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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

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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.

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Top 10 Golf Resorts Worldwide: The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa

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, 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 Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Framed by the majestic McDowell Mountains and set among 580 acres of striking Sonoran Desert, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is one of the area’s most impressive resorts. With its blend of native cultures, natural beauty and indulgent luxury, it set new standards for Arizona resorts when it opened in 1986.

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.
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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

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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 Spanish tapas served at Casa Vincente or an elegant five-course tasting menu at The Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

SEDONA/FLAGSTAFF

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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(Updated: 07/28/09 HC)

72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

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Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.

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