A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work, unless you work at an aquarium, where a bad day of fishing will still get you fired. Corner gill breathers in their element with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $30 for a half-day fishing trip for two, Monday-Thursday (a $60 value) $40 for a half-day fishing trip for two, Friday-Sunday (an $80 value)

Groups of up to 50 learn fishing and cleaning skills before putting their techniques to the test on open water. Anglers each get a rod, multiple bait options, and tackle. Pairs only need to pack sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and an ice cooler to store fish. Trips are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sally T Fishing

The picturesque waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean gently lap against the alabaster hull of the Sally T, beckoning passengers to cast a line to the abundant wildlife swimming under the water's surface. Aboard the vessel-a head boat with Coast Guard approval for ocean trips-experienced nautical leader Captain Pete grants aspiring fisherpeople a chance to land prize catches with charter trips that explore the natural beauty of the famed waterscapes. Under the captain's guidance, a friendly crew sniffs out areas teeming with susceptible targets and bestow fishing tips and gear to blossoming seafarers. Groups then practice the skills necessary to catch and clean aquatic fauna and pursue underwater booty such as croakers, flounder, and pictures of Scott Baio taped inside Davy Jones's locker.

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Caring for your body is a task that knows no end, much like counting all the stars in the night sky or shaving Mount Rushmore. Attend to your anatomy and protect your health with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $19 for a pass to receive 5 detoxifying treatments (a $125 value) $29 for a pass to receive 10 detoxifying treatments (a $250 value) $39 for a pass to receive 20 detoxifying treatments (a $500 value)

Pass holders can redeem passes for any combination of the following services: ionic foot detox, steam sauna, or dry sauna. Soothing footbaths employ hard-working ions and lightly charged water to pull toxins from the body. Steam- and dry-sauna sessions also promote the ousting of bodily interlopers as heat escorts toxins to depart through pores on the backs of sweat beads.

Essential Wellness

A pain in the neck-specifically a broken neck-illustrated for Erica Steele the inadequacies she found in modern Western health care. Though her physical pain was ameliorated with pharmaceuticals, Erica's emotional trauma went unaddressed, a shortfall that led her to open Essential Wellness, a holistic health-care facility that unites a team of primary-care physicians, spiritual counselors, and alternative practitioners under one roof. An outspoken proponent of naturopathic medicine, Erica, along with her staff, strives to relieve patients of their ailments using an approach that centers on the cause of symptoms instead of the symptoms themselves.

For example, when discussing the treatment of depression, instead of prescribing traditional solutions, such as antidepressants or bank vaults filled with bubble wrap, Erica rattles off a litany of alternative therapies, including constipation relief, positive thinking, meditation, exercise, and probiotics. "All patients have the ability to heal themselves," she says. "My role is to help them access those abilities." The staff does this with comprehensive primary medical care that can include naturopathy as well as massage therapy and detoxification services. Shades of turquoise fill treatment rooms with a color meant to awaken clients' confidence, and framed affirmations such as "I love myself" and "Those water-park guards will never stop me" inspire people to look inward for healing strength.

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Smooth skin is regarded as a barometer of beauty, revered almost as much as a perfectly symmetrical face or a dewy, robust uvula. Polish your pores with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $65 for a one microdermabrasion facial with infusion mask (a $200 value) $189 for three microdermabrasion facials with infusion masks (a $600 value)

An aesthetician draws a diamond-tipped wand over the complexion to clear dull, damaged layers of tissue and remove oil and dirt. In addition to clearing pores, the exfoliation softens the appearance of fine lines and damage from acne and UV exposure. The Osmosis Facial Infusion switches out a traditional chemical peel's acid for collagen-boosting retinoids, and bathes sensitive skin in a custom blend of antioxidants, lighteners, and anti-inflammatory agents that can target conditions such as hyperpigmentation and rosacea.

The Face Institute

Dr. Matthew Mitsch is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, but has specialized in facial cosmetic surgery since opening The Face Institute in 1999. He developed his plastic- and reconstructive-surgery techniques at Beaumont Hospital's fellowship program following a residency at Interfaith Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Today, he uses that dexterity to carve down the thighs of roasted chickens and to lift sagging facial skin.

Obagi and Osmosis facials polish skin's surface and yield enhanced results when paired with mechanical exfoliation or one of four types of chemical or laser peels. Light does double duty, serving as an emissary of firm, youthful skin and giving body hair and acne-causing bacteria a reason to believe in the afterlife. As a complement to skincare treatments, the staff whiten teeth and administer serums that lengthen and thicken sparse hair and eyelashes. Dr. Mitsch also personally oversees a weight-loss program, whose metabolism-boosting regime can work in tandem with sessions of ultrasound massage that aim to erase cellulite.

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

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Historical Civil War-Era Hotel on Georgetown's Circle

In 1836, a large brick structure was built in Georgetown, Delaware, on the town's circle, and it was soon converted into The Union Hotel. When the Civil War broke out, Union supporters co-opted the hotel as their unofficial clubhouse and would gather there before taking to the street to brawl with Confederate sympathizers. In the years since, the building also served as a county courthouse, a post office, and a bank before it was fully restored and reopened in 2008 as Brick Hotel On The Circle.

Each of the 14 guest rooms at Brick Hotel is furnished individually with antiques, such as period bedsteads and old-fashioned clocks. The Lazy Daisy features daisy stained-glass wall art, and the Mayor's Manor-a tongue-in-cheek nod to the innkeeper's short stint as Georgetown's mayor-incorporates a pineapple motif as a symbol of hospitality and a celebration of prickly fruit. In the original section of the hotel, a few of the rooms, including the Baker, offer views of the circle and a small fireplace.

After settling in, head downstairs to Brick Hotel's in-house tavern and restaurant, where you can enjoy a cold ale served with seared scallops or Maryland crab cakes.

Georgetown, Delaware: Charming Colonial-Era Town

Located in southern Delaware, across the Delaware Bay from New Jersey, Georgetown was laid out in a mile-diameter circle in 1791, starting with the town square. Historical buildings abound-opposite the Brick Hotel On The Circle is the stately white tower of the Sussex County Courthouse, and there are several more notable buildings within a short walk from the hotel. Downtown Georgetown is lined with shops and churches, including the 1794 St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

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Nothing compliments the deliciousness of a well-baked cake better than a perfectly matched wine or beer -- especially if you made them yourself. Indulge your palate and your creative side with today's decadent deal for Wine and Cake Hobbies: Uncork $37 for $75 to pour on beer, wine, cake, and candy-making supplies, or pay $50 for $100 to spend. With inventory ranging from wedding cake toppers, rolled fondants, candy molds, baker's ammonia, and brewing materials from bottles to corks, you'll find everything you need for any culinary craft. Make your next dessert experience a DIY extravaganza -- the only person you'll need to tip is yourself.

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

Choose Between Two Options $69 for three private horseback-riding lessons (a $147 value) $199 for a one-week horseback-riding summer camp (a $500 value)

Private, one-long lessons in hunt-seat, equitation, jump-seat, or western style are tailored to each student and led by a highly experienced trainer.

Summer riding camps, organized by age and experience level, kick off by letting kids ages 5-18 groom and bathe horses. Hands-on arts-and-crafts lessons follow, before kids munch on their brought-along lunches. After eating, campers can take a dip in the pool and then dress for riding lessons. Days finish with a challenge, quiz, or fun competition and the end of camp is marked by a Friday cook-off and a small show for parents or a day of horseback games. Parents and other non-camp attendees can also enjoy a day of fishing on Cypress Creek's boat dock. Camps are available July 9-13, July 16-20, and July 23-27, and are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cypress Creek Stables & Kennel

Bright white fences surround Cypress Creek Stables & Kennel, 40 acres of verdant grass and sandy arenas. Inside the shelter of the barn, riders will find an indoor arena and training paddock along with spacious stalls where boarding steeds relax and graze on hay and grain. Two outdoor arenas accommodate lessons taught by resident trainers Cadie Estes and Chelsea Weber, who instruct riders on equestrian safety, hunt seat, and how to pull off a velvet riding hat. The facility is also home to a kennel, where experienced dog handlers provide doggy daycare, perform grooming services, and oversee overnight and day-to-day boarding.

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Dealing with weight loss is like solving a jigsaw puzzle: Nothing ever seems to fit and you just want to see the final picture. Put the pieces together with today's deal from Simply Well in Virginia Beach: Spend $89 (regularly $429) for a four-week intensive weight-loss program, or $129 (regularly $559) for a six-week program that includes one personal training session per week. Solve a sizable stumper with this unique regimen catered to your specific needs through a private consultation and assessment, nutritional coaching with result monitoring, an online food journal, specific recipes and dietary plans, a detox program designed to reset your metabolism and digestive system, and access to fitness and yoga classes. Serving the Hampton Roads community, this forward-thinking program will help you uncover your true potential; even the heaviest of brainteasers will start feeling like lightweights. Want more? Check out Simply Well on Facebook.

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Sports regalia can help you support your favorite athletes or impersonate them while driving their kids to school. Parent like a pro with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Sports Memorabilia

Officially licensed NFL merchandise includes metal license plates ($14.99), freezer mugs ($14.99), beach towels ($19.99), nylon wallets ($8.99), and hats ($19.99-$24.99).

Sports Nuts

As he explained in a local ABC News feature, Sports Nuts owners Keith and Sherri Carter, a displaced St. Louis Rams fan himself, wanted to create a business that catered to sports fans of all stripes, whether they rooted for local franchises or teams from across the nation. With memorabilia representing all major sports leagues and an emphasis on the NFL, the shop equips fans with trinkets such as logo-emblazoned shot glasses, player bobbleheads, and team toothbrushes. In-store autograph sessions with stars such as Percy Harvin allow fans to sign their names on their favorite players' foreheads in the hopes of increasing their value for future contract negotiations.

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A fine coating of bronze can be evidence of time spent under the sun, just as a fine coating of cheese dust can be evidence of time spent under the moon. Bypass the celestial middleman with this Groupon.

$22 for One Month of Unlimited Tanning ($45 Value)

After consulting with the salon's knowledgeable staff, guests recline in tanning beds to achieve an all-over bronze tone. Each bed sits inside its own private room whose walls and decor follow a soothing color scheme.

Hilton Hair and Body Shoppe

The staff at Hilton Hair and Body Shoppe prime their clients for lasting impressions with styles that tune up self-confidence. They take a meticulous approach to initial consultations, zeroing in on each guest's aesthetic before they‘ve even wiped the Barbicide from their shears. Their hair treatments run the gamut from perms to highlights to updos, and they supplement strands with formulas from renowned brands such as Paul Mitchell and L'Oreal. After appointments, stylists follow up with tailored advice, recommending products from their mini-boutique to keep curls bouncy and shags shaggy.

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Summer camps are the best way to give kids a taste of freedom without having them lick the Liberty Bell. Ring in summertime with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$65 for a Dance/Music/Art Intensive Camp for ages 2-7 (a $150 value)

Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 9-13 All supplies included

$65 for a Dance/Theater/Crafts Intensive Camp for ages 8-12 or 13-18 (up to a $150 value)

For 8- to 12-year-olds camp runs daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 23-27, all supplies included For 13- to 18-year-olds camp runs Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 9-25

$59 for an Art Intensives Camp (up to a $125 value) for one of the following age groups:

Ages 8-10 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., June 18-July 6 No class July 4; make-up on July 6 (Friday) Ages 11-13 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., June 19-July 5 Ages 14-18 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., July 16-August 1

Tidewater Studios for the Arts Inc.

Owner Jessica Jones-Healey founded Tidewater Studios for the Arts Inc. in 2009 as a noncompetitive forum for kids to practice performing and visual arts. Winner of a 2011 Virginian-Pilot Reader's Choice Award for Best Dance Studio and Best Performing Arts Academy in Portsmouth, Western Branch, Churchland, and North Suffolk, the facility inspires children with engaging explorations into the joys of hand-made art, hand-played music, and hands-free dance.

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Whether you consider yourself more Niña, Pinta, or Santa María, you'd like to add a little spice and silk to your high seas explorations. Discover a new world with today's deal from Chesapeake Bay Sailing Adventures in Hampton: Spend $150 for a four-hour cruise for two people with refreshments (regularly $320), $300 for a four-person cruise (regularly $600), or $400 for a six-person cruise (regularly $820). A quest for coastal riches is in your future aboard this gorgeous 39-foot sailing yacht ideal for friends, family, or loved ones to discover the sunset along the Chesapeake. This captain and crew do all the work for you, including supplying steady provisions like snacks, soft drinks, and water -- you're also welcome to bring your own adult beverages (except red wine) to celebrate the occasion. This voyage could very well be your crowning achievement.

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Here in the Old Dominion we need ice in our tea, but in our hockey? Not so important. Take today's deal and let your child really turn up the heat out on the field: Pay $25 for two drop-in sessions at the Field Hockey Academy from Focus Field Hockey (a $50 value). Or, pay $37 to enroll your young player in a full four weeks of this hands-on training program (a $75 value). Designed for girls ages 8 to 13 years old, the Academy meets on campus in Newport News for two hours a week on select days between June 1 and August 1. Campers will train under the guidance of highly experienced coaches from some of the most prestigious programs in the country. With a focus on teamwork, technique fundamentals, and tactile strategy, this camp is one serious skills refresher.

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The oceans of the Earth serve many functions, such as providing food, controlling global climate, and singlehandedly keeping mermaid realtors in business. Make meals from the multifaceted sea with this Groupon.

$27 for a Seafood Meal for Two (Up to $54.96 Total Value) One appetizer (up to a $10.99 value) Two entrees (up to a $17.99 value each) One dessert (up to a $7.99 value)

Cooks prepare appetizers such as New Zealand mussels before sizzling up entrees such as broiled flounder or house-fried oysters. They'll then whip up one selection from a sextet of desserts that includes peanut-butter pie and chocolate-mousse cake. See the full menu.

Snappers

Fried oysters and broiled fish highlight Snappers' eclectic roster of fresh seafood. Inside the kitchen, chefs garnish the bounty with special house seasonings. They also regale landlubbers with steaks, tacos, traditional Southern sides, and Cajun-inspired dishes such as jambalaya. A sociable staff then serves up the succulent cuisine, roaming the dining area amid the sounds of trivia every Thursday night. To fortify meals and cheer up lonely can cozies, staffers can dispense a full slate of beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Like outrunning the police in a horse costume, learning a new skill is easier with a partner. Speed up the learning process with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$29 for a dance-lesson package for two people (a $154 value)
$49 for a dance-lesson package for four people (a $308 value)

The dance-lesson package includes the following for each person:

Two 30-minute private lessons (a $57 value/person/lesson) One group dance lesson (a $12 value/person) Dance party with drinks and snacks and music in ballroom, Latin, club, and country styles (an $8 value/person)

Check out the group-lesson calendar here. Dance parties take place every Friday at 8:30 p.m. Students schedule their private lessons individually; the studio is open seven days a week, and lessons are not limited to normal business hours.

DanceSport VA

Describing a dance in words is like texting someone instructions for tying a tie-it's way easier just to demonstrate it. Perhaps that's why DanceSport VA's website is peppered not with written descriptions, but with a series of videos that introduce the steps of most of the 35 styles of dance that the studio teaches, from the tango to the foxtrot to the jitterbug. The videos provide a small taste of what students can expect if they sign up for one-on-one or group lessons or attend the dance parties that take place every Friday night. They're also a glimpse of the studio's space, which consists of one 3,000-square-foot room and one 1,200-square-foot room, each outfitted with maple-wood floating floors that are cushioned underneath to prevent knee and joint injuries. The studio also sells men's and women's dance shoes and new and pre-owned ball gowns so that dancers don't have to stare forlornly out the window until enchanted birds sew them appropriate attire.

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Athleticism is more than leaping over a hurdle and drop-kicking a computer after it beats you in chess. Be a good sport with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $44 for registration to the Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge on Saturday, June 30 (an $89 value) $39 for registration to the Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge on Sunday, July 1 (a $79 value)

Open to participants 18 and older, the Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge tests mental and physical strength with 7 miles of rocky obstacles. Race days progress in heats, with the first group of 200 competitors hitting the course at 8 a.m. each morning. After the race, muddy finishers reunite to enjoy live music and refuel with eats and drinks (not included in the value of this Groupon).

Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge

At first glance, the Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge seems like a suitable place to take a scenic jaunt. Then, you reach the obstacles. Tucked within the Blue Ridge Mountains, the rocky, 7-mile course challenges thrill-seekers with extreme elevation changes and 20 unique obstacles such as mud crawls, tightropes, and log walls. Each hurdle aims to slow racers down while also helping them to build endurance, strength, and the confidence necessary to trick fellow racers into taking phony shortcuts.

Following the grueling dash, adventurers can stick around for the after-party, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to enjoy live music and food and beverages for purchase. The Wintergreen Resort Adventure Challenge supports Wintergreen Adaptive Sports (WAS), an organization that partners with the Virginia Special Olympics and Wounded Warriors to create outdoor-recreation experiences for people with disabilities.

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Nothing makes you happier than seeing your youngster doing what she loves. But what really leaves you dancing a jig is making her happy and saving money at the same time. Today's deal from Epic Cheer & Dance will have you doing some fancy footwork: Pay $39 to get a one-week summer dance camp for ages 5 to 18, a T-shirt, and five Friday-night open-gym passes (a $185 value). Camp sessions are held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 19 to 22, July 17 to 20, August 7 to 10, and August 21 to 24. Striking the perfect balance of fun times and hard work, the highly experienced coaching staff at this Virginia Beach school will help young dancers bust a move with organized, age-appropriate activities that encourage students to be their best. Your child will not only participate in a variety of dancing types -- including lyrical and hip-hop -- but also meet friends and build character. Get your dancing shoes on and take this 79%-off deal for a spin. Want more? Check out Epic Cheer & Dance on Facebook.

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Your friends have come to groan even before you get to the punch line of that latest knock-knock joke. Genuinely crack them up when you leave the laughs to the pros with today's deal from the Funny Bone in Virginia Beach: For $20, get your gang giggling and guffawing with four tickets to a comedy show (an $80 value). Located within the Towne Center, The Funny Bone brings some of the hottest headliners in hilarity straight to VB with shows for the 18 and up crowd on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. As the largest comedy venue in the area, The Funny Bone will leave you and your crew tickled -- no knocking involved.

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