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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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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Groceries, like electricity and phone calls to Karl Malone, are a basic living expense. Get the fundamentals with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Middle Eastern Groceries

Middle Eastern goods such as tea blends ($8.99), chicken-kebab seasoning ($7.99), and cans of lima beans in tomato sauce ($3.99). From the butcher's counter, meats such as chicken breast ($4.49/lb), chicken legs ($1.79/lb) and beef ($4.49/lb).

Jerusalem International Food & Grill

At Jerusalem International Food & Grill, tall shelves rise above the checkered black and white tiles to display a variety of canned goods, spices, and other Middle Eastern gems. The shop's Durra spice blends add a kick to dishes without subjecting at-home chefs to the typical dangers of actually kicking dishes. Sadaf chicken-kebab or beef-seasoning blends simplify meat preparation and subsequent pita-stuffing sessions. And the onsite butcher adds flair to any feast with trays upon trays of fresh chicken and beef.

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Clothes make the man or make a stack of dogs appear to be the man. Embrace man's best trends with this Groupon.

$25 for $50 Worth of Women's Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories

The store keeps on top of the latest trends with brightly colored summer frocks, such as a royal blue Fun 2 Fun dress ($38) or a strappy polka dot dress ($38), studded clutches, and platform heels. Tassel necklaces, owl pendants, and statement rings add the final touches to stylish outfits.

LuKa 7

LuKa 7 keeps a finger on the pulse of fashion, lining its racks and shelves with trendy tops, dresses, and accessories. The store's brightly patterned dresses hang alongside tailored blouses and shirts that allow wearers to save their Sunday best for any average Tuesday. Amid the stylish threads, display cubes showcase platform heels in electric hues, as well as wide-brimmed hats and multifunction belts. The store also stocks finishing touches in the form of multistrand beaded necklaces, chunky bangles, statement rings, and a full spread of purses and slouch bags sized to fit wads of Monopoly money.

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Like the vehicles lining Fort Bliss motor pools, your ride started its life green and is now desert tan -- but your car's new coat isn't paint. Time to hit the wash rack at Cascade Car Wash, where today's deal issues two Wash 'n' Glo full-service car washes for $15 for small or mid-size cars (regularly $30), or $18 for full-size vehicles (regularly $36). This venerable car-care center on Dyer will wipe the desert dust from your POV with a spot-free rinse, blow dry, and hand towel dry. To polish it off, a triple shine wax and clear coat conditioner will leave an inspection-ready shine that's covered by a four-day rain check. Leave camouflage to tanks -- your freshly washed wheels will blend in better at a new car lot.

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Like good Far West Texans, we figured the route to harnessing our inner energy involved personal pumpjacks or hat-mounted windmills. Use a gentler method with today's deal: one 45-minute energy therapy session from Bellen's Reiki for $15 (regularly $30), or three sessions for $39 (a $90 value). This East Side center specializes in the Eastern practice of reiki, a holistic energy treatment that aspires to treat mind, body, and spirit through the use of crystals and the "laying on of hands." These simple, traditional sessions lift your inner energies for a host of potential benefits, from stress reduction to relaxation to overall well-being. Harness your vitality within -- without using turbine-powered headwear.

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There's no telling whether San Jacinto Plaza will see the return of its alligators, but that doesn't mean that those of us who call the Borderland our native habitat can't work on our toothy grin. Slip $29 from your faux-reptile wallet and snap up Pearly White Products' teeth whitening package (a $180 value), which includes a mini-LED light, whitening gel syringe, and whitening pen. After visiting the shop in the Cielo Vista Mall, take home Pearly White's simple kit to take a gator-sized bite out of the natural discoloration caused by things like soda and red wine. Utilized by dentists, this treatment breaks up stains with an LED-activated carbamide and hydrogen peroxide gel. Keep your newly bright bicuspids touched up with the whitening pen included in this 84%-off deal, and you'll have a killer smile that would turn los lagartos green with envy.

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We're always looking to make improvements, whether around the home or on our own bodies. Fix up what's bothering you with one Acoustic Wave Therapy treatment from EP Cellulite Center for $79 (regularly $225). This noninvasive, effective procedure focuses on connective tissue with gentle acoustic waves to improve skin texture, elasticity, and dermal firming, and build muscle tone. The session reduces the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks, and scars; giving you smoother limbs. This health center on North Kansas can even help you relieve muscular and joint pain and reduce the circumference of the treated area during the procedure. With this 65%-off deal, not only will you look young, you'll be able to feel that way too.

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Much like mountain ranges, cellulite deposits take years to form and can stand between you and the coast. Tighten your body's topography with this Groupon.

$139 for Four Synergie Cellulite Treatments (a $300 Value)

Certified Synergie practitioner Leticia Salcido glides a mechanical massage device across cellulitic skin throughout four 30-minute treatments, kneading epidermises into smoother and firmer states.

Milan Salon and Day Spa

Many of the stylists, nail technicians, and licensed massage therapists at Milan Salon and Day Spa have more than 10 years of industry experience as well as specialized training in their respective fields. The spa focuses on creating healthy and glowing complexions through skincare services such as chemical peels, body wraps, and Dermalogica facials that use the company's Speed Mapping software to quickly determine ideal products and nicknames for each client. On the salon side, Paul Mitchell colorists offer single-process color as well as highlights. One of Milan's most unusual treatments-the Spa Jet-combines steam and far-infrared heat with hydromassage jets and aromatherapy to promote relaxation.

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As summer comes into focus, it's time to set your sites on camp for the kiddies. Focus on today's deal from Casa de Colores Montessori School: one week of summer camp for $49 (regularly $100). Right on Belvidere Street on the North Side, Casa de Colores promotes a hands-on curriculum where each child chooses his or her own work or learning activity. This school recognizes that all children are on a different journey, learn best when the impulse to do so is their own, and should eagerly desire to work at a project, thereby teaching themselves. Each camp session contains both educational and fun activities -- including mad science, reading, math, geography, and more. Beginning the week of June 18, the summer camps are in session Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m -- and at 51%-off, this deal hits the bullseye. Want more? Check out Casa de Colores Montessori School on Facebook.

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Nail polish brightens dull fingernails, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon.

$29 for Shellac Manicure & Basic Pedicure ($60 Value)

Grownups relax in a whimsical environment while techs spend 90 minutes reshaping nails and applying light coats of shellac polish-which lasts up to two weeks without chipping-in one of 24 summer friendly shades.

Lolis & Mike Kids Spa

At Lolis & Mike Kids Spa, whimsical salon chairs invite wee ones to command the wheel of a bright-yellow taxi or pilot a crimson fire engine, putting their trepidations at ease as stylists trim youthful locks with the utmost care. The friendly environment was designed specifically for kids 12 and younger, corralling cheerful cherry-red, apple-green, and blueberry mirrors that reflect the sports and fairy decals that pepper the walls. Tiny visitors who need more distraction can watch their favorite movies on flat-screen televisions or play Xbox games, and parents tight on time can get their own manes sheared at the same time, showing kids they have nothing to fear. In addition to hair, the salon also helps tykes ready themselves for formal tea parties with local politicians and their teddy bears, inviting them to relax in pink butterfly chairs as pint-size nails are coated in bright polish.

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