All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort in Caribbean

Every week, Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites throws a beachside welcome party to help new arrivals kick off their vacations with live entertainment, dancing, and a fireworks finale. This fiesta supplies a taste of what lies in store during a stay at the all-inclusive Caribbean resort, which sprawls across a tropical hillside like a mini metropolis. There's something for everyone-a playground and art club for children as well as discos, nightclubs, and bars for grownups. Eleven pools and two spas cater to laid-back vacationers, and onsite snorkeling and other watersports engage active guests.

One-bedroom suites are like a home away from home, complete with fully equipped kitchenettes and separate dining areas. Each suite includes a large balcony or terrace, some of which face the surrounding mountains. Suites are decorated with Caribbean-inspired decor, complemented by rattan, natural-wicker, and bamboo furniture.

A lot of the action at Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites centers on the two beaches it has direct access to. But the resort offers a broad range of activities inland as well. These include golf and yoga during the day and theater shows at night. Take advantage of the free shuttle service and convenient jetpack rentals to easily tour the facilities.

Dominican Republic's North Coast: Golden-Sand Beaches and Mountainside Cities

The beach known as Playa Cofresi-named after Roberto Cofresi, a pirate dubbed "the Robin Hood of the Caribbean" for how he dispensed with his stolen treasure-runs along the Lifestyle resort's outer edge. The golden, 3-mile (5 km) stretch of sand reaches to the Ocean World marina, a habitat for dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life.

From the beach, it's only a 10-minute drive to Puerto Plata, the largest city on the Dominican Republic's North Coast. The mountainside city is known for its pastel-colored Victorian buildings with gingerbread fretwork-architecture that lends the town an Old-World charm. You'll also find some prominent cultural attractions, including the colonial-era Fort of San Felipe that was once used to ward off pirates. A couple of cannons still sit atop the thick walls of the fortress, and cannonballs, bayonets, and other 16th-century artifacts are displayed in the museum inside.

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You've always thought that a pirate's life would suit you, but you could do without the confusing maps, annoying parrots, and scraping together pieces of eight. Hit the high seas in style with today's deal from Capt. Jack's Pirate Ship Adventures in Virginia Beach: Pay $18 and get two tickets to a 21-and-up dance cruise on a Friday or Saturday night at 9:15 p.m. (regularly $36). Meet beside the Schooner Inn at Second Street and Atlantic for a brief shuttle ride, then set sail upon this 90-minute voyage aboard a 65-foot replica of a Spanish Galleon, complete with a 20-foot beam flying the Jolly Roger and bow-to-stern space for dancing, mingling, and swilling grog. In between dances, enjoy bawdy pirate skits that are sure to rile up you and your mate and keep the party lively. Come dressed to kill; it'll be easy to see why pirates arrrr all the rage -- and you won't even have to wield a sword to be a part of it.

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Though dogs are man's best friend, they are unable to be a groom's best man due to their inability to resist gnawing on mouthwatering cake toppers. Keep man's chompiest friend looking sharp with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$7 for a self-serve dog-wash package (up to a $20 total value)

Self-serve dog wash (up to a $15 value, depending on size of dog) Professional nail trim (a $5 value)

$15 for a full-service dog-wash package (up to a $30 total value)

Wash-and-wait dog wash (up to a $25 value) Professional nail trim (a $5 value)

Let's Go! Pet Care

When Let's Go! Pet Care's team members say they care for each pet "as if it were our own," they want customers to put their claim to the test. Though they love welcoming canines to the dog wash and telling owners all about their eco-friendly pet products, the team is most passionate about their in-home pet-care services. Upon client request, caretakers arrive to remove waste, taxi pets, or walk dogs on trips tailored for their activity levels. For clients who'd rather not take their furry friends to a kennel, pet sitters trained in animal CPR and first aid are available to drop in on pets up to four times per day. While they're with pets, caretakers can send owners email updates and help pets set up a Twitter handle so they can tell the world about a squirrel they just saw. Let's Go! Pet Care operates as a division of Eggleston Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing job training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities.

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Unlike robotic parents, a beer and a burger are a natural pair. Initiate hunger protocol with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for an Irish dinner for two (up to a $52.97 total value)
$45 for an Irish dinner for four (up to a $105.94 total value)

Each pair of diners receives the following:

One shared appetizer from the menu (up to a $12.99 value) Two entrees (up to a $19.99 value each)

Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

Handcrafted mahogany woodwork bolsters the authenticity of this traditional Irish pub, which specializes in heaping portions of shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and fish 'n' chips. Friendly servers don kilt-like plaid skirts before they waltz through the dining room, delivering plates of boxty and pints of more than a dozen draft beers from the full bar. Each night, a live music act regales patrons with songs so catchy they're under investigation by the CDC.

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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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Though it doesn't provide the discomfort and high-ticket prices associated with an airport pat-down, a massage is still an effective tool for discovering concealed knives and small firearms. Prove you're not packing in the most relaxing way with this Groupon to The Lounge in Hampton. Choose between the following options:

For $25, you get a Retreat for Feet treatment (a $50 value). For $45, you get a 70-minute Swedish massage and body-glow treatment (a $110 value). For $50, you get a 90-minute Swedish massage and a Retreat for Feet treatment (a $110 value).

The Lounge employs a fusion methodology during each relaxation massage. Specialists employ modified Swedish-massage actions, including long strokes and kneading motions, to warm up muscle tissue, address each client's unique needs, and impart the spirit of the Viking. The 70-minute service also includes a body scrub, utilizing sugar or salt that sloughs off dead skin as it hydrates heads, necks, shoulders, and feet. Or clients may choose to have the therapist shoo away tension from tired tootsies with precise pressure during the foot treatment that accompanies the 90-minute option. Additionally, warm towels loosen tense sinews, and a choice of body butter helps clients slink through turnstiles with ease.

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Distinguished Georgian Gem Rife with History

As shafts of sunlight fall across the wooden floors and rich red walls of Historic Rosemont Manor's grand foyer, it's hard to imagine the august space looked any better when President Johnson gazed upon it-or President Kennedy before him, or Presidents Eisenhower and Roosevelt before him. The Georgian-style mansion, the former home of a governor and U.S. senator, has racked up an illustrious guest list during its two centuries of history, a roll that mingles Washington heavyweights with names such as Einstein and Lindbergh. Built in 1811 as a wedding gift, Historic Rosemont Manor only just opened to the public in 2010, but it has stood as a testament to southern hospitality for all of its 200 years.

Guest rooms overlook the countryside and Rosemont's 60 manicured acres. Intricate oriental rugs line the floors in the airy rooms, all of which feature original claw-foot tubs. The Honeymoon Cottage, or Byrd's Nest, was once Senator Henry Byrd's office and is now a romantic hideaway with its cozy fireplace and love-seat porch swing.

In the morning, a lavish southern breakfast awaits downstairs, full of hearty fare and customizable to any dietary restrictions. Later in the day, you can stroll amid the cherry trees and azaleas before settling down for a picnic lunch for two. A wine, cheese, and fruit reception will give you a chance to show off your knowledge of exotic drupes, and complimentary tastings and tours at three local vineyards will showcase the Shenandoah Valley terroir.

Berryville, Virginia: Southern Charm and Outdoor Adventures

About 90 minutes from Washington, DC, Historic Rosemont Manor is nestled atop a picturesque knoll looking eastward over the Shenandoah Valley. Gardens, trails, and walking paths crisscross the manor's expansive grounds, but nature lovers venturing off property can visit the nearby State Arboretum of Virginia, which offers free admission every day of the year.

At Cedar Creek Battlefield, an attached museum details one of the Civil War's most crucial battles, and walking trails wend through the battlefield's earthworks. A handful of local stables offer horseback rides, and chartered hot-air balloons fly like majestic eagles or mutant birdmen as they soar over the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering pristine views of the landscape.

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Airplanes are thrilling and majestic to watch, especially when they're shredding through vengeful, murderous clouds. Be a vapor gaper with this GrouponLive deal to see the Blue Angels Oceanfront Air Show at the Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival, courtesy of Party Perfect. For $69, you get two VIP tickets for general-admission seating in a reserved cabana, which includes complimentary snacks and nonalcoholic beverages (a $180 value). Choose between the following shows:

Saturday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 3, at 11:30 a.m.

Famous for their piloting prowess, the Blue Angels draw long arcs of smoke across the sky as they soar above the waters and sands of Virginia Beach. Consisting of six F/A-18 Hornets and a C-130 "Fat Albert" aircraft-each painted with the group's signature blue and yellow-the fleet flies through a series of daring maneuvers with the utmost precision, performing the same synchronized loops and close inverted formations the U.S. Air Force used to win the 1980 Olympics gymnastics competition. The weekend also features a number of side performances, such as tactical fighter-jet demonstrations and mock search-and-rescue missions by the Coast Guard.

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Of all the ways to show people how much you love them, giving them jewelry is second only to giving them a map to where the jewelry is buried. Show someone you dig them with this Groupon.

$17 for $35 Toward Piercings and Merchandise

Shoppers can pick up acrylic tongue barbells ($25 for six) or receive a nostril piercing ($35), a navel piercing with plain steel ($35), or a navel piercing with gemstones ($39.99).

Finder's Keepers Body Piercing

Finder's Keepers Body Piercing focuses on performing high-quality piercings. Its piercers are licensed through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and they use exclusively high-grade, biocompatible, implant-grade jewelry. They focus on proper sterilization and technique so intensively that they even offer an apprenticeship program, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Piercers Jessi, Jessica, Jordan, Kimberly, and Sheena keep portfolios online so that potential piercees can preview their work. In addition to using dermal anchors and piercing popular spots like the ear cartilage, navel, and tongue, the experts at Finder's Keepers can also pierce below the belt.

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A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work, unless you work at an aquarium, where a bad day of fishing will still get you fired. Corner gill breathers in their element with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $30 for a half-day fishing trip for two, Monday-Thursday (a $60 value) $40 for a half-day fishing trip for two, Friday-Sunday (an $80 value)

Groups of up to 50 learn fishing and cleaning skills before putting their techniques to the test on open water. Anglers each get a rod, multiple bait options, and tackle. Pairs only need to pack sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and an ice cooler to store fish. Trips are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sally T Fishing

The picturesque waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean gently lap against the alabaster hull of the Sally T, beckoning passengers to cast a line to the abundant wildlife swimming under the water's surface. Aboard the vessel-a head boat with Coast Guard approval for ocean trips-experienced nautical leader Captain Pete grants aspiring fisherpeople a chance to land prize catches with charter trips that explore the natural beauty of the famed waterscapes. Under the captain's guidance, a friendly crew sniffs out areas teeming with susceptible targets and bestow fishing tips and gear to blossoming seafarers. Groups then practice the skills necessary to catch and clean aquatic fauna and pursue underwater booty such as croakers, flounder, and pictures of Scott Baio taped inside Davy Jones's locker.

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A fleece with sleeves may sound funny, but we have to admit that being wrapped up in a toasty, oversized blanket looks really comfortable. Turn up the heat on muscle relief and curl up with today's deal from Relax on Waterside Drive in Norfolk: Melt into four 30-minute Jade Thermal massages (regularly $140), or pay $49 for two hour-long Jade Thermal massage sessions, enjoyed either as an individual or as a couple (regularly $110). Recline on the massage bed as heated helium jade rollers hug your body and slowly massage away tension and muscle aches, while far-infrared light washes over your body. Jade emits negative ions, which accelerate the delivery of oxygen to cells and tissues, promoting realigned vertebrae, increased circulation, and the stimulation of white blood cells. With up to 65% savings, we'd say this deal is more than in-style -- in fact, we'd say it's hot.

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From fast-paced rock 'n' roll tunes to smooth power ballads, your kids just can't keep still when the radio is blasting. It starts with a head bob, then a toe tap... and suddenly they're choreographing entire routines. Give them something to dance about with today's deal: Pay $25 (regularly $87) and score five classes of your choice from TRDance Center, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern dance, or mat Pilates -- with options for kids, teens, and adults. Located in downtown Norfolk, this dance studio has won numerous awards over the years, and its director Todd Rosenlieb brings many years of experience to the table: He's performed onstage in NYC and created choreography for numerous companies nationwide. Take your kiddos' creativity from the living room to center stage with this 71%-off deal. Want more? Check out TRDance Center on Facebook.

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Your baby is now a smiling high school senior and nothing would make you happier if you could freeze time and enjoy that beautiful face forever. Stop wishing and pose for this picture-perfect deal from Forrest Studio Photography: Spend $39 (regularly $250) for a senior high school or college portrait session with two outfit changes and a drape or tuxedo shot. Or, flash that ear-to-ear grin for $49 (regularly $250) with a 30-minute in-studio portrait session, or pay $99 and get a 60-minute on-location portrait session within five miles of the Virginia Beach studio (regularly $1,000). Each package comes with an 11x14 print or $200 to spend on prints and Facebook images. Time marches on, but memories -- at up to 90% off -- stay forever in this very affordable frame.

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Visiting a historical site lets families experience history more powerfully than reading aloud from Grandpa's diary or re-creating early cinema by taping down the mute button. Honor the past with this Groupon.

$10 for Admission and Walking Tour for Two (Up to $20 Value)

Group walking tours circle the grounds every hour on the half-hour from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Admission to the memorial also lets pairs wander at their leisure.

Children 6 and younger get free admission. Students and children younger than 18 get discounted admission, but this Groupon still represents the best value for adults.

National D-Day Memorial

Every year, thousands of visitors wander the paths at the National D-Day Memorial, where 88 acres of verdant grass and lush forests at the foot the Blue Ridge Mountains stand in for the coastlines of Normandy on June 6, 1944. After passing beneath a 44-foot stone arch inscribed with _Overlord_-the official name of the military operation-visitors immerse themselves in a re-creation of the beach landing on that fateful day. A reflecting pool commemorates the battle itself with statues of soldiers marching through the water, struggling along the beach, and standing to face the enemy. A military plane sits nearby, emblazoned with markings of the Allied Forces. Plaques also dot the grounds, honoring the soldiers and sharing more about World War II history. Though the scene may be solemn, lush gardens and rippling flags remind visitors of the world that the soldiers fought to protect.

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Summer camps are the best way to give kids a taste of freedom without having them lick the Liberty Bell. Ring in summertime with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$65 for a Dance/Music/Art Intensive Camp for ages 2-7 (a $150 value)

Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 9-13 All supplies included

$65 for a Dance/Theater/Crafts Intensive Camp for ages 8-12 or 13-18 (up to a $150 value)

For 8- to 12-year-olds camp runs daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 23-27, all supplies included For 13- to 18-year-olds camp runs Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 9-25

$59 for an Art Intensives Camp (up to a $125 value) for one of the following age groups:

Ages 8-10 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., June 18-July 6 No class July 4; make-up on July 6 (Friday) Ages 11-13 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., June 19-July 5 Ages 14-18 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., July 16-August 1

Tidewater Studios for the Arts Inc.

Owner Jessica Jones-Healey founded Tidewater Studios for the Arts Inc. in 2009 as a noncompetitive forum for kids to practice performing and visual arts. Winner of a 2011 Virginian-Pilot Reader's Choice Award for Best Dance Studio and Best Performing Arts Academy in Portsmouth, Western Branch, Churchland, and North Suffolk, the facility inspires children with engaging explorations into the joys of hand-made art, hand-played music, and hands-free dance.

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A sore back can make everyday tasks harder, from crawling out of bed in the morning to sewing yourself into bed at night. Add relaxation to your routine with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $35 for a 60-minute Swedish massage (a $75 value) $40 for a 60-minute deep-tissue massage (an $85 value) $50 for a 90-minute Swedish massage (a $105 value) $55 for a 90-minute deep-tissue massage (a $110 value)

Soothing Hands Body Therapy

Soothing Hands Body Therapy owner Tara has studied both Eastern and Western theories of massage, so it's fair to say she understands bodywork's potential benefits-improved circulation, lower blood pressure, and decreased stress. Her massages also target the lymphatic system, which defends the body against illness the way the Great Barrier Reef defends Australia against a dolphin D-day. Tara's three massage types-Swedish, hot-stone, and deep-tissue-take place in 60- and 90-minute increments.

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Sailing lessons teach you to navigate undulating waters or awkward conversations during unnaturally still waters. Weather any storm with this Groupon.

$199 for Introductory Sailing Class ($400 Value)

A certified captain leads four-student classes open to all skill levels. Students get a chance to try their hand at different onboard roles, including the steering of the ship. Classes are available daily either from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Though no deposit is required, Groupon customers must make reservations.

Norton's Sailing School

The ships of Norton's Sailing School surge onward thanks to the winds of Chesapeake Bay and the words of instructors such as Brad Sindle-named one of the nation's best ASA instructors in 2005, 2006, and 2008. Brad and his colleagues lead educational voyages for students of all experience levels, assisting them as they master techniques and learn the difference between southeasterly winds and sneezing shipmates. The school sends students out on late-model Hunter sailboats, which feature both inboard power and wheel steering for enhanced control on the water.

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