If we've learned anything from the hip residents of Williamsburg -- aside from the coolness of ironic facial hair -- it's that vintage is totally in. Go back in time with today's deal from Manhattan By Sail, which allows you to board the majestic Clipper City, a 158-foot replica of the lumber-hauling boats that filled New York harbor more than a century ago. Pay $8 (regularly 17) for a kids' ticket or $19 (regularly $39) for an adult ticket for a resplendent daytime sail around the city on this beautiful topsail schooner that's equipped with spacious decks, tons of seating, and access to incredible views of the Manhattan skyline. Departing daily from the South Street Seaport at 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., this breezy journey will show you how cool it can be out on the open water.

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A succulent steak is like an exquisite diamond: elegant, finely cut, and rare. Whether you're enjoying a big group outing at the beginning of the week or pairing off for a romantic evening later in the week, you can delight in a prime, dry-aged piece of beef at a gem of an NYC establishment with today's deal from Midtown East's Club A Steakhouse. Pay $75, and legendary restaurateur Bruno Selimaj and his acclaimed executive chef Jean Christophe Villard will serve up a three-course prix fixe dinner for two at this stunning and swanky eatery (a $150 value). Your decadent feast starts with your choice of crispy calamari, thick-cut Canadian bacon, or a classic Caesar salad. Then enjoy a ten-ounce filet, pan-seared wild salmon, veal shank, or hanger steak with your choice of two unbelievably savory sides -- truffle-infused creamed spinach and whipped Yukon potato puree being on offer. Finish with rich, homemade tiramisu, and realize meals like this are hard-to-find jewels.

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As you squint to make out price tags in the mall, you're starting to suspect your hazy vision is due to more than just the changing of seasons. Try focusing on today's sharp deal from Vision Express at Macy's: Pay $49, and you'll score an eye exam and a complete pair of single-vision glasses from the Fashion Collection or an eye exam and $200 to put toward glasses of your choosing at one of five area locations (a $260 value). The trained optometrists will assess your eyesight with a speedy but thorough exam before turning your attention to the plethora of fashionable frames on display. Choose from one of the Fashion Collection pairs, or apply your $200 credit to a pair of your choosing. Lock in this 81%-off deal, and you won't make a spectacle at the cash register when you discover there's an extra zero on the tag of your new dress.

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The best sauces, like the best imaginary friends, are rich and from the Mediterranean. Dine alone or with Esmeralda the railroad tycoon with this Groupon.

$25 for Dinner for Two (Up to $88 Value) Two entrees (up to a $50 value) Two glasses of house wine or sangria, two beers, or two sodas (up to a $22 value) Two desserts (up to a $16 value)

Longtime local Italian chefs whip up an American-friendly menu of baked mac 'n' cheese ($8), flounder fillet in white wine-butter sauce ($14), and USDA dry-aged prime rib eye steaks ($25).

Cornerstone Restaurant & Cafe

Cornerstone Restaurant & Cafe may be a quaint, family-owned Italian eatery, but the chefs have a modern sensibility about their ingredients to please the most ecologically conscious diner. Cooks transform free-range, all-natural chicken into breaded cutlet parmigiana topped with house-made fresh mozzarella cheese. They whisk organic milk and eggs into pancake batter, topping the pan-fried breakfast patties with pure maple syrup. Italian wines and craft bottled beers wash down dinner courses, and organic fair-trade coffee provides morning pick-me-ups to people with banana-peel shoes.

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Children's museums keep kids out of regular museums, where they could knock over antiquities or see a bathing lady for the first time. Use your outdoor voice indoors with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for two museum admissions (a $20 value) $18 for four museum admissions (a $40 value)

The New Jersey Children's Museum

The New Jersey Children's Museum immerses its visitors in more than 30 interactive exhibits that encourage hands-on exploration and learning, a philosophy that helped the facility secure a place within (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen 2011 series. Adventure intertwines with education within the dinosaur cave, where kids can make cave drawings or dig up fossils of prehistoric sports mascots. Heads turn as flashing lights and the warning cries of an approaching locomotive fill the air at the giant train set, and news stories break at the television studio. In addition to its many curiosity-inducing zones, the award-winning facility also hosts birthday parties with themes such as fire trucks, princesses, and dinosaurs.

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Without photography, it would be hard to remember what your prom date was wearing or what kind of face they never stopped making. Hold onto fond recollections with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$25 for a regular portrait bundle (a $144.92 value), which includes:

A studio photo shoot Two multi-image collage prints Three natural-color portrait sheets of up to three different poses, each of which is available as one 8"x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5"s or eight wallet-size prints One enhanced portrait sheet of any pose 50% off all regular-priced items, including additional prints, enhancements, collages, portrait CDs, and framed art created at time of session

$35 for a deluxe portrait bundle (a $184.91 value), which includes:

A studio photo shoot A single-image portrait CD Six natural-color portrait sheets of up to six different poses, each of which is available as one 8"x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5"s or eight wallet-size prints One enhanced 10"x13" print 50% off all regular-priced items, including additional prints, enhancements, collages, portrait CDs, and framed art created at time of session

Professional photographers contact clients to provide tips and address concerns before meeting with them at a studio for the shoot. During their sessions, clients pose against provided backdrops, using props as photographers direct them. See the studio's Facebook page for more information. This deal is valid at all Sears Portrait Studios located in the U.S.

Sears Portrait Studio

Sears Portrait Studio's original photographers committed their first family photos to film more than 60 years ago, and the studio's digital photographers continue the tradition of taking high-quality portraits at more than 800 U.S. locations open today. Each professional photographer completes a rigorous training program before they begin composing and shooting digital photographs, adopting styles ranging from formal portraits to passport photos. Their all-digital system lets customers access their photographs online, where they can add graphics and penciled-in bunny ears before ordering prints for collages, greeting cards, tote bags, and ornaments.

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Spa days trace their origins to the Middle Ages, when English aristocracy would travel to the hot springs in Bath to pamper themselves with mud treatments and not getting the plague. Kick back and don't get the plague with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$15 for a day pass and rooftop access (a $45 value)
$65 for a day pass and rooftop access (a $45 value) plus a choice of:

60-minute full-body massage (a $95 value) 45-minute honey body-scrub massage (a $70 value) and 15-minute Vichy shower (a $25 value; a $140 total value)

$145 for a day pass and rooftop access (a $45 value) plus 20 units of Botox in one area (a $320 value; up to a $365 total value)

Brooklyn Banya's 10,000-square-foot traditional Russian-Turkish bathhouse lavishes relaxation on clients with a bounty of soothing saunas, pools, and jacuzzis. Day-pass holders melt tension and stress within the balmy confines of Brooklyn Banya's three saunas and the sun-laden rooftop, achieving a constant calm and level of pruniness besting previous personal records. The steam room sends hydrating vapors deep into lungs while urging pores to expel impurities, and the combination of an icy pool and warm jacuzzi keeps temperature sensors on their toes. The spa is open until midnight daily, allowing guests to cast off the day's stresses after work or during sleepwalking sessions.

Optional honey-scrub massages are followed by a Vichy shower, which sends a tsunami of warm water over reclining patrons to summon maximum calm, the '80s hair band known for performing whale songs. Botox injections, meanwhile, take as little as 10 minutes and as many as 30, with staffers safely injecting 20 units of the purified protein into one area of the face to reduce wrinkles.

Botox may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. Read all safety considerations for Botox here.

Brooklyn Banya

Brooklyn Banya welcomes weary visitors into a relaxing Russian-Turkish bathhouse, where saunas, steam rooms, and pools soothe aching bodies and open pores. Patrons stow valuables in a locker and don flip-flops before moving between baths of different temperatures, which can increase circulation and help the immune system. The bathhouse's therapeutic jacuzzi bubbles with cozy heat, and ice baths chill sore muscles. Staff members perform body-bettering treatments such as salt scrubs, which leave skin smoother than a newborn pickpocket. The hamam's attached sun deck and cafe-serving fresh juice, black tea with honey, and authentic Russian fare-ensure that patrons leave calm, sated, and rejuvenated.

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If you're searching for evidence of an exceptionally entertaining evening, we've got the smoking gun with today's dramatic and delicious deal from The Murder Mystery Company. Get clued in when you pay $29 for a three-course murder-mystery dinner at Sanai's Restaurant in Jersey City on a Saturday night (a $60 value). During this epicurean enigma, you'll feast on top-notch fare, while professional actors with props put together the ultimate mystery. Before June 2, you'll be witness to a wedding gone terrible awry; right before the wedding vows, the police announce an unsuspected death. As the characters surreptitiously reveal clues, the onus is on you and your friends to figure out the culprit and save the wedding. After June 2, the show is "Totally '80s, Totally Murder," which whisks you off to the decade defined by neon and denim outfits, and puts you in the heat of a thrilling homocide case. Grab your pipe and cape, and hurry out to this more-than-half-off whodunit because if you pass on this, you're overlooking the lead on an unforgettable night.

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Belly dancing is like a cab ride out to the Long Island airports: There are plenty of exciting twists and turns, and you're extremely happy when you arrive at your destination -- which in the case of the former, is a seriously fit body. With today's deal from NYC Bellydance with RiSE in the Garment District, take off some pounds while enjoy the thrill of this seductive art. Pay $30 for five belly dancing classes (a $60 value), or opt for ten classes for $55 (regularly $110). Program director and lead instructor Zinia Rahman, who aims to celebrate the human body during each class, will transform beginners into shimmying pros, breaking down challenging moves into easy-to-follow, short steps. You'll focus on sensual, repetitive movements using your hips, back, shoulders, and arms, all while burning calories quickly with heart-pumping and hip-swinging maneuvers. With this deal, you've been cleared for landing a sultry physique.

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Pasta became a staple of Italian fare after Roman Emperor Caligula famously appointed a plate of lasagna to the Senate. Elect to eat decadently with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of Italian cuisine $20 for $50 worth of Italian cuisine

The menu includes shrimp parmigiana ($15.75), rigatoni montonara with chicken and sundried tomatoes ($14), stromboli wrap ($6.75), buffalo-chicken pizza ($25), and baked ravioli ($9.75).

La Piazzetta Cafe

Framed in arched woodwork, scenic murals of the Italian countryside line one wall of La Piazzetta Cafe and mirrors stand guard over teal banquettes on the other. Small bouquets of vibrant-hued flowers are eternally in bloom at the center of each table, weighed down with plated Italian favorites. Shrimp, veal, chicken, meatballs, and eggplant all receive the parmigiana treatment, and pasta dishes offer more than 20 varieties, including rigatoni montonara and dried macaroni for making crafts at the table. Guests can share a specialty pie such as the buffalo-chicken pizza, or horde their own 12-inch personal pizza. Diners can feast inside where a television entertains kids, relax at a bistro table outdoors, or order catered fare for their next Golden Girls viewing party.

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It's said that youth is wasted on the young, whose fear of authority prevents them from jamming their tiny arms inside vending machines. Grab hold of youth with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$39 for a facial and manicure package (a $107.50 value)

75-minute European deep-pore-cleansing facial with extractions (a $95 value) 25-minute European manicure) (a $12.50 value)

$45 for a facial and seaweed mask package (a $130 value)

75-minute European deep-pore-cleansing facial with extractions (a $95 value) Seaweed mask to reduce redness (a $35 value)

$59 for a facial and mini-microdermabrasion package (a $140 value)

75-minute European deep-pore-cleansing facial with extractions (a $95 value) Mini-microdermabrasion (a $45 value)

$95 for a deluxe spa package (a $212.30 value)

75-minute European-deep-pore cleansing facial with extractions (a $95 value) 45-minute European pedicure (a $40 value) 45-minute hot-stone massage (a $77.30 value)

A skin analysis precedes the deep cleansing facial so that estheticians can determine the client's skin type and concerns. The treatment proceeds with steam, extractions, mask, and an upper-body massage. The seaweed add-on is a calming mask that focuses on reducing redness and irritation. The European manicure not only grooms and paints nails, but also treats hands to creams, oils, and massage; similarly, the European pedicure includes massage and a footbath of sea salts and essential oils. Lastly, a hot stone massage relieves tension and soreness by applying soothing, heated stones to the back.

Lia Schorr

For more than 31 years, the staff at Lia Schorr day spa has pampered Manhattanites with transformative skincare, massage, and spa packages geared toward women, men, and teens. Skincare specialist Schorr and her well-trained team brighten complexions even more effectively than a necklace made of dangling flashlights, earning the spa accolades from publications such as InStyle, Allure, Glamour, and Time Out New York.

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The hamburger, America's national meal, has always been served during Independence Day cookouts and the competitive-eating portion of presidential debates. Eat like Ike with this Groupon.

$14 for a Burger Meal for Two (Up to $28.96 Total Value) Choice of two 8-ounce Angus burgers from the menu (up to a $7.99 value each) Two orders of steak fries (a $4.49 value each) Two sodas (a $2 value each)

Though Dugout Pub South sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Dugout Pub South

Dugout Pub South tempts appetites with slow-cooked, smoked ribs, thin crust pizzas crowned with clams or deep-fried calamari, and more than 25 burgers made with 8-ounce Angus beef patties and toppings such as blue cheese, banana peppers, and house-made chili. Inside the dining area, four dartboards, a shuffleboard table, and flat-screen TVs entertain patrons sipping libations from the full bar, which features 20 different brews on tap. Live entertainment includes DJs, bands, karaoke, and wandering minstrels, tickling the ears of customers in the dining area or outside on the tiki deck.

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Kayaking is a popular way to connect to the outdoors, along with hiking, gardening, and gazing into the eyes of a guinea pig. Paddle your way into Mother Nature's arms with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$39 for a 75-minute Fun in the Sun kayak tour for two (an $80 value)

15- to 20-minute clinic on basics of paddling 60- to 70-minute journey on the Hudson River

$65 for a standup-paddleboarding package (up to a $138 total value)

90-minute standup-paddleboarding basics class (a $90 value) 60-minute standup-paddleboarding experience (a $40 value) Ticket for one beer or well drink at the Frying Pan (up to an $8 value)

$88 for a half-day Paddle Basics 1 kayak class (up to a $183 value)

Full-body warm-up followed by 60- to 70-minute dry-land training Instruction on proper boat fit, spray-skirt attachment, rescue methods, and launching In-water practice followed by journey into the river Ticket for one beer or well drink after the class at the Frying Pan (up to an $8 value)

$225 for a Statue of Liberty or Bust kayak package (a $450 value)

Half-day Paddle Basics kayak class Four 90-minute Sunset or North/South kayaking tours Statue of Liberty or Bust kayak tour

Manhattan Kayak Company

Founded by Eric Stiller, who documented his journey kayaking and bicycling around an entire continent in the book Keep Australia on Your Left, Manhattan Kayak Company spans a team of instructors who lead kayaking and standup-paddleboarding instruction and tours beneath the city's glittering skyline. Veterans of the fitness industry, MKC's instructors use the dynamic currents of the Hudson River and Donald Trump's jacuzzi to train paddlers of all skill and fitness levels in the body-first method, which emphasizes paddling from the core. In addition to leading instruction and tours, MKC's crew also leads fitness classes including Liquid Yoga, challenging participants to flow through poses while floating atop a paddleboard, aiming to boost participant health while earning the Statue of Liberty's respect.

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You've seen makeup elevated to high art; unfortunately, your work has rendered your visage a mismatched palette of colors. Learn how to properly frame your face with today's deal from DEX New York Cosmetics, which will help you brush up on technique. Pay $59 for a private 90-minute makeup lesson from the glamour gurus at this world-renowned beauty studio on East 65th (a $175 value). During your one-on-one tutorial, you'll figure out what hues, tones, and textures best suit your canvas, er, skin color and type. You can even bring your own products and have the makeup mentors determine what to keep and what to replace with selections from the in-house line. You'll leave this chic gallery of gorgeousness with the tools you need to execute elegant looks that will make quite the lasting impressionist on others.

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Tension is often held in the shoulders, especially among those who are trying to blend in with society by binding their beautiful wings. Soar away from stress with this Groupon.

$44 for a 55-Minute Massage ($89 Value)

Clients can choose from a wide-range of kneading techniques to address their specific needs, including deep-tissue, Swedish, sports, trigger-point therapy, and prenatal massage. A soothing hot-stone treatment can be added for an additional $10.

Elements Therapeutic Massage

With 18 licensed massage therapists on staff, Elements Therapeutic Massage is equipped to help clients treat an array of ailments, from back and neck pain to emotional stress. The team utilizes a level system to give clients the right amount of pressure during their massages, starting with a light and relaxing level one massage and working up to the deep kneads and trigger-point work done in a level four session. Each therapist is versed in a handful of techniques and styles, including the popular Swedish massage, sports massage to help athletes improve their performance ahead of upcoming yo-yo tournaments, and prenatal massage to help expecting mothers ease pregnancy related aches and pains.

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Unlike a certain park nearby, you don't need an exclusive key to become part of this health club. Simply unlock today's deal from Gramercy Pilates Fitness, and open the gate to four beginner Pilates Reformer classes for $59 (regularly $140). At this well-regarded, 2,500-square-foot studio, you and fellow novices will work with experienced trainers to improve your posture, strength, balance, and flexibility. In each session, you'll receive instruction in basic breathing exercises, core-stabilizing techniques, and the choreography involved in using the machines. You'll also spend about 15 minutes on mat exercises focused on head, shoulder, and neck movements. Taught at a slow pace and in an intimate class size, you can expect to get a firm grasp on proper execution of the movements. Enjoy Pilates and privacy in a pristine environment with this deal, and you'll feel as elite -- and fit -- as anyone.

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Like the hand inside a sock puppet, the spine supports the body's every motion and keeps it from collapsing into a formless sack. Shape up with this Groupon.

$29 for a Chiropractic Package ($455 Total Value) 60-minute massage in loose-fitting clothing (a $60 value) Consultation and exam (a $95 value) X-rays (a $300 value)

Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and patients should plan to arrive 10 minutes early to appointments and wear loose-fitting clothing.

Life Chiropractic

Doctor of Chiropractic Lila Wolfe, who counts professional athletes, Broadway stars, celebrity restauranteurs, and fashion designers among her clients, tends to spinal maladies within her airy, sunlit office. With a variety of adjustment techniques at her fingertips, she tailors sessions to the needs of individuals, whether they are recovering from sports injuries or prepping for Twister-sponsored presidential debates. A degree in nutrition imbues her care with an integrative approach as she addresses a host of symptoms. When not seeing patients, Dr. Wolfe is lecturing or leading weekly symposiums on wellness and chiropractic care.

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Browsing the overwhelming retail stores on 5th Avenue can have you pining for a drink. With today's deal from the community-oriented HOM, you can indulge in those two beloved activities (sipping and shopping) -- but not out of stress-induced necessity, just out of pure delight. Pay $19 for two entrees and two glasses of sangria during brunch or happy hour at this trendy antique and home goods store with a charming cafe. In addition to enjoying a pesto and egg omelet or a fruit-centric chicken salad, you can also pay $25 for $50 to spend on unique goods and accessories at this Bay Ridge treasure. Oh-so-beloved owner Salvatore Forte will help you brows the extensive collection of Moroccan lamps, cookbooks, funky frames, wine racks, and fragrant candles. Forget the impersonal storefronts of that Manhattan thoroughfare, and head to place that is sure to feel like HOM.

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Fencing was once commonly learned at an early age, which is why so many octogenarians still settle disputes with games of Rock, Paper, Épee. Celebrate civilized swordplay with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $15 for three group classes (a $30 value) $29 for one month of unlimited group classes and fencing bouts (a $95 value) $49 for three months of unlimited group classes and fencing bouts (a $285 value)

Group classes include all necessary equipment and run for one or two hours depending upon the age group. Trainees build a solid foundation for competitive swordplay as they master fundamental movements with a focus on coordination and fitness. See the full schedule of group classes here.

New Amsterdam Fencing Academy

In 1997, John and Larissa González began coaching budding swordsmen at New York City schools. Three years later, the duo founded New Amsterdam Fencing Academy, where today, they work with enthusiastic instructors to demonstrate European techniques. The instructing core teaches foil, epee, and sabre disciplines during classes that take advantage of the group's collective energy. They lead students through progressive learning approaches-group footwork and conditioning, individual lessons, and bouting sessions- in hopes of preparing students for traditional competitions and unconventional kebob parties.

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Historical Inn with Glass-Enclosed Porch Overlooking Lake

In the 19th century, some of the Northeast's industrial pioneers- including Silas March, an entrepreneur and New York state assemblyman-spent their idle days in a clapboard estate built along the shores of Mariaville. In 2003, husband-and-wife innkeepers Rick and Lorrie Runnels purchased this historical home and dubbed it the Mariaville Lake Bed and Breakfast. Since then, they've made extensive renovations while managing to preserve the building's casual, Federal-style elegance; it still has its original moldings, wood-burning fireplaces, and hardwood floors in some of the guest rooms.

The building is tucked into a woodsy area along the private, 200-acre Mariaville Lake, and it's a prime spot to get in some fishing and swimming. The B&B also owns two kayaks, one canoe, and one rowboat, which are all available for guests. Or feel free to take a stroll through the wealth of hiking trails that crisscross the property; one in particular leads to a beaver dam. In summer and fall, you can tell ghost stories and dry your laundry over a crackling bonfire in the evening.

The inn's five guest rooms are individually decorated, but all look out to Mariaville Lake. You have to use an old-fashioned skeleton key to get into the Vineyard and Lakeview rooms, as they are located in the original part of the house.

Come morning, the innkeepers serve a breakfast by candlelight in the formal dining room or on the glass-enclosed porch. The chefs prepare a different hot entree each morning, such as banana-stuffed french toast, veggie frittatas, or puffed apple pancakes. You can typically find house-made pastries, fresh juices, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea.

Mariaville, New York: Small Town on the Shores of Mariaville Lake

Mariaville is part of the 18th century town of Duanesburg, located about 30 miles west of Albany. Thanks to its location along the 200-acre Mariaville Lake, the town became a resort community in the 1920s. Not a whole lot has changed since then; there's still only one traffic light in the city to date, and every high-school class is taught by the mayor.

The town of Schenectady offers a dose of culture fewer than 15 miles east. Aside from shopping and restaurants, you can find the historical Proctors Theater, which opened as a vaudeville venue in the early 20th century but sank into disrepair by the late 1970s. A group of concerned citizens rallied to restore the theater, which now hosts regular performances of ballets, musicals, comedians, and concerts.

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These days, multitasking is the rule: Your phone is also a camera, and your workout DVDs are now paper weights. But a thoughtfully prepared bouquet that doubles as an indulgent snack? That's pure genius, and it's what you'll get with today's deal from Edible Arrangements on St. Mark's Place in the East Village. Pay $20 for $40 to spend on pretty -- and pretty darn tasty -- fresh-fruit arrangements that are available for pickup or delivery throughout Manhattan. Select from a vast array of artfully created displays that include festively cut, chocolate-dipped pineapple slices, strawberries, melons, cantaloupe, and more. Best yet, there are options suited for a range of occasions, like anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and more. With today's deal, land a beautiful gift that looks almost too good to eat -- though that would be missing the point.

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From revivals of old Broadway acts to hip, new gastropubs in restored banks, this city is all about mixing the old with the new. With today's deal from the storied National Academy Museum and School, keep the dialogue between past and present alive. Pay $12 (regularly $24) for two tickets to this 187-year-old academy, which has been tagged as "a living history of American art" and is modeled after London's Royal Academy. Once inside this exquisite Fifth Avenue mansion -- which is home to a vibrant community of active artists -- you'll be schooled in more than 190 works, which are a blend of contemporary and 19th century pieces from the 7,000-plus collection of paintings. The cycle of thought-provoking exhibits runs the gamut of materials and techniques and showcases a blend of emerging and mid-career painters. Though art is always up for interpretation, the value of this deal is as straightforward as it gets. Want more? Check out National Academy Museum and School on Facebook.

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Body hair is more of an annoyance than a help, much like a smoke detector that only spouts insults. Ditch bothersome follicles with this Groupon.

Choose from Six Options $79 for three laser hair-removal sessions for one small area (up to a $450 value) $99 for three laser hair-removal sessions for one medium area (up to a $900 value) $179 for three laser hair-removal sessions for one large area (up to a $750 value) $129 for six laser hair-removal sessions for one small area (up to a $900 value) $189 for six laser hair-removal sessions for one medium area (up to a $1,200 value) $359 for six laser hair-removal sessions for one large area (up to a $1,500 value)

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A consultation begins each session as techs examine the area before a laser targets unwanted hairs with heated rays that destroy the follicles at the root.

Albina'SPA

The technicians of Albina'SPA utilize years of beauty experience and diverse techniques learned while training in the U.S. and Europe to restore the exteriors of men, women, and teens with customized skin and body treatments. A complimentary consultation begins each service, during which techs collect important information regarding the client's beauty history and regimens before selecting appropriate treatments. Services include seven massage styles with aromatherapy add-ons, as well as therapeutic body treatments that focus on restoring dull epidermises and stimulating blood flow with dead sea salt, parafango (paraffin-based solution), and chocolate ingredients. Albina's aestheticians also nourish visages with 14 types of facials infused with vitamin C, collagen, and glycolic acid; microdermabrasion using natural, mineral crystals; and a 100% organic facial, which sheathes the skin in herbs and fruits.

The spa's determination to create a tranquil and memorable experience for the client is further showcased in the elegant interior design featuring a vibrant collage of purple-, yellow-, and orange-colored walls, as well as a spread of complimentary fruit platters, beverages (including wine), and provided robes, slippers, and cardboard cutouts of TV butlers.

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Like fine marble statues, human bodies must be maintained in order to keep their north sides from growing mossy and their forearms from falling off. Stay chiseled with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $19 for one Shatter mani-pedi or tea-tree Brazilian wax (up to a $52.25 value) $49 for three Shatter mani-pedis or tea-tree Brazilian waxes (up to a $156.75 value)

Confidence Beauty Salon & Spa

Boasting bright orange and yellow salon chairs, a large bay window, and hanging lights, Confidence Beauty Salon & Spa beckons clients to its comfy Gramercy Park location for a fleet of salon and spa services. Hairstyling options range from cuts and color to professional straightening treatments, and OPI nail polish, Shellac gel, and paraffin wax keep digits looking fresh for glamorous bare-knuckle-boxing matches. Facials, waxing services, and massages take place in private treatment rooms, where clients' ears relax to personally selected soundtracks and bodies lounge in terry-cloth wraps.

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Like assets and evil snowmen, fruits are easier to deal with in liquid form. Wash down nature's nectar with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $19 for two entrees, two drinks, and two desserts (up to a $54 total value) $29 for four entrees, four drinks, and four desserts (up to a $108 value)

The menu includes entrees (up to a $16 value) such as roti filled with lobster, drinks (up to a $6 value) such as pineapple 'n' ginger juice, and desserts (up to a $5 value) such as red-velvet cake.

Roti Road House Cafe

Beneath lemongrass-hued walls reverberating with the strains of relaxed music, Roti Road House Cafe's chefs bring Caribbean influences to a wide range of dishes. As they buzz through the kitchen, florets of steam sprout in the air, hinting at simmering oxtail, duck, and lobster. In the dining room, roti wraps cradle the stewed meats alongside an array of vegetarian and Halal options. Juicers hum cheerily like a forgetful choir, blending fresh ginger, pineapple, mango, and kale, and patrons check emails on complimentary-use computers.

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Learning to read is an important chapter of any little one's life. Today's deal from The Scholastic Store in SoHo offers plenty of ways open up your child to the wonderful world of words. Pay $15 for the Series Starters book collection featuring seven titles from multiple beloved children's book series, or use that same $15 to nab the Beginning to Read book collection featuring six titles for very new readers (a $30 value each). Or, pay $45 to check out the Little Ones First Library collection, a set of seven classics including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Pat the Bunny (a $90 value). Get a whole novel's worth of characters in on the fun when you pay $249 for a birthday party package for ten kids (a $499 value). Clocking in at 90 minutes, your on-site party includes juice and cupcakes as well as two hosts who will lead your guest through activities like dancing, crafts, and story time. This colorful shop is the perfect setting for all the revelry -- outside of a storybook, you just won't find a more whimsical setting.

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Your car is a lot like your dog: Day in and day out, it is extremely loyal to you, but you rarely give it the good scrubbing it needs and deserves. Treat your trusty vehicle to an indulgent soak with today's deal from Standalone Customs in Jamaica. Pay $69, and you'll score a full interior and exterior detailing with leather conditioning and tire dressing (a $200 value). The polish pros at this trusted spot will thoroughly scrub and hand dry the exterior (rims included) and apply a coat of wax; then, they will vacuum seats, shampoo carpets, wipe down glass, scour the dashboard, dress vinyl, and condition leather. If your four-wheeled friend just needs a quick rinse, pay $19 (regularly $50) for a hand wash and dry, followed by a wax. Give your vehicle that pristine coat it deserves, and no longer will it hound you for a good bath. Want more? Check out Standalone Customs on Facebook.

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Like a pet tiger, a gleaming smile can impress friends, make enemies jealous, and allow one to effortlessly move past club bouncers. Get nonfeline special treatment with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$39 for a basic dental package (a $395 total value)

A dental exam (a $75 value) Digital x-rays (a $95 value) A teeth cleaning (a $150 value) An Invisalign consultation (a $75 value)

$129 for a Zoom teeth-whitening package (an $874 total value)

A 90-minute Zoom teeth-whitening treatment (a $799 value) An Invisalign consultation (a $75 value)

$159 for a complete dental package (a $1,194 total value)

A dental exam (a $75 value) Digital x-rays (a $95 value) A teeth cleaning (a $150 value) An Invisalign consultation (a $75 value) A 90-minute Zoom teeth-whitening treatment (a $799 value)

As an added bonus, customers who buy one Groupon for their own use and two more Groupons as gifts will receive their choice of an Oral B electric tooth brush or take-home whitening kit.

Smile Cafe

Nationally recognized cosmetic dentist and innovative Invisalign expert Dr. Daniel Noor works with a band of specialists and hygienists to keep chompers gleaming with an array of general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental services. Visits to Smile Cafe's high-tech office kick off with a thorough exam, which combs teeth for evidence of cavities, baby teeth that have strayed from home, and gum disease, and a recommendation for any further action. Digital, panoramic x-rays also help probe for signs of hidden decay, among other oral maladies.

During 90-minute Zoom teeth-whitening sessions, a light-accelerated gel can brighten teeth several shades whiter. An Invisalign regimen straightens teeth with a series of custom-made clear aligners designed with advanced 3-D modeling software. An elite provider of this modern technology, Dr. Noor has even been recognized in Forbes for his Invisalign experience.

The chic office ensconces guests in cozy luxury, with striking red carpeting and giant flat-screen TVs. A bubble bar lends a fun vibe to the reception area, further deepening the relaxing aura and sorely tempting deer wandering around the city for food.:m]

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If you are still reading this, you clearly haven't taken the Speed Reading 101 class at the SpeedLearning Institute at Columbia University. With today's deal from this revered establishment, pick up an extremely useful skill set that will help you excel in this fast-paced city. Pay $129 (regularly $695) for this intensive, six-hour workshop that caters to earnest students and professional adults who are looking to get a leg up on the competition -- check available dates. In an effort to boost your comprehension and speed by up to 300%, the wordsmiths use six, proven principles and the cutting-edge RasterMaster, a handheld laser that expands peripheral vision and trains your eyes to move more quickly. These edifying sessions will also boost concentration and memory skills, meaning it's pretty easy to understand how great this 81%-off deal is -- and you haven't even taken the class yet.

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A 7-10 split is like a foreign language: It's extremely tough to pick up without any practice. Embrace all of bowling's fun challenges as you hone your game with some buddies thanks to today's deal from Jib Lanes in Flushing. Pay $25 and get six games of bowling, shoe rentals, and a pitcher of soft drinks for up to three people at this family-friendly alley (a $57 value). Open seven days a week until at least midnight, this state-of-the-art facility features 48 lanes, top-of-the-line scoring screens, automatic bumpers, and a full-service cafe with oh-so-tasty eats. You can also swing by on the weekends and enjoy cosmic bowling, which features glow-in-the-dark balls, lively music, and laser lights. Offering 56% savings, this deal is pretty easy to land -- and speaks everybody's language. Want more? Check out Jib Lanes on Facebook.

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Your home-spa experiences have been nothing short of disastrous, from nearly setting your bedroom ablaze with aromatic candles to frustratingly splashing about in your undersized, lukewarm tub. With today's deal from Forest Hills Spa -- an authentic Russian bath -- treat yourself to some much-deserved and downright rewarding pampering. Pay $26 for two admission passes and a $20 credit to spend on massages, body wraps, mud treatments, and salt scrubs (a $60 value); or, pay $15 (regularly $30) for one admission. Evocative of the luxurious retreats in Eastern Europe, this urban oasis boasts a generously sized swimming pool, Jacuzzi, cold-plunge pool, Russian hot sauna, dry-heat cedar sauna, aromatherapy steam room, and rain showers. And when you're done unwinding, you can use your credit toward deep-tissue massages, a Dead Sea salt scrub, or a black mud treatment -- without having to worry about anything going awry.

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Go big or go home, right? Ask the neighbors to pick up your mail and go big with this week's Escape to the 13-acre, resort-style Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a standard king or double queen room, Sundays through Thursdays ($129). High-roll with a $25 lunch or dinner credit to Nectar, the Hilton's on-site restaurant, and two wine tasting vouchers per guest valid at Kendall Jackson and Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards. Spread your wings at every turn on the Hilton's massive property. It starts with your oversize room, complete with an HD flat-screen TV, in-room movies, and video games. From there, you'll have a view of the junior Olympic-size heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, or the seven-mile jogging track. Yes, seven miles. Once your metabolism has kicked in, head to Nectar, and take in gorgeous, unrestricted views of the Santa Rosa Valley as you dine on a panoply of local and international fare, like seared sea scallops, chicken-apple sausage pappardelle, or pan-seared Kobe beef meatloaf. Of course, you'll want to get out and enjoy the wide-open space of the other Valley, too. Luckily, Sonoma is a quick jaunt from your palatial pad at the Hilton, so within minutes you can use your wine-tasting vouchers to sample world-class labels at various local wineries. You can also opt to indulge in a massage, enjoy a round of golf among the redwoods, or just relax as you take in the expansive Valley views. Go big and leave home behind with this week's Escape. You'll be glad you did.

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When you created noodle-centric jewelry for Mom as a kid (read: macaroni necklace and rigatoni earrings), you demonstrated the pasta-bilities are endless with your artistic aspirations -- but that your design skills aren't up to snuff. With today's deal from Sarah Tallman Design, enjoy the union of creativity and expert execution. Pay $95 for an enjoyable, two-hour flower arrangement class in a cool lounge-y space in SoHo with refreshments and materials included (a $200 value). During these intimate apprenticeships (no more than 20 people), you'll learn how to craft a beautiful, take-home centerpiece; seasonal selections include the Dutch-style spring bouquet, summer wildflowers, and autumn harvests. Beloved designer Sarah Tallman has had beautiful blooms featured in numerous publications, and she's even created fragrances for top-notch beauty companies. With such a brilliant career, she has design thoughts that are worth way more than a penne.

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Small plates can be sampled more than one at a time, unlike large plates, which push competing entrees off the table when you're not looking. Avoid culinary catfights with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$22 for a tapas meal for two (up to a $52 total value)

Four tapas plates from the menu (up to a $10 value each) Two mixed drinks, house wines, or craft beers (a $6 value each)

$42 for a tapas meal for four (up to a $104 total value)

Eight tapas plates (up to a $10 value each) Four mixed drinks, house wines, or craft beers (a $6 value each)

Metro Tapas Bar & Lounge

Metro Tapas Bar & Lounge executive chef Lee Knoeppel packs his small plates with contemporary takes on cuisines from around the world. For the deconstructed french onion soup, he drizzles brioche bread squares in melted gruyere and onion demi-glace. Chicken satay and BBQ pork buns bespeak an Asian influence, and American classics such as mac 'n' cheese keep things down-home. Bartender Carlos Santamaria also whips up seasonal cocktails to enhance enjoyment of the outside deck or to encourage uninhibited conversation with the eatery's five high-definition TVs.

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Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the world's most talked-about landmarks, from the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings to Rockefeller Center and the bright lights of Times Square. Allow us to draw up the blueprints for this week's well-engineered Escape to The Gotham Hotel on 46th Street, a sleek boutique property offering personal touches in a prime locale: sandwiched between all the action of Madison and Fifth Avenues, formerly the space of the beloved Gotham Book Mart. You and a guest will be positively floored by a two-night stay, Fridays through Sundays, in a chic Gotham 2 Room Type-complete with a king bed and private terrace-on floors two through nine ($600). And don't be surprised by the lack of a check-in desk: Upon your arrival, a staff member will greet you with a VIP welcome amenity before escorting you to your accommodations. Airy, light-filled guest rooms are appointed with streamlined European furnishings, tailored minibars, and lavish linens. Your Escape also includes an upgrade to a Gotham 3 Room Type when available. On floors ten through 23, these units feature king beds and private terraces with views of the skyline. Z!NK magazine describes a stay here as "a new type of hotel experience in the center of Midtown Manhattan. With terraces off of every room, guests feel as if they are floating above the city." When hunger comes knocking at the door, rest assured you'll stay well fed with assorted fresh pastries and a daily breakfast for two. In the evening, cozy up to your companion during dinner at on-site restaurant Tenpenny. You'll use your $50 dining credit to savor Italian-American cuisine that Z!NK says "hearkens back to the American cuisine of old" when "New York City was an up-and-comer in the restaurant world." The next morning, structure your day however you like: You'll be within walking distance of some of the city's best sights, including Central Park, the Theatre District, and 30 Rock. Or, browse the likes of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks along the retail mecca that is Fifth Avenue. For an exciting Escape to the city that never sleeps, the writing's on the wall: Pack your bags and hit the town-at prices that aren't through the roof.

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Without framing, all paper objects would be considered equal, making cocktail napkins as valuable as the first transatlantic paper airplane. Keep precious papers from fraternizing with lesser documents with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $100 worth of professional custom framing at Art and Framing Gallery, valid at four locations in New York City and Whippany.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Art and Framing Gallery's designers shelter a variety of art and objects within sturdy and elegant custom frames. Patrons looking to enshrine fine artwork, sports memorabilia, or burnt toast slices resembling the Pillsbury Doughboy can select from a lineup of more than 3,000 museum-quality samples. Glass options include Tru Vue high-performance glazing, nonreflective and anti-UV glass, and Plexiglas. Experts optimally preserve antique documents and old family photographs with archival acid-free matting, donning special cotton gloves to prevent damage to delicate treasures. Prices for custom framings range from $8 to $25 per foot depending on the frame and the number of dollar bills being hidden behind the glass.

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Your little bookworms have read all the books, and now today's deal from The Berenstain Bears LIVE! lets your kids fall in love with these classic characters on stage. Pay $29, and get one V.I.B. (Very Important Bear) ticket to The Berenstain Bears LIVE!, now playing at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (a $60 value). The V.I.B. ticket includes general admission seating on the Grassy Knoll at the foot of the Bear Country Stage, and playful bear ears to wear during the show. The 55-minute musical is a storybook adventure that helps Brother Bear tackle school trouble, Sister Bear make new friends, and the whole family eat healthy. Performances are available every weekend from May 26 to September 2 -- meaning you're sure to find the perfect time for you and your cubs.

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Pilates combines mental toughness with physical strength, much like solving a Sudoku puzzle engraved in stone. Carve out rock-hard abs with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for four 45-minute group Pilates sessions (a $132 value) $59 for three 30-minute private Pilates lessons (a $165 value)

Students use breath to support the long, flowing movements of Pilates exercise, reinforcing their limbs with lean muscle within a safe range of motion for low-impact, core-strengthening exercises. In barre classes, bodies bend and stretch in a workout that combines ballet, aerobic motions, and Pilates into a single workout. Instructors pick up the pace with tower machines, which strengthen weaker, undeveloped parts of the body overlooked by other workouts, and cardiolates to blend Pilates movements with heart-pumping exercises. Reformer machines-another form of equipment developed specifically to enhance Pilates-employ a clever system of pulleys and straps centered on a gliding platform. In private lessons, teachers cobble together any combination of contraptions they feel most benefits their charges, providing a comprehensive education on Pilates' function, terminology, and history, including a lesson on the day Joseph Pilates tore the Liberty Bell in two with his abs.

Pilates of New Jersey

Daily stresses in life, injury, and pregnancy strain the body's joints, and it's the job of exercise to strengthen muscles, easing the strain and supporting the skeletal system. That was the idea that led Joseph Pilates to create his signature method, performed at Pilates of New Jersey. Five certified instructors-one a physical therapist experienced in physical rehabilitation-teach students the ins and outs of Pilates' various machines and maneuvers. Along the way, they discuss the rationale behind each movement, handing out tips on how to move safely without wasting energy or how to safely tickle strangers' cats.

Glowing hardwood floors support rows of reformers, towers, and exercise balls, all used to enhance the intensity of Pilates motions. Crimson walls fortify the studio, the color echoed in every piece of Pilates equipment within the clean, newly outfitted space.

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Without exercise, children will never build the strength to cut their own sandwich crusts or tear geometry books in half with their bare hands. Foster childhood vigor with today's Groupon to Fun Station on Staten Island. Choose from the following options:

For $10, you get one all-day fun bracelet (up to an $19.95 value). For $19, you get two all-day fun bracelets (up to a $39.90 value). For $35, you get four all-day fun bracelets (up to a $79.80 value).

All-day fun bracelets include access to rides and the indoor jungle gym. Fun Station fills a three-story gym with kid-friendly amusements, such as bumper cars, a roller coaster, and a toddler play area. Little ones can board the Mini-Himalaya roller coaster, which mimics the peaks and valleys of its namesake, or board a stationary airplane, whose imitation of flight is inspired by the dreams of penguins. A toddler play area furnishes a colorful ball pit, and the indoor jungle gym allows energetic tykes to scale the sides. Pint-size bumper cars put kids behind the wheel and give them the chance to interact with fellow drivers while exchanging insurance information. Fun Station keeps its doors open seven days a week, staying active until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Though Fun Station sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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A strong, healthy colon is necessary for expelling bodily waste and keeping the intestines from unraveling into a cumbersome run-on sentence. Make sure your body stays properly copyedited with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for one colon-hydrotherapy session (a $100 value) $75 for two colon-hydrotherapy sessions (a $190 value)

During a 45-minute colonic, warm, purified water flows in and out of the lower bowels to flush hazardous toxins and built-up fecal matter from the body. As a result of colon irrigation, newly baptized bodies may experience benefits such as more regular bowel movements, healthier skin appearance, and better sleeping patterns.

Though Hosanna Colon Hygiene Care Inc. sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Hosanna Colon Hygiene Care Inc.

Chronic bouts of irregularity caused Dilcia A. DeMorel to grow concerned about her internal health, turning to colonics as a way of cleansing the toxins she knew were camping out in her disobedient bowels. A convert to this drug-free therapy, Ms. DeMorel opened Hosanna Colon Hygiene Care Inc. to share its restorative benefits with others. To further detoxify the body, she works to rid tissues of heavy metals through ionic footbaths and to rid the ear canals of runaway Madame Tussauds figures through ear candling.

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Sleek boutique digs and club-hopping in South Beach

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Much like struggling actors and knock-off-designer-purse vendors, pizza joints are a dime a dozen in our fair city. Savor 'za that is truly a crust above the rest with today's downright delicious deal from the beloved Artichoke Basille's Pizza's Chelsea location. Pay $23 for any 18-inch pizza and two pints of draft beer from the spot that uses oh-so-fresh ingredients to whip up uniquely great pies (a $46 value). Opt fort the Staten Island topped with massive meatballs, or try the Burnt Anchovy, which is baked twice. The eponymous creation pie is glazed with a butter-and-wine cream sauce and sprinkled with spinach, and is already a hit with legendary rockers and foodies alike. Wash it all down with a frosty brew, and instantly realize you're enjoying a one-of-a-kind slice of the good life. Want more? Check out Artichoke Basille's Pizza on Facebook.

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Your pots and pans have been taking a beating thanks to your future percussionist, but with today's deal from Steel X Plosion, you can nurture your child's natural rhythm: Spend $30 (regularly $75) for a two-hour steel drum group lesson, in a class that's suited for jammers of all ages. Getting a feel for the beat will come easy under the tutelage of Freddy Harris III and his talented team of professional musicians at this West 48th Street studio. Originating in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the steel drum permeates tropical tunes and provides a melodic backdrop for songs in a plethora of genres. You'll convert your little one's impulses into mellifluous music, meaning that those kitchen floor jam sessions will soon be sounding much sweeter.

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Like wearing sunglasses or suddenly developing a taste for the music of Barry Manilow, getting a great haircut can cause even your best friends to question your identity. Get an unquestionable new look with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$45 for an Aveda senior-level salon package (a $105 value)

Shampoo, haircut, blowout, and style Aveda deep-conditioning treatment

$69 for an Aveda senior-level full-head-highlights package (up to a $250 value)

Aveda deep-conditioning treatment Double-process color or choice of full-head highlights (up to 45 pieces of foil) or ombre highlights

$99 for an Aveda senior-level cut-and-full-head-highlights package (a $285 value)

Shampoo, haircut, blowout, and style Aveda deep-conditioning treatment Double-process color or choice of full-head highlights (up to 45 pieces of foil) or ombre highlights

Passion Hair Salon

In an Aveda-concept epicenter, Passion Hair Salon's London-trained stylists wield beauty products composed of chiefly organic and botanically based ingredients. Tress cuts and colors occupy a succinct salon menu, sharing space with indulgent Aveda-forged therapies such as scalp and conditioning treatments. Located on Broadway between 82nd and 83rd, the salon's bright white environs-offset by aqua-tinted glass and asymmetrical mirrors-invokes the futuristic vibe of a space station, with its occupants ready to modernize outdated coifs for the 21st century and imminent moon vacations.

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Unlike getting a tan outside, spray tanning doesn't require building a base coat or viewing the sun's endless collection of Oort-cloud-vacation slides. Savor your solar solitude with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for one airbrush tan (a $45 value)
$45 for three airbrush tans (a $135 value)

An airbrush artist mists the body with an all-natural sunless tanning solution by St. Tropez. The freshly scented solution is suitable for all skin types and blankets the skin in a natural-looking, even-toned bronze color.

De La Mer Salon & Spa

The stylists at De La Mer Salon & Spa specialize in Brazilian straightening and hair extensions, helping clients feel their finest for weddings, birthdays, and nights on the town. Spa staffers glamorize nails with Shellac manicures, revitalize visages with facials, and apply permanent makeup to boost guests' odds of getting accepted to clown college. De La Mer Salon & Spa also boasts an accessories boutique populated with stylish handbags and fine jewelry.

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Your eyes are a lot like gems: Strikingly beautiful, but riddled with very minor imperfections. Happily, all you need to boost clarity are a few (painless) cuts: Pay $1,999 for Lasik Surgery (a $4,000 value) on both eyes at Diamond Vision, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgery suite with three locations in New Jersey, one in Manhattan, and one in Connecticut. Your voucher includes the pre-op consultation, the procedure, all follow-up appointments, and best of all, impeccable eyesight, thanks to the office that has done more than 70,000 procedures (including ones for A-list celebrities). Want your eyes to truly be crown jewels? Pay $2,900 (regularly $5,800) for Intralase Bladeless Lasik; rather than use a blade to create a flap in your cornea, the surgeon will use a laser -- thereby reducing the already slim chances of complications. Whatever option you choose, your vision will be of the highest grade.

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Just as finely landscaped lawns need scheduled care to maintain their mystique, your lively locks require a classy touch to stay stunning. Book a revamp with today's deal from Studio 12: Treat your tresses to a haircut, blow-dry, and partial highlights for $85 (regularly $190) -- or full highlights for $99 (regularly $230). Roll out that summertime sass with a new style and color for the rising temps. Or, for unsightly stubble: Pay $15 and get a bikini wax (regularly $30) at this Hoboken salon -- where your lower terraces will be waxed free of unwelcome undergrowth. With a sleek interior filled with warm personalities, this upscale studio boasts a team of stylists who are artistically inclined and technically skilled, ensuring you'll be the hottest on the block -- just ignore the lookie-loos slowly driving by.

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Without a healthy outlet such as bounce houses, children's imaginations can wither, leaving them prematurely adult. Prevent the early onset of old age with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for 5 pop-in playtime sessions (a $54.75 value) $45 for 10 pop-in playtime sessions (a $109.50 value)

Kids frolic among two indoor arenas' inflatable bounce houses during 90-minute pop-in sessions. Play sessions usually run Wednesday from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., followed by a 30-minute dinner with pizza and beverages for an additional fee of $3.99. Each Groupon can be used among multiple children over any number of visits; additional siblings can play for a fee of $8.95 per child.

Pump It Up

Inside Pump It Up's 12,000-square-foot facility, sock-clad feet scamper across custom-designed inflatable play structures, slides, and obstacle courses while an attentive staff supervises. On Jump-N-Art days, kids can follow open-bouncing sessions with arts-and-crafts projects, and vibrant neon lights illuminate the dimmed facility during glow parties. An onsite party room hosts bouncers and their parents, who refuel with pizza, soda, and juice for an additional fee. The center also supplies up to 25 children or 250 life-size Hannah Montana cutouts with private party packages, which grant guests exclusive access to the facility along with catering, cake, and goody bags.

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Veins were never meant to be seen, much like all of the exposed wiring on the back of the moon. Keep up appearances with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $99 for two 20-minute laser spider-vein treatments (a $1,500 value) $179 for four 20-minute laser spider-vein treatments (a $3,000 value)

Medical Aesthetics of Red Bank

Before a client undergoes any of Medical Aesthetics of Red Bank's FDA-approved med-spa procedures, a physician meets with them for a complimentary consultation. This helps the staff tailor the spa's beauty services to each client because unlike one-size fits all Viking helmets, cosmetic treatments should take into account a person's skin sensitivities and skin type. After the consultation, the doctor-or aestheticians and laser technicians supervised by the doctor-get to work injecting facial fillers or Botox, or removing hair or veins with lasers.

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Though it makes your hair look great, you can't always stand in front of a jet turbine just after getting out of bed. Get styled with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $19 for a haircut, blow-dry, and deep-conditioning treatment (up to a $110 value) $39 for a cut, blow-dry, and deep-conditioning package with partial highlights (up to a $230 value) $69 for a cut, blow-dry, and deep-conditioning package with full highlights (up to a $330 value)

Evelina Beauty Salon

Owner Armen Sargsyan leads a team of licensed beauty professionals who transform tresses with cuts, conditioning treatments, and coloring services. The salon follows the belief that no "one look fits all," and they work with clients to consider their hair texture, bone structure, and career when creating new looks. The stylists can also enhance features below the bangs with makeup applications and eyelash-tinting treatments.

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A trip to the paintball field is the only way to treat an itchy trigger finger, outside of expensive rash creams or firing a water gun carved from a cactus. Scratch the itch for vengeance with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $22 for an all-day paintball outing for one (a $45 value)

$40 for an all-day paintball outing for two (a $90 value)

Each participant receives a protective mask and goggles, a gun, a CO2 canister, and 500 paintballs.

Though Island Paintball sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Island Paintball

High-school social studies teacher Anthony Pennino Sr. played his first round of paintball in 1985. By the following year Tony had gathered 20-30 friends and kin for paintball bouts on his family's private land. As demand for paintball guns and safety gear grew among his brigade of marksmen, he converted his basement into a makeshift store, supplying paintball accouterments from home until moving into a storefront in 1990. Within two decades Tony and his clan formed the lauded paintball team the New York Dogs, opened their own indoor arena, and eventually combined that arena with their largest store yet.

That facility forms the backbone of Island Paintball, where two sports turf fields host Model 98-brandishing players. In between games, players can watch other contests from behind the staging area's plexiglass viewing windows or browse Island Paintball Supplies' gun wall and 12 massive showcases of paintball gear. An in-house gunsmith repairs any malfunctioning guns, which patrons can wield at open-play sessions, private parties, or on the targets strung up in the booths of Island Paintball's mobile target trailer.

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By Mikal McLendon, Travel Correspondent

Historical Boutique Hotel in Thriving Downtown Arts District

"Oh, that's pretty," says a well-dressed guest who has recently arrived at Hotel Providence, nudging her companion and nodding at a large jade sculpture of galloping horses. "That's our centerpiece," the concierge chimes in. "From China. It's really rare." The horses are the most vibrant piece adorning the marble-floored lobby of this hotel, whose collection encompasses French steel engravings, centuries-old murals, and gilded Swedish mirrors.

And the building itself has as deep of a history as the artwork inside it: the building had turns as a college dormitory, a department store, and a grain silo before the turn of the 20th century, when it was repurposed to become a classic New England hotel.

There's a definite appreciation for art here; each guest room is decorated with local artwork ranging from paintings of city scenes to ceramic sculptures of fish. Each also comes with a continental armoire and wooden headboards. The junior and premier suites are fairly spacious-there are separate living rooms furnished with queen sofas if you need to sleep extra guests or add reinforcements to your pillow fort. Premier suites have added luxuries such as a whirlpool tub, a granite wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the adjacent park and historical Grace Church.

Hotel Providence's Aspire Restaurant prepares New England-style cuisine such as clam chowder and jumbo lump crab cakes. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and the hotel's own rooftop garden. During warmer nights, you can dine in the restaurant's candlelit courtyard and enjoy selections from an international wine list.

Providence: Historical Haven Lined with Art Galleries, Restored Theaters, and Fine Dining

"The art scene is incredible here," raves Tricia Carter, Hotel Providence's marketing manager. "Every day there's something new." The active community support of the arts has helped to earn Providence its reputation as the "Creative Capital."

In an effort to rejuvenate the historical entertainment district here, the city partnered with its three universities and gave artists tax breaks to live downtown. You can now catch Broadway musicals and Tennessee Williams dramas at beautifully restored historical theaters from the 1920s such as the Providence Performing Arts Center and Trinity Repertory Theatre.

A short walk from Hotel Providence, you'll also find a vast network of downtown galleries; many of these feature the work of artists and graduates from the nearby Rhode Island School of Design.

The city's thriving food culture rivals the art scene in creativity and vigor; there's an enclave of Italian eateries on Federal Hill, and delis dot the downtown area. Many local chefs source their ingredients from farms bordering the city, which set up shop downtown on Fridays at the farmers' market. About 10 minutes south of downtown, the Culinary Arts Museum celebrates Providence's love of food with more than 250,000 artifacts, ranging from antique cooking gadgets to elaborate wedding cakes.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Whether you say you're "down the shore" or "at the beach," spend an evening "on the deck." Drop $15 and get $30 to spend on food and drink at, you guessed it, On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar. Located in Atlantic Highlands, this on-the-water eatery offers indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the Shrewsbury River, Gateway National Park, and the Big Apple's skyline. Enjoy a seafood raw bar of oysters, clams, and jumbo shrimps or get fish 'n' chips, crab cakes, lobster tails, and more. Succulent grill items include a 14-ounce Angus rib eye served over stout caramelized onions and topped with black and tan onion rings. The chef's on hand dish up vegetarian fare too, including the classic Caesar salad or penne tossed in a creamy vodka sauce. Kids can pick from classic choices like hot dogs and chicken fingers -- while the adults enjoy pitchers of brew and glasses of vino. On this deck, you won't know where to fix your gaze: on the food or the bay.

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See Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and Botswana's Elephants

From South Africa's cosmopolitan cities to Botswana's remote plains, Africa's southern tip is a diverse blend of cultures, landscapes, and animals. With Africa Answers' 11-day excursion, you'll dabble in it all, and check three of Africa's most notable sights off your bucket list. Explore South Africa's colonial Cape Town, marvel at the stunning Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and traverse Botswana's Chobe National Park on safari, where you could see at least four of the so-called Big Five game animals, including the lion, the African elephant, the cape buffalo, and the leopard.

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Days 1-2: Depart on South African Airways from New York City or Washington, DC, landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on day 2. After clearing customs, travelers board a flight to head to Cape Town.

A company representative will meet guests at the airport before escorting them to Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa. Heralded by CNN Traveller as the Best Luxury Hotel in South Africa, Pepper Club dazzles with a beachfront restaurant and nightclub and an indoor pool with panoramic views of Table Mountain. Guests stay in a one-bedroom superior deluxe suite, and have complimentary access to the shuttle service between the hotel, waterfront, and beach.

Days 3-5: The first full day in Cape Town begins with a guided half-day city tour, including a cable-car ride to Table Mountain's summit to see the city from above. The rest of the morning is devoted to exploring sights such as the Castle of Good Hope, the country's oldest colonial building. Drive through the Malay Quarter, past the quaint Bo-Kaap homes awash in pastel hues. At the end of the tour, watch as a professional diamond cutter demonstrates his craft. On days 4 and 5, guests can take a self-guided tour of the town; Pepper Club's 24-hour concierge service can provide ideas for exploration.

Day 6: Guests fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. A staff member greets guests at the airport and arranges transportation to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, an upscale hotel listed on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List. The lodge resembles a multilevel tree house, with an onsite watering hole that attracts kudu, impalas, and elephants year-round. While at the hotel, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and daily cocktail hour, or participate in a vulture-feeding experience.

In the early evening, you'll take a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River, located above the falls. Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and other animals along the river banks.

Days 7-8: Day 7 is dedicated to exploring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Travelers are transported to the nearby cascades, where they'll also have a chance to walk through the surrounding rainforest and sites, including Cataract Island.

The following day is up to you. In the evening, partake in a traditional dinner meal at the Boma Restaurant, replete with cultural songs, dances, and Zimbabwean delicacies, including-for brave tasters-slightly grilled mopani worms.

Days 9-10: In the morning, travelers head to the Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana, located only 90 minutes from Victoria Falls. Guests spend two days on safari, exploring the Chobe National Park on game drives and sunset game-viewing cruises. Four of the Big Five animals-lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo-make their home on the reserve and can sometimes be seen alongside giraffes, monkeys, and awestruck Ernest Hemingways. The park is especially rife with elephants, as there are an estimated population of 120,000 in Botswana.

Days 11-12: Guests are transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport, where they will fly to the U.S. via Johannesburg.

An extra fee applies for departures from Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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When your sweetie has become part of the scenery, it's high time for new glasses or a change of setting. This Escape is just the thing to help you see your soul mate in a new light: the bright rays of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, by day, and Miami's neon glow by night. Start with a two-night stay for two in a standard room with an ocean view at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort ($275). After the valet whisks your car away upon check-in, admire the sparkling turquoise water of the ocean below, or the person across from you in the water of the jetted tub in your room. Each day after your complimentary breakfast for two, discover the Miami area together: Admire the Art Deco architecture hand in hand, scout out sexy swimming suits or nightclub duds at the Village of Merrick Park, one of Miami's hippest new shopping districts; or spend the afternoon snorkeling in the warm water. Do dinner under the blue lights of Kitchen 305, where dishes like tuna tartare Kobe beef sliders with chipotle-mango barbecue sauce and lobster bruschetta are served under the direction of Executive Chef Chris Wong. The next day, skip to the beach and seek shade under your included tiki hut rental. Later, use your $50 resort credit toward watersports rentals, or save it for a hot shell massage, facial, or nail treatment at the Seven Seas Spa and Salon. Then, try some of the Cuban-influenced cuisine at Versailles, or pick one of the South Beach eateries with outdoor dining. After your romantic getaway, you'll find your peepers work much better-not only will you only have eyes for each other, you'll also be keeping your eyes open for your next chance to Escape.

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Before cupcake pans, personalized dessert portions were made by baking full-sized cakes and shrinking them in the dryer. Skip extra steps with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $9 for a punch card valid for 5 individual desserts (up to a $20 value). The card can be used once on each visit for a dessert worth $4 or less. $17 for a punch card valid for 10 individual desserts (up to a $40 value). The card can be used once on each visit for a dessert worth $4 or less. $30 for $60 toward a custom cake

Desserts include an apple and caramel tart, cheesecakes, chocolate mousse, peach cobbler, and tiramisu. While custom cake prices vary, half-sheet cakes serving 35 people start at $57. Depending on the kind of cake, filling, icing, and difficulty, confections can cost up to $250.

Gourmet Desserts

Guided by more than 35 years of experience pampering sweet teeth, Ezzat Tadros leads a team of confectioners as they pop brownies, strudels, and cookies into the oven and pipe colorful curlicues of frosting onto cakes.

Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Elmo cupcakes delight tykes with friendly faces, and bouquets of steam blossom from individual cheesecakes, carrot cakes, peach cobblers, and raspberry squares. The aroma of freshly baked bread swirls above croissants, the warm loaves serving as ideal fodder at parties or at least an excuse for arriving covered in flour. In the bustling kitchen, the bakers also create custom cakes for all occasions, sculpting batter and fondant into the shape of guitars, football helmets, and even slot machines.

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Like the Southern literary tradition, Southern cuisine is a part of American history and often covered with barbecue-sauce fingerprints. Savor an edible classic with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$17 for a meal for two (up to a $38.40 total value)

A meals for two includes:

Two lunch or dinner entrees with two sides each (up to a $15.95 value each) One dessert (up to a $3.50 value) Two drinks (a $1.50 value each)

$30 for a meal for four (up to a $76.80 total value)

A meal for four includes:

Four lunch or dinner entrees with two sides each (up to a $15.95 value each) Two desserts (up to a $3.50 value each) Four drinks (a $1.50 value each)

Choose between two locations:

Midtown East Harlem

Chefs whip a menu of comfort food, such as sauce-slathered barbecue spare ribs, pan-seared salmon cakes, and fresh-baked meatloaf.

Soul Fixins'

The chefs at Soul Fixins' sate appetites and coat fingers with sweet sauce from classic Southern comfort fare during lunch and dinner. Barbecue spare ribs, chicken, and meatloaf glisten beneath a house-made sauce crafted from an original family recipe hidden in the pages of Mark Twain's autobiography. Sides of candied yams and collard greens fill the corners of mouths and diners sit at well-worn wooden tables inside a cozy dining room.

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A pretty face easily sticks in one's memory, much like a catchy song or a horse with udders. Stand out from the herd with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $49 for one microdermabrasion treatment (a $129 value) $99 for one IPL skin-rejuvenation treatment (a $249 value) $119 for three microdermabrasion treatments (a $387 value) $249 for three IPL skin-rejuvenation treatments (a $747 value)

Each 20-minute microdermabrasion treatment exfoliates the topmost layers of skin, sloughing away fine lines, blemishes, and sunspots. A 20-minute IPL skin-rejuvenation treatment heats the collagen inside the skin, causing tissues to contract. The treatment improves skin tone and elasticity and combats signs of aging such as fine lines and age spots.

Advanced Laser Center

Like many med-spas, Advanced Laser Center uses lasers to combat unwanted hair and beam away wrinkles. But unlike most, the facility's lasers are also calibrated to help patients quit smoking or lose unwanted pounds. Medical aestheticians help lift sagging faces sans surgery with IPL skin-tightening treatments that inundate collagen with waves of infrared light, causing tissues to contract and faces to appear more youthful. Injections of Botox and Juvederm also smooth and shape facial contours, and chemical peels with glycolic or salicylic acid dislodge dead skin by accelerating the natural process of exfoliation. To ensure patients leave healthy from head to toe, they also aim the cosmic technology to conquer toenail fungus, preparing feet for display in flip-flops or glass clogs.

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Adrenaline can numb people to pain, give them the strength to lift cars, and help them cope with the pain of watching someone run away holding their car. Get your adrenaline boosted and nothing else with this Groupon.

$149 for a Hang-Gliding Experience (Up to $289.99 Value)

During the half-day hang-gliding experience, certified instructors give customers a brief instruction. Both instructor and client then strap into a hang glider for a tandem flight. Adventurers grab hold of handles, are pulled by an ultra-light plane, and are released to soar into the skies above the New York metro area at 2,500 feet.

Sportations

Sportations connects amateur adrenaline jockeys to certified professional adventurers, drawing from a nationwide network of aeronauts and speed demons to introduce habitual pedestrians to the wonders of skydiving, ballooning, hang gliding, and stock-car racing. Thrill seekers can zipline across a forest canopy, hollering like Tarzan or taunting nearby birds until they agree to race. Helicopter tours ferry patrons skyward over landmarks and cityscapes, whereas paragliding adventures get up close and personal with blue skies and clouds. For most sports, Sportations accommodates groups of any size, from physics classes empirically proving gravity's existence to solo ballooning supervillains declaring dominion over all they see.

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To play the guitar, stuffed bears must graft dexterous human fingers atop their furry nubbins. Make glorious music that makes inanimate objects jealous with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $42 for two 30-minute private music lessons (up to a $90 value) $75 for four 30-minute private music lessons (up to a $180 value) $115 for six 30-minute private music lessons (up to a $270 value)

An international team of instructors offers lessons in guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele, and orchestrates each session according to the student's individual skill level.

Though Guitar Cities New York sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Guitar Cities New York

Guitar Cities New York caters to music lovers of all ages by helping them to achieve their melodic and rhythmic goals through relaxed, effective instrument instruction. Teachers schooled in myriad genres draw sound buckets from wells of music knowledge and performing experience in order to fortify the skills of both beginning musicians and experienced bards. Fledgling chord learners can take advantage of the school's in-house instruments for no additional charge, eliminating the risk of accidental busking when carting pianos on the bus. Ideal for hectic lifestyles, Guitar Cities New York boasts flexible lesson times and easy online scheduling, and is within walking distance from public transit.

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Baked goods can express all kinds of sentiments, from cookie hearts that say "I love you" to Christmas tree scones that say "I'm not sure which present contains your new parakeet." Sugarcoat your message with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for a punch card good for 10 treats and baked goods (up to a $4 value each punch; up to a $40 total value). Applicable categories for both options include cupcakes, gelato, cookies, brownies, bread rolls, and pastries. $20 for a mix-and-match box of 10 baked goods (a $40 value)

Get Baked

When not detailing playing-card cakes from moldable fondant, Get Baked prides itself on being a one-stop shop for lounging and noshing on all things crumbly sweet and oven baked. Fragrances of fresh-made focaccia, apple turnovers, and 100% Arabica blend coffee fill the quaint bakery where modern hanging lights dangle overhead like blown glass flowers. Beside red and black armchairs, display cases boast neat rows of cookies, brownies, and signature cupcakes such as roman apple and caramel Snickers. Get Baked also offers gelato and sorbet made with all-natural Italian imported ingredients, and 100 flavors of chilly snoball, made with ice crushed by the boxing gloves of Italy's own Rocky Balboa.

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Life can be quite the journey, and although you wouldn't trade any of the experiences, you don't see why your visage should take the "peaks and valleys" thing so literally. Keep the wisdom and lose the physical signs at the upscale Natural Look Institute on Park Avenue: Pay $160 for a Botox treatment on any one area of your face (a $400 value). Whether you're looking to ease smile lines developed in college or smooth wrinkles forged by a stressful career in the Big Apple, owner Dr. Yoel Shahar offers effective yet safe treatments that last up to four months; this no-recovery-time injectable can also target crow's feet and frown lines. As one of Plastic Surgery Practice's top doctors with more than 20 years in private practice, he's the perfect person to help you lay out the map to graceful maturation.

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We all know how fired up we get at the guy who breaks down on the Manhattan Bridge and shuts down a lane during rush hour. Now, imagine if that guy were you. With today's deal from NYC Tire and Auto Care in Hell's Kitchen, avoid motor vehicle mortification when you pay $99 (regularly $304) for a preventive maintenance package, including an oil change, a tire rotation, a wheel alignment, and fuel system maintenance. This widely regarded automotive shop has been keeping rides in tip-top condition for more than 25 years and is backed by numerous trusted brands from the industry. Plus, the techs are all ASE-certified, so your car's mysterious rattles will be properly diagnosed and silenced. Best yet, this beloved spot is open seven days a week, which gives you plenty of time to ensure you don't end up the source of road rage.

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Like the hand inside a sock puppet, the spine supports the body's every motion and keeps it from collapsing into a formless sack. Shape up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$39 for a two-visit chiropractic package (a $345 total value)

One exam (a $225 value) with a chiropractic adjustment (a $60 value) One additional chiropractic adjustment (a $60 value)

$49 for a four-visit chiropractic care package (a $465 total value)

One exam (a $225 value) with a chiropractic adjustment (a $60 value) Three additional chiropractic adjustments (a $60 value each)

Baum Advanced Chiropractic

While most people deal with the symptoms of a migraine headache by downing ibuprofen and retreating to a dark, quiet room, Jason Baum, a doctor of chiropractic since 2006, instead tries to tackle the causes of the pain. To pinpoint the body's "hot spots" and approximate its glow-stick content, he guides each new patient through thermal imaging, a physical exam, and x-rays. Once he understands the roots of discomfort, he adjusts the spine to return vertebrae to their proper positions, naturally alleviating tension and restoring the body's ability to heal itself.

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Before man learned to ride horses, Western films ended with cowboys jogging into the sunset. Saddle up with this Groupon.

Choose from Five Options $29 for a 30-minute horse-cart-driving lesson for one person (a $60 value) $35 for a 60-minute horseback-riding lesson or trail ride for one person (a $75 value) $59 for two 60-minute horseback-riding lessons or trail rides for one person (a $150 value) $59 for a 60-minute horseback-riding lesson or trail ride for two people (a $150 value) $85 for two 60-minute horseback-riding lessons or trail rides for two people (a $300 value) Equestrian Enterprize

Students who want to ride one of Equestrian Enterprize's trusty steeds don't have to wait until their first lesson to meet the animals. The staff is so fond of its four-legged instructors that each one gets its own page on the website. Guests can meet Isiah, the Percheron gelding whose long white eyelashes will steal your heart, or RJ Rabbit, the 10-year-old quarter pony who fancies himself the barn clown. These introductions are engaging, but riders won't really know the team until they visit the picturesque facility, where an indoor arena and four outdoor riding rings sit flanked by lush trees and rugged trails. In this setting, teachers call on their competition experience to instill students with the skills to handle horses in the english, western, dressage, or driving disciplines. For seasoned riders or unkempt centaurs, the equestrian specialists also offer boarding services with custom feeding programs, ample turnout, and regular stall cleaning.

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Acupuncture uses tiny needles to redirect the body's energy, which is a better use for needles than sewing yourself into a sleeping bag forever. Feel better with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for a consultation and acupuncture session (a $120 value) $75 for a consultation and two acupuncture sessions (a $195 value)

On the first visit, clients arrive in loose, comfortable clothing and discuss their medical history and personal ailments with acupuncturist Shu-Chin Hwang. Hwang then places needles throughout the body according to her diagnosis, leaving them in for 30-45 minutes as clients relax in the treatment room.

Acupuncture 4 Your Health

Behind the walls of a stately brick building, Shu-Chin Hwang helps restore bodies to prime working condition through acupuncture, a holistic healing practice backed by the World Health Organization and National Institute of Health. A facet of ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture attributes ailments to blockages in the body's natural energy, also know as chi. Based on the client's personal malady, Hwang decisively inserts needles in critical healing areas, encouraging the body to cure itself without having to eat another Chicken Soup for the Soul book. Many of the programs at Acupuncture 4 Your Health are packaged to address specific health needs such as weight loss, smoking addiction, and insomnia, all of which use strategic acupuncture treatments and a special blend of Chinese herbs.

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Stationary bikes procure intense workouts while riders stay in one place, much like the argument for imagining oneself to fitness. Keep your workouts grounded with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for 5 spinning classes (a $70 value) $45 for 10 spinning classes (a $130 value)

Harmony Cycling of Whitestone

At Harmony Cycling of Whitestone, the road to fitness is paved with a variety of physical challenges, from spinning and yoga to boot camp and Zumba. During 45-minute spinning classes that take place in a brick-walled room lined with a floor-to-ceiling mirror, instructors guide small classes through techniques that raise heart rates and test the mettle of both beginning and veteran spinners. The studio holds both early-morning and late-evening classes so that daytime-soap-opera gaffers can squeeze in time to burn calories and start losing weight. Classes that fall under the facility's Harmony Yoga banner offer a balance to fast-paced spinning with stretching and breathing practices for many ages and walks of life that include teen yoga, prenatal yoga, Hatha, and gentler chair yoga. Aiming to give fit seekers more options for their fitness, boot-camp sessions help shred calories, and Zumba classes impart an inner burn that reminds fat of its impending short lifespan.

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Though it makes your hair look great, you can't always stand in front of a jet turbine just after getting out of bed. Get styled with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $99 for one keratin hair treatment (a $300 value) $159 for two keratin hair treatments (a $600 value)

Each treatment begins with a shampoo and light blow-dry. Stylists then apply the Coppola Keratin Complex treatment and gently comb it through the hair. After 20 minutes under a plastic cap, the hair is then blow-dried again and flat-ironed so it can set.

Some hair-straightening products that claim to be formaldehyde-free include aldehyde compounds, which are similar to the carcinogen formaldehyde. Side effects may include nosebleeds, headaches, vomiting, and respiratory problems, among others. Learn more about the health risks here.

Vasari Salon

Vasari Salon has teased its clients' hair with its collective comb for upward of 20 years. The fashion-savvy stylists cut and sculpt men's, women's, and children's hair, and bring dulled strands to peak vibrancy with highlights and full coloring services. Perms, Keratin Complex treatments, and hair-straightening services round out the versatile repertoire, and styling stations often accommodate bridal parties and narcissistic wedding photographers seeking special-occasion updos and makeup.

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Going to the dentist is like getting your license renewed: It's an absolute necessity, but we avoid it at all costs due to inconvenience. With today's deal from ProSmile, change your attitude about oral care when you step into this inviting West 72nd Street office. Pay $69 for a thorough cleaning, Invisalign or implant consultation, and 20% off additional treatments (a $350 value). Meet these personable professionals for a detailed scrubbing of your smile and an in-depth explanation on how you could benefit from custom implants or hassle-free Invisalign braces. You can also pay $199 for $800 to spend on the actual Invisalign treatment or dental implant services. This trusted practice uses state-of-the-art equipment, gets great reviews, and has been beautifying smiles for more than a decade. Best yet, there are not dauntingly long lines either -- if only that license-renewal spot would follow suit.

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Fine-dining etiquette dictates that napkins must be kept on your lap, unless being used to signal to the waiter that your table has hit an iceberg. Have a night to remember with this Groupon.

$20 for $40 Worth of Contemporary American and Italian Fare and One Dessert (Up to $48 Total Value)

The menu includes entrees such as herb- and mustard-crusted lamb ($28) and gnocchi ($10+) with lobster and jalapeños, as well as s'mores bread pudding ($8) and mango cheesecake with chili-lime powder ($8).

Giorgio's of Gramercy

The chefs at Giorgio's of Gramercy blend fresh salads, cook bountiful pastas, and grill seafood in elegant entrees that caused Time Out New York to remark that "For a restaurant with all the finery of a members-only spot … Giorgio's is one of the more relaxed restaurants in Gramercy Park." The eatery's candle-strewn bar invites patrons to sip dozens of wines from around the world while surrounded by deep-red walls and luminous chandeliers. Giorgio's catering service delivers fresh dishes to gatherings of all kinds, from weddings to corporate events or weddings between two corporations.

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In today's workplace, sleeveless, bicep-broadcasting business suits are a common sight, and deal-closing golf games are eschewed in favor of sweat-slicked cage matches. Get in shape to vault over the corporate ladder with this Groupon to Krav Maga NJ, LLC in Ramsey. Choose between the following options:

For $49, you get 10 krav maga classes (a $250 value). For $69, you get 20 krav maga classes (a $400 value).

Named after the Hebrew phrase for "contact combat," Krav Maga NJ, LLC teaches an Israeli self-defense system designed to increase confidence and coordination. During each one-hour class, certified and expert-trained instructor Tony Racciatti demonstrates the punches, kicks, and break-dance moves required to stay safe in dark alleys. Students then pair up to rehearse blocks, boxing moves, and sparring techniques. Each class is designed with inclusivity in mind, tailoring each element to nearly all ages and skill levels. Though the studio provides sparring, students should plan to bring their own protective gear and intimidating glares. Consult the studio's FAQ page for additional details regarding necessary equipment.

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If Dorothy had never changed the Tin Man's oil, the Wizard probably would have just thrown away his spare heart. Show your car you have a heart with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $15 for a full-service oil change, which includes a multi-point inspection and tire rotation (a $29.99 value) $29 for the above full-service oil change and a NY State inspection (a $66.99 value) $59 for three of the above full-service oil changes and one NY State inspection (a $126.97 value)

During each 30-minute service, an ASE-certified technician refills engines with up to 5 quarts of standard Mobil 1 motor oil before performing a thorough safety inspection and rotating tires to promote even tread wear. Technicians pore over multiple vehicle systems in accordance with state law-including the seatbelts, brakes, and tires-and give passing vehicles a certificate. Oil change and state inspections do not need to be performed on the same day.

Family Auto Service

The steel-and-rotor specialists at Family Auto Service care for the region's roadsters from one of Nassau County's largest auto-repair shops. Drawing on more than 34 years of experience, owner Steve Rozansky supervises and shares tips with his ASE-certified staff as they repair engines, align wheels, and correct faulty electronics. The team boosts vehicles' self-esteem with detailing services and rent out U-Hauls to give introverted Acuras a quiet place to read.

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Spicing up your life with a sultry and empowering photo shoot has piqued your curry-ocity for a long time, but you're always cumin up with a list of reasons why you can't. Set aside some thyme with today's deal from Cha Cha Sugar Boudoir Photography in Hicksville. Pay $95 for a dill-liciously saucy, one-hour boudoir studio shoot with two 5x7 prints and one 8x10 print from a seasoned shutterbug known for making her subjects feel special (a $400 value). Before owner and photographer Karen Wilson starts snapping, you'll slip into an outfit and get a professional hair styling and makeup application. After you get comfortable in her welcoming, private studio, you'll start striking some seriously seductive poses and feeling great about yourself. Amply add some zest into your life before this deal is tarra-gone.

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You hear snapping, crackling, and popping sounds during breakfast -- unfortunately, they come when you're reaching into the cupboard for your cereal. Tend to your back woes, and take a step toward wellness with today's deal from Garfinkel Family Chiropractic in Bellmore. Pay $37 (regularly $469) for a chiropractic exam, consultation, X-rays, spinal nerve scan, a report of findings, and an adjustment. This trusted, five-star practice is led by a board-certified professional with nearly two decades of experience tending to a range of spinal problems. After assessing the state of your back with a thorough exam and pinpointing problem areas, he will adjust accordingly to optimize functionality. Top-notch chiropractic care can alleviate everything from chronic pain to poor sleeping patterns and is regarded as a holistic approach to wellness -- making it more important than that first meal of the day. Want more? Find Garfinkel Family Chiropractic on Facebook.

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Romantic Vermont inn getaway for 56% off

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VHS tapes are like parachute pants: They were popular in the '80s, but now, they simply don't work. You've brought your wardrobe into the 21st century; it's time to bring your preciously preserved home videos and more into the present too. With today's deal from Reel-to-Reel Video in Hicksville, pay $25 for $50 to spend on digital conversion services -- which are performed on site -- for videos or photos, or pay $130 for ten VHS-to-DVD transfers with included archiving (a $260 value). In the business fore more than 30 years, this trusted spot is a leader in safeguarding memories that have been captured on dated formats, like physical photos, old tapes, and 8 mm and 16 mm film. And family historians will surely be enthused about the archiving, which ensures the files are safe even if the discs disappear or are destroyed. Best yet, unlike billowy pants, 50% savings will never go out of style.

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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.

$65 for a Tuxedo Rental ($180 Value)

With each tuxedo rental, customers get a one-button black notch coat, a matching pair of trousers, a dress shirt, a tie, a cummerbund, and shoes.

Top Hat & Tails

Customers may walk into Top Hat & Tails as mere men, wearing jeans that sag off the waistline or scuff against the floor. But they leave as gentlemen, sporting fine men's clothing and formalwear tailored to a T. Co-owners Brian Berry and Horace Kinard-who has been haberdashering for 20 years-take measurements onsite and alter in-house to drape dapper gents in fine suits, ties, tuxes, custom shirts, and shoes. A seasonally rotating catalog of styles from Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud, and Oscar de la Renta elevates the elegance of invitees to weddings, dances, or black-tie balls. As Berry told Maplewood Patch last year, "We've had everything from Sweet Sixteens to every other formal event you can think of," including musicians from the Philharmonic, who presumably came in to replace their glockenspiel's torn cummerbund.

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Contrary to popular belief, water parks are not where you take your birdbath for a walk. Set the record straight with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$89 for an all-day park package for four (up to a $300 value) valid for entry during Memorial Day weekend

Four park admissions (up to a $34 value each) Dining package that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fountain drinks for each group member (a $33.50 value each) Parking reimbursement (up to a $10 value with receipt) Game of miniature golf for four (a $20 value)

$16 for one all-day admission (up to a $34 value)

$62 for a family pack of four all-day admission tickets (up to a $136 value)

Splash Zone offers reduced rates based on guest height, and rates fluctuate throughout the day.

Splash Zone

Arms folded across her chest, the young girl rides a spouting cascade of water through the pitch-black tube, squealing with each twist and turn afforded by the snaking confines. Just as it seems as though the darkness will never lift, sunlight pours onto her face as she is spit out into a crystal-blue pool below. This high-adrenaline ride is the reward for being brave enough to tackle the Midnight Run, one of Splash Zone's numerous waterslides.

Nestled in the heart of Wildwood, the aquatic adventureland evokes whoops and squeals from visitors of all ages with more than 16 splash-laden rides and activities. The gentle ebb of Rivy's River carries inner-tubing guests along at a relaxed pace, and the interactive water playground in Giggle Bay ensures that the young adventurers remain hydrated thanks to a constantly tipping bucket filled with 1,000 gallons of water. As aquanauts explore the waters, Splash Zone's crew of certified lifeguards and sunglass-clad Saint Bernards remain on hand to ensure safety, and an onsite first-aid station offers remedies for a variety of ailments. Along with watery pastimes, Splash Zone offers sunbathing areas to facilitate leisurely tanning, and the Zone Grill where chefs forge fire-licked eats for hungry guests.

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Working out is No. 2 on the list of most popular daily activities in America, behind teaching dogs to swear. Be your own best friend with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for 5 fitness classes (a $65 value) $49 for 10 fitness classes (a $120 value) $79 for 20 fitness classes (a $200 value)

Stacked with yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and spin classes for students of all experience levels, the studio's schedule invites clients into its wellness-centric space seven days a week. Workouts may run 45-75 minutes.

Andrea Powers Studio

During her more than 15 years in the fitness industry, studio owner Andrea Powers has obtained certifications in yoga, spinning, personal training, and lifestyle coaching. Now with her own studio, Andrea, alongside husband and fellow instructor John, leads an experienced group of staff members who specialize in varied practices such as yoga therapy, Pilates, and Zumba. Steeped in the studio's welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere, the staff strives to help patrons of all shapes and sizes to achieve their fitness goals.

Andrea's yoga classes range from beginner-friendly sessions to vigorous Vinyasa flows that build strength and flexibility while banishing calories to sweat towels. With the aid of props and a ballet barre, Pilates classes tone firm tummies and lithe limbs. Zumba sessions enlist energetic Latin beats that are as confidence-inspiring and as easy-to-follow as a flowchart for making toast.

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Like car windshields, bodies need an occasional scrub-down to remove accumulations of fall leaves, stray kites, and loose paint. Keep your soul's vehicle free of debris with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for a 70-minute body scrub (a $119 value) $69 for a 70-minute body scrub, a 60-minute mani-pedi, and a 10-minute reflexology massage with hot stones (a $189 total value)

Tribeca Spa of Tranquility's body scrub employs a Korean technique that increases circulation and exfoliates the skin. The scrub aims to unlock pores, allowing a wholesale exodus of toxins and stowaway colonies of Nerds candies. After the scrub-down, seaweed envelops the body in a moisturizing treatment that continues to take aim at toxic squatters. A shampoo and conditioning pampers hair, as eyes rest under beautifying cucumber blankets. The mani-pedi buffs and polishes digits before splashing them with paint. Feet weary from attempting to play the keytar seek respite in a jacuzzi-basin soak, before a 10-minute reflexology massage of the hands and feet forces stress out with gentle pressure and a heated stone.

Tribeca Spa of Tranquility

Tribeca Spa of Tranquility offers the usual lineup of spa services as well as a few unusual finds. Among the more eclectic procedures, ionithermie treatments employ galvanic and faradic currents to tone and detoxify bodies. Spa Week Daily, a blog that tests hundreds of spa services a year, applauded this uncommon offering and characterized Tribeca Spa of Tranquility as "charming, welcoming, nicely equipped … one of those spas where you want to hug the owner." The owner in question is Gary Latawiec, a soft-spoken man with an impressive knowledge of the spa's procedures and pillow-fluffing schedule. Tribeca Spa of Tranquility rounds out its extensive menu with 10 massage modalities, facials that use Mary Cohr skincare products, reflexology pedicures, and full-body waxing.

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Children can reveal an artistic temperament at a young age by spattering ice cream on white tablecloths and denying that a pacifier is a pacifier. Encourage an early brush with greatness with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$189 for a Recession Buster birthday party for up to 10 guests (a $385 value)

Two hour party with pizza and drinks Tie-dye, stencils, and glitter for decorating plaster pieces, umbrellas, or T-shirts

$199 for five days of art camp for children aged 4-14 (a $495 value)

Two projects to take home and one special camp project Camps are held weekdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and customer may attend any five sessions between Monday, July 16, and Friday, August 10

Parents should supply children with a drink, lunch, and snack for camps held Monday-Thursday. On Fridays the studio serves pizza for campers, so parents only need to provide a drink and optional snack.

Studio Art

Studio Art supplies the media and the instruction for customizing everything from canvases and pottery to skateboards and sneakers. During birthday parties, afterschool programs, and camps, artists transform everyday objects into one-of-a-kind works of art. Mirrors, moccasins, and belt buckles dress up in an arsenal of paints, glitters, jewels, and trinkets according to creative whims or the demands of the preschool fashion scene. Classes hone specific skills such as sewing and fashion design, and teen night occupies adolescents with henna, beading, and scrapbooking in an informal setting.

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Fish are an elusive prey, fleeing into reefs to evade anglers and spontaneously sprouting legs to run away from Charles Darwin. Track down slippery targets with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for a morning or night fishing trip for one (a $65 value) $49 for a morning or night fishing trip for two (a $130 value)

An expert captain leads open-party fishing trips, setting off at 8 a.m. for an eight-hour morning trip or 6:30 p.m. for a six-hour night excursion. Fisherpeople cast aboard the 76-foot Island Current III, which accommodates up to 110 patrons, hoping to hook flounder, fluke, striped bass, bluefish, porgy, blackfish, and weakfish.

Island Current Fleet

Each vessel in Island Current's four-boat fleet ferries 21-110 passengers across the fish-filled waters of Long Island Sound and Snug Harbor. Fishing charters reel in catches such as blackfish, ling, and cod, and sightseeing tours fill eyes with up-close views of the Statue of Liberty and other landmarks. After each schooner sets sail from City Island at Jack's Bait & Tackle, fleet owner Captain Chris comes on deck to share his angling expertise and introduce first-time fishermen to knowledgeable local mermaids.

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Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for 10 Metabolic or Strongman conditioning classes (a $105.80 value) $39 for 20 Metabolic or Strongman conditioning classes (a $211.60 value)

Clients can mix and match any combination of 60-minute Metabolic or Strongman conditioning classes. Groups of up to 20 students meet for a high-intensity interval-training program or a muscle-building regimen using just about anything but weights. Metabolic classes use short bursts of intense cardio, such as the Tabata method, to crank up metabolisms and burn calories long after the workout has ended. Strongman conditioning builds muscle mass by pushing clients to lift, swing, and haul sandbags, kettlebells, battling ropes, a heavy chain, sled, and every Emmy Award won by Frasier.

Further Fitness

Further Fitness trainers Jamie Dreyer and Maribel Torres have made it their mission to "dispel . . . myths and old-wives tales" about fitness. Inspired by their backgrounds in youth sports, exercise-science studies, and a chance encounter with fitness godfather Jack LaLanne, they have created an effective, challenging, and exciting program focused on the fundamentals of boosting metabolisms and muscle mass. Their stripped-down studio builds bodies with simple tools, such as kettlebells, battling ropes, and sandbags. To stimulate the cardiovascular system, Jamie and Maribel might have students haul a weight sled and pull in equal amounts of physiology and anatomy knowledge. Sessions are held in semiprivate and group settings, and an athletic-strength program devotes itself exclusively to training high-school-level athletes and any toddlers that can run a decent 40-yard dash or live in the requisite angst in which high schoolers often live.

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Dental cleaning involves a lot of tooth polishing and plaque removal, unlike professional boxing, which involves a lot of plaque polishing and tooth removal. Get a heavyweight cleaning with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for a dental exam (a $150 value), digital x-rays (a $265 value) and full teeth cleaning (a $150 value; a $565 total value) $69 for the above services with a take-home teeth-whitening pen (a $75 value; a $640 total value)

Cardiodontal Dental Wellness Center

To Dr. Jonathan Richter, the mouth is more than just a set of teeth that need to be cleaned-it's a gateway to body-wide wellness. As an accredited dentist, periodontist, and prothodontist, Dr. Richter diagnoses and treats maladies of the teeth and gums, making it a priority to save and protect them rather than extract and replace them with implants or Lego bricks. His practice is designed to help create a calming environment for patients, coupled with a holistic approach that takes into account the side effects dentistry may have on the rest of the body, employing mercury- and BPA-free fillings, double-distilled water, and x-rays with 90% less radiation than traditional machines to keep bodies free of harmful foreign substances.

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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 Between Two Options $14 for one Shellac manicure (a $28 value) $42 for three Shellac manicures (an $84 value)

Nails by Lois Salon and Day Spa

For more than 20 years, the friendly nail experts at Nails by Lois's tranquil spa have kept paws well groomed with custom nail services. A selection of 10 spa mani-pedis, named for delicious treats including margaritas and chocolate truffles, infuses the air with indulgent aromas and the skin with nourishing treatments such as heel-smoothing sea serums. Refreshed nails can then be crowned with a protective coat of UV gel or acrylic tips, which are much more realistic than tips made from tasty Bugles. Additionally, the nail salon's menu offers a range of aesthetic services that includes four styles of massage modalities, facials, full-body waxing, and application of permanent makeup.

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When it comes to building a solid play date for their children, moms know they've got to have a stable fun-dation. Fortunately, today's deal from Play Days and Parties will support all the fun your little one can pile on. Pay $50 and you'll get a ten-pass punch card to this playroom experience in Bay Ridge (regularly $100). This pass allows children ten visits to share in a kid-friendly, imagination-rich environment, totally stocked with blocks, pull toys, playhouse and slide, and a foosball table for competitive play. Open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., the center has open play sessions every two hours during the week and as available on the weekends. Your little one will explore endless amounts of new toys and meet new friends in this social setting -- helping moms everywhere create some perfect in-fun-structure for your little developer.

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Like cowboys sitting through Les Miserables, teeth are only pretending they can't be moved. Raise the curtains on your smile with this Groupon.

$2,999 for a Complete Invisalign Treatment (Up to $6,800 Value) Initial consultation X-ray Invisalign trays Follow-up visits

After an initial consultation and x-ray, the dental team takes impressions of teeth and, in tandem with 3-D computer imaging technology, crafts a set of custom-fit aligners. As patients rotate through the series of aligners, they gradually nudge teeth toward healthier, straighter positions and remain virtually undetectable. Treatment, available for teenagers and adults, can last anywhere from 9 months to 2 years, depending on the patient.

Feiler Dental Associates

Dr. Feiler has practiced dentistry for more than 30 years. His emphasis on continuing education has helped the practice's dentists and hygienists to keep their cosmetic, preventive, and surgical treatments current. On-site specialists are highly qualified to treat oral ailments from misaligned teeth to periodontal disease and sleep apnea, helping the boogeyman to reclaim a monopoly over adult sleeping problems.

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For years, European merchants searched for a direct route to Asia, eventually burrowing through the earth and accidentally rediscovering Luxembourg. Quell your own inner rumblings with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $34 for a prix fixe meal for two with drinks (up to an $84 total value) $54 for a prix fixe meal for four with drinks (up to a $168 total value)

The prix fixe menu includes your choice of sushi and Asian-fusion small plates (up to a $15 value each)-including wagyu beef tataki, sake-grazed green mussels, and a soft shell crab roll-served with large beers or glasses of wine for each person (up to a $12 value each).

Though Hachi Restaurant & Lounge sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Hachi Restaurant & Lounge

The chefs at Hachi Restaurant & Lounge accessorize the simple, straightforward presentations of Japanese cuisine with flourishes of pan-Asian and European flair. Cinnamon-coated orders of seared tuna arrive with a piquant dab of wasabi aioli, and grilled clams fist bump taste buds with their bacon-truffle butter. Even the sushi pushes its traditional bounds with a dollop of mango salsa or yogurt sauce lining rolls of spicy salmon and hand-peeled grains of rice.

Much like Paul Bunyan's cummerbund, the dining room spreads across two stories, creating the ambience of a lounge with its intimate lighting, S-curved couches, and rich wooden floors. Circular sconces cast sunburst patterns of light across the walls, and blue and purple fiber-optic lighting dangles over the bar.

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A bicycle tour ranks among the most pleasant ways to experience wine country, unless you're touring Atlantis's storied vineyards. Let only the views take your breath away with this Groupon.

Choose between two options

$75 for an A La Carte Bike Tour ($158 Value). The tour includes:

Sampling of four vinegars and extra-virgin olive oils from The Crushed Olive A one-year membership to Clovis Point and Marta Clara wineries Love Lane shopping experience

$119 for a Signature Winery Bike Tour Including Picnic Lunch ($239 Value). The tour includes:

Everything included in the A La Carte Tour Tasting of eight wines across two wineries in private tasting rooms Catered gourmet lunch 15% off wine and merchandise purchases with free domestic shipping

Vintage Bicycle Tours' guides hand out helmets and lead up to 25 bikes into rolling Long Island wine country. In addition to tastings at Clovis Point and Martha Clara wineries and a catered gourmet lunch that are included in the Signature Tour, cyclists sample fine extra-virgin olive oils and vinegars from The Crushed Olive. Other stops include South Jamesport Park and Harbes Farm, as well as shopping at Love Lane. While this deal is valid only through the end of September, the schedule slates tours on Saturdays and Sundays from May 19 through November 11, departing from the Mattituck LIRR train station at 11:30 a.m. More details are available on the FAQ page of the Vintage Bicycle Tours' website.

Vintage Bicycle Tours

From the road, passing cyclists glimpse rows of grapevines stretching across gently sloped hills and converging at the horizon under a beaming midday sun. The scene could easily be mistaken for Northern California or another storied wine-producing region, but it's how a normal day looks around Long Island's North Fork area, where more than 50 wineries call the rolling vineyards their home.

Guides at Vintage Bicycle Tours bring two-wheeled travelers into the heart of the area's wineries-as well as its many farm stands, boutiques, and views of Peconic Bay-through their signature bike tours and customizable à la carte tours. Passionate about both wine and cycling, guides supply visitors with thirst-quenching narration and all equipment, including a choice of Kent tandem comfort bikes for two or Diamondback mountain-comfort hybrid cycles. Alternatively, Vintage Bicycle Tours permits riders to bring their own bikes or all-terrain unicycles.

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Bowling is better with friends, as you have someone there to talk to between turns and to watch your back when pins decide they've had enough. Bring some backup with today's Groupon to AMF Bowling Centers, valid at the Wallington and Green Brook location. Choose between the following options:

For $15, you get two hours of bowling and shoe rental for two people (a $42.06 average national value based on two people bowling four games each in two hours). For $25, you get two hours of bowling and shoe rental for four people (a $67.32 average national value based on four people bowling three games each in two hours).

Gleaming lanes, modern equipment, and tempting refreshments satisfy every stripe of striker at AMF Bowling Centers. Patrons spend two revolutions of the minute hand gracefully lobbing three-holed marbles at stoic ivory formations as automatic scoring systems and pin-spotters free fingers for celebratory handstands. Pairs of bowlers young and old compete to pick up strike- and spare-hitchhikers with an appropriately weighted ball from the center's stable of spheres. Before beginning the pin bombardment, players don the included rental shoes, ensuring their homemade bowling cleats don't scratch polished surfaces.

Players can curb game-induced cravings with a selection from the wings, pizza, and burgers available at the on-site grill (not included with this Groupon). Most AMF locations stay open late into the night for tenpin diehards to practice and sleep-bowlers to actually bowl instead of rooting through refrigerators to throw cantaloupes at milk cartons; check your preferred location for specific hours.

Values for this deal are based upon averages of participating national locations and may vary. Call your local center for pricing.

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Before social media let groups of friends continually broadcast their whereabouts, custom T-shirts were the only way to let everyone know you successfully ate an entire 5-pound steak. Make a friendly statement with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $19 for a screenprinting class for one (a $75 value) $29 for the above class for two (a $150 value) $49 for the above class for four (a $300 value)

On the second Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., groups of up to 20 students learn the basics of screenprinting by screening one of four high school graduation-themed designs onto garments brought from home or purchased in the studio. Students can include their name or their school's name for an additional $5-$10. Screenprinting supplies and machine use are included in the class.

Montage Clothing Inc.

The artists at Montage Clothing Inc. specialize in sharing their garment-customizing craft with others. Intimate workshops at the studio ensure one-on-one attention from instructors teaching how to emblazon graphics onto garments or use Adobe software for image design. Students wishing to start their own printed clothing lines can also benefit from the class, with tips for avoiding common pitfalls such as printing their own face onto all their clients' garments.

The shop simultaneously practices what its staffers preach, with the capability of custom-screening images in up to six vibrant colors onto as many as 10,000 pieces of clothing for clients. An authorized dealer of Ryonet screenprinting supplies, the shop traces the brand's high-quality ink over everything from personal orders to the seeds of new fashion lines.

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Although once considered a staple of nightclubs and upscale eateries, bowling was banned from fancy establishments after one too many attempts to score strikes on crowded dance floors. Tout tenpins' triumphant return with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $52 for bowling for 4, with two games and one shoe rental per person (up to a $108 value) $78 for bowling for 6, with two games and one shoe rental per person (up to a $162 value) $128 for bowling for 10, with two games and one shoe rental per person (a $270 value) $15 for $30 toward bowling, New American fare, or cocktails

Frames Bowling Lounge NYC's restaurant and bar is open for dinner seven days of the week. Entrees include a classic burger with housemade sauce ($14), filet mignon ($34), and a roasted portobello mushroom with gingered bok choy ($16). Libations include the Devil's Martini with vanilla vodka and Godiva Dark Liqueur ($13), the Forbidden Fruit with strawberry vodka, Chambord, and cranberry ($12), as well as both red and white wines. View the full dinner and drink menus.

Though Frames Bowling Lounge NYC sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Frames Bowling Lounge NYC

Frames Bowling Lounge NYC's swanky amenities appeal to everyone, from local bowling-league mainstays to casual players to Jay-Z, Beyonce, or Knicks' sharpshooter Carmelo Anthony. Part contemporary bowling alley, part full-service restaurant, part late-night dance club, the sleek Midtown Manhattan playground has been lauded by the press for an atmosphere teeming with the sounds of thumping music, dancing bodies, and clinking martinis alongside the usual roar of strikes and high-fives.

Twenty-eight polished bowling lanes guide balls toward pins as players wait their turns on plush, leather couches, where flat-screen TVs and club-style lighting compete for their attention. After a game of bowling, players can walk past the glowing bar top into the restaurant, where organic ingredients complement porterhouse steaks, pan-roasted salmon, decadent desserts, and exotic cocktails. Those who aren't ready to abandon their victory dances can shuffle straight into the dance club, where DJs kick out heart-pumping beats as the walls light up to provide perfect backdrops for dancing or recreating the moment you found the right-sized bowling ball.

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Pole dancing offers a pole-based exercise more effective than 1920s pole sitting, more energizing than pole vaulting, and more sensual than polenta. Go for a spin with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$49 for a 10-class pass, valid for a choice of four classes (up to a $150 value)

Belly dance Ballet Zumba Burlesque chair dance View the class schedule

$59 for four beginner pole-dancing or aerial-silks classes (up to a $120 value)

$199 for a pole-dancing party for up to 10 (up to a $400 value)

Deposit fee is waived for Groupon customers 90-minute instructional class with mini choreographed routine Posed photos are taken and emailed within 48 hours

Shimmy Shimmy Dance Studio Inc.

When she was 15, Heather had already been dancing for a decade, and she vowed to one day open her own studio. Later, while in school for interior design, she took her first-ever pole-dancing class and found it was love at first twirl; she installed a pole in her own home that very afternoon. Though she worked for a while as a professional designer, she felt compelled to step away from decorating other people's homes to pursue her teenage dream, swathing her newly opened studio space in hot-pink paint and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Today, it's a go-to hub for novice dancers of all ages, sizes, and experience levels and for barber's poles looking to switch careers.

While Heather and three other instructors teach belly dance, aerial technique, burlesque, and fitness classes, though Heather's main passion still lies with pole dancing. She finds it rewarding to watch as students-who currently include spinners in their 60s-break past mental blocks to do moves they never thought possible. She grins each time her students report that they're feeling stronger and healthier just doing everyday tasks, like buying anvils at the grocery store. "I don't feel like it's a job," she says, noting the supportive environment created by her students and the joyous bachelorette and birthday parties-where, she maintains, the older guests always turn out to be wilder than the 20-somethings. "It feels like I'm hanging out with friends."

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As they say, the best two days for a boat-owner are the day he bought it and the day he sold it. With this deal from NYC Water Ski's two locations , revel in the joys of cruising the open water without having to fret about the operational costs of an expensive vessel. Pay $190 for a two-hour boat rental for four people with water skis, wakeboards, inner tubes, wetsuits, and life vests (a $380 value). This Coast Guard-staffed facility is fully licensed and insured and is situated right on the shores of the oh-so-beautiful Lake Mahopac in Mahopac and on the Hudson River in Peekskill. One of the friendly captains will be commanding the boat while you go for thrilling rides on a set of skis or a giant tube. Best yet, there are showers and changing rooms on the premises, so you don't have to worry about a soggy ride home after your fun -- talk about zero hassles.

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When The Beatles returned from India, they brought with them tranquility, sitars, and the ability to stretch their hair past their shoulders. Reach here, there, and everywhere with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for one month of unlimited Bikram yoga classes (up to a $180 value) $89 for two months of unlimited Bikram yoga classes (up to a $360 value)

Classes are offered seven days a week, and all include access to changing rooms and showers. See the full class schedule here.

Bikram Yoga Grand Central

Bikram Yoga Grand Central's Bikram-certified instructors preside over three to six classes each day inside an eco-friendly, 1,200-square-foot studio in Midtown. During the detoxifying yoga sessions, thermostats climb to a sultry 105 degrees in order to limber limbs for 26 different poses. As Half Moon poses loosen obliques and Cobra poses arch backs, a poly-extruded floor accelerates evaporation to keep the space dry and bacteria-free, preventing yogis from having to don uncomfortable hazmat suits during class. Changing rooms and showers help students to smoothly transition between the studio's balmy domain and their next engagements. An expansive, wind-kissed terrace and panoramic windows gird a foyer equipped with Flotex flooring that boasts antimicrobial and waterproof properties.

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A deep-seated wellspring of lustrous emeralds and robust coffee, the diverse geography of Colombia spans five natural regions-the Andes mountains, the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the llanos (plains), and the Amazon rainforest-all of which serve as ideal outlets for visitors. Escape to one of the world's fastest-rising travel destinations with an eight-day getaway for one guest from Group IST ($2,199 to $2,699 depending on departure dates*; price based on double occupancy). Covering Bogotá, Cartagena, and Isla Múcura, your expedition includes seven nights of accommodations, select meals, and round-trip airfare from JFK International Airport via Avianca airlines. Commence your journey in the thriving capital city of Bogotá, known as the Athens of South America, where you'll take up residency in the GHL Comfort Hotel Los Heroes-located just five minutes from Zona Rosa, one of the city's major entertainment and shopping areas. Grab a treat prepared by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Alberto Niño at Restaurane Los Heroes, before lounging in your bright and spacious accommodations. Home to the Primary Cathedral of Bogotá and the Palace of Justice, Bolívar Square is just one of the historic sites you'll visit during a tour of the city. You'll also stroll through La Candelaria neighborhood, explore the Museo del Oro, ascend to the Cerro de Monserrate, and get a taste of chorizo-rich Antioquian gastronomy. After two nights, you'll jet to Cartagena. "This tropical city on the Caribbean is pulsating like a salsa party, drawing well-heeled Latin Americans and European socialites to its restored colonial mansions, fancy fusion restaurants, and Old World-style plazas," says The New York Times. At the airport in Cartagena, you'll be greeted by an English-speaking guide and taken to a beachside hotel in the El Laguito area, Hotel Dann. While in Cartagena, you'll explore the La Candelaria Convent-with its breathtaking views of the city-and Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. In the evening, a guided horse-drawn carriage will take you past the colonial architecture and vibrant nightlife. On day five, a ferry will whisk you around the Islas del Rosario-a popular weekend spot for locals-and dock at Isla Múcura, where you'll be greeted with a cocktail. Check into the magnificent Punta Faro, then spend the afternoon and the following day on the beach, just sunning and swimming. After breakfast on day seven, you'll be transported back to Cartagena and the Hotel Dann, where you'll spend your last night. The next morning, you'll have breakfast before returning to the US. From the sophisticated vibe of Bogotá to the hot spots in Cartagena and the clear Caribbean water, this is an emerging destination worth visiting. For additional information, view the full itinerary. *Departure Dates: June 8, August 17, August 31, September 14, or September 28 ($2,699); October 19, November 16, or November 23 ($2,299); or December 7, 2012 ($2,199)

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Planning a concert is a delicate art that requires deep understanding of the audience, a fact demonstrated by Tiny Tim's disastrous tour with Black Sabbath. Catch a coherent evening of entertainment with this GrouponLive deal to see the Gotham Rocks Tour, featuring Charetta and Ghosts of Eden, at The Brighton Bar in Long Branch. For $8, you get one general-admission ticket for the show on Friday, June 8, at 7:15 p.m. (up to a $15 value, including all fees).

The bloggers and promoters of Gotham Rocks care as much about building community as they do about throwing hard-rocking shows. Scouting talent from the five boroughs and beyond, the agency has assembled a quintet of like-minded acts designed to bring a burgeoning scene together for the Gotham Rocks tour. The two-fisted tonsils of Angelina DelCarmen endow Charetta's rock angst with brassy vocal lines that could easily lead any pop-radio hit or all the town's children into the nearest Hot Topic. From selling out New York's esteemed Irving Plaza to opening for bands such as Saliva, Charetta's rising star burns bright as the band approaches its five-year anniversary. Feisty, fun, and heavy, Ghosts of Eden keeps the '90s alive with grungy nods to the Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam. A trio of local forces top off the evening, as local groove-metal artisans Dive continue the melodic approach to dark tones, A Criminal Risk conducts high-voltage punk rock, and A Life Thereafter corners the market on all-out aggression with its sludgy sonic catharsis.

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For years, European navigators searched for a direct route to Asia's tasty cuisine, eventually burrowing through the earth and accidentally rediscovering Luxembourg. Blaze a path toward savory satisfaction with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$24 for dinner for two (up to a $49.80 total value)

One appetizer (up to an $8.95 value) Two entrees (up to a $17.95 value each) One dessert (up to a $4.95 value)

$39 for dinner for four (up to a $99.60 total value)

Two appetizers (up to an $8.95 value each) Four entrees (up to a $17.95 value each) Two desserts (up to a $4.95 value each)

$25 for $50 worth of catering, such as a tray of vegetarian appetizers ($40-$60) or entrees ($55-$95) that feed up to 25

China Spice

For centuries, the diverse cultures of Asia have been borrowing culinary traditions from their neighbors, transcending borders to swap cooking techniques and seasonings. At China Spice, chefs that hail from locales such as China, Nepal, and Tibet illustrate these time-honored pastimes on plates, harmoniously uniting the spices and styles of Indian, Sichuan, Thai, and Nepalese cuisines. Flecks of coriander and turmeric-hallmarks of Indian and Thai kitchens-might pepper dishes doused in classic Chinese soy sauce. Provincial Hakka specialties, such as chili chicken, neighbor dishes from cosmopolitan Shanghai. Ample rice and noodle dishes, vegetarian fare, and seafood populate tables next to long banquettes, which unfurl amid low lighting and deep earth tones.

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Planning a concert is a delicate art that requires deep understanding of the audience, a fact demonstrated by Tiny Tim's disastrous tour with Black Sabbath. Catch a coherent evening of entertainment with this GrouponLive deal to see the Gotham Rocks Tour, featuring Eye Empire, Mother, and Ghosts of Eden, at Sullivan Hall. For $8, you get one general-admission ticket for the show on Thursday, June 7, at 7:15 p.m. (up to a $15 value, including all fees). Doors open at 7 p.m.

The bloggers and promoters of Gotham Rocks care as much about building community as they do about throwing hard-rocking shows. Scouting talent from the five boroughs and beyond, the agency has assembled a sextet of like-minded acts designed to bring a burgeoning scene together for the Gotham Rocks tour. Nü-metal supergroup Eye Empire, featuring Corey Lowery of Dark New Day (brother of Sevendust's Clint Lowery) and B.C. Kochmit of Switched, unload an elephantine cargo of crunch and charisma. On stage, heads bang and sweat flies as Donald Carpenter's soulful vocals overlay charging guitar bursts and an occasional winningly goofy stage move. The band recently launched debut album Moment of Impact, winning attention and positive press through a self-distribution strategy.

Mother's blazing guitar solos and lung-clearing vocals explode over drummer Anthony Sciasci's rolling grooves as the band alternates between hard-rocking blitzes and slow-burning ballads. Ghosts of Eden keeps the '90s alive with grungy nods to the Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam, and Medusa Scare turns amplifiers to mush with their signature blend of blues, metal, and punk. Rounding out the lineup, party animals Scarlet Carson shine with their punchy, metallic rock, and Atom Strange mixes high-concept sci-fi themes, endless grooves, and a stadium-level stage show that grants superpowers when observed from a nuclear test site.

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Live music is a huge improvement on canned music, which takes up valuable pantry space and often spoils into noxious free jazz. Keep it fresh with this GrouponLive deal to see Jorge Luis Pacheco at Drom in the Village. For $28, you get a package (a $69 value) that includes the following:

One ticket for general-admission table seating A Latin dinner One rose for each woman

Choose from the following shows:

Friday, May 25, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 1, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 8, at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at 6 p.m.

Up-and-coming Cuban jazz pianist Jorge Luis Pacheco makes his U.S. debut at the exotic global enclave of Drom, which the Village Voice voted Best New Dance Club of 2011. Personally invited by Wynton Marsalis to perform with him and the Lincoln Center Orchestra during their Cuban tour, Pacheco also took first place in 2007's international JoJazz competition in Cuba. Moving beyond the ivories, he's also embarked on years of study in percussion and composition, allowing him to inhabit the beat like a cop with personal-professional boundary issues. Under an ornate chandelier, toe-tapping attendees dive into a full Latin dinner, and a rose for each lady present lets dates know they are loved and provides a gourmet lunch for their pet bumblebee at home.

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Eyelids shield eyes from the danger of harsh UV rays and the scandal of seeing a dog without any clothes on. Further protect your pupils with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $150 for $300 worth of prescription eyewear $245 for $500 worth of prescription eyewear

Frame designs from Bebe ($249), Kate Spade ($249-$259), and Coach ($269-$650) outline single-vision, scratch-resistant lenses ($75 and up), polycarbonate lenses ($99), or progressive lenses ($299-$650).

Maz Optical

The team of eye experts at Maz Optical has brought the world back into focus for more than two decades. Skilled opticians zero in on any sign of eye disease and calibrate fresh prescriptions for patients no longer able to see properly. Patients then take their new recipe for eyewear to experienced technicians, who help them order contacts or select frames from designers such as Prada, Coach, and Bebe. The professionals can answer questions about progressive lenses, give advice on protective coatings, and weigh in on which lenses are most likely to crack if worn to the opera.

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Shooting galleries improve focus, which is why the most seasoned marksmen can also levitate. Sharpen your skills with this Groupon.

Choose from Two Options $55 for a two-hour military rifle-shooting experience (a $200 value) $149 for a two-hour shooting experience with choice of two select automatic firearms (a $300 value)

Each experience begins with a one-hour class to review safety and shooting techniques before hitting the range, where customers spend an hour shooting at targets. All equipment is provided, including ammunition and protection.

Dynamic Firearms Training

The NRA-certified instructors at each Dynamic Firearms Training location lead classes that educate students of all levels on the proper ways to safely handle firearms. The seasoned sharpshooters include former military and law-enforcement members. They teach firearm skills and differentiate between the calibers of classroom spitballs before sending shooters out to the range. Following instruction and practice, the most dedicated pupils can enroll in classes to become an NRA instructor. Dynamic Firearms Training also plays host to special events, including bachelor parties where grooms shoot their firearms one last time before they're melted down and made into wedding rings.

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Forest Hills might have some great musical exports, but garbled vocals don't win a cappella competitions, and three-chord riffs just won't fly. If you want your budding musician to land some true technical skill, land today's deal from Juliet Music Center, home to some of Forest Hills's most polished players. Pay $25 (regularly $75) for two, or $49 (regularly $156) for four private half-hour lessons, as well as 15% off all musical instruments and accessories. In addition to instructing students in vocals, guitar, piano, violin, cello, and clarinet, this elite academy also teaches music theory and ear training. And you know your kids are in good hands, as the musical director is a professor at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.

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If hair could talk, it would have a mouth, transforming stylish head wraps into cruel mufflers and skinny headbands into orthodontia. Give hair a voice while avoiding the expensive dental upkeep with this Groupon.

$99 for a Keratin Treatment ($250 Value)

The two- to four-hour keratin treatment infuses locks with a straightening agent and shampoo, aiming to abolish frizzy hair and create a smooth and shiny look.

Some hair-straightening products that claim to be formaldehyde-free include aldehyde compounds, which are similar to the carcinogen formaldehyde. Side effects may include nosebleeds, headaches, vomiting, and respiratory problems, among others. Learn more about the health risks here.

Jolie Toi Salon & Spa

Opulent chandeliers hang from the ceiling, reflecting light off the gilded mirrors that decorate Jolie Toi Salon & Spa. Clients can recline on the leopard-print sofa in the waiting area before having their hair tousled, snipped, and braided into Celtic knots by owner-stylist Charbel Mousallem. With 15 years of styling experience in London, Lebanon, and the United States, Charbel's haircuts, conditioning treatments, and professional styling have enhanced the heads of celebrities such as Elton John as well as contestants on America's Next Top Model. Aesthetician Sylwia Gorzkowska rounds out the spa's beautifying services and brings 10 years of experience to the table, having worked with the renowned Elemis and AmorePacific skincare companies. Her cleansing facials and waxing services have spruced up the faces of celebrities such as Tiki Barber and have found their way onto the printed pages of Vogue and Elle.

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People groom their nails for the same reason they groom their dogs: to make them look more attractive and to remove evidence of dragging roadkill off the bridge. Wash your hands of it all with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for one paraffin manicure and one spa pedicure (an $80 value) $65 for two paraffin manicures and two spa pedicures (a $160 value)

During the 30-minute paraffin manicure, nail techs groom fingertips and cuticles before massaging appendages with essential oils and cocoa butter. Hands are then submerged in a paraffin dip, which deeply moisturizes skin over the course of 15 minutes. One-hour pedicures commence with a frothy mixture of essential oils and sea salt that readies feet for a toenail trim and sugar exfoliation. The visit ends with a foot and leg massage aided by an aromatic scrub.

NailZ Hand & Foot Spa

By offering only nailcare and hair-removal services, the aestheticians at NailZ Hand & Foot Spa stay sharp with their craft. Technicians lend a careful touch to every nail service, from standard grooming and shaping sessions to acrylic applications that produce dramatic length and superior back-scratching abilities. For lower-body care, they seat guests in ivory-hued pedicure chairs-thrones that add a degree of relaxation to scrubs enriched by chocolate, cranberry, and honey infusions. Staff members also assist guests as they browse handmade retail items such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

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Dancing is the second-best way to let the body do the talking, just short of being born with a mouth in your bellybutton. Speak from the feet with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for any 10 drop-in dance classes, including Pilates, Barre Sculpt , and Zumba (a $150 value) $45 for any 20 drop-in dance classes, including Pilates, Barre Sculpt, and Zumba (a $300 value)

Students combine jazz steps with street-dancing styles in jazz-funk hip-hop. They move their bodies in free-form contemporary styles in modern dance. And they sweat through ballet poses, yoga, and core-toning exercises in Pilates classes. Students can combine any number of classes for their allotted sessions, which they can begin taking on Friday, June 1.

Yvette Dance Studio

Debbie Coury was a child when she began dancing at Yvette Dance Studio. The passion cultivated in that community-focused studio catapulted her career, as she went on to dance on Broadway and in Atlantic City. Though she had a taste for the glamour of a big production, she was thrilled to return back to Yvette studio, which began as a focused training program in 1954, as head instructor. She has recruited professional dancers and certified-fitness instructors, along with guest Broadway dancers and choreographers to train children aged 3 to 9 and adults alike in dance fundamentals. Whether classical and barre ballet, tap, or jazz-funk hip-hop, they frequently incorporate character and lyrical work to familiarize students with all the elements of performing onstage and stomping out Morse-code commands to the band conductor.

In lieu of recitals, instructors dance alongside their youngest students in dance demonstrations, where students show their parents what they've learned without the pressure of performance or lights and makeup. Older children work out new techniques in front of judges for regular testing and receive specific feedback to foster a sense of accomplishment. With instruction spanning nearly 60 years, many former dancers now bring their own children to studio classes held in the original private home, a building that now hosts three private studios. Additionally, many former dancers have employed their movement skills to join companies such as the Rockettes, Alvin Ailey, and Geoffrey Ballet.

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A healthy smile has pearly white teeth and emits a high-pitched "ding" whenever it appears. Teach teeth to audibly twinkle with today's Groupon: for $139, you get a Zoom! teeth-whitening treatment at Park Avenue Dental Group in Weehawken (a $500 value). Park Avenue Dental's six doctors draw on years of training and experience to brighten smiles with services such as Zoom! teeth whitening, a safe and effective method that swathes teeth in light-activated gel before exposing them to LED accelerator lamps. During each 45-minute treatment, technicians place a protective barrier on lips and gums before applying the whitening gel to teeth discolored by coffee, wine, and over-chewed pens. LED lamps then cast their potent luminescence into mouths, accelerating the whitening process by pressuring the gel to perform under a harsh spotlight. After the treatment, patients can work to maintain their polished mouth pearls by brushing regularly and periodically swatting at overzealous tooth fairies.

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Without the applause of an audience, actors have no way of knowing how well they've died. Stand and ovate with this GrouponLive deal to see Freud's Last Session at New World Stages. For $34, you get one ticket for orchestra or center-mezzanine seating (up to a $66.50 value). Tickets are good for any Saturday matinee or Sunday-Monday performance from May 24 through June 17. Students with ID are regularly admitted for $23.

Winner of the Off Broadway Alliance's award for Best New Play of 2011, Freud's Last Session imagines a meeting in the looming shadow of World War II between the aging atheist and an up-and-coming Christian thinker by the name of C.S. Lewis. The doctor invites Lewis for a chat at his London home, where the young author expects to be taken to task for his satirical treatment of Freud, but instead the pair trades witty interpretations of life, love, God, and the secret of solving a 7-10 split. As these weighty topics bounce between the legendary minds, Freud, painfully and secretly dying of cancer, contemplates the virtues of suicide.

The original off-Broadway actors Mark H. Dold and Martin Rayner return to portray Lewis and Freud, weaving intriguing thoughts and arguments from the bare minimum of material-two minds, two viewpoints, and lots and lots of mahogany furniture. The New York Times called the play "a sharp, lively discourse," and the initial run has attracted the attention of such eminent persons as Woody Allen. New World Stages' blue-tinted interior and exposed air vents create an avant-garde atmosphere for innovative off-Broadway theater. The thirsty can stop by the TimeOut New York Lounge to pick up a cocktail or cocktail glass full of olives to enjoy during the show.

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Practice makes perfect, which is why the best comedians test out their material at open mics every night and why the best surgeons have to perform literally 10 surgeries before they can get their licenses. Train yourself for demanding careers with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $199 for an admissions-consulting basic package (up to a $450 value)

During an admissions consultation, a consultant reviews one school application for undergraduate, graduate, MBA, or law- or med-school programs. After looking at all essays and a resume, the consultant will make suggested revisions and return the edits in two to five days. You'll have a chance to review them with the consultant during three exchanges via email or phone, with the entire process taking approximately seven days. This offer does not include review of recommendations or any other application forms.

$399 for an online GMAT, GRE, LSAT, or SAT test-prep long course (up to an $899 value)

Online test-prep courses prepare students for their choice of university-entry exams. In six to eight weeks, students devote 28 hours to the course and have unlimited access to an online video library, study guides, books, practice exams, and direct communication with the student support team for assistance.

$449 for an in-person SAT long course (up to a $975 value)

The long course includes 28 classroom hours in six or eight sessions. The course also includes unrestricted use of the video library, study guides, books, practice exams, and direct contact with the student support team.

$499 for an in-person six- or eight-week GMAT or GRE long course (up to a $1,199 value)

These courses include 28 classroom hours in six or eight sessions, unrestricted use of the video library, study guides, books, practice exams, and direct contact with the student support team.

Manhattan Elite Prep

Manhattan Elite Prep's staff of teachers and editors has firsthand experience navigating the complicated labyrinth of college admissions. Some were students whose high test scores and poignant essays got them into top PhD and Ivy League MBA programs. Still others served on admissions committees of coveted schools and know what experience, qualities, and acrobatic feats make students stand out. Now, this team of insiders pools its knowledge to help students who are serious about acing tests and placing in their top schools. They emphasize efficiency, packing as much information as they can into the time allotted. Courses covering entrance tests teach students to work smarter, ruling out wrong answers and budgeting their time wisely, and essay editors pare down applications to deliver rich content in a limited word count.

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Everything happens in threes - even skincare. Revitalize skin and use the power of three to fight scars, sun damage and age spots with three microderms and three LED facial treatments for $59 at Blush Beauty Spa. That's an amazing 67% off the regular price, thanks to today's kgbdeal! These skin-reviving treatments help create a smoother, more radiant complexion. Use the microdermabrasions at your leisure over six months to get skin-boosting power when you need it. Triple the beauty.

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Snow? White. Rice? White. Mashed potatoes? White. Your teeth? Eh... But thankfully, there's a solution. Get gleaming white teeth with today's kgbdeal: $99 for a 30-minute two-stage teeth whitening session at Manhattan Bleach Bright. This effective and unique whitening process uses a patent-pending blue light emission LED light system that produces optimal results. A highly trained technician puts you at ease as they work their magic, using the combo of gel and light system to quickly and painlessly get teeth two to eight shades white. Discoloration is wiped away and you're left with a brighter, dazzling smile at 67% off $299, thanks to today's kgbdeal.

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There's something very nice about treating yourself to something special - like a manicure, perhaps, or a mani/pedi or maybe even a new cut. Pamper yourself silly at Studio Hair Plus thanks to today's kgbdeals: $19 for a gel mani, $25 for a mani/pedi, $20 for a Brazilian wax or $69 for a haircut and partial highlights. This warm, spacious salon offers a friendly atmosphere with exceptional service. Whether you choose the manicure that lasts up to two weeks, a mani and pedi, sensational locks, a sleek and sexy wax or all of the above, you'll feel oh so special.

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Studio Hair Plus has a combined 3-star rating and 9 reviews on Salon Pulse:

"Great service, friendly people, they know what they are doing…" -review on Salon Pulse 

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There's something very nice about treating yourself to something special - like a manicure, perhaps, or a mani/pedi or maybe even a new cut. Pamper yourself silly at Studio Hair Plus thanks to today's kgbdeals: $19 for a gel mani, $25 for a mani/pedi, $20 for a Brazilian wax or $69 for a haircut and partial highlights. This warm, spacious salon offers a friendly atmosphere with exceptional service. Whether you choose the manicure that lasts up to two weeks, a mani and pedi, sensational locks, a sleek and sexy wax or all of the above, you'll feel oh so special.

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Studio Hair Plus has a combined 3-star rating and 9 reviews on Salon Pulse:

"Great service, friendly people, they know what they are doing…" -review on Salon Pulse 

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There's something very nice about treating yourself to something special - like a manicure, perhaps, or a mani/pedi or maybe even a new cut. Pamper yourself silly at Studio Hair Plus thanks to today's kgbdeals: $19 for a gel mani, $25 for a mani/pedi, $20 for a Brazilian wax or $69 for a haircut and partial highlights. This warm, spacious salon offers a friendly atmosphere with exceptional service. Whether you choose the manicure that lasts up to two weeks, a mani and pedi, sensational locks, a sleek and sexy wax or all of the above, you'll feel oh so special.

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Studio Hair Plus has a combined 3-star rating and 9 reviews on Salon Pulse:

"Great service, friendly people, they know what they are doing…" -review on Salon Pulse  

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There's something very nice about treating yourself to something special - like a manicure, perhaps, or a mani/pedi or maybe even a new cut. Pamper yourself silly at Studio Hair Plus thanks to today's kgbdeals: $19 for a gel mani, $25 for a mani/pedi, $20 for a Brazilian wax or $69 for a haircut and partial highlights. This warm, spacious salon offers a friendly atmosphere with exceptional service. Whether you choose the manicure that lasts up to two weeks, a mani and pedi, sensational locks, a sleek and sexy wax or all of the above, you'll feel oh so special.

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Studio Hair Plus has a combined 3-star rating and 9 reviews on Salon Pulse:

"Great service, friendly people, they know what they are doing…" -review on Salon Pulse 

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The fact is, we are all creative. Whether you do an awkward seat shimmy to your favorite jam, doodle portraits of cats or don a custom-made leotard and perform for an audience of thousands, we all possess an inner artiste. Hone your skills, make some friends and have an amazing time at Piel Canela. With today's kgbdeal, you can shake your groove thang in every possible way. Get creative and pay just $29 for one month of unlimited dance, music and art classes. Learn to Salsa, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Bellydance and Tango at this one-stop studio. All classes, from dance to music to art, require no previous experience. If you have some preexisting skills or if you're a fast learner, you can easily transition to higher level classes as the month goes on. You can even learn photography or other arts, or pick up a little conversational Spanish. This deal includes all dance parties and socials for the month too so you can let off some steam. The possibilities are endless!

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Piel Canela Dance Studio has a 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 17 reviewers:

"…The teachers are great. They have many different levels. They take the time to give you constructive criticism, and help you learn and understand the movements in their many different dance classes." -Lina S. on 5/24/2011

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Get skin-revitalizing services at The Esthetics Resource. Refresh with a 30-minute mini facial with Diamond Blade Microdermabrasion for $24 or get both with a super hydrating triple Oxygen Blast for $42. Renew your natural glow with the mini facial and wipe away dead skin with the microderm for the face, hands or neck. Enhance the rejuvenation with the Oxygen  Blast oxygen therapy mask.

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The Esthetics Resource has a 4-star rating in Citysearch from 23 reviewers:

"From the moment I walked in the service was outstanding. The staff was professional, accommodating, and so kind - an absolute delight..." -brandypark 96 on 3/28/12

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Get skin-revitalizing services at The Esthetics Resource. Refresh with a 30-minute mini facial with Diamond Blade Microdermabrasion for $24 or get both with a super hydrating triple Oxygen Blast for $42. Renew your natural glow with the mini facial and wipe away dead skin with the microderm for the face, hands or neck. Enhance the rejuvenation with the Oxygen  Blast oxygen therapy mask.

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The Esthetics Resource has a 4-star rating in Citysearch from 23 reviewers:

"From the moment I walked in the service was outstanding. The staff was professional, accommodating, and so kind - an absolute delight..." -brandypark 96 on 3/28/12

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Your mom might think that little furrow between your brow is oh so cute when you get upset, but to the rest of the world, it's a wrinkle. Keep your cuteness young, fresh, and wrinkle-free with 20 units of Botox® at Ageonics Medical for only $149 or 40 units for $275. This quick, ultra-popular procedure feels like no more than a little pinch; the results, however, are amazing. Get back that younger-looking you by reducing the appearance of crow's feet, frown and worry lines, drooping brow, and other common wrinkle spots. Don't worry; mom still thinks you're beautiful.

 

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Ageonics Medical has a great 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 14 reviewers:

 

"I have only been here twice, but so far I REALLY like this place!  Dr. Jamieson and the entire staff are warm, friendly and quite knowledgeable…" -Aleia K. on 11/3/11

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Your mom might think that little furrow between your brow is oh so cute when you get upset, but to the rest of the world, it's a wrinkle. Keep your cuteness young, fresh, and wrinkle-free with 20 units of Botox® at Ageonics Medical for only $149 or 40 units for $275. This quick, ultra-popular procedure feels like no more than a little pinch; the results, however, are amazing. Get back that younger-looking you by reducing the appearance of crow's feet, frown and worry lines, drooping brow, and other common wrinkle spots. Don't worry; mom still thinks you're beautiful.

 

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Ageonics Medical has a great 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 14 reviewers:

 

"I have only been here twice, but so far I REALLY like this place!  Dr. Jamieson and the entire staff are warm, friendly and quite knowledgeable…" -Aleia K. on 11/3/11

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Summer is tough on the body - it requires every inch of you look perfect, including your nails. Prettify fingers at Lali Lali Salon with a Gel manicure for $20. This chic Soho salon offers up impeccable service from skilled technicians. Gel polish is chip-resistant and streak-free, lasting for up to two weeks. That's a whole lot of summer fun with dazzling digits at 50% off, thanks to today's kgbdeal.

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Lali Lali has an impressive 3-star rating on Yelp from 28 reviewers:

"...I wasn't rushed and the manicurist was very diligent. She was also very nice and attentive. I've never had a manicure, even gel, last for longer than a week and this one has. I will be back!" -Ashley D. on 8/15/11

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So maybe you treat yourself with a chocolate dessert - or even a new pair of shoes - but how do you treat your teeth? Gift them the tooth equivalent of a new pair of Manolos with today's sparkling-clean kgbdeal: a dental exam, cleaning, and four bite X-rays at West End Dental for only $39. Treat your teeth well now, and you'll reap the benefits later! We can see you smiling wider already.

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West End Dental has an average Yelp rating of 3.5 stars from 14 reviewers:

"West End Dental employs the most personable, professional, and HONEST staff I have ever dealt with. " -Cullen R. on 1/7/2012

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Improve wellness and heal the body with one acupuncture session with nutritional recommendation for $35 and two acupuncture sessions with herbal nutritional recommendation for $59 from Dr. Christopher Trahan at Olympus Center, courtesy of today's kgbdeal. The natural, holistic treatment is administered by a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Medical Herbalist with more than 30 years of experience. It helps relieve stress and tension while improving overall wellness. Acupuncture itself is used to treat various conditions and has been practiced for more than 2,000 years; Olympus Center provides treatment for most illnesses and health issues. They also believe that nutrition forms the foundation of our health, and through the herbal nutritional recommendation, you'll learn what to eat to enhance overall health. Get on the natural path to a healthy new you.

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Dr. Christopher Trahan has an impressive 3.5-star rating and 11 reviews on Yelp:

"…He's friendly and easy to talk to, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone interested in acupuncture or herbal medicine treatments for a variety of conditions."  -Dolores R. on 12/21/07

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Improve wellness and heal the body with one acupuncture session with nutritional recommendation for $35 and two acupuncture sessions with herbal nutritional recommendation for $59 from Dr. Christopher Trahan at Olympus Center, courtesy of today's kgbdeal. The natural, holistic treatment is administered by a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Medical Herbalist with more than 30 years of experience. It helps relieve stress and tension while improving overall wellness. Acupuncture itself is used to treat various conditions and has been practiced for more than 2,000 years; Olympus Center provides treatment for most illnesses and health issues. They also believe that nutrition forms the foundation of our health, and through the herbal nutritional recommendation, you'll learn what to eat to enhance overall health. Get on the natural path to a healthy new you.

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Dr. Christopher Trahan has an impressive 3.5-star rating and 11 reviews on Yelp:

"…He's friendly and easy to talk to, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone interested in acupuncture or herbal medicine treatments for a variety of conditions."  -Dolores R. on 12/21/07

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We firmly believe you're due a little celebration come Thursday - a "congratulations for getting through most of the week" party. Take your merriment to the water with a 3-hour Thursday happy hour cruise from Above All Cruises for only $12 - 52% off $25. Grab your coworkers and hop aboard for a devilishly good time. Shake off the mid-week tension with one drink and a few wild moves on the dance floor. A live DJ will provide the soundtrack to your good time. A cash bar is available for some additional libations if you care, and for those who like to stay afloat, there's also a dinner buffet for an additional fee. Above All Cruises offers an impressive fleet of party boats, so you can soak up the fun and the magnificent Manhattan skyline at the same time. Forget TGIF; it's all about TGIT.

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When you're relaxed, the sky looks a bit bluer, the birds chirp a little louder and your mouth is prone to random acts of smiling. Enhance your world with a 60-minute deep tissue massage for $45 at York Spa; triple the pleasure with three for $135. Feel bliss overtake you as a skilled therapist soothes tired, sore muscles and relaxes away tension and stress. This tranquil Soho spa is the epitome of bliss and boasts a beautiful interior and teak wood features. Who needs rose-colored glasses when you have York Spa?

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York Spa has an impressive 3.5-sar rating and 18 reviews on Yelp:

"Love, Love, Love this spa! No question - one of the better spas I've been to…The massage was amazing! My masseuse definitely knew what she was doing…" -May C. on 5/12/12

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When you're relaxed, the sky looks a bit bluer, the birds chirp a little louder and your mouth is prone to random acts of smiling. Enhance your world with a 60-minute deep tissue massage for $45 at York Spa; triple the pleasure with three for $135. Feel bliss overtake you as a skilled therapist soothes tired sore muscles and relaxes away tension and stress. This tranquil Soho spa is the epitome of bliss and boasts a beautiful interior and teak wood features. Who needs rose-colored glasses when you have York Spa?

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York Spa has an impressive 3.5-sar rating and 18 reviews on Yelp:

"Love, Love, Love this spa! No question - one of the better spas I've been to…The massage was amazing! My masseuse definitely knew what she was doing…" -May C. on 5/12/12

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When you run your hands through your hair, people should take notice. Add a little wow power to your 'do with a haircut, wash and Moroccan conditioning treatment at Jeffrey Stein Salon for $39. Let expert stylists whip your hair into amazing shape. No matter who you get, you're going to be in good hands. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the services exceptional. Bring a pic and let them know exactly what you want or ask your stylist for his or her recommendation. Add some sleek smoothness to locks with a Moroccan conditioning treatment for a vibrant sheen. Grab a little attention.

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Jeffrey Stein Salon has a 3.5-star rating and 7 reviews on Yelp:

"...It was a great experience. I brought in a picture of what I wanted, and [the stylist]...discussed what would look best for my face structure. And off he went meticulously cutting my hair into a beautiful new do. I also loved the deep conditioning, my hair feels so much softer."  -Christine T. on 7/1/2011

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We're writing this deal on behalf of your taste buds; they'd like you to stop subjecting them to sub-par food and coffee that's been simmering in the pot for four hours. Have a little respect. Treat their refined palate to something truly good with dinner for two for $54 at Caffe Martier. Grab a friend and take some time to savor bistro-style eats. Enjoy two soups, two entrees, two crepe desserts, two coffees and a bottle of house wine. Choose the dish that delights your palate off the regular menu. This charming cafe offers gourmet salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. Complement your meal with a bottle of flavorful wine and end the night with gourmet coffee and a decadent treat. It's everything you need to make those taste buds happy at 54% off, thanks to today's mouthwatering kgbdeal.

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Caffe Martier has an excellent 3.5-star rating and 46 reviews on Yelp:

"I really liked Caffe Martier.  The coffee was great, food was unique and tasty, and had a great vibe." -Dave K. on 12/22/11

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Get a bird's eye view of New York City without ever leaving the comfort of your chair. New York's premier tourist attraction, the NY Skyride, is the perfect activity for tourists and for locals who want to see this beloved city in a whole new way. Your 30-minute simulated aerial tour takes place on the second floor of the Empire State Building on a 18-foot high-definition screen. Perched upon your motion-simulated theater seat, you'll take a journey across 30 of the most famous big city landmarks. There are also two pre-shows, including a perspective on the history of the Empire State Building and a guide on the top 10 things to do in New York. With today's kgbdeal, you can embark on this amazing journey for a huge 64% discount.

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NY Skyride has 112 reviews and a 5-star rating on Citysearch:

"NY Skyride was brilliant! Very realistic, and well worth doing for the fun factor…" -JuanaNeasb664 on 5/7/12

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Stress, tension, bad reality TV - life's everyday activities can wipe a girl out. Hit the refresh button with a 60-minute massage and 60-minute European deep cleansing facial for $79 at Confidence Beauty Salon & Spa. Step inside the chic doors of this brightly painted salon and spa and settle down for some serious pampering. Feel the tension melt away at the hands of an experienced therapist with a pampering massage, which is a combo of Swedish, deep tissue and aromatherapy techniques. Revitalize skin with a facial that includes deep layer cleansing, exfoliation, steam, facial massage and customized treatment mask for healthy, glowing skin. Get it all at 58% off, thanks to today's kgbdeal. Now that's refreshing.

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Confidence Beauty Salon & Spa has 143 reviews and a 3.5-star rating on Yelp:

"…The entire experience was very relaxing and my skin looked great afterwards.. " -Rachel T. on 3/26/12

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Besides being aesthetically unappealing, the sun is not kind to pasty skin. Look at what happened to Frosty the Snowman. Opt for a nice golden brown instead with a luxury custom spray tan for $25 at Brazil Bronze Glow Bar. Take the experience even further with a specialty tan for $35. For the specialty treatment, choose from the cellulite-diminishing annihilator, an organic tan, the 2-hour fully developed express tan or a sculpted tan. Keep the glow going longer with a 5-pack of tans for $125.  The advantage of a spray tan is that it coats your body evenly with goldenizing solution, covering hard-to-reach spots thoroughly without harmful UV rays. After a fan blows you dry, you'll notice your tan develop over the 18 hours to follow. At amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal, you and the sun will be good friends. 

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Brazil Bronze has an impressive 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 33 reviewers:

"The staff is always friendly to me and they do a lovely job spraying me with a beautiful head-to-toe glow." -Lauren N. on 10/31/11

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Besides being aesthetically unappealing, the sun is not kind to pasty skin. Look at what happened to Frosty the Snowman. Opt for a nice golden brown instead with a luxury custom spray tan for $25 at Brazil Bronze Glow Bar. Take the experience even further with a specialty tan for $35. For the specialty treatment, choose from the cellulite-diminishing annihilator, an organic tan, the 2-hour fully developed express tan or a sculpted tan. Keep the glow going longer with a 5-pack of tans for $125.  The advantage of a spray tan is that it coats your body evenly with goldenizing solution, covering hard-to-reach spots thoroughly without harmful UV rays. After a fan blows you dry, you'll notice your tan develop over the 18 hours to follow. At amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal, you and the sun will be good friends. 

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Brazil Bronze has an impressive 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 33 reviewers:

"The staff is always friendly to me and they do a lovely job spraying me with a beautiful head-to-toe glow." -Lauren N. on 10/31/11

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Besides being aesthetically unappealing, the sun is not kind to pasty skin. Look at what happened to Frosty the Snowman. Opt for a nice golden brown instead with a luxury custom spray tan for $25 at Brazil Bronze Glow Bar. Take the experience even further with a specialty tan for $35. For the specialty treatment, choose from the cellulite-diminishing annihilator, an organic tan, the 2-hour fully developed express tan or a sculpted tan. Keep the glow going longer with a 5-pack of tans for $125.  The advantage of a spray tan is that it coats your body evenly with goldenizing solution, covering hard-to-reach spots thoroughly without harmful UV rays. After a fan blows you dry, you'll notice your tan develop over the 18 hours to follow. At amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal, you and the sun will be good friends. 

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Brazil Bronze has an impressive 3.5-star rating on Yelp from 33 reviewers:

"The staff is always friendly to me and they do a lovely job spraying me with a beautiful head-to-toe glow." -Lauren N. on 10/31/11

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