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Groupon's $199 mystery vacations give only 6 out of every 2,000 buyers a gold-tier trip — the rest get weekend getaways.
Groupon is offering "mystery vacations" for $199-$299, promising blind flight-and-hotel packages. While a select few might receive gold-tier trips to exotic locations, the vast majority (over 99%) of buyers will end up with bronze-tier weekend getaways to U.S. cities. This lottery system appeals to travelers seeking adventure amid rising travel costs, but expectations should be managed given the …