Deals & Discounts

If humans are mostly made of water, and fish traditionally inhabit water, fish should naturally occur in the human body. Fix this gap in nature's logic with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $15 for $30 worth of sushi and traditional Japanese fare, valid Saturday-Thursday
• $15 for $30 worth of sushi and traditional Japanese fare, valid on Friday

The menu includes items such as a Nama roll with spicy white tuna and mango ($10.95), beef teriyaki ($13), and plum sherbet ($3.75).

Hikaru Sushi

At Hikaru Sushi, seasoned chefs mold the sea's freshest specimens into more than 70 types of maki and nigiri. In addition to constructing classic California rolls from crab sticks and cucumbers, they whisk taste buds to the frontier of the sushi realm with colorful fruit maki and a deep-fried Virginia roll stuffed with asparagus, cream cheese, and yellowtail. The eponymous Hikaru bento box pairs a choice of five sushi rolls with hot teriyaki and an Asian amuse-bouche such as gyoza or shumai, and the Hikaru maki teams crispy shrimp tempura with a mayo that has more kick than a Rockette who took tae kwon do lessons as a child. To end the meal on a sweet note, guests can nibble desserts such as mango sherbet and tempura ice cream on the restaurant's outdoor patio.

Like house parties, massages give people an excuse to forget about everyday stresses and fall asleep on someone else's table. Let loose with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $37 for one 60-minute Swedish massage (a $75 value)
• $49 for one 60-minute deep-tissue, sports, or hot-stone massage (up to a $110 value)
• $99 for three 60-minute Swedish massages (a $225 value)
• $129 for three 60-minute deep-tissue, sports, or hot-stone massages (up to a $330 value)

Swedish massages include long strokes, kneading, and tapping in order to boost circulation and general relaxation levels, while deep tissue uses more focused pressure to relieve muscle pain. Therapists apply sports-massage techniques on athletes in need of injury prevention or treatment, and hot stones harness the therapeutic potential of penetrating warmth to soothe tense and tight muscles.

Jetaun's Massage Therapy

Massages at Jetaun's Massage Therapy are custom tailored to meet the needs of any sore back or tense shoulder. The licensed practitioners run down a playbook full of deep-tissue, sports, and hot-stone massage techniques that they blend and manipulate to address their clients' specific injuries and areas of discomfort. Mental bothers, such as office deadlines and the name of the kid in E.T. can also be dulled to invisibility with relaxing Swedish massages and aromatherapy treatments. After clients depart their tabletop havens, they can purchase candles, oils, and massage music that will turn any bedroom or crowded elevator into an oasis of tranquility.

Packing a parachute is not unlike packing a bag lunch: it's a bummer when your mom puts old ham in either one. Enjoy a fresh pack with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $159 for a tandem skydiving session in a two-person plane ($299 value) with a souvenir T-shirt ($25 value) for one (a $324 value)
• $315 for a tandem skydiving session with souvenir T-shirts for two (a $648 value)

After launching from the private plane's side door, skydivers free fall at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour while strapped into a parachute with an experienced instructor. Once instructors deploy the chute, the duo gently drifts to the ground. During the 40-second dive and 7-minute descent with parachute deployed, eyes enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lakes, and rolling forests, as well as the capitol skyline.

DC Skydiving Center

The pilots at DC Skydiving Center fly to heights of up to 2 miles before divers of all skill levels hurl themselves from the plane's side door. Before they ever leave the ground, though, students receive a safety briefing and thorough explanation of the jump process. The center's instructors specialize in calming the jitters of newbie divers by strapping in with them on tandem dives, but they also regularly shed single tears as more experienced adrenaline junkies pull out their own parachute at the culminating point of accelerated free-fall programs. Once in the air, the small aircraft's large, panoramic windows grant breathtaking views of the capitol skyline and Blue Ridge Mountains, all of which are captured on RVT video by instructors on the descent.

Spacious Condos in Area Steeped in Colonial History

The manor house that stands on the grounds of The Historic Powhatan Resort dates back to 1735. Sturdily built with 20-inch-thick brick walls and distinctive T-shaped chimneys, the two-story structure survived the American Revolution and a fire during the Civil War that ravaged the surrounding plantation. Today, the house stands amid carefully manicured gardens and rolling hills on the resort's 250 wooded acres.

Powhatan's spacious suites occupy several buildings surrounding its historical showpiece. Inside, separate dining and living areas give families room to spread out or use the sofa to stage reenactments of General Washington's crossing of the Delaware. Industrious guests can craft their own meals in a fully equipped kitchen stocked with all the necessary dishes and cutlery. Alternatively, the resort's onsite restaurant, The Kitchen at Powhatan (open Thursday-Sunday), serves seasonal fare lauded by Gourmet magazine for its fusion of southern cooking and California cuisine. The dining room reinforces the colonial vibe with its enormous stone fireplace and period decor.

In between visits to Williamsburg's historic sites and theme parks, kids can romp through the resort's playground and splash pool. There are also tennis and racquetball courts as well as a full calendar of events, including fife performances, scavenger hunts, and wine tastings beside the pond.

Williamsburg, Virginia: Citywide Living History Museum

Located 150 miles south of Washington, DC, Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and a hotbed of political dissent leading up to the American Revolution. The city's historic area has been meticulously restored to look exactly as it did in the 1770s. The area known as Colonial Williamsburg encompasses dozens of 18th-century structures, including the capitol-the site of the first unanimous vote for independence from the British. Live-action historical interpreters enliven the district's taverns, shops, and rebuilt homes. Sparks fly at blacksmiths' workshops, faux minutemen fire muskets, and old-fashioned printers churn out incendiary pamphlets decrying unjust tea levies and the abolition of tricorn hats.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

Injera bread is flat, just like the earth before Columbus's discovery of the bike pump. Fill up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $10 for $20 worth of Ethiopian fare and drinks
• $15 for $30 worth of Ethiopian fare and drinks for parties of four or more

The menu includes a sambusa pastry starter with fried beef and jalapeños ($2.50) and entrees such as simmered lamb siksilosh with awaze, garlic, and ginger ($12.25), yasa kitfo with tuna, hot pepper, butter, and a choice of two veggies ($12), and vegetarian gomen-collard greens with peppers and onions ($9.10).

Addis Ababa Restaurant

Chefs at Addis Ababa Restaurant have been piling injera flatbread with authentic Ethiopian stews since 1982. During a daily lunch buffet, aromas of butter-sauteed lamb and collard greens mingle with East African decor such as goat-skin rugs and handcrafted basket tables, which "make for a stylish setting," according to the Washingtonian's 2004 guide to "Dining Out in Silver Spring.". At dinner, servers carry combination platters on large round trays lined with pepper- and ginger-seasoned chicken and tender minced meat cooked to diners' specifications. After sipping an Ethiopian honey wine at the first-floor bar, guests can head up to the rooftop patio where staffers gather clouds to make into fluffy baklava crusts.

Spas make people feel like royalty without the hassle of shopping for scepters or posing for playing-card portraits. Enjoy regal treatments with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $50 for a 50-minute Parisian facial (a $110 value)
• $90 for a resurfacing facial with microdermabrasion or a Parisian facial with glycolic peel (up to a $220 value)
• $99 for a 50-minute Parisian facial and a 20-minute microcurrent face-lift (a $230 value)

An aesthetician begins each 50-minute Parisian facial with a skin analysis, followed by deep pore cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions as needed. A facial massage, custom mask, and sunscreen complete the service, which Qi Spa recommends for first-time spagoers. This treatment can be combined with a 20-minute microcurrent face-lift, which tightens facial muscles and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles. A resurfacing facial and microdermabrasion treatment also diminish fine lines and wrinkles in about an hour, though a series of treatments is recommended for optimal results.

Qi Spa

Decked out with private treatment rooms, Qi Spa courts clients with lavender towels, earnest mixtapes, and complimentary beverages such as green tea. The spa's cosmopolitan staff speaks nine languages as they practice the facility's philosophy of helping clients achieve balanced chi-an ancient feng shui principle pertaining to one's inner life force and energy-in each of its treatments. Treatment rooms accommodate massage, waxing, and body treatments, or, for romantic activities, the corporeal sanctuary accommodates couples with chocolate massages, mani-pedis, or facials.

Artists always want muses without realizing they are a big responsibility, demanding regular walks, a ticket to every sunset, and smoothies made of old pastels and greek yogurt. Cultivate creativity an easier way with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $25 for a three-hour adult painting class with a complimentary glass of wine at the Penn Ave location (a $55 value)
• $25 for the three-hour adult painting class at the Chantilly location (a $55 value). Wine is not included in the Chantilly option.

Professional artists guide painting classes with predestined templates, and adult artists are fueled by a complimentary glass of wine, with the option to purchase more at the onsite cash bar. This deal is only valid for classes valued at $55.

Art By The Glazz

Supplying all materials, Art By The Glazz's artist-led painting sessions kindle brush-wielding talents during three-hour classes held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. New artists capture shapes and shadows inspired by a number of pastoral- or wine-themed templates, with step-by-step instruction from pigment professionals. One complimentary glass of wine emboldens the pigment-shy, and those with a thirst for more can visit an onsite cash bar. Aprons protect against stray paint, wine drops, and the tears of fruit trapped in a beautiful but airless eternal present, although Art By The Glazz recommends wearing old clothes. Finished masterpieces chaperone each artist home, ready to be mounted on a wall or hung from the dining-room chandelier.

The company also hosts corporate team-building events, small groups, and birthday parties, giving guests an enjoyable ice-breaking activity.

All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

Bistros are remarkable in that they somehow manage to be both fancy and casual at the same time, much like a necktie with Taz on it. Feel gussied up without too much fuss with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $25 for $50 worth of bistro fare for parties of two
• $39 for $80 worth of bistro fare for parties of four

Nuovo's menu features lemony Tuscan-style tilapia with capers ($16), pineapple-fried rice with shrimp ($14), and veal chops in a marsala-wine reduction ($19).

Nuovo

Nuovo peppers its heavy Mediterranean influence--evidenced from the menu to the decor--with a delicious nod to pan-Asian cuisine. Italian and Spanish dishes explore the flavors of land and sea with lemon risotto and slow-roasted veal or lightly fried shrimp, scallops, squid, and salmon. A library of Asian entrees, meanwhile, chronicles favorites such as pad thai and deep-fried pork, as well as lesser-known dishes such as Korean bibimbap--a rice bowl with steamed veggies, egg, beef, and sauces such as spicy peanut or red pepper.

Across one of Nuovo's walls, monochrome depictions of Italian and Spanish landmarks inspire Old-World flashbacks. On the opposite side a bar hosts flat-screen TVs above an honor guard of bottles. Red-cushioned high seats face a broad line of picture windows, and a pool table engenders healthy competition beside a long squishy couch and a wall of paintings. Diners can also hone their dance steps or help spoons realize their passion for forks with the aid of live music on Friday and flamenco on Saturday.

Riding a bike is an easy way to minimize your carbon footprint, like reusing plastic bags as wedding gifts. Make the world a better place with this Groupon.

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$65 for a half-day (three-hour) bike-and-beer adventure (up to a $230 value)
$105 for a full-day (six-hour) bike-and-beer adventure (up to a $300 value)

Each adventure includes the following:

• Guided bike tour
• Bike rental (a $35 value)
• Water bottle and lunch
• Complimentary craft beer flight

After a three- or six-hour bike tour through the verdant, hilly terrain of Shenandoah Valley, tour groups of 10-12 bikers refuel with a complimentary beer flight at a local tavern. Half- and full-day tours, which also teach groups how to ride effectively, both begin at 10 a.m.; half-day tours go until 1 p.m., while full-day tours last until 4 p.m. Lunch usually includes a deli sandwich and chips, and patrons can either rent a bike or bring their own.

Although Shenandoah Trail Cruisers sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Shenandoah Trail Cruisers

Wind rustles through the trees of the George Washington National Forest as knobby bike tires crunch over fallen leaves on a single-lane rocky trail. While mounted on rented Kona mountain bikes and outfitted with Kali protective gear, cyclists navigate trails that wind through the forest and the Massanutten mountain range, led by Shenandoah Trail Cruisers's seasoned guides. Their tours are customized to suit riders' abilities, preferred duration, and desired level of Sasquatch interaction. Each begins with a basic introduction to mountain biking before groups embark on trails that range from easy gravel roads and packed dirt and single-track trails to more advanced and rugged trails with steep slopes, bumpy roads, and scattered mud patches, resulting in rides that teach shifting, breaking, body position, and adjusting riding to new obstacles.

Breathing underwater, like eating fireworks, constructing a monument, and getting married, it should only be attempted if you're confident you can do it. Master maritime maneuvering with today's Groupon to SPE Dive School in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Choose between the following options:

• For $39, you get a Discover Scuba experience (a $90 value).
• For $215, you get a PADI Open Water Diver certification course (a $385 value).

SPE Dive School's splash aficionados educate students on fin-flapping basics during scuba-diving and certification classes. Seasoned instructors unveil the secrets behind underwater breathing and surviving swirlies during Discover Scuba, which demonstrates how to safely operate scuba equipment and leads students into a shallow pool to practice learned concepts. Fledgling divers in route to a PADI Open Water Diver certification undergo a three-part process consisting of a written exam, a pool test, and completion of four open water checkout dives. SPE's lectures and diving lessons held in heated pools give gill-less guests the skills, confidence, and knowledge to swim safely without harming coral reefs or chandeliers from the Titanic.

Like the framework of a mighty skyscraper, the core helps humans hold up the weight of the sky. Stay firm against the firmament with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $49 for five Pilates Mat classes (a $100 value)
• $59 for five Core Barre classes (a $120 value)
• $99 for ten Reformer classes (a $375 value)

Mat classes use only body weight and gravity as resistance, while reformer classes take advantage of various machines to create low-impact stretches. Core Barre classes fuse ballet moves and athletic-conditioning routines to tone muscles while burning fat. See the full schedule here.

Thrive Pilates & Yoga

Thrive Pilates & Yoga cultivates an impassioned community of driven instructors and students all dedicated to creating healthy habits through various fitness classes for all levels. Instructors, after completing 100 student-teaching and observation hours, lead small groups through challenging classes. They take charge of Pilates Reformer classes, which use resistance machinery-which will be double agents when all the other machines take over-to help exercisers elongate limbs and build muscles. The staff also leads similar stretches during Pilates Mat classes that only make use of body-weight resistance and gravity's insistent participation. Their Core Barre classes, alternatively, focus on tummy strength, and Mommy and Me classes invite newborns to develop core strength early.

Games of miniature golf can awaken old family memories, from the time Grandma hit a hole in one to the summer when Dad tried to power the house with a build-it-yourself windmill. Putt your way down memory lane with this Groupon to Monster Mini Golf in Jessup. Choose between the following options:

• For $16, you get four passes to black-light mini golf (a $32 value).
• For $30, you get eight passes to black-light mini golf (a $64 value).

The phosphorescent, indoor landscape at Monster Mini Golf immerses putters in an eerie universe that inverts the sun-soaked cheer of conventional courses. Rimmed in glowing green barriers, 18 holes lure swingers of all sizes to challenge their coordination and resolve in the face of winged monsters, scowling animated trees, a creepy clown, and their opponents' shockingly dazzling smiles. Sheltered from searing rain and howling wind, the indoor course enables play around hazards such as a spell well and luminous, ghostly windmill at any time of the year. An in-house radio station and DJ mask the sound of pounding hearts with lively beats and course commentary to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, and golfers looking for additional glory can win prizes by participating in regular contests or at the on-site arcade (arcade games not covered by this Groupon).

Though Monster Mini Golf offers special discounts on some days, this Groupon still represents the best possible deal.

Biologists estimate that water makes up 65% of the human body, 71% of the planet's surface, and 0% of the R & B group Earth, Wind & Fire. Conquer the planet's most prevalent liquid with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $62 for a three-hour standup paddle fundamentals class for one (a $125 value)
• $120 for a for a three-hour standup paddle fundamentals class for two (a $250 value)

The team of experienced instructors share their knowledge of standup paddleboarding during three-hour courses. Small groups of up to five pupils will learn how to propel and maneuver the board around the scenic Wildwater area of the C&O canal. During the course, instructors cover various stances and techniques. A board, paddle, and personal flotation device are included.

Potomac Paddlesports

At Potomac Paddlesports, the first professional kayak school to be endorsed by the American Canoe Association, the team of American Canoe Association- and British Canoe Union-certified instructors patiently lead students through a methodical progression of flat-water paddling skills. The classes cover a variety of watersports, including whitewater rafting, river and sea kayaking, and standup paddling. The small-group classes are designed to keep students engaged, and longer trips down the Potomac challenge their skills with powerful rapids surrounded by lush scenery interspersed with rare glimpses of bears putting on their bear suits. Outside of class, students can bond with fellow paddlers during weekly sushi meals and occasional movie nights. Further demonstrating their dedication to bodies of water, Potomac Paddlesports works to preserve the nation's rivers, estuaries, and oceans, sharing this passion with its members through advocacy and donations to conservation programs.

Like well-groomed humans, well-groomed dogs feel more confident and look more natural in a tuxedo. Spruce up your mutt with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $10 for self-service dog grooming at Paw Zen in Hyattsville (a $20 value)
• $25 for one full dog-grooming session at A Clip Above in Capitol Heights (up to a $60 value)
• $45 for two full dog-grooming sessions at A Clip Above in Capitol Heights (up to a $120 value)

Technicians perform full-service grooming in Capitol Heights with full shampoo and dry, flea and tick dips, ear and teeth cleaning, and nail clipping. Alternatively, customers can opt to groom pooches themselves in Hyattsville using the store's selection of products and equipment.

A Clip Above and Paw Zen

The technicians at A Clip Above and sister location Paw Zen are to a dog's fur what a professional tailor is to a Barbie's gown. They thoroughly groom pooches by employing shears, flea and tick dips, and organic products. Throughout treatments, they reward pups with toys and treats. The self-service wash stations at Paw Zen are stocked with the pet owner's choice of shampoo, brushes, towels, and warm air dryer to use for their canines' baths. The Paw Zen location also features complimentary cable television and WiFi for customers.

The tooth fairy still rewards adults who keep their teeth nice, leaving grown-up gifts, such as issues of the Economist and Pontiac Azteks, under their pillows. Grin and win with today's Groupon: for $149, you get a Zoom whitening treatment at Reston Town Center Dental in Reston (a $799 value).

At Reston Town Center Dental, which is equipped with an onsite dental lab, Dr. Miamee strengthens smiles with general, orthodontic, and cosmetic services. Even coats of Zoom whitening gel are painted onto teeth, which bask in a special light. This results in teeth that are up to eight shades lighter and shine brighter than the sun's face after an embarrassing tumble out of orbit.

Like the three branches of government, bodies, minds, and souls often find themselves in contentious disagreement over how much wine is too much wine in a voting booth. Reconcile triune tribunals with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $59 for one organic acne, pigmentation, or anti-aging skin treatment (a $120 value)
• $109 for a choice of two of the above facials (a $240 value)

The acne facial purifies complexions with a probiotic cleanser laced with cucumber and tea-tree oil, followed by a probiotic mask and probiotic moisturizer to help unclog pores and reduce inflammation. The anti-aging facial clears pores with an antioxidant-filled acai-berry cleanser, then coats faces in a vitamin and antioxidant mask. Berry moisturizer and hyaluronic acid help combat fine lines and wrinkles for smooth and youthful complexions.

Whole Health Medical Center

Whole Health Medical Center's team of recognized doctors harnesses natural and organic products to help patients feel better, relax, and lose weight. Developed centuries ago, Chinese and natural medical treatments-including acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion-can treat ailments ranging from asthma to diarrhea to urinary-tract infections. Conversely, the staff also treats patients with today's most modern procedures, such as laser skin-fat reduction and anti-aging Botox injections. Pairing Old-World practices with New-World technologies, Whole Health Medical Center is well equipped to treat modern-day patients and time-traveling swashbucklers.

Framing is a reliable way to make family portraits appear more dignified without the hassle of drawing a monocle on the dog. Class things up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$49 for $200 worth of framing and restoration services

• Costs vary based on what's being framed
• Frames range from $20/foot to $220/foot
• 8"x10" print with regular glass and no mat starts at about $123

$89 for 11"x14" diploma framing (a $260 value)

• Black, brown, cherry, or gold wood
• Two mats in any color
• Dry mounting

This deal is valid at three locations in Alexandria and Lake Ridge.

Alexandria Art and Framing

For more than two decades, Art and Framing's knowledgeable staffers have meticulously enveloped and conserved images with expert framing services that transform personal memorabilia into elegant artwork. Elegant rectangles line store walls in an array of shapes, colors, and styles-including gold frames with antique appearances and stained wood etched with ornate motifs. Art and Framing's artisan picture enhancers put their passion into practice to beautify each image with mat boards, mouldings (from such brands as Larson-Juhl and Roma Moulding), and box frames, a specialty of the frame shop. From valuable baseball cards to blue ribbons from hot-dog-eating contests to poster-size family portraits, any piece of artwork can be skillfully encased before proudly displayed.

Hair removal gives shiftless lasers a creative outlet during their spare time, which would otherwise be spent harassing cats and blinding the Hubble Space Telescope. Give a beam a new purpose with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $175 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (up to a $1,050 value)
• $275 for the above on one medium area (up to a $1,650 value)
• $399 for the above on one large area (up to a $2,850 value)

Using the Aerolase laser hair-removal system, techs direct energy at unwanted hair to destroy it at the follicular level. During the 15- to 30-minute treatment, advanced lasers make laser hair removal more comfortable than waxing or training a pet scorpion to pull hairs out one by one. They recommend scheduling one session per month to target hair at multiple growth stages, maximizing the treatment's effectiveness. Click here to view a list of valid treatment areas.

The G Spa International

Dr. G. Hudson Drakes founded his med spa to offer laser aesthetics, peels, and injectables in an environment focused on client comfort and tranquility. He and Dr. James Benjamin, known as one of the first founders of the National Medical Association's plastic-surgery division, help patients to reach cosmetic goals, whether they involve slimming down, removing spider veins, or becoming a dolphin, amid serene blue walls, potted palms, and plush white couches and chairs illuminated by the glow of crystal chandeliers.

Though most acknowledge the need for speed while eating ice cream on the equator, Americans continue to depend on slow modes of transportation such as rickshaws and turtle skates. Rev up for real speed with today's Groupon from SpeedTech Auto Racing School at the Richmond International Raceway. Choose between the following options:

• For $169, you get an 8-lap Rookie Rush driving experience in a stock car (a $369 value).
• For $296, you get a 16-lap Rookie Rush driving experience in a stock car (a $738 value).

SpeedTech Auto Racing School's Rookie Rush program lets velocity cravers feast on fast-blowing air, appropriately seasoned with the rules of the road. The driving experience starts with detailed classroom instruction, during which a veteran driver imparts racing basics to students before taking them on a tour of the track in a van, demonstrating how to navigate the concrete sea without ruffling their eyebrows. Then racers hop into the driver's seat, donning flame-resistant suits and Snell-certified helmets for adrenaline-brewing laps in a stock car as an instructor rides shotgun, offering tips and hand-fed marshmallows along the way. The Richmond track is a 60-foot-wide, 3/4-mile loop featuring a front stretch of 890 feet and back straightaway of 860 feet, with 14-degree banking turns around a D-shaped oval course.

Former professional driver and expert instructor Randy Baker and his team have been guiding drivers toward greatness for more than 20 years; past pupils include Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jeff and Ward Burton, Danny Sullivan, and the mysterious Racer X. SpeedTech combines a fleet of super-speedy rides-authentic, metal-bodied vehicles boasting 650-horsepower V-8 engines-with a serious emphasis on safety. Check out SpeedTech's race-program schedule for upcoming dates.

Releasing sweat is an effective way to lower body temperature, as is taking a cold shower or swallowing an igloo. Keep your physique regulated with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $44 for one month of unlimited squash-court and gym use (an $89 value)
• $99 for three months of unlimited squash-court and gym use (a $267 value)

In addition to access into the club's three new international singles squash courts, members can participate in squash tournaments, summer camps, leagues, childrens' programs, clinics, and pro events. Members also have their run of the facility's Life Fitness and Cybex strength-training equipment, as well as its rowers, ellipticals, treadmills, and cycles. Members can also bop into more than 30 group classes, including Zumba, Cardio Combat, and workouts led by certified physical therapist Jennifer Martin that stretch and strengthen backs and joints. After sweat-sessions, guests can grab their gear from private lockers, shower off, and build a fort out of complimentary towels.

Chevy Chase Athletic Club

For nearly 35 years, Chevy Chase Athletic Club has focused the energies of its diversified staff-made up of degreed exercise physiologists, certified trainers, and an onsite physical therapist-on crafting a supportive gym environment for patrons of all ages and abilities. Strength and cardio equipment welcome solo workouts with individual televisions, and personal trainers assist improvement by charting custom plans. More than 30 group exercise classes per week blend mainstream favorites, such as Zumba and boot camp, with fresh options such fit-ball dance, which pairs students with stability balls as they step to invigorating choreography.

Much like mountain ranges, fat deposits take years to form and can stand between you and the coast. Tighten your body's topography with this Groupon.

$1,599 for One SmartLipo Treatment ($4,000 Value)

SmartLipo shrinks stubborn bulges by melting fat and vacuuming it from the body. The doctor first numbs the skin with a local anesthetic, then makes a tiny incision and inserts a thin laser-loaded cannula. The radiant straw simultaneously liquefies lipids and whisks them away. Some patients must don a compression garment after the procedure, and downtime can last a couple days. This Groupon includes both a qualifying consultation and any required aftercare.

Aphrodite Advanced Esthetic & Skin Care Clinic

Dr. Anoush R. Sarraf and the staff at Aphrodite Advanced Esthetic & Skin Care Clinic resurface and reshape the body using laser technology. With the many settings of the Candela GentleMax workstation, they tackle cosmetic complaints such as spider veins, hyperpigmentation, and unwanted body hair. Brandishing the CO2 fractional laser, they deploy a fleet of microbeams to stimulate epidermal renewal. A gallery of before-and-after photos recounts the team's cosmetic successes better than the clinic's resident balladeer.

Having unkempt hair can make you appear disoriented and unhinged during job interviews, first dates, and shouting matches with the neighbor's bush. Keep it together with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $99 for one Salerm Cosmetics Keratin Shot treatment with a complimentary glass of champagne (a $299 value)
• $179 for two of the above (a $598 value)
• $249 for three of the above (an $897 value)

This formaldehyde-free treatment can reduce frizz, slash blow-drying time, and boost hair's shine for three to six months. Clients should avoid shampooing or swimming for 72 hours after the treatment.

Sacred Lox Hair Boutique

Sacred Lox Hair Boutique's licensed hairstylists continually lengthen their list of mastered services. They've most recently added for-purchase hairpieces and extensions to the salon's boutique area, which doubles as the entryway to a salon where they cut, color, and straighten hair. The team of experienced hands behind these services includes a licensed braid-and-natural-hair cosmetologist who specializes in advanced weaving techniques. Her skills go on full display during the salon's weaving classes, which help students learn to adhere different types of hair to scalps or jack-o-lanterns suffering from gourd-pattern baldness.

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

• $12 for eyebrow and upper-lip wax (a $25 value)
• $25 for men's back and shoulder wax (a $50 value)
• $29 for a Born Again Brazilian wax (a $60 value)
• $32 for half legs and bikini wax (a $65 value)

Yalda Beauty Salon

The stylists at Yalda Beauty Salon prep their clients for any event or outing with hair services, day and night makeup application, waxing treatments, and nail services. From an outpost nestled inside the Ballston Common Mall, the pros beautify clients with the help of popular salon product lines including Paul Mitchell, Matrix, and TIGI.

Winning at paintball, like pinning down an octopus, requires teamwork and a shirt you don't mind getting dirty. Emerge victorious with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$45 for an all-day paintball outing for two (a $151 total value)
$85 for an all-day paintball outing for four (a $302 total value)

Outings include the following:

• All-day field fees per person (a $15 value)
• Gear rental per person-Tippman A-5 marker with response trigger, 200-round hopper, full facemask, barrel cover, and unlimited air (a $20 value)
• 500 paintballs for two (a $25 value) or 1000 paintballs for four (a $50 value)
• Pod pack per person (a $3 value)
• One transferable return pass valid for 30 days after the date of play per person (a $25 total value)

WarPlay Paintball

When they set about designing their year-round outdoor fields, WarPlay's founders-two Marine veterans who have played paintball for nearly 30 years- meticulously mapped out layouts that impacted strategy, which was something they felt most paintball fields lacked. They set up not only traditional woods-ball and speedball fields, but they also created their own hybrid fields that meld the quick pace of speedball with the more methodical play of woods ball. These course designs emphasize teamwork and heighten play because the fully automatic markers and density of cover-which may include concrete bunkers, standing timber, and out-of-work black holes-make the fields seem bigger than they are. This can lead to rapid swings in momentum and intense firefights-first contact usually happens within 50 seconds. To keep the action going, every field features spawn areas that let players return to games within five minutes of being hit.

Before high heels and lacy underthings, a vixen was a fabled reindeer that flew a sleigh and posed part-time for tractor ads. Unleash your newly defined inner vixen with today's Groupon to Glamour Shots at Fair Oaks Mall. Choose between the following options:

• For $20, you get a boudoir pinup glamour session (a $99.95 value), which includes:
  • An airbrush makeover and hairstyling
  • Up to three wardrobe changes
  • A 7"x5" framed, standard-color, two-image collage
• For $20, you get a $100 credit toward any other photo session or portrait purchase.

Glamour Shots' expert image capturers lead each of their photo sessions, generously sharing ample directorial power with their subject. Professional photography offers experience and guidance, which means pictures won't have any elbows poking out of the corner of the frame. Guests can bring three enticing ensembles and communicate with the photographer so he or she can execute their alluring vision with ease. Featured faces are even welcome to bring props such as the newspaper featuring their victory at the Jam Recipe Throwdown. Clients should leave trusty airbrush kits at home, as a preshoot makeover is included in the package. After each session, proofs are immediately available, from which clients can choose two images for a dual-portrait collage printed on high-quality Kodak paper.

Those uninterested in releasing their inner sex turtle can opt for $100 worth of nonboudoir photo sessions and printed portrait options, allowing buyers to create senior photos, family portraits, or fruit-bowl stills that will make a wonderful addition to any mantel, windowsill, or birthday cake. See the FAQ for information about scheduling, ordering, and clothing.

Establishing a regular exercise routine is a great way to show your body you care and is much less painful than swallowing a greeting card. Celebrate fitness with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $29 for 3 drop-in classes (a $75 value)
• $99 for 10 drop-in classes (a $250 value)

Two area locations host a wide range of fun, exhilarating fitness classes including Ballet Fusion and Bollywood Dancing. Multiple pole-dancing options, such as Pole Dance Aerobics, tone bodies while teaching spins and tricks. See the schedule here.

Jordin's Paradise

Rania Jaziri has spent her entire career pirouetting on the intersection of performing arts and fitness. Born in Tunisia, her journey as a multitalented performer began with ballet lessons at the age of 6, achieving the poise, energy, and coordination that would later prove valuable in high-school basketball and swimming. After finishing college in Germany, Rania came to Washington, D.C., where her bubbly approach to teaching dance fitness and step-kickboxing attracted a dedicated following of hoofers and clown-punching bags. To meet the growing demand for her sweat-manufacturing expertise, she founded her own fitness center, Jordin's Paradise, which has since been deemed Washington D.C.'s Best Dance Company 2011 by Washington City Paper readers.

Positive energy powers the adventurous curriculum of Jordin's Paradise, where exercisers march toward physical peaks during exhilarating, dance-infused fitness classes, such as Bikini Body Bootcamp, pole dancing, and Flash Mob Workshop. When Rania isn't helping guests get into better shape than a dodecahedron with rock-solid abs, she's focusing her efforts on local charities, such as Becky's Fund, which spreads domestic-violence awareness.

Shoes are the foundation of any outfit, just as a pile of skeletons is the foundation for any lake house. Tread confidently with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $25 for $50 worth of shoes
• $49 for $100 worth of shoes

Rocket Dog Vasha pumps ($39.99) and Spring Step women's clogs ($66.49-$73.99) cushion feminine feet, and men's options include Converse All Star high tops ($45-$75) and Kenneth Cole loafers ($89.99-$99).

Xavier Dean Footwear

Towering pumps, cushy athletic sneakers, and sophisticated oxfords populate Xavier Dean Footwear's inventory with styles from dozens of beloved brands. Casual and dressy designs from marquee names such as Jessica Simpson, Ralph Lauren, and Michael Antonio wait to fashionably embrace the feet of men, women, and kids. The store's helpful sales staff strives to keep its colossal shoe stash fresh and modern, regularly updating inventory with the current season's trends and future seasons' self-tying shoelaces.

Long eyelashes have a number of uses, from giving butterfly kisses to shooing away actual butterflies who try to drink your eye juice. Make a heart flutter with this Groupon.

$75 for One Box of Latisse ($150 Value)

Latisse solution promotes the growth of darker, longer, thicker eyelashes in about 16 weeks.

Liquid Facelift Centers

Certified ophthalmologist Dr. Anouche M. Roberts of Liquid Facelift Centers combines surgical expertise with a passion for aesthetics. Her expert knowledge of the face aids her as she wards off signs of aging with dermal fillers and battles spider veins, unwanted hair, and stretch marks with lasers. An attention to detail and knack for all things artistic round out Dr. Roberts' qualifications and explain her affinity for cross-stitching all of her patients' post-op prescriptions rather than writing them.

Like classic Hollywood films, tennis matches are filled with multiple loves, sneaky backhanded moves, and tense, sweat-inducing court scenes. Add some drama to your day with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $20 for two adult cardio-tennis classes from 1:30 p.m-2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Seven Locks Swim and Tennis Club (a $40 value)
• $20 for two adult cardio-tennis classes from 6-7 p.m. on Friday at Old Georgetown Swim and Tennis Club (a $40 value)
• $25 for one week of junior daytime summer tennis classes at Old Georgetown Swim and Tennis Club (a $50 value)
• $110 for one week of junior advanced-intermediate tennis training at Seven Locks (a $225 value)

Junior daytime summer classes at Old Georgetown Swim and Tennis Club run from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students 13 and older and from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. for students ages of 9-12. Junior advanced-intermediate training sessions at Seven Locks Swim and Tennis Club run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to view course descriptions.

Deodhar Tennis Academy

On the shade-speckled hard courts of Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club, Seven Locks Swim and Tennis Club, and Old Georgetown Swim and Tennis Club-tennis director Nitin Deodhar and his team of professionals certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association work with adults and children during specially designed tennis classes and clinics. Nitin and his team lead students as young as four years old, and many of their racket-swinging scholars have achieved collegiate scholarships, national rankings, and sectional league championships.

In addition to helping young students fine-tune their motor skills while developing a love of tennis balls rivaled only by golden retrievers, Deodhar Tennis Academy works with adult students. Specialized clinics and classes include cardio-tennis sessions filled with drills that attempt to keep heart rates up and early-bird clinics-which blend drills and point play to provide a more invigorating start to the day than swimming in a pool of iced espresso.

Three things can cause excess sweat: overheating, strenuous exertion, or nervousness about going for a run in a 100% wool bodysuit. Take care of the problem at the source with this Groupon.

$999 for an Underarm-Perspiration-Reduction Treatment ($2,100 Value)

During a 30-minute procedure, a sensitive staff of medical professionals helps patients overcome hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, by injecting 50 units of Botox or 150 units of Dysport under each arm to inhibit sweat production.

Dysport and Botox may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. Read all safety considerations for Dysport and Botox first.

Though Walker Plastic Surgery sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Walker Plastic Surgery

When not volunteering for the Knock Out Abuse program or Luz del Sol, a charitable plastic-surgery organization, board-certified surgeon Dr. Rondi K. Walker tends to patients at her own Foxhall Square office. Her hands-on approach is evident during consultations and pre- and post-operative visits as she works directly with each patient and ensures they fully understand plastic surgery and its objectives before sprucing up exteriors with traditional cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty and tummy tucks. She also provides Ultherapy-a sound-wave-based aesthetic treatment that tightens and tones the skin without scuffing it-dermal fillers, sclerotherapy vein removal, and laser skin resurfacing, which sends miniature laser-powered zambonis rolling across faces to create a smoother appearance.

Engines rev; the green flag is dropped. Kick up your adrenaline with today's kgbdeal and an all-access pass to the raceways, courtesy of Try It Racing. Your day in the hot seat begins with a safety session before you strap in to a stock car and co-pilot lightning-fast laps around the track! A professional NASCAR driver will be by your side throughout the day, for safety and to unleash full-throttle speed. The only question: will you go for the Ultimate Ride Package, or go all-out with the Extreme Driving Experience?

The Ultimate Ride package grants you a passenger seat ride with a NASCAR-licensed driver in a two-seat stock car at top speed for 5 full laps + warm up and cool down lap. The Extreme Driving Experience consists of  a special 20 lap plus warm up and cool down laps package that includes 15 laps driving on your own, then climb in with a NASCAR licensed driver for 5 more laps at extreme speeds! This deal is valid at Old Dominion Speedway, Langley Speedway, Orange Count Speedway, or National Speedway. Each weekend is at a different track so call ahead to check availability and make your appointment.

Engines rev; the green flag is dropped. Kick up your adrenaline with today's kgbdeal and an all-access pass to the raceways, courtesy of Try It Racing. Your day in the hot seat begins with a safety session before you strap in to a stock car and co-pilot lightning-fast laps around the track! A professional NASCAR driver will be by your side throughout the day, for safety and to unleash full-throttle speed. The only question: will you go for the Ultimate Ride Package, or go all-out with the Extreme Driving Experience?

The Ultimate Ride package grants you a passenger seat ride with a NASCAR-licensed driver in a two-seat stock car at top speed for 5 full laps + warm up and cool down lap. The Extreme Driving Experience consists of  a special 20 lap plus warm up and cool down laps package that includes 15 laps driving on your own, then climb in with a NASCAR licensed driver for 5 more laps at extreme speeds! This deal is valid at Old Dominion Speedway, Langley Speedway, Orange Count Speedway, or National Speedway. Each weekend is at a different track so call ahead to check availability and make your appointment.

For a few short months a year, toes get to come out and play. Imagine their embarrassment if you make them parade around all pale and plain. Dress 'em up with a Shellac manicure and classic pedicure for $30 at Spalon. Opt for a classic mani with pedi for $25 instead. No matter which option you choose, nails are treated to a soak and cuticle trim and then polished with a chip-free or traditional color of your choice. The long-lasting Shellac polish will keep fingers vibrant for up to two weeks. Skilled technicians masterfully transform plain Jane nails into brilliant works of art. Go ahead and parade those toes around, and your fingers too.

For a few short months a year, toes get to come out and play. Imagine their embarrassment if you make them parade around all pale and plain. Dress 'em up with a Shellac manicure and classic pedicure for $30 at Spalon. Opt for a classic mani with pedi for $25 instead. No matter which option you choose, nails are treated to a soak and cuticle trim and then polished with a chip-free or traditional color of your choice. The long-lasting Shellac polish will keep fingers vibrant for up to two weeks. Skilled technicians masterfully transform plain Jane nails into brilliant works of art. Go ahead and parade those toes around, and your fingers too.

You know what they say - the couple that relaxes together stays together; or something to that effect. Carve out a little time for each other with a 60-minute couples massage at Tea Spa for only $99. Receive this medium pressure massage together in the same room. Separate therapists use long palm strokes and intense strokes on muscles and meridian lines to relieve tension and channel energy and strengthen muscles. Lavender oil is used to heighten the experience. You'll get quality time after the massage for some added intimacy. Complimentary refreshments will be provided as well. This date-night special also includes two membership cards good for a year, which get you $49 60-min. massages or European facials each visit, so you can keep the ultra relaxing good times rolling.  Experienced therapists provide personalized services in a tranquil spa environment that's designed from the bottom up to provide a relaxing, pampering environment that puts clients at ease. Get ready to relax together.

Reviews:

Tea Spa has an amazing 4-star rating and 29 reviews on Yelp:

"I had a couples massage and we were both very pleased. My body felt relaxed after the massage..." -Lanai O. on 4/14/12