Update:  Did you book this deal??  If so be sure make your reservation!  They are requesting that reservations be made within 2 weeks of booking.  That was today for me.  While you do not need to travel until March you do need to book now.

The deal below is now gone!!

Want a little getaway? Check out this Groupon deal for Erie Islands Resort & Marina in Port Clinton! My friends stay here last winter and really enjoyed it so I just booked a stay for my husband and I. While you’ll need to grab the deal now, you have until March 2013 to use it! Here’s what the deal includes:

• Complimentary reception for two upon arrival with cheese and local wines
• Complimentary candlelight dinner for two on the second night at the onsite Harbor View Grille
• A room with one king-size or two queen-size beds.

There are 3 options to choose from:

• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Wednesday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Sunday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $99 for a two-night stay for two with a getaway package at the Inn at Spiess Harbor (a $479.98 value)

Erie Islands Resort & Marina spreads across 400 idyllic acres on Lake Erie’s shores. The sprawling retreat encompasses three different types of accommodations. At the newly renovated, Victorian–style Inn at Spiess Harbor, eye-catching sculptures decorate spacious rooms outfitted with plush carpet, soft easy chairs, and huge windows overlooking a picturesque marina. Seasonal flower arrangements adorn marble vanities in the sterling bathrooms.

The fine print:
Expires Mar 27, 2013. Travel must be completed by 3/31/13 and booked within 2 weeks. Limit 1 per couple, may buy 1 as a gift. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required; subject to availability. Reservations must be made within two weeks of purchase. Credit card in name of guest required for reservation. Must be 21 or older to check in. Not valid on holidays. Not valid with reward points. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am. Extra fee for additional guests, including children. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Tax, gratuity, and resort fees not included.

Want a little getaway?  Check out this Groupon deal for Erie Islands Resort & Marina in Port Clinton!  My friends stay here last winter and really enjoyed it so I just booked a stay for my husband and I.  While you’ll need to grab the deal now, you have until March 2013 to use it!  Here’s what the deal includes:

• Complimentary reception for two upon arrival with cheese and local wines
• Complimentary candlelight dinner for two on the second night at the onsite Harbor View Grille
• A room with one king-size or two queen-size beds.

There are 3 options to choose from:

• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Wednesday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Sunday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $99 for a two-night stay for two with a getaway package at the Inn at Spiess Harbor (a $479.98 value)

Erie Islands Resort & Marina spreads across 400 idyllic acres on Lake Erie’s shores. The sprawling retreat encompasses three different types of accommodations. At the newly renovated, Victorian–style Inn at Spiess Harbor, eye-catching sculptures decorate spacious rooms outfitted with plush carpet, soft easy chairs, and huge windows overlooking a picturesque marina. Seasonal flower arrangements adorn marble vanities in the sterling bathrooms.

The fine print:
Expires Mar 27, 2013.  Travel must be completed by 3/31/13 and booked within 2 weeks. Limit 1 per couple, may buy 1 as a gift. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required; subject to availability. Reservations must be made within two weeks of purchase. Credit card in name of guest required for reservation. Must be 21 or older to check in. Not valid on holidays. Not valid with reward points. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am. Extra fee for additional guests, including children. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Tax, gratuity, and resort fees not included.

Groupon is offering a HOT deal right now on movie tickets at Regal Cinemas (United Artist & Edwards Theatres too)!  Currently, you can pick from one of two choices:

* $13 for two VIP Super Saver e-Tickets (up to a $25 value)      
   * $26 for four VIP Super Saver e-Tickets (up to a $50 value)

Since movie tickets can easily cost almost $10 a ticket, you’re grabbing a GREAT deal!

Fine print:
VIP Super Saver e-Tickets have no expiration date. They cannot be used for admission to special engagements or selected movies within 12 days of the original release date. VIP Super Saver e-Ticket holders may pay a $1.50 surcharge at the box office for admission to the selected new releases (surcharge fees can vary at select locations). Surcharge fees apply to all IMAX, RPX, large format and 3D films.

My kids are always grabbing my dining room chairs and bedroom blankets and making a fort.  So when I ran across this deal, I thought it be right up my alley.  I think I’ll be purchasing one of these for Christmas!

This 77-piece construction set creates scaffolding for play forts with 47 connecting rods and 30 connector pieces.  It is designed for ages 5 and up.  The set only costs $20 (originally $40) and ships for only $3.99.

Hey locals!  Looking for something fun and unique this summer?  Check out Lolley the Trolley in Cleveland!

Get acquainted with Cleveland and see all the sites! You can pick from one of two options

• $17 for two trolley tickets for a two-hour public tour (up to a $34 value)
• $34 for four trolley tickets for a two-hour public tour (up to a $68 value) 

The fine print: This Groupon is valid for tours Sunday–Thursday between June 15 and October 14. Tours begin at the Powerhouse at Nautica, located off Elm Street and Winslow Avenue in the Flat’s West Bank. There is a nominal parking fee for the Nautica lot.