USA: Arizona, California, and Nevada, Loews Hotels and Resorts - Spa Time Not Just for Mom Anymore. 
As most parents already know kids are getting older younger and spa experiences for tweens and teens are finally becoming easier to arrange. At selected Loews Hotels and Resorts the family spa trend has become official - Kids Getting Older Younger (KYOG) and the advantage is obvious spa time for mom is part of the deal.
The news is really good for moms and their kids because in response to the trend created by guests ,Loews Hotels is now offering teens and tweens a chance to get pampered with a customized collection of kid-friendly (mother-approved) spa packages. These playful packages include fruity pedi’s, princess up-dos, and cleansing facials. The participating Loews Hotels span from Santa Monica, California to Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tucson, Arizona.
Spunky and trendy teens and tweens spa packages may be enjoyed at four Loews Resort locations.
Arizona: Tucson - Queen for A Day. At Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Queen for a Day includes three royal treatments: Marie Antoinette (an elaborate up-do complete with tiara), the Perfect Princess Pout (gloss application and tips for lips) and No-More-Chores Cinderella Classics (a classic mani/pedi with non-toxic nail polish). The package is priced at $150.
California: San Diego - Golden Goddess. At Loews Coronado Bay Resort Golden Goddess includes a Youth Therapy Facial (25-minute green tea and ginger facial), Ultra Bronzing Organic Spray-On Tanning (a full-body organic spray-on treatment), and Golden Pedi (featuring gold minerals and Artemisia flowers). Teens can also opt for a variety of other services at Sea Spa, including belly dancing classes, Aveda hair treatments and a couple's massage with their BFF. Package starts at $175.
California: Santa Monica, The Green Teen Spa Package. At Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel The Green Teen Spa Package includes a GreenApy Massage (30-minute rosemary-infused massage), Pacific Glow (a holistic body treatment with salt-mousse body scrub) and Island Pedicure (tropical yogurt foot scrub, foot massage and polish). A goodie bag filled with product samples and information on skin care and a healthy lifestyle complete the package. Package is priced at $150.
Nevada: Las Vegas - Mini Moulay Little Spa Day. At Loews Lake Las Vegas the Mini Moulay Little Spa Day offers a pampering and primping session for the younger than 12 set. The package includes Lil’ Miss Mani or Pedi (a manicure or pedicure with soak, shaping, buffing, hand or foot massage and polish), Princess Updo (an elegant up-do perfect for special occasions) and Tiny Touchups (a mini-makeup application with lip gloss, blush, body shimmer and perfume). The $160 price includes Moulay munchies and a Mocktail for lunch.
And even more enticing benefit for parents with teens - Las Vegas, NV and Santa Monica, CA have unique family vacation packages geared to teens.
TEEn Up in Vegas with "Putt Like A Pro". With this clever family getaway teens play on an award-winning course at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. The package inlcudes an individual, teen-based clinic at the Lake Las Vegas Golf Institute; customized PING Putter Fitting (putter will be sent to home); video of the teen's golf lesson; subscription to golf magazine of teen's choice; TEEn Up Golf Pack Amenity; one-night stay in a lakefront room. " Putt Like A Pro" starts at $600. For more information and reservations, call toll-free 1-877-285-6397.
Be glamorous in Santa Monica and "Live Like A Star". Loews Santa Monica Hotel offers a taste of Hollywood with a two-night stay in a premium suite; limo service from the hotel for the length of the stay; one acting lesson; a meeting and coaching session with an "agent to the stars"; a makeover from Ocean Spa & Fitness Center (hair cut and style, and makeup consultation and application for girls; male facial for boys); head shots taken by a celebrity photographer (to take home or have mailed). Live Like A Star" experience starts at $2,000. For more information and reservations, call (310) 458-6700.
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