Ah, the weekend. It's too bad that we didn't book a flight to Mexico or Costa Rica or a place where it is above 50 degrees such as San Francisco or Tokyo.
Next best thing? A day at the Ivy Spa Club. Pick a service, any service! Whether it's a manicure ($45) or signature massage ($85 for an hour), you'll also get an all-access day pass to this exotic oasis. That package includes a full gym (treadmills with televisions on them), whirlpool and sauna. The locker rooms are stocked with cushy bathrobes and a wide selection of Ivy Spa products in the surprisingly refreshing scent of grapefruit, lavender and tangerine.
Plus, like any other vacation, there are other sites to see and do right there. You might examine unusual architecture of the original ziggurat-style building or enjoy a snack at the on-site cafe.
With these little luxuries, you might forget where you are for the day. Eh, who needs Canyon Ranch.

Ivy Spa Club, 201 11th S. South, Mpls., 612-343-3131.

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