Spacious Southwestern Suites in the Heart of Santa Fe

When you walk down the streets of downtown Santa Fe, it can feel more like a rustic Old West town than the thriving capital city of New Mexico. Some big businesses and skyscrapers have sprouted up throughout Santa Fe, to be sure, but right among them in the heart of downtown, you'll see historical mission churches and adobe pueblos. It's all set against the ruddy backdrop of the Sangre Cristo Mountains. Villas de Santa Fe are situated right in the foothills of these mountains‚ about 16 miles northeast of downtown. Warm, southwestern-style decor and well-appointed rooms make the property a comfy home base after you explore colorful downtown Santa Fe, which is rich in Native American and Mexican history.

Inside the pueblo-like villas, modern amenities complement the rustic and colorful decorative scheme. There's Santa Fe-style art hanging on the walls in one of the standard one-bedroom suites, and you can find colorful woven fabrics on the couch in the separate living area. Each of these suites features a partial kitchen, where there's a full-size refrigerator, a stovetop, and honey-colored wood cabinetry. It makes the place feel more like a comfy apartment than a hotel room.

After waking up to the bright sun of a Santa Fe morning, you can feel free to unwind in the outdoor hot tub or practice chasing after mail carriers on the treadmills in the onsite fitness center. The hotel also has a complimentary shuttle that can zip you around the property; that allows guests to save their energy for scenic walks through nearby downtown area.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: Old West Architecture and Fiery Southwestern Cuisine

Just a short walk from the Villas de Santa Fe, you'll find the perpetually sun-soaked downtown area. It's a historical center with a vibrant mosaic of cultural influences made up of fragments from the Native American, Latino, and western traditions. The 400-year-old site of the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica dons stained-glass windows, which cast rainbow colors onto the stone floor. Handmade leather treasures line the shelves at a custom-cowboy-boot store in the city.

Fiery chili is a standby garnish for chefs in Santa Fe; on a food tour of Santa Fe, you can sample zesty southwestern fare from popular local vendors. At day's end, the tour stops at the rooftop of a beloved downtown restaurant, where guests may sip a glass of wine, admire the brilliant sunset, and drop water balloons onto evil school principals.

New Mexico's varied terrain and seemingly nonstop sunshine make the area a great place for hiking and biking. It's worth it to visit the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which have peaks that stand at about 12,000 feet high; they're just a short trip from Villas de Santa Fe.

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A soft hotel bed is incredibly comfortable to sleep in, eclipsed only by a hammock made of Muppet hands. Enjoy a home away from foam with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $99 for a two-night stay for up to four in a Park Avenue cabin, valid Monday-Thursday (a $219.90 value) $109 for a two-night stay for up to four in a Park Avenue cabin, valid Friday-Sunday (a $219.90 value)

Each two-bedroom cabin features a kitchenette and private deck set amid the Wasatch Range and Provo River.

River's Edge at Deer Park

Against the backdrop of the Wasatch Range, the Provo River flows along its course just steps from the cluster of crackling campfires and rustic log cabins of River's Edge at Deer Park. In many ways the setting resembles an Old West campsite, albeit one outfitted with modern amenities such as an onsite arcade room equipped with satellite TVs and complimentary wireless Internet access.

Because the Provo River is just a short stroll away, fly-fishing is popular at the resort. You can stock up on tackle at the onsite shop before casting for rainbow trout, walleye, and whitefish. You might spot a native moose as you hike the surrounding trails, which meander through a wetland nature preserve. For those less inclined to commune with nature, there's a wealth of activities to keep you occupied, from horseshoes and volleyball to playing pool and roasting marshmallows with hilarious quips and zingers.

Each of the yurts and cabins has all the comforts of home. The Park Avenue cabins include two bedrooms, one of which has an adjacent deck overlooking the Wasatch Range. Though each cabin comes with a kitchenette, be sure to bring along your cooking supplies or be prepared to whittle them from fallen tree branches.

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Spacious Condos Surrounded by Rocky Mountains

Steamboat Springs didn't start out as a resort community. Located nearly 7,000 feet up in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Colorado, the town was settled largely by ranchers whose hale and hearty pioneer spirit still lingers today. Things are relatively low-key here-especially in summer-with miles of rolling hill country to serve as the setting for all kinds of open-air pursuits. Mountain Resorts is one of the oldest property-management companies in the area, providing spacious, family-friendly condominiums and concierge services from a staff mostly made up of Steamboat Springs natives.

Both properties encompassed by this deal-the Ranch and the Phoenix-lie within Yampa Valley. The Ranch is distinctly rustic, surrounded by 36 acres of tree-studded hills and featuring wooden decks and wood-burning fireplaces in each condo. The Phoenix, on the other hand, has a more modern look following a recent $4 million renovation that included installation of all-new stucco and siding. Both properties enjoy access to outdoor heated pools and hot tubs, and the spacious two-bedroom suites include full kitchens and living rooms with pullout sofas.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Historical Ranch Town in Rocky Mountains

Steamboat Springs was named after its roiling mineral springs, which sounded to some early pioneers like a chugging steamboat. It's known as the birthplace of recreational skiing in Colorado thanks to a ski jump built in 1914 by cross-country champion Carl Howelsen. The slopes continue to draw visitors to town, but there's plenty to do in warmer weather. There are more than 50 miles of nature trails and wildflower fields for hiking, several mountain-view golf courses, and high-country lakes and streams that provide ample fishing. One network of rivers even flows through the downtown area, with launch points along the way for seasonal tubing.

Steamboat Springs retains vestiges of its history as a ranching center. Spur-clad cowboys still stroll the main streets, which are lined with western art galleries and clothing boutiques. Throughout the summer, the town hosts a pro rodeo series that includes traditional shows and Wild West-themed block parties. During the 32nd annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo on July 7 and 8, ranchers will try to one-up each other by performing airborne tricks such as dipping into the lake and hogtieing clouds.

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America has always been the most extreme country, from the Boston Tea Punchings to having the first man swear on the moon. We hold this shredding guitar solo to be self-evident with this Groupon to iFly Utah, Flowrider, and iRock Utah. Choose between two options:

For $79, you get an indoor extreme-sports package for two (a $158 total value)

Two iFly first-flight experiences (a $49 value each) Two DVDs (a $15 value each) Two T-shirts (a $15 value each)

For $199, you get an indoor extreme-sports package for four (a $416 total value)

Four iFly first-flight experiences (a $49 value each) Four DVDs (a $15 value each) Four T-shirts (a $15 value each) Four hats (a $25 value each)

A slew of extreme-sports simulations, including skydiving await adrenaline junkies at the Salomon Center. The singular suspension experience of iFly's 12-foot vertical wind tunnel shoots would-be skydivers aged 3 and older skyward for two minutes without the need for parachutes, hover pants, or OSHA-violating wax wings. Flyers are kitted out in a flight suit, a helmet, and protective goggles.

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