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

The outdoor pool at Arcadia Mediterranean Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona

WELCOME TO MY VILLA
Bella Palazzo
A private villa rental agency and concierge service, Bella Palazzo opens the doors for travelers to a collection of fine villas and estates in various locations, including 20 properties in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas of Arizona.

TOP 10 COUPLES MASSAGES
Red Door Spa at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
At the Red Door Spa, the ceremonial Native American foot bath includes tea service and begins the 135-minute Wigwam Warm Water Ritual. Read more on our list of the Top 10 Couples Massages.

The Havasu room at Red Door Spa in Phoenix

72-HOUR VACATION
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

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HOTELS

InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa

STAYING IN
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE HOTELS

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FEATURED HOTELS

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
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, developed in partnership with professional athletic training organization Core Performance. Sheraton Phoenix Downdown is the latest 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.

Hyatt Regency Phoenix
A central downtown location makes this hotel extremely convenient for business travelers and conventioneers. Consistent Hyatt-level service and an upper business class atmosphere are sure to satisfy corporate travelers. Business-oriented amenities and facilities---42,000-square feet of them---include in-house audio-visual services, secretarial assistance and currency exchange.

TUCSON

TOP 10 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.
See Canyon Ranch on our list of the Top 10 Detox Spas
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HOTELS
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.

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RESTAURANTS
Search and Read Reviews
Search our database of Tucson restaurants and find a dining destination to suit your needs–whether you’re in the mood for the Spanish tapas served at Casa Vincente or inventive modern American cuisine at Cayton's.

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SEDONA/FLAGSTAFF

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.

RESTAURANTS
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René at Tlaquepaque is ideal for special-occasion dining—even if the occasion is simply an evening of shopping among the gift shops in the Mexican-style Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
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FEATURED HOTELS
Enchantment 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.

TOP 10 DESTINATION SPAS
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.

See Mii amo on our list of the Top 10 Romantic Spas

APACHE/NAVAJO NATION

PHOTO GALLERY
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Check out our photo gallery of Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Apache, Arizona, which features photos of lodging, canyons, ruins and Navajo pictographs.

Read our review of Thunderbird Lodge

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(Updated: 01/12/12 CT)

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