New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue Located one block east of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city’s most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests... [ Read more ]

Going to the gym is a safe way to work out, unlike doing pull-ups on a streetlight or fighting public-disturbance charges. Lift lawfully with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $39 for a 30-day gym-membership package (a $274 value) 30-day membership with 24/7 access via keycard Consultation and three 30-minute personal-training sessions 30 days of unlimited tanning 30 days of unlimited access to a HydroMassage bed Unlimited group fitness classes $109 for a three-month gym-membership package (an $822 value) 90-day membership with 24/7 access via keycard Consultation and... [ Read more ]

Nail polish brightens dull fingernails, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon. $32 for a Manicure and Pedicure (Up to $70 Value) One-and-a-half hour mani-pedis begin with sanitized footbath. Both sets of extremities are massaged and exfoliated before receiving a fresh coat of OPI polish. Somi's Hair Design & Nails Somi Ro believes listening is the key to a great experience in the salon. At Somi's Hair Design & Nails, she has convened a team of... [ Read more ]

Some family heirlooms, such as jewelry and photographs, are enthusiastically accepted by younger generations, and others, including Grandpa's gallstone and Betamax copies of Ishtar, are not. Procure a pride-inspiring heirloom with this Groupon. $65 for a Personalized Alphabet-Photography Keepsake ($139.99 Value) Up to 14 black-and-white photographs representing the letters of your chosen word are framed in a half-inch black steel frame with a black mat and glass. You can also apply the value toward another frame style and pay the difference. A... [ Read more ]

Bowling-alley lanes are covered in a thin layer of oil, facilitating a smooth trip for the ball and hilarious pratfalls for would-be pin burglars. Engage in slippery sport with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $24 for a Pizza, Pins & Pop bowling package for up to six (a $49.95 value) Two-hour rental of one bowling lane Shoe rental for up to six One large pizza Two pitchers of soda $48 for a Pizza, Pins & Pop bowling package for up to 12 (a $99.90 value) Two-hour rental... [ Read more ]

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it must be swallowed whole, like a pill. Stay healthy to the core with this Groupon. $15 for $30 Worth of Prescriptions, Remedies, and Supplies for Pets and People Crest 3DWhite Whitestrips brighten teeth ($37), Zicam Cold Remedy Rapid Melts counter cold symptoms ($11.25), and 100 tablets of vitamin B-6 bolster the nervous system ($5.50). This Groupon is also valid towards a variety of products available from HealthWarehouse.com's pet pharmacy. All orders sail... [ Read more ]

Termites feed on dead plant materials, which is why they are menacing to people who live in wooden homes or wear only fig leaves. Protect yourself with this Groupon. Choose from Two Options $69 for one month of pest-control treatments with a termite inspection (a $250 value) $99 for three months of pest-control treatments with a termite inspection (a $280 value) During the specified time frame, Terminix will dispatch trained technicians as often as needed to manage a home's pest problems. Though services are... [ Read more ]