French Quarter-Inspired Inn with Onsite Restaurant

Though it's in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Crescent Quarters channels New Orleans, the Crescent City, in both name and design. The hotel exudes French Quarter charm, from its wrought-iron balconies to the hanging planters and gas lanterns. N'awlins also inspired some of the guest rooms, including one decorated with the famous Blue Dog paintings of Cajun artist George Rodrigue and another furnished in festive Mardi Gras purples and golds.

The rest of the rooms and suites carry out much different motifs. The Far East room features Buddhist images against bamboo-covered walls, and the French room channels continental elegance with a fireplace, French boudoir, and life-size cardboard cutout of Napoleon Bonaparte. Some rooms come with other chic touches such as granite vanities and polished hardwood floors, and the two suites come furnished with hot tubs.

Complimentary breakfast is served every morning in the common room. For lunch and dinner, head to the in-house restaurant, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar, run by chefs who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu. The casual eatery serves comfort-food favorites with creative twists, such as dried-fruit ravioli and smoked barbecue pork sandwiches with grilled pineapple. As a bonus, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar will give Groupon customers a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Boerne, Texas: Historic German Town in Texas Hill Country

A popular summer escape for Austinites and San Antonians, the Hill Country of west-central Texas usually enjoys cooler temperatures than surrounding areas thanks to its higher elevation. Among the region's towns, Boerne stands out for its unique history as an early 19th-century German settlement. Some vestiges of the old days are still around, including the bilingual, German-style street signs. Crescent Quarters overlooks Boerne's Main Street-or Hauptstrasse-which features a smattering of shops and restaurants that cater to the influx of out-of-towners that use the town as a convenient home base for exploring the Hill Country.

Boerne is also home to a few limestone caves that have been paved through with walkways and lights for public tours. Cascade Caverns, 4 miles from the inn, features a half-mile stretch of stalactite and stalagmite formations and plunging caves inhabited by a rare and endangered salamander. Tours of the caverns lead through narrow passageways and end with a view of a 100-foot waterfall cascading into a pitch-black pool.

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Osteology museums instill wonder in children who have become bored with their own closets full of skeletons. Discover a body of knowledge with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $6 for two museum admissions (a $12 value) $12 for four museum admissions (a $24 value)

Children ages 2 and under receive free admission.

Museum of Osteology

In 1972, when most other 7-year-olds were building their baseball-card and bottle-cap collections, Jay Villemarette began collecting skulls. His lifetime hobby evolved into a full-time vocation in 1990 after he opened Skulls Unlimited, a one-of-a-kind bone-replica shop that earned the limelight on popular TV shows such as Dirty Jobs and Ripley's Believe It or Not!. By 2010, Jay's widespread success led him to establish the Museum of Osteology, which currently houses the largest privately held collection of osteological specimens in the world, with more than 300 skeletons and, most importantly, zero zombie sightings to date.

Education abounds throughout the 7,000-square-foot space as visitors investigate rare species, skulls, and skeletons from all corners of the world. The form and function of the skeletal system weave a common thread through each of the museum's exhibits, which showcase topics such as adaptation, locomotion, and specific categories of animals, including marsupials, birds, and reptiles. After exploring displays and begging skeletons for their teeth-whitening regimen, interim osteologists can visit the gift shop, where souvenirs, toys, and replicas of museum models are available to start personal collections.

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Family-Friendly Resort with Comfortable Suites

Lined with water parks, dinner theaters, and quirky museums, the Strip in downtown Branson is one of America's most decorated streets. Officially known as Highway 76, the family-friendly road became a tourist spot in the early 1960s, when several country-music concerts and comedy shows turned it into an entertainment destination. With more than 100 venues added since, Branson has earned its "live-entertainment capital of the world" moniker by hosting shows ranging from Chinese circuses to the comedy of Yakov Smirnoff to country jubilees. Located a few miles south, The Suites at Fall Creek makes for a convenient home base to explore the town, offering a family-friendly environment with indoor and outdoor pools and a bustling activities center.

The resort's guest rooms have been decorated in traditional country style with wood furnishings and cozy carpets. At 900 square feet, the one-bedroom suites add full kitchens and screened-in porches. Guests can also fix meals in the studio rooms' partial kitchens. Take a stroll along the property's narrow walking paths for glimpses of manmade ponds and manicured gardens.

Branson: Waterfront Entertainment District with Country-Music History

Located in the heart of the Ozarks and nestled next to Table Rock Lake, Branson is just as famous for its entertainment attractions as its picturesque setting. On any given night, you can find country-music tribute shows and live dinner performances lighting up Highway 76. The six-brother musical troupe known simply as Six performs its award-winning a cappella concert most days from March through November.

Fishing remains one of Branson's most popular activities. Perched at the foot of old Main Street, Lake Taneycomo's clear, cold waters make it an ideal habitat for trout. Ten minutes from the hotel, Table Rock Lake offers some of the country's best bass fishing among forests of oak and hickory trees.

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Without clothing to keep them company, love-letter-filled shoeboxes and love-letter-filled skeletons would find the closet very lonely. Acquire closet companions with today's Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $10 for one design-your-own sparkly short-sleeved T-shirt (a $20.95 value) $99 for 12 design-your-own sparkly short-sleeved T-shirts (a $251.40 value) $399 for 50 design-your-own sparkly short-sleeved T-shirts (a $1,047.50 value)

Verbally communicate your desired T-shirt design to the Queen of the Tees' staff, which will then send the request to the art design team. After whipping up the design, the team sends it back to you to approve.

Queen of the Tees

Queen of the Tees handcrafts girlie, glittery T-shirts that celebrate sports teams, school organizations, cheer & pom, and any other source of spirited celebration. Its online yearbook shows off classic designs with sparkling letters that might read OU, Go Big Red, or I'm shouting for no reason. Customers can purchase individual or bulk-ordered shirts that display the design of their choosing.

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Having sore muscles, like wearing a suit of armor or signing a five-year lease, makes it difficult to move. Evict bodily stress with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for a 60-minute or therapeutic sensation massage (TSM) or myoskeletal-TSM combo massage (a $70 value) $45 for a 90-minute myoskeletal alignment massage (a $90 value)

HapTics Professional Massage Center

After two decades of working in law enforcement and private security, Alan Owens was a tougher guy than most. Still, even he had a difficult time dealing with the chronic headaches and back pains that came with wearing a 12- to 15-pound belt to work each day. Once he learned that a misaligned pelvis was the cause of his discomfort, he changed his life's course and began training under a duo of renowned massage specialists. His final goal in all of this was to help others like him uncover and treat their issues before they spun out of control.

Today, Alan's HapTics Professional Massage Center continues to offer relief courtesy of joint-mobilizing myoskeletal-alignment treatments and therapeutic sensation massages (TSM)-the latter of which enhances basic Swedish techniques with tactile sensations. The center's massage room features surround-sound speakers and a treatment table covered with a seven-inch layer of plush foam, the top of which bears a chalk outline of a body-a law-enforcement habit that Alan has yet to kick.

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Lighthouses guide sailors home through dark and rocky seas but do little to shore up their physique. Set sail toward a rock-hard core at Lighthouse Fitness Center with today's deal for a three-month gym membership and fitness assessment for $59 (a $254 value). Navigate your way through the 100,000-square-foot facility -- just off the shore at Lake Hefner -- that's swimming in amenities. Keep your workout routine in ship-shape with the 90-piece cardio and free weight area, or take leave from your labors in a steam room or delightful dry sauna. As part of the membership, jump right into the more than 80 classes, from yoga and water aerobic to spinning and Zumba. Or, if you need a little guidance to keep afloat at first, snag six personal training sessions and one month of membership for $224 (a $439 value). Eventually, you'll drop anchor in the harbor of health. Want more? Visit Lighthouse Fitness Center on Facebook.

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Unlike a top hat wearing another, tinier top hat, a limo exudes refinement without an air of desperation. Be the head of the class with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for one-way limousine transportation to or from the airport (a $50 value) $99 for three hours of limousine lunch service (a $225 value)

Experienced chauffeurs treat up to 10 guests to luxurious, stress-free commutes in an air-conditioned Lincoln Town Car stretch limo replete with plush leather seats, WiFi, and a TV outfitted with a DVD player and surround sound.

Premier Limousine

Premier Limousine's professional chauffeurs safely transport corporate clients, casino hoppers, bachelorette parties, newlyweds, and frequent flyers to and from their destinations in a fleet of late-model sedans, town-car limousines, and SUV stretch limousines from Lincoln and Mercedes. Most vehicles sport amenities such as WiFi, TVs, and tinted windows designed to keep clients shielded from ultraviolet light and the jealous glares of yesteryear's dignitaries relegated to common bike taxis. Drivers can also take sightseers and gourmands on private city tours and wine tours.

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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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Bricktown's character appeals to crowds with its turn-of-the-century buildings and craggy streets; while shabby chic is all the rage, no one wants to hit the town with a visage that mirrors those historical locales. Renew your face at Enhance Your Natural Beauty, where you'll get a HydraFacial, lymphatic drainage, and light therapy for $99 (regularly $222). An improvement over traditional microdermabrasion, this unique facial infuses glycolic and salicylic acids in a two-step cleansing process. Six antioxidants -- including vitamins A, C, and E -- infuse your skin, while hyaluronic acid hydrates it to the extreme. Lymphatic drainage helps sinus congestion and migraines, and the anti-aging or acne light therapy improves fine lines, wrinkles, and acne. Tack on an ETX under-eye serum to minimize puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles, plus a Dermabuilder to increase collagen and elastin, and you've got an epic facial that'll have you ready to hit the bricks.

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The best skincare services take a gentle approach to softening faces, unlike taking a hair dryer to a smug-looking snowman. Smooth things over with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for a full-face sugaring treatment (a $35 value) $29 for a Brazilian sugaring treatment (a $65 value)

A specialized sugaring paste blended from sugar and lemon juice exfoliates the skin and pulls out follicles by the root for long-lasting smoothness.

Micheal's Hair Design

For more than 30 years, the stylists of Micheal's Hair Design have been refashioning patron hair, nails, and skin with a full menu of salon services. Stylists augment traditional salon treatments with their own specialties, such as keratin hair-smoothing and complexion-refining diamond dermabrasion. Their sugaring depilation treatments naturally exfoliate away unwanted hair, instead of using behavioral psychology to make hair fall out whenever someone mentions Pavlov's dog.

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Taking care of your teeth can seem like a chore, but it's nothing compared to flossing the scuba divers out of a whale's baleen. Get a deep cleaning with this Groupon.

$69 for a Dental Package ($330 Total Value) Exam (a $25 value) X-rays (a $27 value) Dental cleaning (a $68 value) Custom teeth-whitening trays (a $195 value), which require a follow-up appointment to ensure a snug fit Bleaching gel (a $15 value)

W. Ross Ryan, DDS

W. Ross Ryan and his staff undergo continuing education in order to perform the preventive treatments they believe can steer patients clear of future dental disease. In the clinic, they preemptively perform exams, x-rays, and routine cleanings and also apply coats of sealant and fluoride. Dr. Ryan can also create implants and brighten teeth with Zoom! whitening in the office or send patrons home with custom whitening trays. He regularly attends dental conventions to stay up to date on these services or to hang out with somebody who doesn't think the word mandibular is hilarious.

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