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The Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, formerly known as Holiday Inn Family Suites Resort, has been "the leader of the pack" in family travel innovation for several years now. The resort was the first in the world to offer 2-bedroom Kidsuites, and it now has 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom Kidsuites as well. The property is located close to Walt Disney World, and offers free scheduled transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. For more information on the resort, see this article on Nickelodeon Family Suites on The Family Travel Network.

Since Nickelodeon Family Suites is such a family travel innovator, it is not surprising that the resort would also would lead the way in offering kids spa services. Young guests at the NickHotel can enjoy pampering in a deluxe space of their own at the Kid's Spa. Complete with massage chairs, dreamy decorations and a dedicated spa specialist, the spa offers services to girls and boys alike.

The Kid's Spa is a sweet treat for both the young and young-at-heart. "Visiting the spa was a special treat for my daughter and was the perfect pampering experience for both of us after a long day in the theme parks," said Joan Cullity of Atlanta, Ga. "The prices were reasonable, the staff was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

With prices ranging from $15 - $40 for individual services and $35 to $99 for packages, the Kids Spa offers a variety of treatments for children including:

Individual Spa Services For Girls:

Manicures: Pretty pastel polish manicure with a sparkly top coat that will endure through the activities of a little girl. Elegant French and acrylic manicures are also available. Prices start at $18 for kids and $22 for adults.

Pedicures: Soothing refresher to pamper the sole with lotions, heated massage, pretty pastel polishes and flowery designs for little toes (and big ones, too!) Prices start at $25 for kids and $35 for adults.

Fantasy Facial: Fabulous and fresh avocado or oatmeal scrub coupled with a face massage, cucumber eye lift, cleanser and moisturizer.

Tasha Touchup: A finishing touch with a dab of lip gloss, brush of blush, splash of glitter and a dash of perfume ... plus a special surprise.

Glamour Photo: A fun photograph with gorgeous gowns, beautiful boas and haughty hats.

Jamaican Braids: Jamaican braids or elegant up-do complete with butterfly barrettes and ribbons, topped off with glistening glitter.

Individual Spa Services For Boys:

Maniguy: Fun manicures with temporary hand tattoos, finger massage, thumb wrestling and arm wrestling.

Pirate: Young sea dogs get outfitted in an adventurous get-up including eye patch, red bandana, polished earring in one ear and an extraordinary temporary tattoo.

Tattoos: Cool temporary tattoos for cool guys.

Commando: Preparing young soldiers for adventure with camouflage army eye paint and military bands.

Celebrity: Colored gel in the hair will give the illusion of a rock star with bangs styled straight in the air.

Costume Photo: From superhero's to gentleman's attire he can have his picture snapped as a firefighter, a ferocious lion or even a train engineer.

A wide variety of spa packages are available. The most popular packages are:

* Six braids, manicure and express polish for $60
* Half-head of braids with a manicure and pedicure for $90
* Half-head of braids with extended braids (with beads at the bottom), manicure and pedicure for $100

Treatments are performed by experienced state certified technicians and include a beautiful beaded bracelet and remote-controlled massage chair. The Nickelodeon Family Suites Kids Spa's operating times vary by season.