Party Venues and Luxurious Beach Club at Rock-Themed Casino

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino takes music so seriously that speakers have been hooked up below water in the swimming pool-when you cannonball into the pool's deep end, the guitar licks of an epic jam play loud and clear. With oversize sunbathing beds, sandy beaches, and grass-shack bungalows, the Beach Club at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino pampers its guests in sun-soaked luxury. Cocktail-sipping guests float along a lazy river connecting a network of shallow pools, where they can play swim-up blackjack on floating palapas. With a rotating roster of featured celebrities and a vibrant party scene, the sprawling poolside paradise epitomizes the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's indulgent atmosphere and posh ambiance.

Inside Paradise Tower's pool-view king rooms, doors swing open to reveal a modish room with charcoal carpet extending to floor-to-ceiling windows. Velvety drapes, patent-leather ottomans, and plush beds with suede headboards enhance each stay. Casino Tower's modern rooms feature a style of clean, modern lines and warm colors. Pool-view king rooms also have oversized bathrooms, plasma TVs, and a host of other amenities.

Hard Rock Hotel caters to diverse appetites with eclectic dining and dance venues. Pink Taco serves carne asada, shrimp tacos, and other Mexican dishes in a room with gilt-framed folk art and retro lowrider bicycles. The vibrant cantina plays loud tunes and hosts diners at a wooden bar with personal electronic-gaming screens. At Vanity, the casino's electric nightclub, 20,000 light crystals from a cyclone chandelier illuminate a sunken dance floor, where the party continues until 4 a.m. Taking place on Saturdays through October, the hotel hosts the Nectar Music Festival, which it promises will "rejoice the juices of life" with the world's best DJs and musical acts.

Las Vegas: Casinos, Shows, and Lights in the Mojave Desert

The original Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street glitters with 12 million lights and several costumed street performers. Lined with iconic casinos, flashing neon signs, and showgirls crowned with headdresses, this vintage boulevard evokes Vegas in the days of the Rat Pack. A 90-foot LED screen hovers above the bustling avenue as passengers zoom by on an 850-foot-long zipline.

While the Strip's casinos and shows are well documented and beloved, Las Vegas' cultural attractions are often overlooked. A mile east of Hard Rock Hotel, the Marjorie Barrick Museum delves into Latin American culture with one of the country's most comprehensive collections of pre-Columbian art. This University of Nevada gallery proudly displays Mexican dance masks, Hopi basketry, and Navajo jewelry, some of which dates back thousands of years.

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Like a locked steamer trunk in an attic, barbecue recipes are better when they contain a closely guarded family secret. Finally taste the truth with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$7 for barbecue lunch for two (up to a $15.50 total value)

Two sandwiches, such as beer-smoked pork or honey-chipotle chicken (up to a $6.50 value each) Two soft drinks (up to a $1.25 value each)

$10 for a barbecue dinner for two (up to a $21.50 total value)

Two plates combos, which include pork or chicken and two sides (up to a $9.50 value each) Two soft drinks (up to a $1.25 value each)

Though Drunken Hog BBQ sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Drunken Hog BBQ

At Drunken Hog BBQ, all sauces are made in house from scratch, including the tomatillo beer sauce of the smoked pork and the honey chipotle that marinates chicken in a smoky-sweet flavor without dipping it in caramel-coated ashes. Meats seared on the barbecue, such as spareribs, pork, and chicken, complement a quartet of sauces, including the original barbecue and cilantro-lime. Kids' meals sate appetites of age-deficient members of the family by feeding them proportioned amounts of mac ‘n' cheese or drumsticks.

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Self-Drive Tour of New Zealand and Fiji Island Escape

Though the islands of Oceania sit half a world away, they've captivated many North American travelers with lush flora, unique geography, and exotic indigenous wildlife. The islands' diverse landscape ranges from New Zealand's glaciers, volcanoes, and bubbling mud springs to the white-sand beaches along Fiji's turquoise waters. With this deal from Pacific Holidays, you'll set your own pace on a self-driving tour of New Zealand, before boarding a flight to spend the remainder of the trip in Fiji's paradise-like setting. Click to view the full 11-day, 8-night itinerary.

Days 1-2: You'll board the Air Pacific transpacific flight at LAX, and cross the International Date Line on day 2.

Days 3-7: On the third day, visitors arrive in Auckland and transfer to the Jucy Rental Car Depot. For the rest of the day, and the following four days, guests have free range to explore New Zealand's North and South Islands on self-driving tours. Pacific Holidays staff can help guests structure itineraries, but suggested attractions include the North Island's geothermal region, where waterfalls, hot springs, and mud geysers draw visitors to Rotorua and Taupo.

On the South Island, travelers can bungee jump, skydive, whitewater raft, and Zorb in Queenstown, known as the "Adventure Capital of the World." Venture west into Fiorland National Park to see to Milford Sound, called the "eighth wonder of the world" by writer Rudyard Kipling for its spectacular waterfalls that tumble down cliffs into the Tasman Sea. Father north in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, you can visit the renowned Fox Glacier and the Franz Josef Glacier.

With the included five-day Gold Pass, guests can retire to any of New Zealand's Golden Chain motel locations, from a spot in Queenstown near Fiordland National Park to a post in Auckland.

Day 8: After returning your car to the Jucy Rentals Depot in Auckland, board a flight to Nadi International Airport (NAN) on the island of Fiji. Upon landing, Pacific Holidays staff provides a transfer to the Sonaisali Island Resort, located across the lagoon just a three-minute boat ride from the main island of Viti-Levu.

Days 9­-10: The next two days are left up to you. Lounge on the beach, splash in the lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar, and dine in the hotel's two restaurants and four bars. Through the hotel, guests can book excursions such as horseback riding, surf tours, or snorkeling.

Day 11: Guests are transferred to NAN for a flight back to LAX, where they will arrive on the same day after crossing over the International Date Line.

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Beachside Resort amid Virtually Unexplored Jungle

Belize is easy to overlook. It's a tiny country locked in between Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. "If the world had any ends, Belize would certainly be one of them," author Aldous Huxley said in 1934, as noted by the New York Times. Since it's existed in relative obscurity for years, Belize still has an undiscovered feel; many of its most beautiful aspects require you to hike, dive, or go spelunking. Hidden amid the wild jungle are hundreds of cave systems and Maya ruins. And out under the water, you can find the second-longest barrier reef in the world in Belize, which is surrounded by thousands of tiny remote islands called Cayes.

Belizean Dreams is situated beachside on the country's eastern coastline, and it's positioned nicely for you to explore the country's hidden treasures or just relax in peaceful seclusion. You can see the sea up close by borrowing snorkeling gear and one of the property's complimentary kayaks, or try to be the first to cross the sea upon one of the resort's complimentary bicycles.

In the resort's tropical accommodations, there are covered porches that overlook the beach, dotted with palm trees and thatched huts, with the Caribbean Sea just beyond. Inside, colorful local artwork and hand-painted Mexican sinks are set against hardwood floors and handcrafted mahogany and cedar furnishings.

Chefs at the open-air Woven Palm Restaurant & Palapa Bar prepare dishes that blend Caribbean and Mesoamerican cuisines. Hudut, a mashed-plantain dish, is served with fresh fish in coconut milk, and bundiga, made from green bananas, accompanies a local chicken stew.

Belize: Explore Lush Jungle, Friendly Villages, and One of Cousteau's Top 10 Dive Sites on Earth

Belizean Dreams offers a range of adventures and excursions. On a specialty dive tour, there's a stop at the Great Blue Hole, which Jacques Cousteau declared one of the top 10 dive sites on earth. Or, on another tour, you can wind through the Maya Mountains en route to Xunantunich, a preserved Maya ceremonial site. At the top, there are panoramic views of Belize, Guatemala, and the bald spots of monkeys.

A mile away, you can find the coastal village of Hopkins, which was dubbed "the friendliest village in Belize" by Belize First magazine. The town of about 1,000 predominantly English-speaking residents is an up-and-coming tourist destination thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and growing number of restaurants, bars, and attractions.

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Even with their slipperiest socks, the kitchen floor just isn't cutting it for your kids' roller derby dreams. Give your cool crew a chance to lace up with the real thing at Springfield Skate World. With today's deal, pay $13 for five skating admission passes including quad-skate rentals (a $28.75 value). This rainbow-walled retro rink is the perfect place to join the kids in a fun day of exhilarating rolling. This spacious facility is located just off I-5 so it's easy to slide on over. If the kids need some fuel to keep their wheels turning, check out the snack bar's hot dogs, popcorn, and more. Theme nights include retro music on Sunday and Christian music on Tuesday. Friday night is Family Skate, so stop by and skate away with plenty of memories.

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You can lead a clotheshorse to boutiques, but you can't make her budget. Fortunately, there's no need to rein in your retail cravings with today's deal: $15 gets you $30 to spend on clothing and accessories at The Clothes Horse. Whether you're in the market for your new favorite jeans, something professional yet adorable to wear to work, or the perfect bouquet-catching frock for a summer wedding, you're sure to score some fabulous finds at this upscale resale boutique. Located conveniently between campus and downtown, The Clothes Horse carries a carefully curated collection of brands and styles. Don't horse around -- gallop to catch this deal and saddle up for savings.

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Humans are obsessed with their own faces, which is why four different presidents carved themselves into a mountain. Flaunt your façade with this Groupon.

$45 for a Facial Package from Jeanne ($210 Value) 20-minute microdermabrasion (a $125 value) 15-minute LED-light treatment to stimulate collagen, elastin, and lymph drainage (an $85 value) Complimentary mini facial with cleansing, ultrasonic micropeel, skin-calming serum, and sunscreen application

Jeanne recommends a series of treatments for best results.

Skincare by Jeanne at Bayberry Salon

Jeanne knows firsthand the power of anti-aging facials. Though the aesthetician admits to being of a certain age, she's maintained a youthful appearance with the help of hydropeptides. After her first treatment, Jeanne thought, "Oh my God… if it works for me at this age, it can work for anyone else."

Beyond appreciating skincare's results, Jeanne understands how it works. She knows that keeping skin in top shape requires more than just a facial every once in a while. That's why she couples all of her treatments with skincare tips, such as what ingredients to look for in skincare products, nutrition tips for healthy complexions, and which microdermabrasion crystals make for the prettiest earrings. "I want them to be knowledgeable," she says of her clients. "I want them to have the power and know what's going on."

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Unlike bald eagles, we don't use our impressive talons to capture prey -- unless by "prey" you mean cookies, french fries, and the occasional gummy worm. No matter what you use them for, keep your nails looking sharp with today's deal from Wynter Dawn Nail Spa, located inside Little Black Dress Boutique: Pay $22 (regularly $45) for a Spa Shellac manicure, including a hand soak, grooming, massage, polish, mask, and warm towel application. Or, pay $67 (regularly $135) for three Spa Shellac manicures at this chic and modern nail spa located just off the 105. If you'd like to give your hands the regal eagle treatment, pay $32 (regularly $65) for a Deluxe Shellac manicure, which includes everything from the Spa treatment, plus a paraffin treatment for super soft skin. Score three Deluxe Shellac manicures for $97 (regularly $195). Shellac is a long-lasting solution that can leave your nails chip-free for up to two weeks. Swoop in and grab these savings -- you'll soon see why they're so good they should be ill-eagle. Want more? Check out Wynter Dawn Nail Spa on Facebook.

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We're all about seizing any cupcakes or ice cream sundaes that we chance upon, but we haven't quite figured out how to seize healthy new habits. Today's deal from Carpe Diem can help: Pay $110 (regularly $229) for a five-week fitness program at this chic west Eugene fitness facility. In the Core Fitness Integration Training program (COReFIT), your twice-weekly sessions will incorporate kettlebells, TRX suspension, and body-weight exercises. This introductory course is designed to build the foundations and strength necessary to continue on with other functional fitness and cardio training, as well as assist you on your weight-loss and health-enhancing journey. Or, if you prefer, you can use your voucher for three one-hour private lessons with one of Carpe Diem's motivational instructors. Seizing more sweets won't do you any favors, but seize this deal and you'll also score some sweet savings. Want more? Check out Carpe Diem on Facebook.

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Like dropping passive-aggressive hints that a roommate should do the dishes, composing a piece of music requires the strategic placement of notes. Send a powerful musical message with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for four 30-minute private music lessons (a $109 value) $99 for a weeklong youth Rock Band camp (a $250 value)

During 30-minute lessons, students wield an instrument of their choosing, learning music fundamentals or delving into more advanced concepts depending on skill level. Alternatively, Rock Band camp invites youths with a working knowledge of their instrument to spend five days rehearsing with a band. During five-hour sessions that run Monday-Friday, kids form groups based on similarities in skill level, name their band, pose for a photo shoot, and, of course, jam. Friday night, all bands come together for an evening rock concert for family and friends. Click here to view available sessions, which run throughout the summer.

The Lesson Factory

Glass doors line two lofted floors at The Lesson Factory's headquarters, barely able to contain the harmonies held within. In training rooms throughout the facility, instructors-some with degrees as high as the graduate level-guide aspiring musicians of all ages toward their music-making goals with programs geared to individualized learning. Students choose from rock and classical instruments, learning how to form chords on a guitar, keep steady rhythms on drums, or nobly play violin on a sinking boat. Thanks to a steady schedule of blues jams for adults and recitals for kids, all budding musicians get the chance to show off their skills to an audience on a regular basis.

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Summer camps help kids get back in touch with nature, especially kids who get confused when chipmunks don't return their text messages. Bring teens back to basics with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $975 for a 10-day teen adventure camp from July 28 to August 7 (up to a $1,950 value)
$975 for a 10-day teen photography camp from July 7 to July 16 or July 28 to August 7 (up to a $1,950 value)
$1450 for a teen climbing & mountaineering camp from July 25 to August 8 (up to a $2,900 value)

During the High Adventure Camp for teens, two staff members lead 12 campers through high-intensity outdoor activities such as hiking up Mount St. Helens, white-water rafting, kayaking, and bicycling. Campers can supplement these physical activities with more intellectual activities such as museum trips and existential arguments with squirrels. Photography camps split teens into groups of 12, as two instructors teach practical photography skills amid a picturesque landscape, capturing high-action sports shots as well as traditional nature pics. At camp's end, campers will bring home a multimedia slideshow of their best frames. The climbing camp partners with Professional Climbers International to bring top-ranking climbers' expertise to the program. Teens start with basic instruction and move toward more advanced skills by the end of the camp, culminating in a visit to Smith Rock State Park and Mount Adams. At the end of each action-packed day, teens head back to the base camp at Lyle High School, where they can shower, play games, and watch movies after a hearty dinner. Check out the FAQs for the adventure camp, the photography camp, and the climbing camp for more information about lodging and boarding.

Columbia Gorge Teen Camps

Windsurfing on placid rivers. Snapping photos of gushing waterfalls. Scaling snow-covered mountains. Backpacking through teeming forests. The landscape at Columbia Gorge Teen Camps lends itself perfectly to the to the diverse needs of the four camps that take place on its grounds each summer: windsurfing, photography, climbing and mountaineering, and high adventure.

Windsurfers practice their craft for about three hours a day, while budding photographers spend almost all day in the field, hiking up to 5 miles to nab shots of Mt. Hood and stage high-fashion shoots of fish in Hood River. Smith Rock State Park serves as a part-time base camp for climbing campers, and high-adventure campers conclude their hiking, biking, and canoeing explorations with a trek up Mt. St. Helens. No matter what their chosen camp, each camper will have access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, and volleyball.

The idea for Columbia Gorge Teen Camps came from Dr. Bob Hanson, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University. Noticing a lack of outdoor camps, he founded Columbia Gorge as a place where teens could be enriched, challenged, and motivated by nature. His staff upholds his original mission through activities designed to build character and independence in kids on the brink of starting college, entering the work force, or telling their parents that they're ready to see rated-R movies.

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