Modern B&B in the Heart of Ohio Amish Country

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the world's largest Amish community, a culture that eschews modern technology in search of a simpler lifestyle. Consequently, the region feels even more separate from city life than other rural areas, a trait that makes it especially attractive to some. The Inn at Honey Run embraces this ethos while still offering an onsite spa, an upscale restaurant, and other comforts you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

The Inn at Honey Run's aesthetic is a far cry from the earthy farmhouses just a few miles away. Bucolic yet refined decor covers both the lobby and the guest rooms with wreaths of sinewy dried vines and local artwork made of wrought iron and polished wood. Several Select rooms occupy upper floors, where treetops are visible through reading nooks' skylights. Alternatively, Honeycomb rooms are built into a hillside and come with a secluded outdoor patio.

Every morning, guests gather at Tarragon, the Inn's upscale yet casual restaurant, for a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, and house-made muffins and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Scott Fetty draws on his training and uses seasonal, local ingredients to craft upscale American cuisine.

At the onsite Spa at Honey Run, sip on flowering tea before a massage, facial treatment, or body treatment that uses 100% organic oils and scrubs. The hiking trails that crisscross the property are another source of relaxation, passing through meadows and forests and along burbling brooks. For an additional fee of $125, the inn will arrange an authentic Amish-country buggy ride around the surrounding hills.

Holmes County, OH: Bucolic Farmland Rich in Amish Tradition

Located about 80 miles south of Cleveland, Holmes County's rolling countryside is rife with farms and stores, as well as a few tourist attractions. See the Amish lifestyle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek, which also houses exotic creatures such as giraffes, camels, and kangaroos alongside regional animals like cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. The Holmes County Trail follows 29 miles of former railroad lines, from nearby Killbuck to Fredericksburg, with 15 paved miles accommodating Amish buggies and bicycles.

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Proper car maintenance will help a vehicle live longer, just as proper muscle maintenance will help you save a car from drowning. Be a hero with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$12 for a basic oil change, tire rotation, and inspection (a $25 value)

$25 for a 90-120-minute summer-care package (a $54.99 value)

Basic oil change and tire rotation (a $25 value) AC inspection (a $29.99 value)

Ziegler Tire

Since 1919, three generations of Ziegler family members and friends have overseen the vehicles that have made their way into Ziegler Tire. The 21-location auto shop, which began as a modest operation by brothers Oliver and Harold Ziegler, now enlists computerized diagnostic systems and ASE-certified technicians to scout and fix automotive maladies. The skilled technicians outfit personal and commercial vehicles of all types and sizes with new wheels and tires from brands such as Michelin, Dayton, Firestone, and Uniroyal and perform a vast repertoire of routine-maintenance services to extend the lives of automobiles and to stave off a resurgence of penny-farthing popularity.

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Our dexterous hands are what separate us from the animals, specifically by locking our front doors. Domesticate your digits with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $12 for a manicure (a $25 value) $29 for a mani-pedi (up to a $65 value) $29 for a rejuvenating facial (up to a $65 value)

The 30-minute manicure includes hand and foot exfoliation and a hand and arm massage. The one-hour mani-pedi includes the aforementioned treatments plus a moisturizing foot mask, a foot massage, and nailcare. A combination of cleansing and steaming begins the one-hour facial, opening pores for extractions. After a mask and an eye treatment, clients receive a neck, shoulder, hand, and foot massage.

The Finished Look Salon & Spa

When it comes to beauty, the pampering professionals at The Finished Look Salon & Spa have clients covered from head to toe-or, more specifically, from freshly cropped locks to prettily polished toes. The spa's atmosphere is quintessentially homey, complete with fireplaces, arched doorways, and even a wood-paneled basement fitness studio where a certified personal trainer helps patrons get into shape while watching motivational reruns of after-school specials. Each nook and cranny in the salon has a designated purpose, from the naturally lit nail studio to the hair shampooing and styling stations. To help clients feel as good as they look, the spa's staffers also offer relaxing massages and exfoliating body scrubs.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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Historic B & B with Park Views and Fine Southern Cuisine

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is the textbook image of idyllic farmland-a landscape of rolling hills divided by rail fences into orchards, wineries, and horse pastures. In 1926, the Cleveland Orphanage Institution decided it was the perfect setting for educating children. They rebuilt the Cleveland Home as a Dutch Colonial Revival building, providing plenty of room for kids to run around. Today, it's become The Woodford Inn, a stately, red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruce and Linda Parker, two restaurateurs-turned-innkeepers, keep the place as welcoming as ever with warm hospitality and home-cooked southern fare.

The onsite Addie's Restaurant and Bar is named after Linda's mother, who used to prepare her family's large Sunday dinners. The restaurant serves local specialties such as the Hot Brown sandwich ($12) with roast turkey and country ham in cheesy mornay sauce. An equally hearty breakfast often includes pancakes, bacon, and omelets, all served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can dine inside, where paintings of racehorses line the walls, or head out to the patio, which is flanked by grassy lawns and conifers. There's also a front porch, outfitted in classic southern fashion with rocking chairs and hanging ferns.

Inside, many of the inn's 10 guest rooms overlook the neighboring Woodford County Park. Though no two rooms are identical, all boast Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ornately carved headboards, and jacuzzi tubs. Room 3's two-person tub makes it a good fit for couples.

Versailles, Kentucky: Bluegrass Country Along Bourbon Trail

The town of Versailles was named after the site of Louis XIV's gilded palace in France, yet the two places share little in common. The American version is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a string of famous distilleries including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Wild Turkey. The region is also home to some of the most successful racehorse breeders in the world, whose ponies have gone on to win the Triple Crown and star in the doodles of 12-year-old girls all over the world.

Half an hour east, Lexington has many equine-related attractions of its own, including the Kentucky Horse Park and the Keeneland Race Track, a beautiful course that dates to 1935 and is known for its horse auctions. Nearby, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is filled with rooms made to look much like the ones lived in by Abraham Lincoln's First Lady.

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Day-to-day hassles can pile up and derail anyone. Make your next stop at Old 97 Cafe to get back on an even track. Pay $10 for $20 worth of food and non-alcoholic drinks at this recently renovated Kenmore pub, which got its start serving travelers at Stop 97 on Akron's old trolley line in the 1920s. The menu of tapas, homemade soups, and unique entrees is ever-changing to reflect local and fresh flavors -- but recent menu items like hummus and pita chips, crab cakes, hearty salads, and tandoori pizzas are sure to ring your bell. Open evenings Wednesday through Saturday, you'll enjoy dinner, live jazz, and maybe even a game of bocce ball or corn hole on the outdoor patio -- making this deal the end of the line for stress. Want more? Check out Old 97 Cafe on Facebook.

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Playtime gives children a welcome respite from the daily grind of selling life insurance to their action figures. Help your little nine-to-fivers let their hair down with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $8 for playground admission for two kids (up to a $16 value) $14 for All Day Play including playground admission and unlimited laser tag for two kids 42 inches or taller (up to a $28 value), valid from 4 p.m. until close on school days and all day on weekends and during summer.

Adults play for free on the playground when accompanied by a child. Adults charged to play laser tag. See here for hours of operation. Though Amazone Family Entertainment Center sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Amazone Family Entertainment Center

Winner of ParentsConnect's award for Cleveland's Best Indoor Playspace in 2009, Amazone Family Entertainment Center sets the stage for jungle-themed parties and open play sessions. Its three-story playground surrounds kids and parents in slides, bridges, and plastic trees, all accented by faux foliage that simulates the gorilla-run play centers of the Amazon. Elsewhere, the glowing eyes of temple creatures peer down at players within a black-lit laser-tag arena. An orchestra of laughter and electronic beeps emerge from within the arcade, which hosts 50 games, including air hockey, skee ball, and racing. To fuel playtime, Amazone's team slings pizza at a snack bar and hosts celebrations within five themed birthday-party rooms. The facility also caters to parents with comfy couches and free WiFi that lets them stream their favorite cartoons.

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One of the cardinal rules of a party is "Always have more than enough food for everyone," a rule superseded only by "Never mix alcohol with access to a particle accelerator." Secure sustenance for all revelers with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $5 for $10 worth of diner fare $25 for $50 worth of catered fare $50 for $100 worth of catered fare

The diner menu includes plates of corned-beef sandwiches ($7.50), third-pound bacon-and-cheddar burgers ($6.25), and chicken fajita wraps ($7.50). Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with options such as continental breakfast with fresh pastries and bagels ($5.25/person), a barbecue buffet with smoked ribs and chicken, plus hearty side dishes ($15.95/person), and trays of sub sandwiches with freshly baked hoagie rolls, up to three meats, and potato salad, coleslaw, or pasta salad ($7.95/person).

Ivan's Diner

Chef Ivan Lefkowitz has been doling out his diverse repertoire of homemade dishes for more than 30 years, enticing the palates of prestigious clientele such as President Bill Clinton and members of The Temptations and the Cleveland Indians. The dexterous chef whips up breakfast platters, sandwich trays, gourmet dinners, and specialty buffets for special events that range from weddings to pig roasts. He can also furnish parties with delivery, serving, and event-planning services, along with tableware, decorations, and piñatas filled with enough travel-sized packages of dental floss for every guest.

In addition to catering, Ivan and his kitchen crew simmer up hearty dishes at their own diner location. Deli-style burgers and sandwiches meet with homemade soups upon the restaurant's tabletops and booths, and beneath the colorful umbrellas of its outdoor patio.

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Bodybuilders visualize lifting a weight before actually lifting it, just as businessmen visualize leading a meeting before actually riding in on a stallion. Appear majestic with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for one month of adult Body Defined classes (a $99 value) $49 for one month of children's fitness classes (a $99 value)

Expert coaches lead intense, full-body conditioning sessions designed to help athletes achieve specific weight-loss or muscle-gaining goals. Children in grades 2-6 can create a solid athletic foundation in the Beginner Athlete classes, and kids in grade 7 and older chisel muscles in Advanced Athlete classes. See the full schedule here.

Speed and Explosion

Sneakered feet pound the ground as athletes of all ages race through challenging exercises supervised by Speed and Explosion's trained coaches and instructors. These workouts can be designed to help athletes hone their bodies into football-slinging or race-winning machines, as they are created based on the athletes' goals. Motivating coaches train sportsmen of all fitness levels, helping them build more muscle or chisel their abs into the shape of Mount Rushmore. Meanwhile, adults can attempt to torch calories and slim down during Body Defined classes.

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Dessert-shrinking technology gave us the cupcake, the baked rhode island, and the gingerbread studio apartment. Nibble a little with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $199 for a two-hour private party for up to 25 guests, with unlimited frozen yogurt and toppings, music, and exclusive access to the store (a $400 value) $6 for one dozen mini gourmet cupcakes (a $12 value). The selection of cupcakes varies from day to day, see here for a list of flavors. $11 for 25 mini gourmet cupcakes (a $22.50 value)

Bluekiwi

Behind Bluekiwi's sunny blue door, servers sprinkle dollops of nonfat frozen yogurt with fresh fruit and candy toppings. The management draws from a degree in hospitality with an emphasis on nutrition to craft wholesome icy treats and answer customer questions and concerns, while counseling them against common nutritional errors such as trying to eat plastic fruit. The rotating selection of fresh yogurt flavors, such as classic California tart, birthday cake, non-fat sugar-free vanilla or chocolate, and cherry amaretto, teem with calcium, potassium, and live active cultures. Containers of freshly hewed fruit line countertops alongside dry cereal and candy toppings, while a stock of miniature cupcakes can deluge taste buds with mouthfuls of peanut-butter cup, cinnamon, and red-velvet flavors. Blue tabletops and Frank Gehry-style stools allow customers to linger over treats and chitchat, while whiteboard walls allow them to draw out detailed map reminders of where they parked their cars.

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The spine keeps your brain elevated and beyond the reach of swarming, knowledge-hungry children. Straighten and strengthen your spine with this Groupon.

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$29 for a one-hour therapeutic massage with aromatherapy oils (a $70 value)
$49 for a chiropractic package (a $229 total value)

One-hour therapeutic massage with aromatherapy oils (a $70 value) Chiropractic exam (a $35 value) Adjustment (a $45 value) X-rays (a $79 value)

Stow-Kent Chiropractic

Led by a trio of doctors who share a deep knowledge of the body's inner workings and a single goal of relieving their patients' pains, Stow-Kent Chiropractic treats injuries and spinal conditions with safe and minimally invasive methods. The doctors also share a passion for individualized care; before mending spines with adjustments, decompression treatments, and FlexBand rehab sessions, they carefully examine each patient's nervous system and mood ring to determine which services will work most effectively. The center's team of licensed massage therapists similarly seeks out and targets individual aches with trigger-point massages that dissipate pain at its source with isolated pressure.

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