AAA Four Diamond Hotel South of Vegas Strip

Fewer than 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mediterranean-inspired Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas cuts an imposing figure, with Spanish-style architecture, tiled roofs, and a recessed driveway lined with towering palms. You don't have to worry about transportation to the city's main corridor, thanks to a complimentary shuttle that runs back and forth from the strip four times a day. But there's a lot to do right here-the sprawling Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas encompasses restaurants, pools, a casino, and a movie theater.

In the upscale casino, exposed stone columns support towering arches and a vaulted ceiling. Gamers have the run of the place, which offers 2,200 slot and video-poker games, a poker room, race and sports book areas, and more than 55 table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette. Spend your winnings at one of eight onsite restaurants, including Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis, known for its selection of aged meats, and Terra Verde, a cozy Italian eatery with house-made pasta dishes and an extensive wine list. Getaway holders can use their resort credit at the onsite spa for services such as massages, facials, and mani-pedis.

Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas's outdoor recreation area stretches across more than 8 acres outfitted with manicured lawns, private cabanas, and infinity-edge dipping pools. Head to the Pond, the resort's private pool and lounge, to see and be seen during pool-party season. Come nightfall, you can catch a live band at Ovation or slip into Drop Bar for a nightcap.

Greater Las Vegas: Shops and Restaurants Off the Strip

The town of Henderson is conveniently close to Las Vegas, but it's also far enough to be an escape from the bustle of the strip. Next to Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas sits The District, a pedestrian-friendly promenade lined with boutiques and restaurants. On Friday and Saturday nights from May through October, enjoy live music as you stroll the plaza.

To head to the Strip, hop onto the resort's free shuttle, which drops riders off at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. If you're tired of gambling, check out one of the long-running shows, such as Cirque du Soleil's Love, an acrobatic and visually stunning homage to the Beatles.

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Hot-tempered bosses, fiery teenagers, fever-inducing bills -- it's enough to get anybody hot under the collar. Rather than blowing your fortune on therapy (or an unofficial membership to the corner lounge), cool your jets with today's deal from Blissful Spirits Hot Yoga: Pay $20 to attend ten hot yoga classes any time of day, offered to new students or yogis who haven't visited the studio in six months or more (a $100 value); or, for the same price, any student can attend 20 hot yoga classes that end before 4 p.m. (a $200 value). During your 60- to 90-minute classes, you'll quickly move through poses in a room heated to about 105 degrees; this therapeutic workout will strengthen and stretch all areas of your body and quiet your mind's heated debates. You'll have access to this north Albuquerque facility's showers, lockers, towel service, and blow dryers, so you can get hot without being bothered. With its savings of up to 90%, you'll want to give this sizzling fitness opportunity a warm reception. Want more? Check out Blissful Spirits Hot Yoga on Facebook.

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Unless you take in a game on 50-cent-hot-dog night, a few bucks won't buy you much at the ballpark. With today's winning offer from Coaches Sports Grill, you'll get the courtside experience without the stadium prices: Pay $10 for $20 to spend on food and drink at this Central Avenue SE bar and eatery, named Best Sports Bar by Weekly Alibi for four years running. Warm up with a signature app, like Buffalo wings, nachos, or queso fries. Then, satisfy your major-league appetite with the Fiesta burger -- topped with chili, cheese, and grilled onions -- or green chile chicken enchiladas. Sip a craft beer and tune in to the game -- Coaches has dozens of TVs and access to several sports networks -- or enjoy an alfresco bite on the patio. If you're into the sport of singing, you can also come in for Wednesday-night karaoke. Step up to the plate for this half-off deal -- just don't get caught looking. Want more? Check out Coaches Sports Grill on Facebook.

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Newly Renovated Rooms near University of New Mexico Campus

In the 1920s and ‘30s, the newly built Route 66 helped to transform Albuquerque from a tiny tourist town into a growing desert oasis for travelers, complete with roadside restaurants, motels, and kitschy souvenir stands. Today, Route 66 stills attracts out-of-towners, who drive through historical Nob Hill District and past the 1927 KiMo Theater, one of the best examples of Pueblo Deco architecture. Just a 2-mile drive north of the Main Street of America, the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Albuquerque is a short walk from the University of New Mexico as well as several museums and shopping centers-an ideal location for exploring New Mexico's largest city.

Each updated standard room has a private balcony looking out over the city. A subtle desert theme colors the space through terra-cotta walls and earth-toned decor. Relax with a dip in the Olympic-size outdoor pool or with a meal at one of the three onsite restaurants. The Ranchers Club of New Mexico is the place to go for ambiance, as the dining room is decorated with a giant buffalo head, and the chandelier is made from long-horned cattle horns and saddles donated from native New Mexican ranchers. Chefs prepare bison ribeye, filet mignon, and pan-seared lamb chops alongside an extensive list of wines, ports, and cognacs.

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Pedestrian-Friendly Town with New Mexico's Flagship University

Located about 65 miles southwest of the capital Santa Fe, Albuquerque lies along the Rio Grande, neatly divided by the river. The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque close proximity to the University of New Mexico's campus makes it easy to stroll around the college's historical Pueblo Revival buildings. To delve further into Albuquerque's past, wander the pedestrian-friendly streets of Historic Old Town Albuquerque, home to more than 150 stores and art galleries and the iconic 18th-cenutry San Felipe de Neri Parish.

On the north side of town, the 360-acre park Balloon Fiesta Park is a popular site to launch hot-air balloons, which use the 47-acre Northern Field as a bird's-eye landmark. All year round, you can see the colorful balloons rising high into the air, whether you're practicing golf shots on the park's course or biking or hiking along its neatly gardened trails.

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Spacious Suites on Historic WWII Air Base in the Heart of Scottsdale

Between 1942 and 1945, young WWII pilots took off and landed more than 600,000 times on the runways of the Thunderbird II Air Base, situated in the desert outside of Phoenix. Today, jetsetters of a different kind frequent the historic base, which has been repurposed as the Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The base also contains the Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, a four-story, tawny stucco hotel. Soaring ceilings and thick oriental rugs welcome visitors at the grand entrance area, and there are nods to the property's aviation history throughout the hotel.

Considering its proximity to the runway, each of the hotel's standard suites is rather quiet. That's because each room has been soundproofed with thick concrete walls to reduce the sound of engines and the cries of babies that want their pilot's license 16 years ahead of schedule. All of the spacious suites include a living room and separate bedroom, as well as new, cushy couches and chairs to lend the room homey feel.

Before heading off to bed, stop by the lounge next to the Silver Wings Restaurant to grab a nightcap and browse the hotel's WWII aviation memorabilia. Among the relics are photographs of pilots and a table crafted from an aircraft rotary-cylinder-engine top. In the morning, guests can fill up on eggs, bacon, pastries, and steaming coffee at the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Scottsdale, Arizona: High-End Shopping in the "The West's Most Western Town"

Situated slightly northeast of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale was once a vast ranch lands lined with citrus farms and cowboy settlements, earning it the nickname of "The West's Most Western Town." Today, the lush desert oasis is studded with glittering outdoor fountains, emerald-green golf courses, and an active nightlife scene.

For many vacationers, "sightseeing" in Scottsdale translates to "window-shopping." A few steps from the hotel, wander past palm trees to find designer stores such as Cartier and Anthropologie. A few minutes away is the charming and quaint Old Town Scottsdale, where brick buildings offer a glimpse into how the town earned its "Most Western" moniker. Stroll down its winding streets to find art galleries, a mammoth used bookstore, and public sculptures on nearly every corner.

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Spacious Southwestern Suites in the Heart of Santa Fe

When you walk down the streets of downtown Santa Fe, it can feel more like a rustic Old West town than the thriving capital city of New Mexico. Some big businesses and skyscrapers have sprouted up throughout Santa Fe, to be sure, but right among them in the heart of downtown, you'll see historical mission churches and adobe pueblos. It's all set against the ruddy backdrop of the Sangre Cristo Mountains. Villas de Santa Fe are situated right in the foothills of these mountains‚ about 16 miles northeast of downtown. Warm, southwestern-style decor and well-appointed rooms make the property a comfy home base after you explore colorful downtown Santa Fe, which is rich in Native American and Mexican history.

Inside the pueblo-like villas, modern amenities complement the rustic and colorful decorative scheme. There's Santa Fe-style art hanging on the walls in one of the standard one-bedroom suites, and you can find colorful woven fabrics on the couch in the separate living area. Each of these suites features a partial kitchen, where there's a full-size refrigerator, a stovetop, and honey-colored wood cabinetry. It makes the place feel more like a comfy apartment than a hotel room.

After waking up to the bright sun of a Santa Fe morning, you can feel free to unwind in the outdoor hot tub or practice chasing after mail carriers on the treadmills in the onsite fitness center. The hotel also has a complimentary shuttle that can zip you around the property; that allows guests to save their energy for scenic walks through nearby downtown area.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: Old West Architecture and Fiery Southwestern Cuisine

Just a short walk from the Villas de Santa Fe, you'll find the perpetually sun-soaked downtown area. It's a historical center with a vibrant mosaic of cultural influences made up of fragments from the Native American, Latino, and western traditions. The 400-year-old site of the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica dons stained-glass windows, which cast rainbow colors onto the stone floor. Handmade leather treasures line the shelves at a custom-cowboy-boot store in the city.

Fiery chili is a standby garnish for chefs in Santa Fe; on a food tour of Santa Fe, you can sample zesty southwestern fare from popular local vendors. At day's end, the tour stops at the rooftop of a beloved downtown restaurant, where guests may sip a glass of wine, admire the brilliant sunset, and drop water balloons onto evil school principals.

New Mexico's varied terrain and seemingly nonstop sunshine make the area a great place for hiking and biking. It's worth it to visit the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which have peaks that stand at about 12,000 feet high; they're just a short trip from Villas de Santa Fe.

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Human beings instinctively put their own likenesses everywhere: pumpkins, mountainsides, and text messages to Kevin. Illuminate the original emoticon with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for one facial (up to a $75 value) $49 for two facials (up to a $150 value)

Clients may choose from a microdermabrasion facial or a papaya-peel, pumpkin-peel, glycolic-peel, or lactic-acid-peel facial.

Brazilian Waxing Boutique

Named Best Waxing in the Weekly Alibi 's Best of Burque 2011, Brazilian Waxing Boutique is wholly dedicated to enhancing the health and beauty of skin. Inside, licensed aestheticians and expert speed waxers wield stubble-shunning, never-double-dipped wax to banish peach fuzz in a flash, extending their sleekifying prowess beyond the bikini line to thwart unwanted threads on the back, chest, brows, and limbs. Various facials buff and peel away imperfections such as uneven tone or leftover barbecue sauce and include a complimentary eyebrow tweezing and face massage. Finally, once skin is looking smooth, airbrush tanning ensures it's truly ready to hit the beach by misting it with a solution that boasts the bronzing equivalent of six tanning-bed sessions or seven minutes in heaven with the sun.

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They say only 1% of our genes differentiate us from chimps -- but that percentage shrinks considerably when you consider our personal adornments. Go wild and evolve your human body with today's deal: Pay $15 for $30 toward piercing at Evolution Body Piercing. Evolution's piercers -- all of whom have at least ten years experience -- employ safe practices and sterile equipment at this Nob Hill studio. Further set yourself apart from the apes with a nose ring or jeweled eyelets, really make your mark with a set of dermal anchors, or play it safe with simple ear piercings. Whatever your natural selection -- stainless steel, titanium, or gold -- you'll discover a piece of adornment that adds variety to your species... at a price that's chimp change. Want more? Check out Evolution Body Piercing on Facebook.

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In science-fiction movies, bad guys use lasers to burn down national landmarks, whereas good guys use lasers to burn CDs for cool aliens. Get closer encounters with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $199 for a laser nail-fungus-removal treatment on one foot (a $600 value) $299 for a laser nail-fungus-removal treatment on both feet (a $1,200 value)

During approximately 20-minute treatments, a certified nurse practitioner targets and destroys nail fungus with cool lasers.

Eternal Youth Medical Spa

A savvy staff of nurses and aestheticians wields high-tech equipment to perform image-enhancing services. Fraxel and Zeltiq CoolSculpting lasers help clients to look young enough to order from the kids' menu by smoothing fine lines and contouring figures. Injectable beauty solutions and ultrasonic facials further fight signs of Father Time, and intense pulsed light removes age spots.

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Like classic Hollywood films, tennis matches are filled with multiple loves, sneaky backhanded moves, and tense, sweat-inducing court scenes. Add some drama to your day with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $17 for one 60-minute practice with a Playmate ball machine (a $44 value) $24 for two 60-minute court rentals (up to a $48 value) $37 for one 60-minute private tennis lesson with Corey Matney (up to an $85 value) $48 for one four-week Tennis "Fun"damentals course (up to a $116 value)

The Playmate ball machine spits spheres at rackets, and competitors smack balls toward opponents atop rented courts. Athletes who wish to elevate their skills can schedule a private lesson, which is molded around their personal goals, or attend a four-week Tennis "Fun"damentals course. The program covers everything from proper strokes to basic strategy and scoring in a fun, dynamic environment.

Rosemarie Shellaberger Tennis Center

When Eric Rose and Sam Hitman took over the Rosemarie Shellaberger Tennis Center in 2011, they acquired a 55,000-square-foot space spanning eight acres of land. Since the center's inception three decades ago, it has evolved into six indoor and seven outdoor Rebound Ace tennis courts, which push back on players' sneakers and stilettoes with a cushiony surface. Among the outdoor courts, a stadium court steals the spotlight with seating for up to 1,000 spectators, and four of the peripheral courts sport lighting for nighttime matches.

For adult programs, the center's staff of tennis pros captain private lessons and get hearts thumping during cardio tennis classes. They craft junior programs with youthful muscles in mind, honing hand-eye coordination at Pee-Wee Tennis and fostering competition as healthy as a brussels sprout with a therapist at the Elite Junior Tennis Program. After class, athletes can unwind in the lounge or atrium and peruse equipment from brands such as Babolat and Wilson at the pro shop.

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Your little bug's as beautiful as a butterfly but as rolly as, well, a roly poly. Help him or her gain the strength and sleekness of the powerful praying mantis with today's deal from Mantis Kung Fu Academy. For $89, enroll your child ages 6 to 14 in a week of half-day martial arts camp (a $190 value) at this northeast studio. There are ten sessions from which to choose, beginning June 4 and ending August 10. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and kids should bring a lunch and snack. Kung fu is a healthy and fun martial art that teaches respect and self confidence, in addition to strength, flexibility, and discipline. Camp will cover technique, real-world scenarios, and during lunch, the teachers will talk about nutrition. On Friday, campers get a pizza party as well as a T-shirt and class photo -- so their memories will be as snug as a bug in a rug. Want more? Check out Mantis Kung Fu Academy on Facebook.

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Tutoring can help kids understand difficult concepts, such as how the dinosaurs went extinct and why it was necessary. Tackle tough subjects with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $49 for 3 60-minute tutoring sessions (a $105 value)
$112 for 8 60-minute tutoring sessions over four weeks (a $280 value)
$147 for 12 60-minute tutoring sessions over six weeks (a $420 value)

Each session can be used toward private tutoring or group homework sessions.

Grade A Tutoring

Every child learns differently. This is the foundation of Grade A Tutoring, an educational center that assists K-12 students in a variety of subjects that includes reading, math, and science. Each child is seen as an individual, and educators build teaching methods based on each student's unique approach to learning. The private sessions take place in learning centers designed to prevent distraction, replete with calming hues, comfortable furniture, and shushing staplers.

Aside from basic tutoring, the team of extensively screened tutors can prep students for state testing, ACTs, or SATs, or quench thirsty minds with programs for gifted students. Parents receive continual feedback reports from their child's tutor, which they will then be quizzed on at the following session.

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Massage therapy is among the best ways to achieve relaxation, on par with listening to actor Ed Harris chant in whale song. Sink into serenity with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $59 for an 85-minute blended-fusion massage and a 30-minute infrared-sauna session (a $140 value) $47 for 5 half-hour infrared-sauna sessions (a $95 value) $69 for 10 half-hour infrared-sauna sessions (a $155 value)

The blended-fusion massage blends several different styles and may include aromatherapy and energy work. Infrared saunas mimic the therapeutic properties of sunlight, aiming to bring relief from pain and stress and help the body shed toxins through sweat.

La Hacienda de la Luna

Translated to English as "The House of the Moon," La Hacienda de la Luna takes inspiration from this celestial symbol of femininity to create a space wholly dedicated to creativity, intuition, and healing. Serving as a wellness spa, yoga studio, art gallery, and bed and breakfast, the center strives to help bodies find a balance between their natural masculine and feminine energies through services that range from massage to drawing workshops. Various spa treatments help the body shed toxins both inside and out, whether via infrared sauna sessions or body scrubs blended from mineral sea salts and therapeutic essential oils. Bodies find their center and rediscover the backs of their knees during guided yoga classes, and those searching for artistic inspiration may find it by perusing a number of collections from talented painters and artists who design textiles and glasswork.

Housed inside a 300-year old adobe-style fortress believed to be one of the oldest inns in the nation, La Hacienda de la Luna also hosts a limited number of first-come, first-served rooms for guests, whose balance reset takes more than a few hours. Settled upon land that was once sacred to the Tiguex tribe, its varied history found it offering respite to everyone from missionaries to weary stagecoach travelers, making it well suited to host the rejuvenating activities that fill its 2-foot-thick walls today. Many claim that the spirits of the past still inhabit the serene site, though the faint of heart need not worry as La Hacienda de la Luna's owners describe the energies as "all welcoming."

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