Puerto Rican food includes numerous ingredients taken from other parts of the world, borrowing Africa's plantains, Spain's cilantro, and the United States' deep-fried baseballs. Take an internationally inspired bite with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$31 for dinner for two (up to a $67 total value)

One appetizer (up to a $15 value) Two entrees (up to a $26 value each)

$69 for dinner for four (up to a $174 total value)

Two appetizers (up to a $15 value each) Four entrees (up to a $26 value each) Four drinks (up to a $10 value each)

$99 for dinner for six (up to a $261 total value)

Three appetizers (up to a $15 value each) Six entrees (up to a $26 value each) Six drinks (up to a $10 value each)

Appetizers include Spanish meatballs in a Creole sauce or green plantains topped with beef, pork, and seafood. Entrees celebrate traditional Puerto Rican fare with braised oxtail, churrasco skirt steak, or red snapper stuffed with coconut rice. See the full dinner menu. The cocktail menu also includes mojitos, sangria, and frozen cocktails.

Siete Ocho Siete

During Puerto Rico's long history, Spanish, Tainos, and African cultures have contributed to the country's culinary tradition, leaving behind cuisine defined by exotic spices and simple cooking styles such as braising and grilling. After visiting the island and sampling many dishes themselves, Siete Ocho Siete's owners wanted to honor the tastes of the island's globe-hopping flavors. At their restaurant, chefs designed menus that highlight Puerto Rico's signature ingredients: the alcapurria's taro root and plantains arrive stuffed with seasoned ground beef, and the chillo entero al volante presents a whole red snapper filled with fragrant coconut rice. Meals arrive in an interior shot through with festive decor: the walls are brightly painted, umbrellas peek out of frosty cocktails, and tables dress up in freshly pressed white cloths. On some nights, the lilt of live musicians regales diners with mid-meal music, and a wave room with bay views supplies a romantic setting for dates or mermaids catching a meal between shifts.

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If we've learned anything from frantically pressing the up button while waiting for an elevator, it's that we can be impatient people -- which is unfortunate because the most succulent barbecue requires lots of waiting. With today's deal from Ribs on the Run in White Plains, delegate the time-consuming process to the pros while you enjoy your on-the-go lifestyle. Pay $15, and you'll score $30 to spend on oh-so-delicious 'cue and non-alcoholic drinks at this storied and beloved establishment that originally started in the Bronx. Get your fill of made-daily St. Louis-style ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, and zesty chicken. You can also enjoy fresh seafood, Buffalo wings, and juicy burgers paired with baked beans, garlic mashed potatoes, waffle fries, and corn bread. Though it takes hours to prepare, it takes a mere instant to taste how great this food is. Want more? Check out Ribs on the Run on Facebook.

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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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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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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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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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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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Yoga teaches people how to sustain poses while controlling their breath, a technique most yogis use to live undetected in wax museums. Steady your stillness skills with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for 10 Zumba or yoga classes (a $155 value) $49 for 20 Zumba or yoga classes (a $320 value)

Up to 18 students stretch, pose, or shimmy during each 45- to 75-minute session of yoga or Zumba. Yoga classes bring everyone from beginners through advanced students into the fold with the slower, relaxing movements found in Gentle Flow, or the constant cycle of poses in Vinyasa. Xpress yoga packs a total-body workout into 45 minutes, while Mommy and Me or prenatal sessions invite women to tote their tiny bundles along.

For a high-paced break from the mat, Zumba offers Latin-inspired dance moves performed to international music in a party-like atmosphere. The studio also hosts special sessions of yoga and Zumba for kids.

Though Westchester Yoga Arts sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Westchester Yoga Arts

Although yoga practice and the business world seem like two entirely separate spheres, Wendy Vigroux has been living at their intersection for years. While studying business in Europe, she stumbled upon yoga and fell into the practice. Within a year she snatched up her instructors certification, levitated to New York, and started her own yoga studio, symbolizing the duality in a mural on the studio's wall illustrating a water spirit dancing alongside a fire spirit.

The studio fosters unity with an all-inclusive environment that welcomes practitioners of all abilities to meditate along to gentle beginner classes, or push their boundaries during advanced Vinyasa sessions with aerobic elements. Monthly workshops, such as Sanskrit and Uncovering the Power of Your Voice, take a closer look at particular points of yoga, blending the academic exploration of Sanskrit vowels and the Vedas with focused asanas.

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Despite what most New Yorkers think, 5th Avenue isn't the only place where East meets West. Experience the mingling of the two worlds with today's deal from East-West Fusion Acupuncture in White Plains, where you can partake in a millennia-old practice capable of tackling your modern woes. Pay $35 for a 20-minute, stress-releasing acupuncture treatment and a hot and cold stone facial from a state-licensed acupuncturist and RN with more than 20 years of experience (a $225 value). This Zen-like retreat features calming music and soothing fragrances to lull you into a state of complete relaxation. Using painless needles, this service will restore your body's natural energy flow, and can treat digestive issues, chronic pain, skin conditions, and anxiety. Afterward, you will receive a five-minute hot and cold stone facial, which awakens your visage with oh-so-soothing hot basalt and cool marble -- which is a lot more relaxing than trip to that busy Manhattan thoroughfare.

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Anthropologists believe it took a millennium to domesticate the horse and another millennium of breeding to eliminate its scales and dorsal spines. Climb aboard a dino's descendant with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $25 for a one-hour trail ride for one (a $55 value) $45 for a one-hour trail ride for two (a $100 value) $65 for a one-hour trail ride for four (a $200 value)

On rides scheduled between 10 a.m. and dusk, parties of up to six riders gather for a relaxing horsebound jaunt through the scenic Hudson Valley, led by a seasoned guide. Each rider also gets a complimentary hot cocoa or a cool drink. Moonlight rides are available upon reservation.

My Saddle Brook Farm

Nestled upon 21 rustic acres of land in the Hudson Valley, My Saddle Brook Farm houses horses amid fluffy grass paddocks, spacious indoor and outdoor arenas, and miles of idyllic trails. Boarding steeds enjoy 26 windowed stalls and 24-hour security that maintains safety and ensures that they don't stay up telling headless-horseman stories past lights-out. Trainers with more than 40 years of collective experience instruct adults and kids in the finer points of English and Western riding or lead parties on breathtaking journeys through the estate.

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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.

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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.

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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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If comic books have taught us anything, it's that getting zapped with mysterious rays always gives you crime-fighting abilities-in this case, superhuman smoothness. Save the world with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $129 for three laser hair-removal sessions on lip and chin (a $1,320 value) $229 for three laser hair-removal sessions on underarms and basic bikini area (a $1,560 value)

In sessions that range from a few minutes to 30 minutes, certified laser technicians operate the Soprano XL, annihilating hair at the follicle with technology that causes minimal discomfort. Rio Aesthetics Center's laser techs recommend six treatments to thoroughly clear the desired area.

Rio Aesthetics Center

Located within the Radisson hotel, Rio Aesthetics Center specializes cosmetic laser services, massages, and facials. Experienced technicians utilize the Alma Laser Soprano XL, which boasts a rapid and virtually painless IN-Motion feature that removes unwanted hair on all skin types, including tanned or spandex. Other members of the cosmically talented Alma Laser family also play prominent roles in the spa's aesthetic lineup, including the Laser360, which is designed to stimulate collagen growth and elasticity and combat signs of aging. Staffers also incorporate laser technology into facials such as the Hydra Lift, which combines a radiofrequency laser with microdermabrasion or a professional peel.

In addition to English, the multilingual staff speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, creating a worldly vibe amplified by Brazilian-style decor and a receptionist fluent in Vulcan. Potted palms and paper lanterns lend an air of relaxation to vibrant tomato-red massage rooms, and lobby track lighting illuminates shelves stocked with quality take-home products from brands such as glo therapeutics.

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The most compelling mystery stories are riddled with wrinkles -- especially the case of the missing youthfulness. Solve this ever-perplexing riddle with today's rejuvenating deal from board-certified Dr. Laurence Miller, who has been specializing in aesthetic medicine in Ardsley since 1999. Pay $160 (regularly $320) for 50 units of Dysport, which is a safe injectible used to smooth skin and eliminate crow's feet. This micro-neurotoxin therapy inhibits muscle activity in the area of injection -- between your furrowed brows -- preventing the deepening of fine lines. You can also pay $300 (regularly $1,200) for three Zerona treatments, or $550 (regularly $1,800) for six Zerona treatments from this posh practice. This nonsurgical alternative to liposuction drives out fatty tissue in a natural way, leaving you with a smooth and slim appearance. Whatever treatment you choose, there will be very little evidence of your past blemishes.

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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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Romantic Vermont inn getaway for 56% off

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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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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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Like practicing the piano while leg-pressing another piano, martial arts helps develop strength and discipline simultaneously. Bolster body and mind with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $45 for 10 jujitsu, kickboxing, or yoga classes (up to a $225 value) $90 for 20 jujitsu, kickboxing, or yoga classes (up to a $600 value) $99 for 30 jujitsu, kickboxing, or yoga classes (up to a $900 value)

Instructors impart the art of Brazilian jujitsu-first developed as a means of self-defense by the Buddhist monks of India-during hands-on wrestling practices. These teachers show combatants how to restrain each other with leg grappling, joint locks, and chokeholds, teaching them how to use a combination of anatomical knowledge and strength to overwhelm an opponent. During high-speed kickboxing workouts, they'll get hearts slamming against rib cages and feet and fists slamming into punching bags. Otherwise, yoga instructors can help increase flexibility and mental calm with 5,000-year-old stretches and breathing techniques. The staff almost always holds beginners' classes in the evening on weekdays, and typically offers yoga sessions on Saturday mornings. Check the online schedule.

East Coast United BJJ & MMA

When JoJo Guarin isn't taking down expert fighters twice his size in invitation-only professional grappling tournaments, he's designing the curriculum at East Coast United BJJ & MMA. A swimmer before he was a fighter, Guarin advocates the use of cross-training as the primary method of getting his students in shape. This leaves him and his instructors time to focus purely on technique in Braziliain jujitsu, kickboxing, and mixed-martial-arts classes. The team sets up the schedule to provide specific times for beginners to practice, welcoming men, women, children, and teenaged turtles of all skill levels into their training sessions. When the combative fire in students' veins flickers out, exercisers can center themselves and increase their flexibility under the tutelage of certified YogaFit instructor Jessica Mondello.

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With your child's tennis abilities really improving, your friendly matches have become more like games of duck, duck, deuce. Serve-up a little competition at New Rochelle Racquet Club on Rhodes Street. Pay $222 and get your child a week of half-day tennis camp from 9 a.m. to noon (regularly $445), or pay $405 for a week of full-day tennis camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (regularly $810). Both camp sessions run from June 25 to 29, and are designed for campers ages 6 to 15. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt, an award at the end of the week, and a few new friends. The instructor to student ratio is one to four, meaning that your student will get special attention to hone those skills on an indoor, rainproof, air-conditioned court with skill level classes on stance, stroke, form, and game strategy; a progress evaluation; and a video analysis. Take a quack at this deal, and you can turn your child's fun-and-games into a precision sport. Want more? Visit New Rochelle Racquet Club on Facebook.

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Kittens are nature's most curious, playful, and cute fur-covered mammals on earth. If you lose the fleece, you have a rambunctious toddler -- with more energy than a whole litter. With today's deal from GymCats Gymnastics, pay $39 and get four weekly School Hour gymnastics classes for children ages 2 to 4 (regularly $99). This 6,700-square-foot facility is conveniently located on the Yonkers/Hastings border, and it provides endless jumping, climbing, and tumbling opportunities for gymnasts of all ages. With top-grade equipment for both boys' and girls' events, GymCats Gymnastics is the perfect spot to start your child off with a gym routine. Transform that pent-up energy into grace, confidence, and balance by unfettering that terrible two and sparking it into a tumbling tot. Want more? Check out GymCats Gymnastics on Facebook.

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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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When used for good, lasers can correct vision, but when used for evil, they can undermine superheroes during important PowerPoint presentations. Fight the villainy of poor eyesight with this Groupon.

$1,999 for Consult and LASIK or PRK Laser Vision Correction for Both Eyes ($5,000 Value)

LASIK and PRK treatments can help address visual deficiencies as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. During LASIK procedures, the doctor peels back a thin corneal flap and reshapes the cornea with a computer-guided laser. The flap is replaced and fused to the rest of the cornea, with eyes typically healing well enough to work after one day. PRK treatments are an option for patients whose corneas are too thin to create the flap, instead directing the laser to the surface of the eye.

This Groupon covers the treatment plus two years of follow-up visitations. For an additional $500, customer can opt for the CustomVue treatment and for $1,000, customers can upgrade to the iLASIK procedure.

Palisades Laser Eye Center

With more than 15 years of experience and thousands of successful vision-correction procedures under his belt, Dr. Gordon boosts visual acuity with computer-guided LASIK and PRK procedures. Dr. Gordon's encyclopedic knowledge of ophthalmology and refractive procedures manifests itself in his numerous articles published in medical journals and during his classroom work as Associate Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Gordon and his team understand that many patients feel apprehensive about undergoing vision-correction procedures. Many of the staff have undergone vision correction procedures themselves and they empathize with nervous patients. To help assuage anxieties, the staff can thoroughly explain each step in the treatment, which helps eliminate the fear of the unknown, such as wondering if there is a Jolly Rancher stuck to the back of your head.

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Similar to old pennies, environmental toxins are ubiquitous, harmful if swallowed, and may contain trace amounts of Abraham Lincoln. Feel good head to tails with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for a one-day juice cleanse (a $72 value) $85 for a three-day juice cleanse (a $216 value) $125 for a five-day juice cleanse (a $360 value)

Participants consume blends of fresh, raw fruit and vegetable juice, absorbing vitamins and minerals while cleansing the body of impurities, increasing energy, and boosting weight loss. Each cleanse option includes a brief group nutrition consultation.

Susan Marlowe Fitness

Since 1973, Susan Marlowe Fitness has been passionate about promoting wellness and sustainability for women through cutting-edge fitness programs and nutrition guidance. Designed for women by women, the fitness club's classes include yoga, Zumba, boot camp, and the Iso-Towel, which uses isometrics to engage muscle groups and burn fat in sacrificial sweat rituals. In addition to trimming and toning bodies in fitness classes, Susan Marlowe Fitness's experienced instructors are available for nutrition guidance, which ranges from helping clients develop custom meal plans to doling out juice cleanses and healthful supplements. The eco-chic fitness center is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, a full locker room, childcare services, and a Swedish sauna that is sworn to neutrality during towel-snapping battles.

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Eating with chopsticks requires a certain level of dexterity, like beating a difficult video game or spitefully disassembling a too-difficult video game. Conquer your hunger with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$29 for a three-course pan-Asian meal for two (up to a $69.80 total value)

One shared appetizer, such as chicken satay or cold sesame noodles (up to a $9.95 value) One shared maki roll, such as eel avocado roll or spicy scallop tempura roll (up to a $5.95 value) Two entrees, such as teriyaki beef, tofu in japanese eggplant garlic sauce, or wok-prepared crispy chicken and shrimp in honey walnut sauce (up to a $37.90 value) Two glasses of wine or beer (up to a $16 value)

$49 for a three-course pan-Asian meal for four (up to a $139.60 total value)

Two shared appetizers (up to a $19.90 value) Two shared maki rolls (up to an $11.90 value) Four entrees (up to a $75.80 value) Four glasses of wine or beer (up to a $32 value)

See the prix fixe menu.

Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger's capable chefs regularly fashion more than 30 varieties of traditional and eclectic maki rolls stuffed with fish, sweet potato, jalapeño, and lobster tempura. Although sushi is their specialty, they also create dishes that blend culinary influences from Japan, Thailand, China, and other Asian countries, allowing diners to sample the fare of each without having to impersonate an ambassador's suitcase. They build customizable meat dishes stirred in a steaming wok or awash in regional sauces such as Japanese teriyaki, Thai red curry, and Chinese kung pao, all of which pair well with sips of wine and beer.

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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.

$39 for a Dental Exam and Cleaning Package ($300 Value)

Dentists and hygienists consult with patients and assess overall tooth and gum health with an exam, four bite-wing x-rays, and oral-cancer screenings before evicting plaque and tartar with a thorough cleaning.

Dr. Robert Howard DDS and Dr. Renee Osofsky DMD

The dental facility that is home to Dr. Robert Howard can defeat nearly any problem that dares to cross the gumline. Practicing in Mamaroneck, the award-winning dentist heads a staff that regards patients as family and tooth decay as a sworn enemy. A member of the state dental ethics committee, the 30-year veteran clinician has won a reputation as a conscientious cavity crusader who was named Westchester Magazine's Top Dentist four years in a row. Dr. Howard compliments his own wide-ranging treatments-including Invisalign and laser teeth whitening-by enlisting the talents of Dr. Renee Osofsky, who excels at periodontics and extracting wisdom teeth so they can be replaced by disco globes.

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You can comb through the grass looking for four-leaf clovers, pick up every fallen penny you see on the street, and spend your afternoons chasing rainbows. But you don't need a stroke of good fortune (or a jackpot) to score this week's Escape: a one-night getaway ($119 Sundays through Thursdays; $179 Fridays) to the Mount Airy Casino Resort, a AAA Four Diamond property in Pennsylvania's storied Pocono Mountains. Get lucky in a deluxe room, decorated with serene neutral tones, pillow-top king-size beds (or two queen-size beds), oversized flat-screen TVs, and granite bathrooms. But the biggest perk of all sits just outside your window: the lush golf course. The plush, relaxing room might persuade you to hole up à deux, but you won't want to miss the adult playground that lies below. Get started at more than 2,000 machines of the classic (Blazin 7's, Tower of Power, and Jackpot Party) or trendy (Red Hot Fusion and Vegas Hits) variety. Hedge your bets at the dollar machines or play high roller at the $100 slots, then go all in for a game of Mississippi Stud or Texas Hold 'Em, and wander around the roulette, blackjack, and craps tables. When hunger strikes, use your $20 dining credit to one of the resort's five restaurants. Indulge in a classic surf 'n' turf dinner at red Steakhouse, go for old-school Italian in the form of clams oreganato and tagliatelle osso bucco at Le Sorelle Cucina, or order burgers, reubens, heaping breakfast plates, and classic banana splits from Betty's Diner. Then work it off by dancing up a storm at Gypsies Lounge & Nightclub on Fridays, or have a more sophisticated nightcap by the piano at red's Bar. Craving more? Combine vouchers to stay for up to six nights. Don't leave your next mini-vacay up to chance-this Escape is an instant winner.

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Every teenager wants to learn to drive -- might as well teach them to pivot, shoot, and rebound as well. Take today's deal and lay up $47 to enroll your child in a one-day basketball clinic from the Five-Star Basketball Clinic (a $95 value). Designed for aspiring athletes 11 to 18 years old, this training event is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select days throughout the summer. Just pick a day to have your player gather with others on campus in the Bronx for a full day of drills, skill instruction, and fun -- each player even gets a Five-Star jersey to wear and a healthy lunch to snack on. Founded more than four decades ago this intensive training organization is based around the Station 13 program, a rigorous practice regime that one NBA All-Star called, "[not] really voluntary if you were serious about getting better as a player." Sounds like your all-star's skills are about to shift into high gear.

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Learning how to sail is liking auditioning for a play: You have to be quick on your feet, work well with others, and commit a lot of words to memory. Stage your big debut on the open water with today's deal from New York Sailing School in New Rochelle, and have seasoned instructors help you land the role of Expert Sailor. Pay $100 for an introductory sailing lesson that includes one hour of classroom instruction and 4.5 hours of hands-on experience out on the water (a $200 value). After boosting your nautical knowledge on land, you'll glide along the Long Island Sound aboard a Sonar 23 -- a 23-foot vessel perfect for learning functional sailing skills. If you have a mate who wants to join, pay $200 for the same package for two (a $400 value). While delivering such a spectacular performance on the high seas, you might want to give yourself a standing ovation -- just be careful you don't go overboard.

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