Houston Deals

Annual race raises funds for charity while celebrating fitness and the holidays, and an eight-week training program preps legs for race day

Five UV tanning-bed levels; VersaSpa sunless tanning comes in two bronzing choices and also preps, moisturizes, and blow-dries the body

Freshly baked sandwiches and pizzas followed by mini cannolis or homemade italian cookies

Experienced cobblers affix high-quality rubber to heels, replace soles, and revamp bags at this Texas institution

Mani-pedis draw on OPI polish and organic sea salt, 50-minute facials employ custom masks, and 60-minute organic massages soothe muscles

A French-trained chef breathes life into creole and Southern recipes with seasonal variations on shrimp and grits, steak, and duck

Trained medical professionals use low-level lasers to target fat cells and aim to slim silhouettes during 30-minute treatments

Private location along the beach at Andy Bowie Park, includes oceanfront swimming pool and daily breakfast buffet for two

Dentist looks for signs of decay with Diagnodent laser and digital x-rays; Venus take-home whitening kits render brighter smiles

Riders raise toasts while enjoying three hours of chartered transport inside luxury sedans, SUVs, or limousines