Spacious Suites on Historic WWII Air Base in the Heart of Scottsdale Between 1942 and 1945, young WWII pilots took off and landed more than 600,000 times on the runways of the Thunderbird II Air Base, situated in the desert outside of Phoenix. Today, jetsetters of a different kind frequent the historic base, which has been repurposed as the Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The base also contains the Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, a four-story, tawny stucco hotel. Soaring ceilings and thick oriental rugs... [ Read more ]

Before photography, subjects had to sit in uncomfortable poses as their portraits were painted, a process that could take several tension-packed years for mug shots. Sit for a quick, painless memory immortalization with this Groupon. $79 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package (a $229.99 Total Value) One 30-minute on-location photo shoot (a $100 value) CD of customer's five favorite images (a $100 value) 10"x13" wall portrait (a $29.99 value) Online image gallery for viewing and sharing Bella Events Bella Events coordinates a nationwide network of skilled professional photographers,... [ Read more ]

Until mankind first stepped outside in 1934, nature was thought to be a fanciful myth, like yogurt or the clutch hitter. Spend some time frolicking through the fresh air of truth with this Groupon. Choose from Two Options $59 for a 1.5-hour scenic trail ride for two (a $120 value) $109 for a 1.5-hour scenic trail ride for four (a $240 value) During scenic trail rides groups traverse peaks nine and ten on the Tenmile Range above Breckenridge. Along the way, they ford rivers,... [ Read more ]

If flowers stopped growing, bees would have no way to make honey and little girls at weddings would walk down the aisle tossing handfuls of tree bark. Smell the roses with this Groupon. $25 for $50 Worth of Fresh-Flower Arrangements, Balloons, and Gifts Flower arrangements include the Love in the Spring bouquet of hot-pink spray roses and lilies ($35) and the I Love You bouquet of crimson roses sprouting from a glass cube ($39.99). Balloon arrangements include a festive, multicolored Happy Birthday... [ Read more ]

In Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift imagined a world where horses were civilized and humans were the ones who lived in stables and served as beer-company mascots. Saddle up with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $99 for a one-bedroom package (up to a $200.90 total value) One-night stay in one bedroom with a double bed One-hour horseback ride for two Continental breakfast for two Chuck-wagon dinner for two $109 for a family-suite package (up to a $220.90 total value) One-night stay in a family suite One-hour... [ Read more ]

Fishing is like raising children: both require patience, superior breath-holding skills, and a pocket full of bugs to entice cooperation. Catch your next meal with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $85 for a four-hour intro to fly-fishing class for two (a $200 value) $45 for a four-hour intro to fly-fishing class for one (a $100 value) Instructors provide hands-on direction to groups of up to 15 students, demonstrating the primary skills and techniques to knot and cast their rods and covering such topics... [ Read more ]

Scuba diving is the only way left to find hidden treasure, befriend a nautical skeleton, or strap a huge tank to yourself. Explore the possibilities with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $80 for a 12- to 14-hour scuba-diving course (a $164 value) Includes classroom and pool portions All equipment provided Takes place over three weekdays or one full weekend; click here to see available dates Student kit and DVD ($119.05) not included $169 for a full PADI scuba-certification course (up to a $339 value) Includes classroom... [ Read more ]