Breathing underwater, like eating fireworks, constructing a monument, and getting married, should only be attempted if you're confident you can do it. Get all the skills you need to mingle among the mermaids with today's Groupon: for $399, you get a weekend PADI open-water scuba-certification course and a weekend getaway to Catalina Island from PCH Scuba (up to an $843.10 value).
A scuba cylinder rental with refills (roughly $45) and a mask with a snorkel ($50–$70) are not included in the price of today's Groupon. Included hotel rooms are double-occupancy and can be shared with another Groupon holder or upgraded to single-occupancy for an additional $140.
PCH Scuba's sole focus is on educating divers and perpetuating passion for the sport. With today's deal, prospective aquatourists will participate in the PADI Open Water Scuba Program, which starts with a full weekend of scuba education and training overseen by instructors who have attained Master Scuba Diver Trainer status, a rank that compels sea lions to stand at attention whenever these trainers enter a room. The initial watery weekend consists of a review of academic materials, two four-hour pool sessions, and additional training as needed. During the second weekend, students meet at the ferry to embark on a trip to Avalon, Catalina Island, for two days of scuba experiences, with a two-night stay at the Hermosa Hotel included in the package to give students a place to dry out, rest up, and practice their porpoise impressions. The ferry trip to the island is also included in the price of today's deal.
Although PCH Scuba does not sell equipment, it will assist students in the purchase of gear to help them find the best prices. PCH Scuba also keeps students informed of special events after certification, providing new adventures with new friends telling old stories about ancient sea kingdoms.
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The Groupon Guide to: Shoes vs. Sandals
Still in use today, shoes were invented by the ancient Egyptians as a way to simulate the binding process of mummification for the still living. Now, however, a sleeker foot-covering alternative is gaining in popularity: the sandal. Choose between shoes and sandals with this handy guide:
At the Office
Shoes or Sandals? To display the openness necessary for business excellence, always wear sandals to the office.
Important Exception: Managers and the professional shriekers they employ to motivate them can rush to meetings by wearing rollerblades.
At the Beach
Shoes or Sandals? To avoid tearing your delicate foot bottoms on the sizzling, jagged sand, always wear shoes on the beach.
Important Exception: The salty ocean spray of beaches can be corrosive to some shoes. A sturdier steel-toe rollerblade may be a better choice.
At Your Wedding
Shoes or Sandals? To symbolize the joining together of two different souls, wear one shoe and one sandal.
Important Exception: Why not show your enthusiasm for your nuptials by rushing to the altar in a new pair of formal rollerblades?
At the Roller-Hockey Field
Shoes or Sandals? If you're lucky enough to be watching the nonstop action of America's fastest-growing sport (1994–1996), you can wear either.
Important Exception: What are you doing in the stands? Strap on a pair of regulation athletic rollerblades and join the fun! Don't stroll—roll! With rollerblades!
At Duncan's Roller-Zone on Route 10, Your Number One Source for Blades, Wheels, and Everything That Rolls!
Shoes or Sandals? Whatever you come in wearing, you'll leave with a great deal on the raddest thing to happen to feet in centuries—a new or used pair of rollerblades!
Important Exception: Come in this Saturday to get your picture taken with the cast of The Mighty Ducks (minus Emilio Estevez)!
At Home with a Crying Spouse
Shoes or Sandals? That's not important right now.
Important Exception: Apologize for wearing rollerblades to your wedding. You were just trying to drum up some business for the rollerblade store. If you get asked to stay in a motel tonight, it's probably faster to rollerblade there than to walk.
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