Extreme coupon clipping just gets you a stockpile of pickles and ketchup that will outlive you, but "clipping" today's deal on the Victoria Clipper will cut you a break far better than endless condiments: Take a round-trip ride from Seattle to Victoria, British Columbia from May 19 to October 31 for $74 including fuel surcharge and taxes (regularly $151), plus you can bring a child age 1 to 11 with you for a special rate of $37. Sharpen your seafaring skills as you pierce through the waters of the Puget Sound and up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca on a breathtaking three-hour voyage to Victoria's Inner Harbour on this pleasant passenger-only ferry. Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard, and good views are served for free. Still poring over coupon books? Cut it out and score some smooth sailing with just a simple click. Want more? Check out Victoria Clipper on Facebook.

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Whether the foreign invaders who sacked Rome were drawn in by the smell of fresh pasta wafting across the Mediterranean or just a deep-seated love of opera is hard to say. Fortunately, today's deal lets you conquer your hunger without all the hassle of pillaging: $20 gets you $40 to spend on food and drink at Firenze Ristorante Italiano. For nearly ten years, this charming, candle-lit eatery has been bringing authentic Italian fare to Northeast Bellevue. Sip a glass of premium Italian vino from the extensive wine list as you browse a menu loaded with tempting dishes like homemade gnocchi with mozzarella and basil and grilled lamb chops topped with wild mushrooms. Like Rome, this great deal wasn't built in a day -- but it'll be gone in one.

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If most of your photos from the family trip are of giant golf balls, lush green lawns, and clubs you admired in shop windows, today's deal should fit you to a T: For $39, get 18 holes of golf and lunch for two golfers (an $80 value) at Gleneagle Golf Course. Get ready to practice your swing on a picturesque course with plenty of challenging water hazards and sand traps, before kicking up your cleats and enjoying lunch from the set menu at Gleneagle Family Restaurant Bar & Grill. Pleased putters love Gleneagle for the knowledgeable staff and fully stocked pro shop. Get your golfing needs satisfied at this Arlington course, and your next vacation pics just might include some images of your family.

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Herbert Hoover won America's hearts and votes when he promised a college-educated chicken in every pot and a kayak in every garage. Get a taste of the American dream with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for one spot on a 90-minute Redmond to Redhook kayak tour (a $79 value)

Beginning and ending at Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, this tour sends paddlers down the Sammamish River to soak up the aroma of blackberry bushes and wildflower meadows and catch glimpses of geese, kingfishers, and majestic, undomesticated mountain bikers. After the kayak tour, the Forecaster Pub at the brewery vies with other local dining favorites for adventurers' culinary attentions.

$39 for one spot on a three-hour Lopez Island sea kayak tour (a $79 value)

Seafarers ferry themselves to Lopez Island, where they are outfitted with double or triple kayaks, personal flotation devices, and basic paddling instructions. As skiffs skirt the shoreline, harbor seals and bald eagles may be seen performing their aerial and aquatic waltzes to the castanets of Dungeness crabs, so bringing a camera is highly recommended.

Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Adventure Center's wildly experienced guides have led groups off the grid for more than a quarter century, pursuing rugged fun in the scenery and fresh air of mountains, rivers, and coastlines. Explorers at heart, the staff boldly launch kayaks into the ocean around the San Juan Islands to conquer the frothy waters of the scenic Skykomish River, known for its beginner-friendly rapids, migrations of spawning merpeople, pool and drop areas, and breathtaking views of 5,000-foot mountain peaks. Horseback and hiking trips delve into the lush woods, and nature photography excursions pause to celebrate the beauty of the wilderness near Index. The core team of 14 guides takes safety seriously, most with certifications from the American Canoe Association, training in wilderness first aid, CPR, and swiftwater rescue, and life vests tattooed over their chests.

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While your little one is ready to splash into summer, you're worried that those floaties won't withstand another cannonball. Dive into today's deal from Samena Swim & Recreation Club to help your child stay afloat: Pay $44 for five hours of swim lessons spread out over one month during the off-season or two weeks during the summer (regularly $88). These small-group lessons, with no more than five students per teacher, are taught in a comfortable 86-degree pool. Since 1958, this facility, with an indoor pool and spacious locker rooms, has been helping Bellevue swimmers keep their heads above water. Kids as young as 2½ will learn age-appropriate water technique, from practicing with a kickboard to mastering flip turns. Jump into this Lake Hills facility and keep summer swim time from bellyflopping. Want more? Find Samena Swim & Recreation Club on Facebook.

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In India, it's considered polite to eat only with the right hand, which leaves the left hand free to tousle the hair of the restaurant's designated scamp. Mind your manners with this Groupon.

$14 for $28 Worth of Authentic Indian Fare

Pakoras filled with fish are $7.50, tandoori-grilled lamb with rice and vegetables is $14.95, and kashmiri chicken in a light curry sauce is $12.95. See the full menu.

Mirch Masala

Gleaming copper bowls parade out from Mirch Masala's kitchen, bearing the colorful meats, seafood, and vegetables of both traditional and modern Indian dishes. More than a dozen different types of naan bread rise in tandoori ovens before sopping up sauces from curry, paneer, vindaloo, and masala dishes. Come lunchtime, a buffet line snakes across the dining room, beneath glimmering chandeliers and paintings of Indian songstresses and Bollywood stars doing laundry.

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In today's world, people can no longer rely on court jesters to check meals for poison or retell Hamlet as a family comedy. Enjoy the versatility of more contemporary performers with today's GrouponLive deal to see a Jet City Improv show, presented by Wing-It Productions. Shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and most Saturdays at 8 p.m.; check the schedule to confirm times. Choose between the following options:

For $7, you get one ticket to a show (a $14 value). For $13, you get two tickets to a show (a $28 value). For $26, you get four tickets to a show (a $56 value).

Jet City Improv's team of chuckle chasers has been busting guts since 1992, passing over scripted comedy routines in favor of off-the-cuff acts that lead audiences into uncharted comedic territory. Over the course of each 90-minute show, the ever-rotating cast MacGyvers together functional comedy sketches from random ideas collected from the audience. Jet City guarantees that each bit will be appropriate for viewers of all ages, thanks to each actor's supreme discretion and internal three-second delay. A concession stand with popcorn, candy, and other snacks runs at every show, often accompanied by a full bar serving laugh-loosening beverages.

Although not included with today's Groupon, Wing-It Productions' stage also hosts inventive improv productions such as Zombie Town, an unscripted comedy for zombie aficionados and the undead disguised as zombie aficionados.

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It's no secret that Italy offers us a taste of paradise. It is, after all, the country that brought us cappuccino, gelato, and tiramisu. But before you get to dessert, you'll want to taste a different type of paradise. Today's deal from Paradiso Olive Oils & Vinegars gets you $30 to spend on gourmet olive oil and vinegar for $15. Browse this chic Redmond shop Tuesday through Saturday and choose from more than 43 varieties of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegars. You're invited to sample whichever types strike your fancy before making a purchase. Add heavenly depth and flavor to your table -- and still have a little change left over for all those other incredible Italian imports. Want more? Check out Paradiso Olive Oils & Vinegars on Facebook.

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When the ancient Roman warriors prepared to trudge off to battle, they certainly weren't dining on microwaved chicken Parmesan and stale breadsticks -- so why should you? Treat yourself to the spoils of victory with today's deal from Brunello Ristorante Italiano on the Snoqualmie Ridge. A penance of $15 will get you a $30 bounty to spend on food and drink at dinner. At Brunello, you'll get authentic Italian food and wine fit for Caesar, including baked goat cheese served with chili-flecked tomato sauce, hearty lobster ravioli with saffron cream sauce, and grilled salmon with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Brunello makes its own signature sauce daily, and its menu rotates seasonal items featuring the freshest ingredients. March into your daily battle with a satisfied stomach with this half-off deal in tow. Want more? Check out Brunello Ristorante Italiano on Facebook.

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Explore Seattle from a unique vantage point with a two-hour cruise of Lake Union and the Ship Canal from Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruises. The Queen of Seattle is the city's only paddle wheel steamboat and the largest steam-powered paddle wheeler west of the Mississippi. During this fun, scenic tour, you'll learn about Seattle's history during the Yukon Gold Rush and enjoy live entertainment with the Klondike Cabaret Show. The Queen of Seattle is a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. Cruise season continues through October 16-scoop up tickets now and take advantage of the gorgeous weather (knock on wood)! Experience gold rush fever with today's deal from Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruises.

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Ah, the simpler days of brown bag lunches, when a sandwich, a bag of chips, and a cookie was all it took to make you smile. Hark back to the golden days with today's deal from Sabrina's Lunch in a Box: Pay $7 and enjoy $14 worth of food and drink at this Sumner cafe. Take your pick of deli delights like the aptly named The Best French Dip I've Ever Had, turkey topped with Colby Jack, an avocado BLT, or even a chili dog. Sandwiches come with your choice of chips, potato salad, or a cup of soup, and there's a medley of baked goods to satisfy a sweet tooth, too. Proprietor Sabrina McNall sees to it that each box is packed just like Mom made it, so you'll feel the comfort of home in each bite. Grab this deal for a meal (and savings) that'll be the envy of all the schoolyard.

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The summer weather might be getting too hot, and the A/C in the office a tad too cold, but today's deal can help your family escape them both -- and that's just right. Pay $17 for admission for two adults and two children to see Thistle Theatre's production of Goldilocks and The Three Bears (a $34 value). Leave the porridge at home and take your little bear cubs to see this delightful production of an age-old tale, featuring the unique Bunraku Japanese-style of puppetry. Let your imagination run wild as carefully hand-crafted puppets and sets are brought to life before your eyes by a team of professional puppeteers. With two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m on both May 26 and 27, you have the opportunity to fit a big production into a schedule of any size, and with a convenient location along Sand Point Way, you won't have to travel far from your neck of the woods to have an adventure to remember. Want more? Find Thistle Theatre on Facebook.

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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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Early humans developed the ability to sprint in order to chase down sprightly prey and invented long-distance running to escape from slowly approaching glaciers. Follow in their fossilized footsteps with this Groupon.

$39 for One Entry to the Spartan Race (Up to $100 Value)

On June 16, participants in event T-shirts gather at Washougal MX Park to take off on the approximately 4-mile Spartan Race. Heats start every half hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spartan Race

Seven extreme athletes and one Royal Marine banded together to design the Spartan Race's intense miles-long course strewn with more than 15 obstacles to test resilience, stamina, and strength. Clad in event T-shirts, runners collect smudges and stains as they clamber across mud pits, slide unscathed under barbed wire, and juke feral linebackers. Upon crossing the finish line, victors are awarded a participation medal and of-age competitors sate thirsts with a cold beer. The top three male and female runners each qualify for free entry in the next highest race level. Combatants compare fresh battle wounds-or scars from filing folders-as a live band plays catchy tunes and the aromas of warm, savory food (available for purchase) tempt grumbling bellies.

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The phenomenon of the supermoon proves that even celestial bodies can benefit from a little extra sparkle. Help your skin shine just as brightly with today's deal: Pay $59 (regularly $125) for a one-hour microdermabrasion at Estrella. This bright and cheerful Belltown salon -- whose name is Spanish for "star" -- customizes treatments to your individual skincare needs, giving you the true star treatment. Microdermabrasion gently exfoliates and removes dead cells, so the sky's the limit as far as how luminescent your freshly scrubbed visage will appear. Don't space out on this opportunity -- get it before the lights dim on this half-off deal.

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Although frozen-yoga joints have been popping up in cities all over the country, yoga insiders know that heat is an essential ingredient for burning calories, sweating, and maintaining bodily processes. Get fit and stay animate with today's Groupon: for $45, you get 10 90-minute hot-yoga classes at Hot Yoga Tacoma (a $105 value).

Hot Yoga Tacoma's certified instructors lead yogis of all ages and experience levels through hot-yoga sessions held seven days a week. During 90-minute sessions, pupils contort their way through beginning hot-yoga poses designed to increase strength, flexibility, and resilience to insults from trash-talking limbo sticks. Taking place in the warm confines of a heated room, movements stimulate the endocrine, nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems and eliminate toxins by means of sweating. Participants can nurture calm inner spirits while detoxifying as atmospheric warmth soothes joints and muscles and helps to prevent injury and relieve chronic pain. Students gain a sense of camaraderie as they stretch together, sweat together, and talk about the drawbacks of trying on leather pants together. After classes, guests may freshen up in the studio's large private showers. Hot Yoga Tacoma recommends each student brings light stretch clothing and a large bottle of water.

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Sitting for a photo was once a long and arduous process, as evidenced by the unkempt facial hair grown by our earliest presidents during their portrait sessions. Capture a clean image with today's Groupon to SnapShotSandy, with locations in North Bend and Issaquah. Choose from the following options:

For $59, you get a three-hour basic photography introductory course (a $150 value). For $59, you get a three-hour advanced photography class (a $150 value). For $99, you get a two-session full photography course (a $300 value).

Seasoned photographer Sandy Horvath helps students master their digital cameras, learning the lenses, settings, and exposures that transform snap shots into high-quality pictures. Beginners work with their own digital cameras to apply the principles behind framing, focusing, and lighting in basic classes. Sandy uses simple explanations to show small classes how to optimize shots on automatic settings or with a manually set aperture value, then sends students out to take a list of photos that demonstrate the techniques or prove Bigfoot exists. Advanced sessions delve deeper into the advanced capabilities of digital equipment. Students take pictures throughout the workshop that they review with Sandy to see how they could alter the shutter speed and adjust the focus to freeze an action or melt hearts with a family portrait. When combined, the two classes comprehensively cover both theoretical and technical ends of photography between 9 a.m. and noon and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the week, and on various Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule lists basic and advanced classes throughout the month. Class sessions may meet at the instructor's studio or on certain locations that feature dynamic photographic subjects, whether they are flowers or models dressed as flowers.

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Teamwork is most effective in pairs, from the vaudeville acts of Laurel and Hardy to the crime-fighting melodies of Batman and Garfunkel. Reap the benefits of a sidekick with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $27 for 5 drop-in sessions of badminton (a $54.75 value) $49 for 10 drop-in sessions of badminton (a $109.50 value)

When not occupied by classes or private lessons, badminton courts host drop-in games for singles or doubles. A single session spans the entire day, so athletes can leave courts and return at their whim. Customers can use their Groupons to cover 5 or 10 of their own sessions or apply them toward play with friends. On Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., special sessions welcomes solo players who wish to find an opponent. See the full schedule of drop-in hours here.

Bellevue Badminton Club

In 2005, a group of avid badminton players finally pinpointed their favorite part of the game: community. Springing from this insight, they opened Bellevue Badminton Club, inviting members to mingle or hide from exes behind their rackets on 11 courts open 24/7. The club's coaches, including Israel's 1998 national champion and a seven-time national collegiate title winner, lead private lessons and classes. For juniors and adults alike, classes range from laid-back to competitive based on pupils' abilities and goals.

When learners vacate the courts, members and nonmembers have free rein to play drop-in matches or trace outlines of each other in chalk. Round-robin doubles and singles leagues cultivate atmospheres of amiable competition, enabled by top-shelf Yonex equipment found at the pro shop.

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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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Good bartenders always have advice for their customers' problems, which is why it's best not to bartend in a particle-physics lab or in a prison. Hone your listening ear with today's Groupon to ABC Bartending SchoolChoose between the following options:

For $49, you get a 4-hour mixology class (a $119 value). For $197, you get 32 hours of bartending classes (a $495 value).

As part of the nation's largest privately owned bartending-class provider, ABC Bartending School's experienced instructors lend pub-keeping tutelage in a fully operational bar setting. A 4-hour mixology course shows prospective booze artists how to navigate the confusing waters of cocktail crafting as instructors pull from more than 100 basic and elaborate recipes for practice. Serious bartenders-to-be will learn the basics of alcoholic alchemy, blending liquors and mixers into sippable sensations in 32 hours of classes.

The extensive training and hands-on practice includes all aspects of tending bar, from setup and maintenance to cutting off customers and taking the jukebox off shuffle. Speed techniques and cash-handling procedures help newbies to meet the demands of a fast-paced job, and pouring procedures allow them to rake in tips quicker. The in-depth course also covers distinguishing different wines, draft pouring, and glass selection. ABC dubs all grads certified mixologists and offers classes in one- or two-week settings to make time for slow-motion bar slides.

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Stop hiding yourself and start showing off those curves! You're sure to love your new figure when you pick up today's deal! Curves Ballard is a women-only facility that combines strength training and cardio in a circuit setting, offering an effective 30-minute workout and a great alternative to traditional gyms. Since the first Curves opened in 1992, the franchise has expanded to more than 10,000 locations in 85 countries, providing more than four million members with a fun, supportive community setting to help them reach their fitness goals. Lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise your metabolism for good. At the Ballard location, you can also take advantage of personal training, weight management classes, and one month of unlimited Zumba! Embrace your curves with today's deal from Curves Ballard!

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Elements of a classically beautiful physique include a trim waistline, shapely derrière, and torso hewn entirely from marble. Embrace the aesthetics of antiquity with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $199 for three Cellu M6 body-shaping treatments (a $519 value) $75 for $150 worth of health and beauty services

During noninvasive Lipomassage treatments, patients don an Endermowear bodysuit and relax upon the treatment table as a staffer moves a rolling hand piece across troublesome cellulite patches and prairies of adipose tissue. The Cellu M6 device stimulates lipolysis, or the annihilation of fat, causing love handles to shrink and saddlebags to pack up and ride out of town. Because each body is different, only a consultation with one of the center's practitioners can determine how many treatments will yield the optimal results.

The spa also offers hour-long energy healing sessions ($85) and massages such as deep tissue ($70 for 60 minutes), Swedish ($70 for 60 minutes), and reflexology ($70 for 60 minutes).

Access Wellness Center

The team at Access Wellness Center beautifies patients with an arsenal of noninvasive medical procedures, cosmetic treatments, and holistic healing. They firm up sagging stomachs with Cellu M6 Lipomassage treatments, and perform noninvasive facelifts to invigorate drooping cheeks without the use of surgery or a troupe of stand-up comedians. They also assuage aches with multiple massage modalities, and bring chakras into balance with holistic healing methods that incorporate energy awareness and meditation.

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Hair grows all over the body, which makes it nearly impossible to painlessly remove band-aids or emerge unscathed from a vat of honey. Remove your coat of hair with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $17 for one bikini wax (a $35 value)

$30 for one Brazilian wax (a $60 value)

$47 for three bikini waxes (a $105 value)

$80 for three Brazilian waxes (a $180 value)

In approximately 15-30 minutes, a waxing specialist removes most or all hair from the bikini region.

Chau Bella Salon & Spa

Even from the first step inside Chau Bella Salon & Spa, it's hard not to feel like you've entered a different world. That's because every single surface is pure white, from the welcome counter and floors to the white cabinetry and chairs, all the way up to the shimmering chandelier that lights it all. Perhaps it's all meant to suggest the purification that takes place inside, which includes facials that cleanse the skin and signature massages that clear the mind. Or maybe the bright-white decor is a subtle nod to the spa's popularity with brides, who trust the salon to apply their makeup, style their hair, and, when the salon gets out of grad school and the time is right, propose.

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Sommeliers recommend that you swirl a glass of wine and inhale its bouquet before throwing it in the face of your enemy. Enjoy pleasures that are worth the wait with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for a premium wine tasting for two (an $80 value) $79 for a premium wine tasting for four (a $160 value)

The tours run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and each of four wineries pours samples of five different wines, including gold-medal and 90-point wines. Though participants can visit all four wineries in one day, they also have the option to spread the samplings over multiple visits. Any bottles purchased after a tasting will be discounted by 10% or more.

Woodinville Wine Tastings

Woodinville Wine Tastings unites four wineries that sit within a pleasant walk of each other. At Davenport Cellars, patrons may sip cabernet sauvignon aged in French oak beneath impressionist oil paintings of natural landscapes. John Patterson of Patterson Cellars lets more than two decades of experience shine through in swirling elixirs, and the Malbec, the Consensio, and a selection of red blends at Pondera Winery show a range of crimson shades like a bull's anger-management counselor. Guests at William Church Winery stroll beneath walnut-hued barrels, clicking together glasses of a pinot gris that hints at lemon zest and green apples.

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For those of us living in the Pacific Northwest, SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is not only medical terminology's most appropriate acronym, but a very real affliction. Since your daily dose of Vitamin D can't be reliably gleaned from the sun, find your source of happy with today's deal instead: For $15 (regularly $35), get one month of unlimited level-one tanning at A Beautiful Addiction Tanning Salon. This stylish Arlington salon's tanning beds allow you a relaxing environment in which to trick your body -- and your mind -- into thinking you live in a much warmer climate. Enjoy the chilled, scented towels, top-quality lotion, and great music. For all the color but none of the rays, choose two airbrush tanning sessions for $22 (regularly $45). Nothing is SADder than pasty gams in short shorts, so nab this deal before you're left in the dark. Want more? Check out A Beautiful Addiction Tanning Salon on Facebook.

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Like glaciers and tectonic plates, teeth are slowly yet surely on the move as they attempt to turn their host's mouth into frozen tundra and then rip it apart like a bite-size Pangaea. Defeat devious teeth with this Groupon: for $2,999, for you get a complete Invisalign orthodontic treatment from Dr. Warner R. Young at Young Smiles Orthodontics (a $5,998 value).

Dr. Warner R. Young at Young Smiles Orthodontics straightens serrations with Invisalign treatments tailored to each patient's specific oral needs. Invisalign straightens crooked chompers with a combination of highly advanced 3-D computer graphics and the spells of old-fashioned orthodontia. The Invisalign process eschews cumbersome braces for clear, removable aligners that are virtually invisible to the unclothed eye.

An initial exam, including x-rays, photos, and teeth impressions, paves the way for the aligners. Patients then return to the office for routine checkups to ensure that teeth continue to settle into their new positions unhindered. View some Invisalign FAQs here.

Depending on the client's teeth, as few as 12 or as many as 48 separate aligners will need to be worn during a period of 6-15 months before the straightening effect finally self-actuates in a sudden burst of pink smoke and slobber. Aligners are only removed when eating, brushing, flossing, or modeling a finely clenched jaw.

When Dr. Warner straightens teeth without Invisalign, he draws upon his more than 20 years of experience to determine how a patient's jaw size and shape will change as they age. Instead of following in other orthodontists' footsteps and extracting permanent teeth and using braces to align the remaining teeth, which can negatively change the facial profile, Dr. Warner is committed to a nonextraction philosophy and extracts teeth only as a last resort. This philosophy and a focus on compassionate patient care, has garnered the doctor much praise and handwritten thank-you notes.

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The aroma of homemade cookies awakens other sense memories, from the warmth of a wood-burning stove to the sight of Grandma milking a cow above the mixing bowl. Hearken back to simpler times with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $28 for a seven-cookie bouquet gift basket (a $57.99 value) $15 for a 13-inch cookie cake (a $31.99 value)

Each cookie bouquet includes seven artfully arranged sugar cookies, iced to celebrate a specific theme, message, or event. Alternatively, cookie cakes include icing and messages for all occasions.

Cookies by Design

Gwen Whillhite found herself with time to think. Suddenly unemployed, the single mother needed income and fast. So she harnessed her motivation and creativity, experimenting with her handcrafted recipes for snickerdoodle and oatmeal-raisin cookies and combining two traditional gifts-flowers and cookies-into one edible work of art. Soon her signature line of cookie bouquets took off, celebrating any season, event, special occasion, or adoption of a new nickname, and has now been delivery to the Seattle area for 19 years.

Bouquet gift baskets celebrate a birthday or graduation with a central message and a cartoon collection of images, animals, and flowers iced onto sugar cookies. Each vibrantly dressed confection sits atop a stick, arranged with its kin into a symmetrical display with colorful rushes of tissue paper. Cookies By Design also arranges circular sweets into personalized tins and baskets or sells them individually. Skillful bakers can paint cookies with the likeness of a licensed character from Disney, Garfield, and Winnie the Pooh, as well as NHL-, NBA-, and NFL-themed treats for sweetly bribing hungry referees.

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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 Seattle 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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You may never stop marveling at your child's seemingly endless energy, but with today's deal from Fuel Theory you can come closer to matching your miniature marathoner's activity level. For $49, get an eight-week Baby and Me Boot Camp membership, which includes two boot camp sessions per week for eight weeks, access to Fuel Theory online, nutrition guidance, and e-mail support (regularly $299). Led by personal trainers, these 30-minute sessions focus on strengthening the core and enhancing cardio endurance through high intensity interval training, all in five beautiful parks around the greater Seattle area. No need to worry about finding a babysitter because the kids can come along and play while being supervised by an experienced nanny. With everyone moving, you're sure to see plenty of energetic smiles. Want more? Visit Fuel Theory on Facebook.

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Summer camps help kids get back in touch with nature, especially kids who get confused when chipmunks don't return their text messages. Bring teens back to basics with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $975 for a 10-day teen adventure camp from July 28 to August 7 (up to a $1,950 value)
$975 for a 10-day teen photography camp from July 7 to July 16 or July 28 to August 7 (up to a $1,950 value)
$1450 for a teen climbing & mountaineering camp from July 25 to August 8 (up to a $2,900 value)

During the High Adventure Camp for teens, two staff members lead 12 campers through high-intensity outdoor activities such as hiking up Mount St. Helens, white-water rafting, kayaking, and bicycling. Campers can supplement these physical activities with more intellectual activities such as museum trips and existential arguments with squirrels. Photography camps split teens into groups of 12, as two instructors teach practical photography skills amid a picturesque landscape, capturing high-action sports shots as well as traditional nature pics. At camp's end, campers will bring home a multimedia slideshow of their best frames. The climbing camp partners with Professional Climbers International to bring top-ranking climbers' expertise to the program. Teens start with basic instruction and move toward more advanced skills by the end of the camp, culminating in a visit to Smith Rock State Park and Mount Adams. At the end of each action-packed day, teens head back to the base camp at Lyle High School, where they can shower, play games, and watch movies after a hearty dinner. Check out the FAQs for the adventure camp, the photography camp, and the climbing camp for more information about lodging and boarding.

Columbia Gorge Teen Camps

Windsurfing on placid rivers. Snapping photos of gushing waterfalls. Scaling snow-covered mountains. Backpacking through teeming forests. The landscape at Columbia Gorge Teen Camps lends itself perfectly to the to the diverse needs of the four camps that take place on its grounds each summer: windsurfing, photography, climbing and mountaineering, and high adventure.

Windsurfers practice their craft for about three hours a day, while budding photographers spend almost all day in the field, hiking up to 5 miles to nab shots of Mt. Hood and stage high-fashion shoots of fish in Hood River. Smith Rock State Park serves as a part-time base camp for climbing campers, and high-adventure campers conclude their hiking, biking, and canoeing explorations with a trek up Mt. St. Helens. No matter what their chosen camp, each camper will have access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, and volleyball.

The idea for Columbia Gorge Teen Camps came from Dr. Bob Hanson, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University. Noticing a lack of outdoor camps, he founded Columbia Gorge as a place where teens could be enriched, challenged, and motivated by nature. His staff upholds his original mission through activities designed to build character and independence in kids on the brink of starting college, entering the work force, or telling their parents that they're ready to see rated-R movies.

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Even though water covers most of the earth's surface, humans spend most of their lives on land and a small portion in the air while they're sleeping. Float on with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $999 for a four-day rental of a Metolius 10-person sleeper houseboat (a $1,995 value), or $1,995 toward any four-day houseboat rental, valid May 20-June 20 $999 for the same four-day rental or $1,995 toward any four-day houseboat rental, valid September 5-25

Metolius houseboats float vacationing clans on the calm waters of Lake Billy Chinook, surrounded by views of the Cascade Mountains. The water-bound domiciles come equipped with air conditioning, a barbecue, a gas stove with oven, a walk-around deck, gas refrigerator, and enough space to comfortably sleep 10 family members or cloning experiments gone awry. Four-day vacations must fit entirely within the valid dates. Customers can steer the boat anywhere on the lake, but gas is not included with the Groupon.

Cove Palisades Resort and Lake Billy Chinook Houseboats

Basalt spires, Cascade Mountain peaks, and steep canyon walls tower around. Eagles fly overhead and 32-inch bull trout glint in the sunlight as they jump. Smells of grilled bass ride breezes to nostrils on 72 miles of surrounding shoreline. Cove Palisades Resort and Lake Billy Chinook Houseboats put friends and families in the middle of this scene, floating them out onto Lake Billy Chinook in rental pontoons, WaveRunners, and party barges. The fleet's fishing boats give anglers an advantage as they hunt for rainbow trout, and houseboats grant luxurious respite for those weary of the poor diving opportunities and general lack of mermaids offered by land living.

To round out its offerings and let adventurers dry off, Cove Palisades Resort and Lake Billy Chinook Houseboats also facilitate activities such as hiking and camping. More than 10 miles of nearby trails grant photographers ample fodder for creating landscape images and let ornithologists fill up their journals with notes on plumage and bird phone numbers.

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You tend a lush and glorious garden, but the same can't be said for those sparse strands atop your head. No need to conceal locks that are lacking. Cultivate fuller follicles with today's deal from Madison's Salon: Plant $349 (regularly $750) and get three months of twice-weekly laser hair enhancement. This classy Edgewood salon has been beautifying clients since 1997. After your initial consultation, the pros will apply a highly advanced, low-level laser to your scalp, enhancing the appearance of your hair and creating a fuller, thicker look while encouraging new growth. This safe, effective, and painless treatment is administered in short sessions lasting approximately 30 minutes each, leaving you plenty of time to decide how to flaunt your newly magnificent mane. What are you waiting for? Doff your hat and get growing.

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A winter spent cooped up in the house petting the cat has your family ready to venture out for a new experience. With today's deal from Tashunka Farms, up to five people in your family can travel to this petting zoo in Redmond to meet animals up close. You'll be given grain and treats to feed their collection of chinchillas, rabbits, fainting goats, chickens, miniature donkeys, horses, and more! It's the perfect way for urban families to witness a working farm in person. Go make some new animal friends with today's deal from Tashunka Farms!

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Statistics help fans analyze a baseball player's career, from quantifying a slugger's batting average to measuring a right fielder's apathy. See numbers come to life with this GrouponLive deal to see the Everett AquaSox play at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. Choose between the following options:

For $10, you get two tickets for upper-box seating, marked in blue on the chart, to any weekday home game Monday-Thursday during the regular season (up to a $22 value). For $12, you get two tickets for upper-box seating, marked in blue on the chart, to any Sunday home game during the regular season (up to a $22 value).

Most weekday games begin at 7:05 p.m., and most Sunday games begin at 1:05 p.m. or 4:05 p.m. See the full season schedule.

The 2010 Northwest League champion AquaSox ride a tsunami of diving stops and line-drive shots as they open up their 2012 home schedule on June 20. Entering its 18th season as the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the squad has seen such MLB stars as Adam Jones and Asdrubal Cabrera cruise across the baselines at Everett Memorial Stadium. Although this season's official roster has yet to be finalized by mowing it into the outfield grass, last season saw the emergence of all-star outfielder Jabari Blash, who slugged for 54 RBIs while zipping toward 19 doubles and 10 stolen bases.

A season-long lineup of promotions delivers regular entertainment beyond the on-field action, such as an appearance and autograph session by former Supersonics guard Gary Payton on July 26. On Thursdays, fans receive a discount on beer, soda, and peanuts, and throughout the season, the Springfree Trampoline Fun Zone lets adults relax while youngsters plan all the logistics for the family's lunar vacation.

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