TRAVEL GUIDE: ARIZONA
Arizona is much more than a desert. From the Grand Canyon and scenic mountains of the north to the world-class golf, dining and spas in Phoenix and Tucson, visitors will find an elegant mix of sophistication and serenity.

PHOENIX & SCOTTSDALE

Red Rock State Park
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Phoenix/Scottsdale
Phoenix, otherwise known as the Valley of the Sun, has plenty to offer besides its 325 days of annual sunshine. This cheery city is home to phenomenal rock parks, wine bars offering cult vino, a fashion scene that rivals Rodeo Drive, homey restaurants and luxuriously rustic accommodations.

RESTAURANTS
Phoenix-Scottsdale restaurants search
Phoenix-Scottsdale Hot 10 restaurants
Top Places to Have Tea: The Phoenician
"Best of" Lists: Top Phoenix/Scottsdale Restaurants

HOTELS


FEATURED HOTELS

The Boulders Resort & Golden
Door Spa

Look closely at the 12-million-year-old rock outcroppings of the Sonoran desert outside Scottsdale, Arizona, and you will find a resort that seems to have grown out of the rocks themselves, with natural terrain and plant life virtually unaltered by the private hideaway.


A room with a king-sized bed at the newly opened Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
With 80,000 square feet of meeting space at this hotel, you can be all business, or perhaps get a different type of work(out) done at their fitness center, which was developed in partnership with professional athletic training organization Core Performance. Downtown Phoenix's latest hotel is the newest one to open in the area since 1976.


Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Dip into the pool where Marilyn Monroe loved to splash. Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea in the Lobby. Or hit the 18-hole championship golf courses.
The Phoenician
The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale, Arizona has long been renowned for its luxurious accommodations, service and world-class spa and wellness facility.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa


HOTEL SPECIALS

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Located near all the action Scottsdale has to offer, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch is one of the most impressive resorts in the Valley of the Sun.

Carefree Resort & Villas
This medium-size resort is about 30 minutes north of the shops and restaurants of Scottsdale, in the little town of Carefree.


TUCSON

SPAS
Canyon Ranch

Enrich yourself in the lush Sonoran desert. Relax at their award-winning spa, find nirvana in their Yoga/Meditation Dome, or partake in the weeklong Life Enhancement Program, which presents workshops, activities and private time to nourish positive living habits.
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Canyon Ranch

Canyon Ranch

HOTELS
Where to Stay in Tucson

Southern Arizona is home to some of the world's most luxurious resorts. Sunbathe among the saguaros, and then get pampered at these top properties.

More Tucson Hotels:
Miraval
Canyon Ranch
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort


RESTAURANTS
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Search our database of Tucson restaurants and find a dining destination to suit your needs–whether you’re in the mood for the casual and creative Southwestern fare served at Terra Cotta or an elegant five-course tasting menu at The Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
The Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort


SEDONA/FLAGSTAFF

Mii amo DESTINATION SPA
Mii amo

Find harmony in a Native American-inspired setting. Reconnect with your inner self through an exclusive Spirit Speciality Service, nourish your body with a signature spa treatment, and relax at one of their sixteen casitas and suites, which boast breathtaking views of surrounding Boynton Canyon.

RED ROCKIN' ARIZONA
72 Hours in Sedona
Sedona is a site with many faces—an old Western town with deep cowboy roots, an outdoor adventurer’s dream, a metaphysical mecca for relaxation and rejuvenation, and a destination for fine arts and culture. You’ll be awestruck as you watch the red rocks glow in changing light against clear, cobalt skies.
Sedona's Famous Cathedral Rock

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René at Tlaquepaque is a Sedona landmark, ideal for special-occasion dining—even if the occasion is simply a pleasant afternoon or evening of shopping among the gift shops in the Mexican-style Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
Other Sedona/Flagstaff restaurants

FEATURED HOTELS
E
nchantment Resort
This resort offers uninterrupted solitude, as well as private decks for snuggling as the sun sets over the area's famous red rocks.
L'Auberge de Sedona

These intimate cottages bring a romantic French touch to Arizona's red rock country.
Enchantment Resort

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(Updated: 10/08/08 KR)



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