In about 30 minutes, a chiropractic physician checks vision and hearing, blood pressure, and height and weight

Licensed and bonded technicians use their own eco-friendly products to sanitize fixtures, scour tiles, dust surfaces, and vacuum floors

Monterey jack sprinkled atop chicken tacos, half-pound Texas burger smothered with barbecue sauce, and wings dressed in Thai chilies

Beginning and intermediate knitting classes teach basic stitches and more complicated patterns to small groups of students

Laser beams delve into unwanted hair on one of 24 treatment areas, destroying follicles to stall future growth

Eight-day guided expedition of Costa Rica includes accommodations in four hotels, jungle tours, and kayaking along Pacific coast

Live music and tequila tastings entertain patrons while they order traditional Mexican and Guatemalan entrees off the regular menu

Software converts speech into near-perfect digital text and executes verbal commands such as emailing and initiating Internet searches

Jet skis seat up to three people for speedy, water-foaming excursions across Lake Conroe’s waters, plus access to a private beach

Stone oven-baked pizza, pasta dishes, and veal entrees; casual restaurant with Italian murals on the walls