Desert-Inspired Hotel with Elegant Outdoor Pool

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a stark landscape peppered with lush fairways and flanked on three sides by mountains. Befitting its desert environs, the hotel features Spanish villa architecture, replete with stucco walls and terra cotta roof tiles. Towering palm trees and blooming gardens add a bright pop of color to the hotel's landscaping.

The courtyard contains a figure-eight-shaped pool and circular whirlpool, surrounded by fan palms and verdant shrubs. After a dip in the pool, you can sweat it out at the workout facility, or engage in a shouting match with the line judge at the tennis courts. In the morning, don't miss out on a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast of eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, danishes, and bacon.

Palm Desert, California: Shopping and Golf in Scenic Coachella Valley

Palm Desert shares the same desert landscape and resort atmosphere as Palm Springs, about 15 miles to the northeast. El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, is within walking distance of the hotel. The popular shopping district features art galleries, high-end boutiques, and brand-name retailers such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Palm Desert is also a gateway town into the north end of the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, located less than 60 miles away. In addition to being the birthplace of Bono, the desert park is famous for its unusual geologic formations and mountains made of twisted rock, which are ideal for rock climbing. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and coyotes.

For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, check out The Living Desert, a zoo, botanical garden, and animal hospital in Palm Desert. As you stroll throughout the various geographical regions-including North America, Africa, and Village WaTuTu-you will see flora and fauna indigenous to that area, which can include mexican gray wolves, giraffes, and jaguars. The Living Desert also boasts a G-scale model train that winds its way through replicas of historical scenes, including a California logging and mining town and the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Horses are some of the most perceptive animals, as evidenced by the saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't explain his intimate knowledge of your childhood fears." Tap into equine insight with this Groupon.

$35 for a 90-Minute Horseback Ride ($70 Value)

Horses amble down trails lined with pinion pines as guides lead small groups across the rolling canyons of Kyle Canyon. At various points throughout the ride, visitors bear witness to scenic vistas of the desert and mountains. Trail rides depart at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Mount Charleston Trail Rides

Whinnies of anticipation can often be heard from the stables of Mount Charleston Trail Rides, where well-mannered horses and ponies wait to ferry riders down trails flanked by whistling pinion pines, junipers, and aspens. Led by cowboy guides, small groups hop into saddles and embark on scenic explorations of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and its surrounding areas. With crisp air that normally averages 30 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley, the canyons offer a welcome respite from the heat of the desert. When the temperatures dip too low for horseback rides, the ranch keeps its trusty steeds busy with carriage rides, sleigh rides, and a Sadie Hawkins dance with unicorns from the neighboring forest.

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After a few too many days out at the pool, your (baby) backside is sizzlin' like a rack of ribs. Fork over $15 for $30 to spend on food and drink at Rock and Rita's on the Strip. Located inside the Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Rock and Rita's boasts the world's top flair bartenders and mouthwatering barbecue favorites like the tri-tip, which can be amped up with Pasila peppers and Swiss cheese at your request; the slow-smoked and extra-tender beef brisket; and, of course, the St. Louis Ribs. This restaurant also heats things up with tasty sides (think corn bread, cole slaw, potato salad, and more) and delicious desserts, and is open for breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Take a break from the sun and get ready to burn, baby, burn through some tasty fare instead.

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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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Like a gentle dragon or the earth itself, a falafel's rough exterior belies its inner warmth. Crunch through outer shells with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of Mediterranean fare for dinner after 5 p.m. and a complimentary shot of ouzo $7 for $14 worth of Mediterranean fare for lunch between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a complimentary shot of ouzo

The menu includes beef and lamb gyros ($6.75), chicken shawarma rice bowls ($8.79), and house-made moussaka with layers of eggplant, potatoes, and spiced meat ($8.79).

Stephano's Greek and Mediterranean Grill

When Stephano Baghnebanian and his mother, Afronia, founded their first restaurant in 1998, their goal was to bring authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine to the area. Since then, they've changed the eatery's name and expanded the dining area, but the menu still contains a familiar collection of sandwiches, platters, and consonants. Cooks continue to slice tender, roasted meats off the kitchen's three gyro rotisseries, pack vegetarian pita sandwiches with crispy falafel, and glaze their house-made pastitsio's layers of spiced meat and macaroni with creamy bechamel sauce.

After ordering from the counter, diners can settle into the sconce-lit dining space and watch three flat-screen TVs as they display archival footage of prime ministers trimming their whiskers.

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Before the discovery of the balloon, it was thought that the only essentials for a party were friendly guests and a CD of whale screams. Get ready for a modern get-together with this Groupon.

$12 for $24 Worth of Party Supplies

Create a party environment with foil balloons ($1.99+), kids' party favors ($0.99+), monogrammed gifts ($14.99+), and tableware available in 21 colors and patterns.

Party USA

Party USA fields just about every requirement for festive occasions, supplying hosts and partygoers with balloons and party favors as well as decorations and costumes. With three stores in Las Vegas, Party USA stocks supplies for any holiday or event, including bridal showers, sports occasions, and breaking the record for celebrating a 39th birthday the most times. Each store's crew takes pride in being a leading Halloween-goods hot spot, carrying a wide swath of costumes for adults, kids, infants, and toddlers.

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In the Dark Ages, princesses exfoliated with Faberge-egg dust and filed fingernails on the edges of gold doubloons. Revel in more modern and luxurious beauty treatments with this Groupon.

Choose From Four Options

$39 for a hydromassage spa package at the Henderson location, at the location on Fort Apache Road in Las Vegas, or at the location on Centennial Center Boulevard in Las Vegas(a $234 value)

Each package includes:

Hydromassage with three heated water jets (a $39 value) Luminous facial (a $39 value). The facial requires a $9 product pack not included in the value of this Groupon. Hydroderma fusion full-body hydration (a $39 value) Saunatox infrared-sauna session (a $39 value) Oxygen therapy (a $39 value) to boost cellular function and energy Cyber-relax massage chair session (a $39 value)

$39 for an aquamassage spa package at the Maryland Parkway location in Las Vegas (a $234 value). This package includes all of the services of the hydromassage package, but replaces the hydromassage with the aquamassage (a $39 value).

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

A wildly successful alternative to traditional day spas-its more than 300 locations blanket 36 states and half a dozen countries-Planet Beach Contempo Spa is a futuristic relaxation station where state-of-the-art machines administer all the spa and tanning services. These friendly automatons sometimes replace familiar treatments, as in the Luminous facial, a light-based service that delivers blemish-busting results similar to those of a conventional facial. But other equipment maps out new spa territory entirely: The Hydro-Derma Fusion chamber moisturizes the whole body with nutrient-rich steam in order to offset the effects of a dry climate or a rear-end collision with a salt truck. Other machines whiten teeth, spray tan skin, and massage muscles.

Planet Beach operates on a gym-style membership system, meaning that members purchase packages or pay flat monthly rates. As members spend more time at the spa, they get to know the helpful assistants who are always on hand to demonstrate how to use the equipment without activating its ability to cry.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for a haircut and Aveda botanical hair therapy (a $70 value) $65 for a haircut, Aveda botanical hair therapy, and retouch hair color or partial highlights (a $155 value) $70 for a haircut, Aveda botanical hair therapy, and full highlights (a $175 value)

Each haircut includes a shampoo and style. The salon packages take about 60, 90, or 120 minutes, respectively.

Centennial Hills Aveda Salon and Day Spa

The beauty specialists at Centennial Hills Salon and Day Spa dedicate their daily beautification efforts to the memory and mission of founder Nancy Jane Shaw. After suffering a debilitating stroke in 1997, Shaw unsuccessfully with her husband for a salon where she could sit comfortably in her wheelchair while having her hair and nails done. Her determined family stepped up to fill Las Vegas's need for an accessible salon and day spa and began construction on the project in 2001. Though Shaw passed away in 2005, her legacy lives on in a place where caring staffers meet the needs of customers regardless of their level of mobility, complete with features such as a wheelchair ramp and an ample spa shower with grab bars.

The natural and organic ingredients and eco-friendly philosophy of the Aveda line proved to match the salon and day spa's vision. In addition to haircuts, deep-conditioning treatments, and extensions, stylists transform hues with 97% naturally derived hair color with sunflower and jojoba oils. The crew also offers custom facials, soothing massages, fragrant mani-pedis, and makeup application for brides-to-be or clowns trying to transition back into civilian life.

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Balloon animals may look cute, but even the inflatable ponies are nearly impossible to ride. Mount a more buoyant beast with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $249 for a weekday sunrise hot air balloon ride for two people (a $550 value) $295 for a weekend sunrise hot air balloon ride for two people (a $590 value)

A half hour before the first light in the sky, sunrise-flight passengers rendezvous with their pilot for a quick briefing while a colorful balloon inflates. Then up to eight riders board the basket and slowly climb to heights of nearly 1,000 feet. Soon, the flickering neon of the distant Vegas Strip and the handsome Red Rock mountains, top hats and all, come into view. As the sun creeps over the eastern horizon, riders high-five passing duck formations and gaze down onto lush countryside and city boulevards before touching down at the end of their journey.

Flights typically last 45 minutes to an hour, and are capped off with a champagne toast. Flight routes and landing sites vary based on the winds and weather, so customers should allow around four hours for the entire experience. View the FAQ page for additional information.

Vegas Balloon Rides

The hot air balloon has been in use since the 18th century, and the pilots of Vegas Balloon Rides enjoy introducing the public to humankind's oldest form of air travel. Customers hover into the Las Vegas airspace on traditional ballooning flights manned by FAA-certified pilots, which end with celebratory champagne toasts and the balloon silently blushing from all the compliments. The flights tour Las Vegas and its surrounding wilderness in rainbow-patterned inflatables composed of durable rip-stop nylon ideal for safe flying. Coasting along at the same speed as the wind, pilots steer their propane-powered flying machines an average of 10 miles per ride.

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You think a night of cocktails at your favorite bar is great fun, but your skin would just as soon stay home. Take your face to its own happy place with today's deal from the innovative Sin City Lash & Body Bar inside Body Spa West. Pay $45 (regularly $140) to pick up a microdermabrasion and a pumpkin enzyme treatment or plump up your peepers and spend $75 (regularly $200) to score a full set of eyelash extensions. You'll forget all about happy hour after an appointment at this Summerlin salon. The pumpkin treatment removes lifeless outer skin, while possibly allowing it to regenerate and become more youthful in appearance. Alternately, let one of the skilled estheticians apply semipermanent eyelashes, which will beautifully frame your lovely eyes. Skip the pub -- with this deal, we've raised the bar.

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Most people are not fortunate enough to be born with a birthmark in the shape of their favorite band logo or basketball player. Rectify nature's mistake with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for $40 worth of standard body-piercing services and body jewelry $40 for $100 worth of tattoo services

On average, tattoos cost between $100 and $150, and body piercings are about $40 each.

Voodoo Tattoo

Since his first studio opened in 1994, owner Joe Cool has seen more than a few famous faces pass through the doors of his shop. Athletes, musicians, and actors are among the clientele attracted to Voodoo Tattoo by its talented artists and hospital-grade sterilization practices. Clients can decorate their bodies with tattoos in black and grayscale, or opt for a brightly colored design to make a statement or distract parents from other, less noticeable tattoos. A piercing specialist with eight years of experience ornaments earlobes, nostrils, and other extremities with high-quality jewelry.

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Volleyball and soccer have their charms, but if you're on the fence about which new sport to try, give today's deal from Red Rock Fencing Center on Cameron Street a stab. Pay $35 (regularly $75) for an introductory fencing course, consisting of three 90-minute classes open to adults and children of all ages. Budding swashbucklers will be introduced to all three classic fencing weapons (foil, sabre, and epee) and learn the sport's basic moves and techniques. Because fencing combines both mental and physical prowess, these strenuous but fun sessions will also improve your endurance and hand-eye coordination. Snag this dueling deal and we'll declare the winner -- you.

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Dinner without dessert is like a foreign movie without subtitles-you can digest both, but you'll probably miss out on the good parts. Fast-forward to tasty endings with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for $40 worth of cakes $40 for $80 worth of cakes

Standard 8-inch cakes are $40, custom-shaped 10-inch cakes are $75, and full sheet cakes are $80. This Groupon is not valid for cake pops, bonbons, or cupcakes. View the full menu of cake styles and flavors here.

Castle of Cakes

Cake artist Sonya Washington has seen a lot in the last 30 years. She left behind a corporate position to pursue her confectionary dream, and even spent nine months homeless while working to save her fledgling sweet shop. But all those trials are behind her, and they've paid off.

With educational certificates in cake decoration and pastry design, Sonya and her business have become so successful that she gives away more than 10,000 mini cupcakes annually, either to charity or as samples. She trains new generations of sweets makers with daily classes, which cover topics including baking for couples, advanced cupcake creation, and how to spot counterfeit buttercream frosting that is actually just gold. While waiting to pick up cake pops in gluten-free or sugar-free configurations, patrons press their noses against glass to peer at Sonya's cakes, which have included some shaped like guitars, cars, and hats.

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"Get in shape" hovers near the top of many New Year's resolution lists, right next to "deal with raccoon infestation" and "figure out how raccoons get trapped in the TV." Stop watching so many TV shows starring raccoons with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for 5 Be Bad Hip Hop classes with full gym access (a $110 value) $39 for 10 Be Bad Hip Hop classes with full gym access (a $220 value)

This Groupon is valid for the 60-minute Be Bad Hip Hop classes at City Athletic Club only and includes full access to City Athletic Club's expansive facility-including the multilevel cardio area, indoor hot tub, and richly appointed locker rooms-before or after classes. See the full class schedule here. Childcare is available for $3 per child per visit.

Be Bad Hip Hop

It's Wednesday and a group of newcomers shuffles into an empty fitness studio. Some anxiously fidget with their fingers as they see the professional floor where they'll be dancing, and others take deep breaths and stretch out their limbs like they've done countless times at the gym. This motley mix of strangers is what Gwenda Hansen envisioned when she founded Be Bad Hip Hop.

Hansen, who struggled with weight as a young adult and started choreographing when she was 13 years old, shares her Be Bad Hip Hop dance-fitness routines in a supportive, accepting, and empowering environment. As the infectious melodies of Top 40 music escape the sound system's quarantine and fill the communal space, newcomers relax into the easy-to-follow moves, and regulars of all ages lose themselves in the hourlong sequence of club-style, hip-hop shimmies and shakes led by Hansen or one of her skilled instructors.

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is why every time a human attempts to fly, a bird attempts to drive a stick shift. Engage in one of the primary mandates of physics with this Groupon.

$175 for a Water Jetpack Experience (Up to $349 Value)

Before every water jetpack experience, certified flight instructors run clients through safety training and fittings before hitting the water with their Jetlev R200 water-powered jetpacks. Clients then hit the water for 30 minutes of takeoffs and landings divvied up into in-flight training (where the instructor controls the jetpack's throttle) and free-range flying. Clients walk away from their skyward journey with a T-shirt and a commemorative video shot by a GoPro video camera attached to their helmets. Location may vary due to heavy boat traffic, though the instructors typically operate south of the London Bridge near Rotary Park. Browse the FAQ for more info.

Water Jetpack Adventure

Double takes are common on the shores of Lake Havasu. After all, it's not every day that you see someone hovering 29 feet above the water. The subjects aren't paranormal apparitions, and the scene isn't a fleeting haunting-it's just another day for the certified flight instructors at Water Jetpack Adventure: strap customers into the five-point quick-release harness of their Jetlev R200 recreational jetpacks for gravity-defying flying sessions that include flight demos. Assembled from top-of-the-line parts and materials-such as pressure seals made with O-ring systems found on deep-sea submarines-the jetpack features a built-in stability mechanism and a multitasking hose that powers flights with pressurized water and keeps pilots attached to the boat and away from Icarus' house parties. Pilots stay protected during midair jaunts with safety equipment including a personal flotation device, a helmet and head support, and a safety saddle. For a video of what the Jetlev looks like in action, click here.

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People take many paths to weight loss, from hiring personal trainers to tricking Greek gods into making them roll a stone up a hill for all eternity. Find a less labor-intensive track with this Groupon.

$85 for a Four-Week Shotless B12 Weight-Loss Program ($502 Value)

Four-week program includes weekly doctor visits with body-composition analyses during the first and final appointments, dissolvable B12 tablets, and nutritional counseling to help reduce weight and increase energy. This proven program is void of shots, drugs, and pills to swallow.

Valhalla Wellness

At Valhalla Wellness a team that includes a registered nurse and laser specialist aims to inhibit the visual advance of years. Specialists administer facials with scientifically formulated SkinCeuticals products and smooth wrinkles with Botox, fillers, or Scotch tape. Though these procedures address skin-related signs of aging, other treatments target weight loss and cellulite reduction. Zerona laser treatments provide a quick fix for clients who want targeted spot reduction, whereas custom weight-loss programs offer a more sustained approach to weight loss. The wellness centers also promote overall well-being with chiropractic care and massage therapy.

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Some photographers specialize in headshots, eliminating the need to hastily scoop reflections out of fountains. Picture yourself in a picture with this Groupon.

$45 for Graduation Portrait Session ($253 Value) 30-minute graduation sitting with 20 to 30 shots (a $150 value) One 5"x7" print (a $55 value) 12 wallet-size prints (a $48 value)

Seasoned photographer Susan Gomez snaps photographs of future graduates as they pose with studio-provided props. The graduate selects his or her favorite image, which is then retouched and transformed into one 5"x7" portrait and 12 wallet-size prints with velvet-matte finish.

Light Images

Susan Gomez channels more than a quarter-century of photo-snapping experience during Light Images' fully customized photo sessions. Men, women, couples, and future graduates strut their stuff with unlimited outfits and pose beneath the natural-looking light and free-roaming fireflies of her 2,400-square-foot studio. While capturing stunning poses, Susan brims with energy, drawing from a grab bag of chairs, couches, and props to fill frames and accent each client's natural beauty. Once the final click has subsided, Susan expertly retouches customer-chosen photos to ensure maximum beauty and minimal bunny ears.

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If not waxed away, eyebrows will continue to creep out past the edges of the face, stopping only when they reach the sea or the inside of a light socket. Keep your brows in check with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $15 for two eyebrow waxes (a $30 value) $29 for one Brazilian wax (a $60 value) $55 for two Brazilian waxes (a $120 value)

A Wild Hair

A group of 40 people could form four viable baseball teams or the cast of a Broadway musical, but A Wild Hair's team of 40 aestheticians choose to focus solely on treating hair, nails, and skin. During facials, hair coloring or pedicures, staffers wield high-end products from brands such as Paul Mitchell or Moroccanoil. Treatments also extend to the eyelashes and eyebrows, with eyelash extensions that obviate the need for mascara or plastic eye covers.

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Fried chicken and waffles combine breakfast and dinner in the same way that cooking anything in a time machine does. Mix things up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $12 for an 8-piece mix of fried chicken and two original or red velvet waffles (up to a $26.89 value) $20 for a 16-piece mix of fried chicken and four original or red velvet waffles (up to a $48.79 value)

Flavor Flav's House of Flavor

The year is 1989, and due to his wild success as a professional rapper and Public Enemy member, cooking chicken is likely the last thing on Flavor Flav's mind. Or is it? His father, William Drayton Sr., owned a Long Island eatery called the Soul Diner, and for Flavor Flav-who, according to the Clinton Herald, earned a culinary degree in 1978-cooking soul food runs in the family. Fast-forward to present day, and you'll find that Flavor Flav, who is also a reality TV star, hasn't fallen far from the family tree. He now owns a celebrity-centric take-out restaurant naturally called Flavor Flav's House of Flavor, an eatery that has its customers lining up around the block to taste flavors from Flavor's personal recipes. In addition to its status as a local favorite, the House of Flavor has even earned the accolades of fellow performers such as comedian and reality star Eddie Griffin, who once remarked in an Examiner article that "KFC can't mess with Flav's secret recipe."

The staff divvies out the menu's bounty-fried chicken and shrimp, mac 'n' cheese, and signature red velvet waffles sprinkled with powdered sugar, edible pieces of art that diners can't wait to ruin by eating. Though space is limited inside the take-out-only restaurant, Flavor himself shows up from time to time to dole out chicken, shake hands with adoring fans, and hobnob with celebrities and friends such as J. Cole, Lil Wayne, and Dr. Farrah Gray.

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Before being discovered by med spas, lasers were used exclusively for slicing turkeys during space Thanksgiving. Give thanks for lasers with this Groupon.

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

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Across four Las Vegas-area locations, the board-certified and eligible physicians of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine help care for patients' injuries with physical therapy and a full slate of noninvasive and surgical procedures. Treatments that range from eradicating toenail fungus to repairing ACLs, PCLs, and marble busts are performed onsite using the latest technology. A staff fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog schedule same-day weekday appointments, and greet patients with a congenial footshake.

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Helicopters were originally invented by a child prodigy, who only wanted a remote-controlled toy version to pass notes at camp. Get a broader view of clandestine activities with this Groupon.

$179 for an Extreme Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour for Up to Three with Champagne ($435 Value)

Passengers load into Adventure Helicopter Tours' MD 520 Jet helicopter for a 13- to 16-minute flight over the Las Vegas Strip, piloted by an experienced aviator who soars over the glitzy skyline at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. As sightseers feel the wind whip through the doorless copter, they sip champagne and take in views of distinctive landmarks such as Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and the Luxor. An MP3 stereo soundtracks the tour, along with pilot narration detailing notable facts about the area, such as how the city's officials managed to pilfer the Eiffel Tower without Parisians noticing. Today's deal includes pick-up and drop-off in a complimentary shuttle.

Adventure Helicopter Tours

Adventure Helicopter Tours parades sightseers about the skies above Los Angeles for aerial appreciation of the city's many landmarks. The outfit hosts 12 separate tours around southern California, including those that fly over the homes of celebrities, providing ample opportunities to pass judgment on their backyard barbecuing skills. Other options include a romantic sunset excursion, and a route that flies past the Hollywood sign. Every passenger on an Adventure Helicopter Tours excursion enjoys window seating and a two-way MP3 stereo headset for easy communication with fellow sightseers.

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