Enjoy Summer Getaway Nickelodeon Style

Celebrate summer and stay and play Nickelodeon style with a fun-filled getaway package for the whole family at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.

Kids and parents can play like Nickelodeon stars at the Valley's only resort to offer the Nickelodeon experience with appearances by SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer providing the ultimate Nickelodeon entertainment including SpongeBob or Dora sleepover kits, character breakfast, Nick live poolside shows, Nick arts and crafts, dive-in movies, and Nickelodeon dinner parties including getting messy with the famous "Slime Time."

The Nickelodeon Getaway Package begins at check-in where families will be greeted by a Nickelodeon Getaway Host who reviews the upcoming activities during their stay and SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer Nickelodeon-themed gifts for the kids.

Parents and kids can experience a character breakfast buffet with Dora the Explorer or SpongeBob SquarePants complete with music and Nickelodeon sing-alongs, interactive activities, a meet-and-greet photo followed by the most fabulous Nick Live poolside party where contestants are selected to take part in an interactive game show featuring music and trivia, a Nickelodeon dinner party featuring hip games, live DJ, dancing and green slime for dessert. In addition, a special "so-long" from the Nickelodeon characters occurs at the conclusion of stay in the resort lobby.

Fun-filled amenities at the luxury resort allows kids to exercise the mind and body with Nickelodeon crafts including t-shirt decorating and color-a-cookie; pajama parties where kids can create their own Nick pillow; dancing, and playing trivia games.

The summer Nickelodeon Getaway Package at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provides a deluxe resort room, a Nickelodeon-themed breakfast in Blue Sage restaurant for two adults and two kids, personalized turn-down service including two SpongeBob SquarePants and/or Dora the Explorer Sleepover Kits (up to two per room) with pillowcases and a special gift, daily character appearances and Nick live poolside shows.

It's time to revel in ultimate luxury and create memories doing everything you love with family fun time at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The Nickelodeon SpongeBob or Dora Getaway summer package is a one- or two-night stay and starts at $209 per night, valid through Labor Day Weekend.

The Nickelodeon package rounds out the resort's extensive escape packages for moms, dads, golf nuts and people looking for romance where sweeping views of the crimson-hued McDowell Mountains and wandering waterways weave through the breathtaking lush oasis.

For more information or reservations, call 480-293-5000 or visit www.jwdesertridgeresort.com. Follow us on Twitter @JWDesertRidge.