Hotels and resorts are wooing the next generation of spa-goers with signature treatments and tasty treats. Here are four places where spending time at the spa is a family affair.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii: Explore the island’s famous coastline, then retreat to the Anara 
Spa for a familyfriendly pampering session amid a lush tropical surrounding. Teens will tune in for pineapplecoconut mani-pedis, eyebrow shaping, makeup lessons and a facial, especially designed for their unique skin-care needs. Kids of all ages can opt for temporary Polynesian tattoos, Hawaiian princess styling (think gorgeous flowers in their hair), flower polishes and island braiding. Adults may choose from the spa’s comprehensive menu or create a custom sampler package. Contact: 808-742-1234.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler, Whistler, B.C.: This picturesque mountain resort was among the first to offer kid-focused spa treatments and continues to tempt the next generation of spa-goers with tasty and sweetsmelling options. Dip into hot fudge sundae or strawberry treatments. Junior scrubs and rubs also include Lavender Lullaby Mini Bath 
Ice Cream, Strawberry Kiwi Shower Sherbet and Vanilla Purity Body Icing in tandem with an Ice Cream Sandwich Pumice Stone. Contact: 604-935-3400.
Hotel 1000, Seattle: In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October, the Spaahh, tucked within this Northwestern luxury hotel, is offering Pink Glamour Pedicures, designed for mom and her young daughter. The grown-up service includes pink champagne and strawberries. Junior companions can enjoy a Spaahh signature mocktail with strawberries. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Also available: the Chocolate Pedicure, during which young spa enthusiasts sample a chocolate treat (brownies or ice cream) while enjoying a bubbling chocolate foot scrub and pedicure.
Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine, Texas: Splash the day away in the resort’s 80,000-square-foot water park. Later, youths 4 to 12 years old can primp for dinner in the Scooops Kid Spa. They can climb aboard the supersize, banana-split pedicure throne for a foot massage and the chance to transform their toes with ice-creaminspired colours. They can also opt for sherbet scrubs and flavoured fizz soaks followed by a real ice cream treat at Bear Paw Sweets & Eats. Contact: 800-693-9653.
Source: Edmonton Journal