innovative and nourishing treatments that slough off dull cells without having to roll in the sand like a common python.

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A good belly laugh exercises the abdomen, improves a cloudy mood, and comforts homesick reindeer with familiar, Santaesque sounds. Ease a four-legged friend's melancholy with this GrouponLive deal to Cobb’s Comedy Club. For $11, you get one general-admission ticket to a Cobb's Comedy All Stars show (a $22.50 value). Cobb's requires a two-drink minimum for all customers, which is not included with this Groupon. Choose from the following shows:

• Friday, May 18, with W. Kamau Bell. Choose between 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. showtimes.
• Saturday, May 19, with Mike E. Winfield. Choose between 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. showtimes.

For 29 years, Cobb’s Comedy Club has lobbed laugh bombs toward Bay Area residents while launching the careers of stars such as Robin Williams, Margaret Cho, Patton Oswalt, and Arj Barker. Socio-political spitfire W. Kamau Bell arrives at the first of two back-to-back All Star shows armed with some exciting news: the Bay-area native has just been slated to star in a new weekly FX series produced by Chris Rock. The late-night talk show should be an ideal format for Bell's ruminations on race and current events, which he delivers in deceptively calm and measured tones.

Rapidly ascending into the comic pantheon with a recent appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman and a recurring role in The Office’s warehouse, Mike E. Winfield masks a rapier-like observational wit with a cheery demeanor and mile-wide smile. As he headlines Saturday's shows, Winfield bounces across the stage with self-deprecating asides.

Supporting both acts, Lee Levine brings manic energy to reflections on relationship foibles, Chris Burns delivers acerbic takedowns of standup clichés, and Samson Koletkar crafts cerebral routines filtered through his unique Indian- Jewish upbringing. Meanwhile, the 400-seat venue's cabaret-style seating forms a cozy orchestra pit for symphonies of snickers, fusing the ambiance of old-time San Francisco with the energetic vibe of the city’s modern nightlife and the hermeneutic complexities of the city's postmodern nightlife.

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Riding in a limo can make you feel like a member of society's elite, like throwing away your toothbrush after a single use. Be king for a day with this Groupon.

$375 for Limo Winery Tour for Up to Eight ($750 Value)

Before the six-hour self-guided wine tour, customers create their own itinerary, plan one with Formalized Transportation, or make use of a pre-written itinerary and call to confirm it with Formalized Transportation. The company then sends a limo driver to shuttle them to each destination and provides complimentary champagne and soft drinks. There is no limit on the number of destinations a group can visit during the six-hour session, but the tour must stay in one region, so customers should schedule their itineraries accordingly. Pickup is valid in Napa, Marin, and Sonoma Counties only. Customers in San Francisco or San Jose can request pickup for an additional fee of $25, not included with this Groupon.

Formalized Transportation

The fleet at Formalized Transportation could haul a small army to the prom, consisting as it does of GPS-equipped sedans, limos, stretch limos, charter buses, and party buses. Steering these luxurious rides, drivers pick up passengers for airport transfers, wine tours, and city tours of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and wine country. Unlike people who travel by being shot out of a cannon, passengers on these tours can control where they end up, which they do by creating their own itineraries; they can also enlist the help of Formalized Transportation's tour guides, who are members of the San Francisco Tour Guide Guild.

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The call of the wild is like a call from an elderly grandparent: though you can’t quite make out what’s being said, you feel better about yourself when you answer. Pick up nature's phone with this Groupon.

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• $50 for 20 all-access visits to the nature park (a $100 value)
• $130 for an outdoor picnic-site rental for up to 25 (a $275 value). Guests spread out under the shade in the Bridgeview 1, 2, or 3 picnic sites.

Morton's Warm Springs

The 22 acres of Morton's Warm Springs sprawls across meadows, clusters of towering oaks, and rugged rock formations surrounding a bubbling creek, immersing visitors in outdoor recreation since 1946. The site originally served as a camp for the Wappo Native Americans, who believed its mineral waters were sacred and imbued with healing properties. Today, visitors splash through these same waters in three natural mineral pools fed by geothermal springs, where park staff also teach basic swim techniques and advanced Marco Polo strategy to children 5–12 years old. Guests can also play on bocce-ball, basketball, and sand or hard volleyball courts, and stroll along natural paths meandering beside the creek, which has its own designated swimming area. Throughout the park, 20 indoor or outdoor picnic sites house revelers during weddings, family reunions, and school events, and many are equipped with brick or stone grills for cooking, running water for washing, and electricity for recharging robot uncles. A full snack bar and free parking round out the experience.

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Watching chefs prepare your dinner ensures that they are using fresh ingredients instead of arranging pictures cut from the menu atop a bed of rice. See food with this Groupon.

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• $29 for two Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $60 value)
• $55 for four Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $120 value)

Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi

With quick, sure gestures, sushi chefs at Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi drizzle colorful sauces in intricate, linear designs, emblazoning plates of handmade sushi rolls with silhouettes of butterflies, dragons, and spiders. And this is only on the left side of the restaurant. Diners who choose the hibachi section on the right watch chefs theatrically flip morsels of steak, swordfish, and lobster teppanyaki on tabletop griddles.

New York native Kevin Lin and his two restaurant co-owners work to bring East Coast–style sauces and cooking techniques to Koto's traditional Japanese menu, according to Redwood City Patch. Amid walls the color of melted butter, servers pile tables with kitchen-prepared entrees, such as teriyaki chicken and sea bass or delicately breaded veggie tempura. And, in a private room, parties of up to 25 people can utilize a personal hibachi grill to prepare their own meals or send smoke signals to the waiter for more sushi.

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Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a lit cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with today's Groupon to LifeStyleRx in Livermore. Choose between the following options:

• For $29, you get a 10-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $200 value).
• For $45, you get a 20-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $400 value).

LifeStyleRx--ValleyCare Health System’s award-winning, 70,000-square-foot wellness center builds healthy bodies with workout machines, a multitude of group exercise classes, and medically based services from exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and certified personal trainers. The tidy fitness center welcomes visitors with an NCAA-size gym, antigravity treadmills, and strength-training equipment that makes muscles burn like an insult uttered by a sarcastic fire swallower. As kids frolic and tumble in a childcare center and Youth FitZone, adults amble around an indoor walking track, bask in a sauna and whirlpool, or catch up with friends in the cafe and lounge.

The center's certified instructors lead 115 weekly fitness classes designed to build strength, endurance, and the ability to move furniture with one’s mind. Designed for new exercisers, seniors, and participants with chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, one-hour FitnessRx classes build strength and flexibility with free-weight exercises with easy-to-follow calisthenics. Zumba sessions teem with Latin-inspired dance moves and rhythmic music from around the world. All-level yoga classes promote relaxation and mental clarity with deep stretches and focusing exercises, and Aqua Flow takes yoga to the depths of a warm indoor pool that challenges muscles with waves of gentle resistance.

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Light comes in many forms—be it beautiful, like a rainbow, practical, like a laser, or awe-inspiring, like an applause sign’s first live studio performance. Harness the beautifying power of light with this Groupon.

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• $399 for three Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $1,200 value)
• $798 for six Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $2,400 value)

After a pretreatment consultation, the client relaxes as an FDA-approved Erchonia laser scanner glides low-light lasers over the waistline, back, hips, and thighs, emulsifying adipose tissue so that fat can sneak its way out of the body. The disintegrated lipid deposits, along with other bodily toxins, can then be absorbed by the body’s obsessively tidy lymphatic system and expelled through the body’s natural detoxification process and complex system of water slides. For optimal results, Norcal Medical recommends a series of six Zerona treatments, after which past patients have lost up to one pant size and an average of 3.64 inches.

Norcal Medical

The physician-supervised staff at Norcal Medical focuses its energies on weight-loss treatments and dermal fillers. They consult with clients to find the best of five injectables to firm and hydrate their skin. Their medical-weight-loss center finds slimming strategies to suit clients of all ages, and Zerona laser liposuction helps achieve the results that diet, exercise, and constant fidgeting can't accomplish.Dr. Moshe Lewis presides over the clinic's celebrations of youth.

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Star athletes thrive during the peak of heated competition, which is why most college bowl games are held in volcanoes. Stretch the limits of your limbs with this Groupon.

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• $29 for 10 yoga classes (up to a $140 value)
• $39 for 15 yoga classes (up to a $195 value)
• $49 for 20 yoga classes (up to a $240 value)

Expert yogis lead 90-minute heated classes, exploring the 26 postures of Bikram yoga. Students should hydrate before class and arrive 15 minutes early. Global Yoga holds flexible early-morning and late-evening classes. See the full schedule.

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Global Yoga

For Global Yoga's owner, Mary Jarvis, yoga wasn't a lifestyle choice—it was a life-saving choice. After a near-fatal car accident, Mary returned to the yoga studio to practice Bikram yoga, eschewing surgery to relieve chronic pain she suffered from herniated disks for the healing poses developed by Bikram Choudhury. More than 15 years later, Mary’s recovery serves as living proof of yoga’s therapeutic power.

In the heated studio, yogis cycle students through Bikram's 26 poses, purging the body of toxins, calories, and the ghosts of old snowmen. In addition to boosting core strength, classes can diffuse tension created by everyday problems including job stress, overeating, bad posture, and aggressive lifestyles.

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Boat captains must master nautical lexicon before sailing the seas to ensure that they can distinguish port, which means left, from starboard, which means launch the vessel into deep space. Count down to a sea launch with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $45 for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise for two (a $98 value)
• $45 for a two-hour champagne-and-brunch cruise for two (a $98 value)
• $45 for a two-hour barbecue-and-blues cruise for two (a $98 value)

Sunset dinner cruises include an entree such as filet mignon or jerk chicken and access to a full cash bar. Brunch cruises pair a variety of light breakfast and lunch items with a mimosa for each guest above the age of 21. Barbecue-and-blues cruises feature live musicians during dinner.

Delta Discovery Cruises

Aboard Delta Discovery's 63-foot luxury yacht, passengers wind their way toward sun-kissed coastal scenery on cruises of the California Delta. While sailing down the San Joaquin River or the Montezuma Slough Ecology Route, passengers can head up to the open-air main deck for views of delicate island wetland habitats and the bird species that call these places home in bird language. Delta Discovery Cruises also carries guests toward battleships and destroyers in active naval stations while discussing the history of the vast reserve fleet. In addition to ferrying passengers through stunning outdoor beauty, the boat also boasts a climate-controlled deck with room for dinner reservations, live-music performances, and weddings.

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Yoga challenges the mind and body without the violence and hurt feelings of full-contact chess. Steer clear of overaggressive pawns with today's Groupon to The Yoga Lab. Choose between the following options:

• For $39, you get a 10-pack of yoga classes (up to a $125 value).
• For $69, you get a 20-pack of yoga classes (up to a $200 value).

Instructors at The Yoga Lab guide students of all skill levels through sweat-breaking workouts and mind-relaxing meditation. Ninety-minute classes combine various yoga styles to create a workout that takes students through a sequence of slow-flow poses in a heated room. Warm temperatures allow participants to sink into deeper stretches, encourage bodies to detoxify, and trick stomachs into thinking they've just consumed a hot bowl of soup. Instructors shepherd students into thoughtful poses, paying special attention to spinal alignment and weight distribution, helping students boost balance. Students practice atop their own mats, or they can rent one from the studio for a small fee and a blood relation left as collateral.

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Like voluntary tasings and constructive criticism, some meals are best when delivered in small doses. Snack in stride with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$39 for tapas and wine for two (up to an $87 total value)

• Three tapas plates (up to a $19 value each)
• Two glasses of wine (up to a $15 value each)

$75 for tapas and wine for four (up to a $174 total value)

• Six tapas plates (up to a $19 value each)
• Four glasses of wine (up to a $15 value each)

Diners pair tapas, such as ginger-infused calamari and fried manchego cheese, with glasses of verdelho, zinfandel, or cabernet sauvignon from the nearby Vezér Family Vineyard.

Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse

Bottles of sparkling, red, and white vintages line the walls at Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse, tempting diners to sip wines carefully extracted by dozens of nearby vintners. The restaurant’s resident sommelier thoughtfully curates its lengthy wine list, capitalizing on the elegant eatery's prime location near California's renowned wine country. Chefs follow a similar suit, complementing the wine with upscale wine-country-style steakhouse fare, such as dry-rubbed ribs, grass-fed ribeye, and a rotating lineup of tapas.

Rich hardwood floors and furnishings adorn the space, which was originally constructed in the 1850s as a general store and overnight stagecoach station for traveling herds of Millard Fillmore groupies. In the ensuing 150-plus years, meticulous renovations yielded a chic-but-casual atmosphere with a full bar, garden, and alfresco fireplace.

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Ben Hogan called the pitching wedge "the equalizer," both for its ability to rescue players from difficult lies and because he used it to enforce democracy. Add character to your clubs with this Groupon.

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• $19 for a nine-hole round of golf for two and one large bucket of range balls (up to a $38 value)
• $36 for a nine-hole round of golf for four and two large buckets of range balls (up to a $76 value)

Purchasers of this Groupon can also rent a cart for $6 (normally $12) and receive a $25 discount on the Emerald Hills Junior Golf Camp Program.

Emerald Hills Golf Course's rates vary throughout the week.

Emerald Hills Golf Course

Emerald Hills Golf Course strings together nine par 3 holes that test short-game proficiency as players use shorter irons to propel their golf balls through course's frequent elevation changes. The sixth hole presents opportunities for holes-in-one with a downhill tee shot of just 120 yards into a bowl-shaped green, easily replicated from a backyard deck into an inflatable swimming pool.

Golfers hoping to shave strokes off their scores can work under the tutelage of the course's certified teaching professional, Chris Raddie. Players can then practice Chris's corrective advice after a lesson or before a round on the two practice greens or midsize practice cage, which can double as a penalty box for prevaricating scorekeepers.

Course at a Glance:

• 9-hole, par 27 course
• Total length of 1,156 yards from the back tees
• Course rating of 54.2 from the back tees
• Course slope of 88 from the back tees
• Two sets of tees per hole

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Window treatments look better when custom-fitted, just like wedding dresses and wedding dresses made out of cotton candy. Today's Groupon lavishes lintels with made-to-order designs: for $99, you get $300 worth of custom window treatments from 3 Day Blinds. See here to find a 3 Day Blinds consultant who serves your zip code.

The experienced design consultants at 3 Day Blinds dress windows in a diverse wardrobe of blinds, shades, and drapes. At a complimentary in-home consultation, clients' window-and-drapery-related dreams will be interpreted and precise measurements will be taken to carefully fit panes for appropriate garments. A 36"x54" front window could be clothed in GrandCell honeycomb shades ($158) or bask in Transitions faux-wood blinds' aura of quaint rusticity ($104). Alternatively, a set of 84"x84" vertical blinds (about $185) can adorn a patio entryway or a pet dragon's oversized doggie door. Blinds are made to size rather than cut, ensuring a snug, shapely fit to your window's sexy curves. Though required shipping costs (most products are $13.25–$25.25/unit) and optional installation costs ($118+ for four units) are not included in today's Groupon, 3 Day Blinds usually delivers most of its custom-made wares in two days and can also summon a pro installer to clothe lintels without stress.

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People groom their nails for the same reason they groom their dogs: to make them look more attractive and to remove evidence of dragging roadkill off the bridge. Wash your hands of it all with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $22 for one hot-stone, Shellac, or acrylic manicure (up to a $45 value)
• $59 for three hot-stone, Shellac, or acrylic manicures (up to a $135 value)

Young Image Spa

The aestheticians at Young Image Spa rejuvenate skin with a menu that includes facials, peels, waxing, and nail services. Vitamin C facials tackle lackluster cells loitering on the skin's surface, and peels and microdermabrasion treatments go even deeper to even out wrinkles and age spots. Young Image Spa's staff also tend to appendages with mani-pedis that employ products from OPI, CND, and Gelish, ideal for digits prone to inciting thumb wars.

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Acupuncture is said to unblock the body’s energy pathways, similar to the way a busy sidewalk is easily cleared by poking pedestrians with a javelin. Remove troublesome obstacles with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $25 for two acupuncture sessions (up to a $90 value)
• $45 for four acupuncture sessions (up to a $170 value)

Clients relax in a quiet common room as expert practitioners soothe and stimulate specific points on the body with needles, hands, or noninvasive instruments. Because of the community aspect of the treatment area, patients need only roll up their sleeves and pant legs to receive acupuncture.

Community Acupuncture San Anselmo

Armed with a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, licensed acupuncturist Lumiel Kim-Hammerich harnesses ancient healing arts to treat patients for more than 50 different conditions. During acupuncture treatments, tiny sterile needles, hands, or noninvasive tools stimulate specific points on the body, offering an alternative to medicine to alleviate sources of pain and stress. Healing takes place in a community setting, with a common room adorned with four massage tables or five recliner chairs that coddle visitors like a mother hen coddles her favorite stuffed animal. In addition to acupuncture, Lumiel also offers reflexology and Hanna somatics training on a private basis.

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Registered nurses use lasers to remove hair from the body, just as NASA scientists use lasers to remove Soviet flags from the surface of the moon. Win the hairless arms race with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $129 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (a $450 value)
• $169 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one medium area (a $1,100 value)
• $289 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one large area (a $1,770 value)

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Armed with a Sciton laser, an RN releases low-energy rays deep into the dermal layer to destroy unwanted strands at the root. Depending on the client's hair thickness and coloring, multiple sessions may be required.

Korman Plastic Surgery

From Cornell and Stanford University to fellowships in Glasgow, Scotland and Miami, Florida, Dr. Joshua Korman has charted the globe on his path to becoming a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Now armed with more than 20 years of experience, the doctor serves as an adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford and puts his wisdom into practice at Korman Plastic Surgery.

The welcoming office boasts a lengthy list of cosmetic procedures, from rhinoplasty and liposuction to med-spa treatments involving dermal fillers and laser therapies. Each treatment is tailored to fit the aesthetic needs of both men and women with gender-specific techniques. Complimentary consultations are also available for those wishing to receive Dr. Korman’s advice on how to correct aesthetic issues or remove cartoon anvils from feet.

Dr. Korman also focuses his energy on educating breast-cancer patients on their options for breast reconstruction as well as helping former gang members erase tattoos through Clean Slate, a program he founded as an effort to give back to his community.

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Before photography, subjects had to sit in uncomfortable poses as their portraits were painted, a process that could take several tension-packed years for mug shots. Sit for a quick, painless memory immortalization with this Groupon.

$79 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package (a $229.99 Total Value)

• One 30-minute on-location photo shoot (a $100 value)
• CD of customer's five favorite images (a $100 value)
• 10"x13" wall portrait (a $29.99 value)
• Online image gallery for viewing and sharing

Bella Events

Bella Events coordinates a nationwide network of skilled professional photographers, ready to arrive on location to enshrine milestones and special moments through their expert camera work. After customers send in their contact information, a photography consultant contacts them to exchange ideas and arrange photo-shoot details. By drawing on this information, the consultant can recommend the ideal photographer for the job, which, due to the laws of time and space, cannot always be Annie Leibovitz. Next, shutterbugs appear during the event, whether it be a birthday party or milestone anniversary party, to capture in-the-moment bliss. These lense experts can also render stunning headshots and graduation portraits, all enshrined as high-resolution digital images, classy canvas prints, or personalized mugs, mousepads, and tote bags.

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To be considered a historical landmark, structures must be at least 50 years old and contain at least one Founding Father's skeleton. Feel history in your bones with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $10 for admission for two adults (up to a $24 value)
• $14 for admission for two adults and four children (up to a $48 value)

Customers may download a free audio tour before their visit.

USS Pampanito

Though it survived six war patrols in the Pacific and an at-sea rescue of 73 POWs, the USS Pampanito is no match for the ravages of salt and wind. That’s why every seven years the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association hauls the 300-foot submarine from its perch at Pier 45 and restores it, piece by piece, to its WWII-era glory. Such meticulous upkeep and respect for original detail have earned the vessel its status as a National Historic Landmark. While the museum's crews keep the exterior free of salt erosion and smudge marks from nuzzling seals, curators use the interior as a gallery for historic artifacts that tell about the ship's accomplishments and the men who ran it. The vessel's narrow halls host the 80-man crew’s letters, memorabilia, and oral histories, as well as interactive educational programs for adults and kids. For an extended visit with history, the ship is available for educational birthday parties that offer access to otherwise restricted areas of the vessel, as well as daylong and overnight outings.

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Early man's attempts at flying included sewing feathers onto his arms or trying to harpoon a passing comet. Learn to fly the new-fashioned way with this Groupon.

$20 for an Aviation Museum Package for Up to Four (Up to $47 Value)

• Museum admission for up to four (up to an $11 value per person)
• 30-minute flight-simulator experience, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (a $3 value)

Children under 4 receive free admission.

Hiller Aviation Museum

Helicopter pioneer Stanley Hiller Jr. founded the Hiller Aviation Museum with the future in mind, using history to inspire future generations to explore and create. He had firsthand proof of the innovative abilities of youth—his design for the first successful coaxial helicopter landed at age 17.

In the museum he established in 1998, 53,000 square feet of exhibits let visitors of all ages discover more than 40 aircraft without the dangers of encountering them in the wild. A narrated walking tour leads the way through them, tracing the history of flight from its humble beginnings in village jumping contests to today's supersonic jets. Fixed-wing and rotary aircraft designed by Hiller and others rest throughout the huge, bright space, while weekends beckon would-be pilots into a flight simulator equipped with huge monitors of bay views and realistic yokes, throttles, and pedals.

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Tortillas that aren't employed to hold a burrito together wind up taking jobs as edible bibs or prop moons in off-Broadway productions of It's a Wonderful Life. Help tortillas be all that they can be with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $17 for $35 worth of catering
• $35 for a fajita fiesta package for 10 people (a $69.99 value)

The fajita fiesta package pairs create-your-own fajitas with Baja ensalada, chips, and a pair of salsas, while à la carte catering items include taquitos ($32.99 for 20) and burritos ($32.99 for 10 halves). See the full catering menu.

Baja Fresh

Following Baja Fresh’s ethos set in 1990 as a healthy take on fast food, never-frozen meats sizzle atop the grill before they're tucked into made-to-order tacos and burritos. Grilled corn and flour tortillas embrace fish, carnitas, chicken, and steak, and smoky queso fundido sidles onto nachos and into burritos. Between bites, chips scoop up salsa made from farm-fresh produce rather than poured out of a can or fabricated in a space-age replicator. A complimentary salsa bar ensures no mouthful goes unspiced, and guests can scoop up their favorites as they await their dine-in, takeout, or catering orders.

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Kids are better than adults at gymnastics because they're more flexible and gravity hasn’t had as much time to build up ill will toward them. Stick it to gravity with this Groupon.

$45 for Three Friday Evenings of Childcare with Playtime ($105 Value)

During Parents Night Out sessions, which take place every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., children aged 4 and older enjoy safe, supervised playtime so their guardians can enjoy an evening alone. Staffers serve kids dinner and lay out safety rules before unleashing the pack for more than two hours of play in the colorful gym, after which youngsters wind down with snacks and a movie before parents return to pick them up.

Head Over Heels Athletic Arts

At Head Over Heels Athletic Arts, an experienced staff crafts a roster of sports and gymnastics classes, all anchored in the philosophy that, given the opportunity to explore the body’s athletic capabilities at a young age, participants can greater achieve their goals and increase their self-esteem well into adulthood. Open since 1977, the fitness center enables everyone from toddlers to adults to stay active through social endeavors designed to strengthen the mind and encourage sportsmanship more effectively than crossword-puzzle relays. Gymnastics classes cultivate strength and flexibility, propelling several past students to national levels of competition, and circus-arts sessions harness the expertise of internationally trained performers to illustrate a story via colorful costumes and aerial twists. Beyond teaching youngsters and frustrated penguins to fly during trampoline and tumbling classes, coaches train at the Behavioral Intervention Association in order to mold classes to special-needs students’ unique demands.

Five days a week, Head Over Heels opens its colorful gym floor to kids aged 2 and older for an unstructured, supervised playtime, during which kids can bounce on trampolines and dive into the foam pit to rescue friends from drowning in their own imagination. The facility also hosts special programs within its rainbow walls, from birthday parties and camps to weekend childcare sessions intended to give parents an evening alone.

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Horses symbolize a wild, uncontrollable spirit, which is why rebellious teenagers sport mane-like mohawks and eat even the pits of their apples. Tame your inner horse with this Groupon.

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• $49 for one one-hour private horse-riding lesson (a $100 value)
• $139 for three one-hour private horse-riding lessons (a $300 value)

Lessons include protective helmets and take place in an expansive arena, where students learn the basic techniques of English or Western riding styles.

California Riding Academy

The echoes of hooves clopping against loose dirt carry across California Riding Academy’s expansive training arena, where founder and director Jessica Harrell can be found jumping Welsh ponies over fences or leading lessons in various riding styles. Jessica helms a staff of experienced instructors and trainers who all specialize in one area, technique, or style of horse-riding; students can team up with head coach and trainer Michael Traurig for jumping lessons or trot alongside silver medalist Teri Dosen and her dutch warmblood during dressage lessons. Though their combined experience adds up to more than 100 years, the instructors would be nowhere without their stable of well-trained horses and ponies, who carry themselves with poise and dignity through competitions, summer camps, and stagecoach robberies.

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Repressing hunger over long periods of time leads to neurotic binges on self-destructive foods such as asbestos pops, uranium bits, and unsubmitted grad-school applications. Snack on something good for you with this Groupon: for $10, you get $25 worth of health snacks from KINDsnacks.com.

Currently on a nationwide tour, KIND's all-natural bars, lauded by The Today Show, mix delectable fruit and nut flavors with health-conscious recipes to curb hunger. Ideal for handing off to fit-seekers or circus jugglers, the KIND Gift Capsule ($19.95) packs a medley of eight bars into a handsome clear baton, drawing from flavor combinations such as almond and coconut, mango macadamia, and sesame and peanuts striped with chocolate.

KIND Healthy Grains ($32–$35) blend artisanal mixes of whole grains, clusters, nuts, and spices in resealable pouches. Larger boxes such as the 40-bar mini fruit and nut delight pack ($44.50) can fill lunch boxes for weeks or fuel active bodies on hikes, bike rides, or inelastic trampolines. This offer cannot be used toward shipping; the KIND shipping team sends parcels via FedEx Ground ($6.95) or FedEx 2nd Day ($14.95) because carrier pigeons insist on eating the merchandise. Customers in need of an immediate taste can locate the KIND food truck for a free sample.

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With regular exercise, people can retrain their bodies to function more efficiently, move more flexibly, and fight better in dreams. Get your dream physique minus the tentacles with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$15 for one 30-minute antigravity treadmill session (a $30 value)
$39 for three 30-minute antigravity treadmill sessions (a $90 value)
$70 for metabolic assessment and 12-week cardio plan (a $699 value), which includes:

• Metabolic assessment
• 12-week cardio workout plan
• Reassessment

The antigravity treadmill uses technology engineered by NASA to reduce g-forces by up to 30 percent, drastically reducing the strain and impact of jogging. The sessions are ideal for speeding recovery time during physical rehabilitation or experiencing the thrill felt by Buzz Aldrin as he powered Apollo 11 with his electricity-generating treadmill.

The 12-week cardio plan develops personalized routines specifically designed to improve heart performance. Clients run through a gamut of tests during the metabolic assessment, resulting in a precise read-out of how many calories they burn during exercise. These numbers form the basis of the three-month training, which consists of a new workout delivered by email every day based on heart rate.

SportsPlus

Though it may seem counterintuitive to pile on exercises to heal people recovering from injury, that’s exactly what SportsPlus founder and president Ed Le Cara aims to do. He’s a PhD candidate in athletic training, former frontline medic for the army, current medical and science consultant with 24 Hour Fitness, and is certified by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, among others. Armed with a staggering slew of futuristic equipment—such as the functional movement screen—Dr. Le Cara builds practical exercise routines that help people speed through rehab or prevent injuries altogether.

Le Cara works with a staff of injury prevention and rehabilitation experts whose qualifications include chiropractic and athletic training. Their services range from the expected—gait analysis and massage therapy to get postures in line and ease pain—to the esoteric, such as an antigravity treadmill and underwater chiropractics that give exercise routines to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to work out.

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Without science and geometry, children would be doomed to a future filled with mysterious diseases and indivisible pizzas. Brush up on the important stuff with this Groupon.

$89 for a Student Assessment and Four Tutoring Courses (Up to $499 Value)

Students begin the tutoring program with an assessment that uses standardized testing, diagnostic tools, and personal interviews to determine appropriate skills placement. Four 60-minute lessons then cover topics such as math, reading, writing, algebra, and study skills. This deal is valid at 21 area locations.

Sylvan Learning Center

Understanding that each child learns differently, the staff members of Sylvan Learning Center’s numerous study centers design custom lesson programs. Based on the results of standardized testing, diagnostic tools, and one-on-one interviews, the staff works with students to help them to firmly grasp basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and how to remember facts without tattooing them to their chest. Programs target students in kindergarten through grade 12 and mold to various learning styles, helping kids to feel more comfortable in the classroom. After-school or summer classes can ready high-school students for the rigors of the ACT or the SAT, or they can help students to wow college admissions officers with their superior writing skills, exemplary test scores, and willingness to arm-wrestle the school mascot.

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Having sore muscles, like wearing a suit of armor or signing a five-year lease, makes it difficult to move. Evict bodily stress with this Groupon.

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$55 for one well-being massage package (a $129 value)
$155 for three well-being massage packages (a $387 value)

Each massage package includes:

• 60-minute massage that combines eastern and western modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, and aromatherapy
• 15-minute therapeutic or foot-reflexology massage

Thiparpa Thai Massage

Traditional Thai artwork brightens the dark-mahogany walls of Thiparpa Thai Massage in the light of chandeliers and flickering candles. From the floor of this flower-studded haven, therapists perform traditional Thai massages atop soft mattresses separated by opaque, glittering curtains. In their signature style, therapists use their bodies to move clients through positions that compress muscles, exercise joints, and mimic the poses of the therapist's childhood rag doll. Therapists can also incorporate Swedish massage and whiffs of aromatherapy. Thiparpa stays open until 9 p.m. daily, which provides patients ample time for a massage after work.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie’s luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan’s luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $32 for a haircut, wash, and blow-dry (a $65 value)
• $56 for a haircut, wash, and blow-dry with root color touchup (a $140 value)

During haircuts, stylists expertly snip strands to shape each client's hair into a custom look. A wash and blow-dry treatment showcase the finished product and individual style. With the second option, salon clients can supplement their new 'do with a root color touchup, producing an even color throughout the hair and hiding any evidence of worn hues.

Cherry Blossom Salon

A beauty mark on San Rafael since 1993, Cherry Blossom Salon nestles clients into a cozy interior marked by warm yellow walls and climbing floral vines. The staff presides behind pristine white manicure stations and sleek salon chairs, doling out expert care during haircuts, manicures, or imaginary-friend interventions. Inside a private treatment room, a cushy treatment bed cradles clients, and waxing techs swiftly remove unwanted hair.

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Like baking a cake, mixing a drink requires precise measurements and the restraint to not ingest so many ingredients that you ruin your own birthday party. Become a power mixer with this Groupon.

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• $35 for a rum flight for two (a $70 value)
• $10 for $20 worth of cocktails and drinks

Flights include four different samples for each guest. Rum offerings change regularly, but may include spirits such as Angostura 1919, Zaya Gran Reserva, Ron Zacapa, or Rhum Clément Créole Shrubb.

The bartenders set beers ($4.50–$7.50) and cocktails ($5.50–$12) alongside specialty signature rum punches such as the house punch, a blend of silver rum and mango, orange, and pineapple juices. They also forge monthly specials such as May's Kitchen Sink, which combines Cruzan premium banana, coconut, orange, and pineapple rums with orange, pineapple, lemon, lime, and cranberry juices, as well as a garnish of a splash of Myers's dark rum.

Hobson's Choice

Beneath twin lanterns rests the entrance to a quiet punch house modeled after the classic British punch houses of the Victorian era. These are not punches of fruit or fist, but rather of rum, the chosen inebriant of Hobson's Choice. The bar stocks more than 120 varieties of this sugary spirit, including Old Grog, Myers's, and Neisson Réserve Spéciale, as well as rare and limited-quantity batches. Beneath a line of antique chandeliers dripping with sweet, sweet history, the staff fills glasses with specialty cocktails such as the Planter's Punch, a mixture of Coruba dark Jamaican rum, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and grenadine. To chase these libations, they also serve food catered by the nearby Asqew Grill.

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Teenagers idolize pizza due to its portable nature and refusal to stay in a box, man. Eat your way to independence with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$22 for a dine-in pizza dinner (up to a $44.90 total value)

• One appetizer (a $10.95 value)
• One large cheese pizza (an $18.95 value)
• One pitcher of beer (up to a $15 value)

$25 for $55 toward pick-up pizza and catering

The menu includes pizzas such as the cardinal ($12.95–$22.45) with italian sausage and red onions and the woods ($12.95–$22.45) with pesto, fresh basil, and tomatoes.

Palo Alto Pizza Co.

Chefs inside Palo Alto Pizza Co.’s kitchen forge dough for their signature West Coast¬–style thick crusts and New York–style thin crusts from scratch. They crown each housemade round with fresh, gourmet toppings and sauces, such as spicy chipotle cream sauce, salsa fresca, balsamic-marinated tomatoes, and mesquite grilled chicken.

Diners can portion out these meat-laden and vegetarian-friendly pies in the eatery’s modern dining room, which creates a warm ambiance with its rustic wood paneling and red-accent walls lined with high-definition TVs. Guests can also descend on carryout boxes filled with signature pizzas and spicy chicken wings, ready to serve in their homes, offices, or secret home offices.

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When school's out and the summer heat has kicked in, you know your little ones are going to be dying for some pool time. Cool down, stay active, and have fun with today's offer on one pass for four people to Silliman Family Aquatic Center.

A 32,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, Silliman offers large water slides, a lazy river, open lap pool, children's activity pool, spa, and cafe. Your kiddos will be in heaven, and you and your hub will be free to join the fun or stay poolside to relax. Certified lifeguards are on duty at all times. If the weather's crumby, don't let that stop you! This indoor water park and is perfect for warm or cold days, as it is always heated to 72 degrees inside with 83-degree water temperature. 

Grab today's $14 offer and surprise your family with a day trip to a remarkably cool water park.

If you're like us - you jump at every opportunity for fun. Especially the kind of fun that makes you feel youthful and energized!

Snag a night at a super trendy Hollywood boutique hotel and put yourself in the middle of it all. The Famers Daughter Hotel is centrally located in Fairfax Village and across the street from The Grove, CBS, the American Girl Doll store, and more. They've got posh amenities and swanky decor. Plus - you get dinner for two at the oh-so-delicious Tart Restaurant, as well as free bike rentals and happy hour daily.

It's the place to be for a girl's night away or for a visit to Hollywood and Beverly Hills! Enjoy the urban chic atmosphere as you save big with today's offer.

Have an outdoor summer bash coming up? Perfect! How about a gorgeous graduation dinner? Lovely! When it comes to dressing your home in the finest and for any occasion- today's offer has you covered (literally!). 

Couleur Nature’s linens and home accessories are versatile and can be used for formal or casual table settings year-round, as well as the every day. Their distinct but wide appeal makes them ideal for almost any occasion, décor or personal style! They've also got towels, napkins, aprons and more.

With today's offer, snag three gorgeous tea towels for only $21, or double your money towards anything else on the site!

Just because the school bells shut down, doesn't mean your kids have to!

Use these engaging summertime learning materials to avoid summer learning loss. Activity books and readers from Learning Train are created by teachers and provide stimulating lessons in math, science, writing, reading, geography and more!  Kids will have so much fun matching, counting, doodling and filling in the blanks they won't even realize how much they're preparing for the next school year until school starts and they're already ahead of the game! Choose a set of activity books for Pre-K through 5th grade for only $19 with this offer and prevent summer slide!

Isn't it a funny thing how unoccupied kids are around food. It doesn't matter how tasty and delicious that grilled cheese sandwich is, they're still itching to get their hands on an extra activity.

That's where Play Cafe comes in. Your children can move from mealtime to playtime all in the same place. Kids can play happily in their imaginative play areas while you order them mac 'n cheese, a panini, nuggets and more. Plus there's tons of healthy options for mom too.

You and your little ones will meet other families and the whole dining experience will be one the kids will just go nuts over. Enjoy!

Let's face it: getting to and from the airport is a hassle. Skip the pricey and time-consuming arrangements and make transportation a breeze with today's offer from Jet Car Limo.

With graduations, weddings, and summer vacations around the corner, you know you have a bit of trip planning to do. Enjoy your journey from the start, and get a pleasant, stress-free ride to the airport for just $25.

Sometimes you feel like you need a magic wand to keep the kids entertained. Queue Goofball, and your kids will erupt in giggles.

Goofball, a super amazing magician in San Francisco will surprise the kids with fantastic and whimsical balloon creations that they'll "oooh" and "ahhh" over.  An hour with the silly and clumsy Goofball is perfect for birthdays because he caters his performance to the age of his audience. No matter what, he's got something up his sleeve for everybody.

Personalize your precious cargo with an adorable item from Mini Monograms! This online store is owned by a Mom and Grandma who love to make special baby items for your special little one.

Choose from an adorable assortment of bibs, bag tags, diaper bags, blankets, and more. You'll get to pick your favorite font, so your baby's name or initials will be truly personalized to your taste. Today's offer gets you $40 worth of baby merchandise for just $20.

Get creative with today's deal from Silhouette Online Store, your online source for fun paper products and more.

This voucher is good for any downloadable designs. From borders and backgrounds to cards and gifts, the endless inspiration here could keep you crafting for a lifetime. Choose from a wide variety of artists and types of designs. All downloadables from Silhouette Online Store are meant to be used with Silhouette electronic cutting tools only.

Take the stress out of meal planning with a little help from eMeals. This unique company takes the guess work out of how to plan your weekly meals and does all the work for you.

Dinnertime is the one time of the day we get to de-compress and connect with one another.  eMeals menus are designed around family-friendly and simple recipes with generous portions to help you make dinner happen the easy way. eMeals provides more than 30 meal plan options that include a shopping list and where possible are tied to weekly grocery store sales.  Whether you desire natural and organic, gluten-free or family classic, there are a variety of meal plans to please everyone's palette. eMeals is the easy way to budget your money, save your precious time, and enjoy a delicious meal week after week.

Dad is usually the repeat gift offender. Don't give him another neck tie, Mom. Here's a gift that he'll rave about all year.  

CigaRV is mobile luxury at its finest!  With 4 flat screen TVs, granite counter tops, plush leather couches, satellite receivers with endless sports watching and a sophisticated cigar lounge, Dad and friends can escape and relax in their own domain.  For 3 hours, tour 11 Treasure Island wineries for 6 people, admiring city skylines and sipping fine wines with a $50 cigar credit. Prefer the mainland? Spend 4 hours cruising through and exploring the hidden wineries of Livermore Valley with 6 people and a $50 cigar credit.  Or opt for an exclusive, 3-hour private party at your own location within 25 miles of Concord with a $50 cigar credit. Don't worry Mom, you can always use it for your own (wo)man cave, too!  

Houses have a magical way of messing themselves up, don't they, Mom?! (We wouldn't dare blame the kids ... or maybe we would!) If you're too busy with five million other daily duties and endless errands, who's going to keep your lives in order?! Grab today's deal, and let Crown Cleaning Co restore the squeak to your clean!

This cleaning includes three hours of professional cleaning. They'll have all your rooms and hallways tidied up, including sweeping and mopping/vacuuming all floors and rugs. In the bathrooms, all mirrors, sinks, showers, tubs, toilets will be spotlessly disinfected and trashes emptied. Any other requests are welcomed!

Won't it be nice to relax in your gorgeously cleaned haven, Mom?!

Now here's an offer that's truly music to our ears! Get one month of Play and Music classes at Gymboree Play & Music, including the membership fee and unlimited visits during Open PlayGym - all for only $49.

Play and Music classes are part of a seven-level program designed to support your child's growth at his or her own individual pace. From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, Gymboree Play & Music uses play-based activities to stretch the body and mind. With an array of styles, Gymboree's music classes help children ages six months to five years explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality, and beat while nurturing key physical, social, and intellectual skills. And if art is more your child's thing, they also offer art classes that will inspire their self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities like painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play, and more.

Gymboree  is the ultimate spot for your kids, and with today's offer, they'll spend an entire month soaking up the fun and learning!

Is it just us, or does the addition of shiny, perfectly polished nails transform a simple ensemble of a ponytail and T-shirt into an effortlessly glam look? Bump up your fabulousness with today's offer on acrylic services and Rock Star Nails and Toes from Nail Candy.

What are Rock Star Nails and Toes, you ask? Rock Star Nails are basically acrylic glitter nails. For Rock Star Toes, a layer of gel is applied to the toenail and then topped with glitter. After that, another layer of gel is added for a smooth finish. The finished product is glittery toes that last 6-8 weeks (talk about a good investment)! If you go the acrylic route, your fingernails will stay sparklin' for 2-3 weeks. 

Grab today's great offer and jazz up your nails for warm weather season.

You don't have to fly to Italy to savor an amazing meal with today's offer from Muscio's, Mom! Stop in to this delightful restaurant spot that will have everyone in your family saying, "Mangia! Mangia!"

You'll fall in love with their menu, which features dishes inspired by the sights and smells of Italy. Bite into their tomato bruschetta starter before moving onto their mouth-watering entrees like linguine with clams, vegetarian lasagna and so much more. La dolce vita, indeed!

This offer makes a great gift for an end of the year teacher gift. Buy up to three vouchers and make someone's day!

You're an on-the-go mom. Whether you're heading out on a run, checking errands off your list, or balancing the groceries and the kids in both arms, you certainly could use an extra hand.

How perfect is it that this new company allows you to store your valuables, like your phone, keys or credit card, without using a single hand!?

Objex offers sports bras or camis with built-in pockets to hold all of your necessities when you work out or hit the town! It's big enough for your iPod or phone (size allows for iPhones and Droids!), but you can also carry other items like keys, credit cards, and more. And it's all super comfortable. Why wasn't this product thought of sooner?! We're obsessed!

Objex also just created a line of padded sports bras - they're great for high impact activities, are super comfortable, and give you a boost of femininity while you excercise!

Stage a Memory

The mark of great artistry is a diverse portfolio. And Dekker Photography’s diversity cannot be denied. From regal portraits to sexy boudoir pinups, Dekker sets the perfect pitch for any shoot. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Unleash Your Inner Foodie

Craft and savor authentic dishes on this food-filled excursion led by celebrity chef Ana Garcia (known as “the Mexican Rachel Ray”). Get ready for fragrant chiles, multi-layered moles, and tangy queso fresco—all from the exclusive vantage point of Chef Ana’s boutique hotel and home in Tepoztlán. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Dine Like a Londoner

You don’t have to hop the pond to don your Eliza Doolittle. At Secret Garden Tea House, prim and proper and so shabby-chic are second nature. Feel free to get dolled up for this lovely luncheon (in fact, we encourage it!) as you nibble daintily, sip slowly, and relish the moment. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Your Peak Physique

It’s no surprise that there’s always a new exercise craze or trendy diet on the market—the last one didn’t work. That’s because fitness is not a fad. The way to get in shape is by working with a true expert. This is why Anthropos Performance is so good at crafting great bodies. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Choose Your Own Adventure

The perfect getaway is a fickle thing. Sometimes a walking tour of a historic city sounds great. Or maybe you just need a hammock, waves crashing on the shore, and a cold cocktail. But why choose? Travelscene takes care of the nitty-gritty so you can craft your own adventure. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Nationally Hailed, Unique Pilates & Barre Workouts

Vogue. Forbes. Glamour. New York Magazine. They all have one thing in common: major buzz about Pilates ProWorks. There’s something satisfying about knowing your workout comes with first-rate recommendations. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Gourmet Napa Valley Getaway

California’s mecca for romance and relaxation? Napa. Napa’s mecca for private pampering? Cottage Grove Inn. Rustic charm, local wines, and luxe amenities woo guests to this gourmet hideaway. Take a walk on the wine side: a winery tour and tasting will fill your cup. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Brazilian Blowouts from the Renowned Noushin Nouri

Noushin Nouri has a knack for executing grand visions. Come to her tower of power for the Brazilian blowout that everyone’s talked about for years. Vogue interiors, to-die-for views of SF, and primping worthy of a princess? You’ll never want to leave. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Stop, Breathe, Relax

Gently inhale and slowly exhale. Ease the tension in every muscle of your body. Clear your mind and calm your spirit. You’re now ready to enter Hyde St. Wellness Cooperative—a sanctuary of rest and rejuvenation. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Your Epidermis is Showing

Summer is all about wearing less. But shedding your layers goes beyond clothing. You have natural radiance just waiting to be revealed, and Union Street Dermatology is ready to help you glow. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Pristine Beaches, Pulsing Nightlife

White-sand beaches right outside your door. Playa del Carmen’s rockin’ 5th Avenue buzzes just steps away. We’d be sold on Acanto Boutique Hotel on location alone. But throw in a lush tropical setting, spacious rooms, and exclusive beach club? Bang, meet buck. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Tropical Luxury

A sunset dinner on the beach. 85 acres of pristine tropical reserve. Minutes from the thriving nightlife of Puerto Vallarta—the puzzle pieces all come together at Garza Blanca. So grab your special someone for an all-inclusive Mexican getaway and leave your worries stateside. See Reviews & Offer Details.

Inventive Sushi and Japan-Infused Tapas

Rocketfish: an explosion of flavors served up in neatly wrapped nori or a made-to-share creation like filet mignon sliders. Sound too delicious to be true? We promise this spaceship-inspired restaurant is grounded in reality. See Reviews & Offer Details.