As wellness travel continues to grow as a travel trend, Arizona is cementing itself as a restorative destination for the mind, body and soul.
This southwestern state is known for its diverse landscapes, great weather year round (with over 330 sunny days a year), mystical energy vortexes, and also offers incredible outdoor adventures, renowned spas and luxurious accommodations, creating the perfect location for a wellness trip to truly reset. This is Arizona.
New – Mii amo at Enchantment Resort, Sedona
Located in Sedona’s famed Boynton Canyon and recently renovated to amplify guests’ journey to wellness, Miiamo at Enchantment Resort is one of the most sought-after spas in the state. Having newly reopened, the resort will offer extended treatment times and fresh experiences, such as sound and light therapy and CBD-infused services.
Furthering their commitment to working alongside the natural environment, the retreat
has also partnered with BABOR skincare, a 100 percent Climate Neutral Certified brand. After meditating in the Crystal Grotto, guests can nourish their bodies at the new restaurant, Hummingbird, with ingredients sourced from nearby farms and Mii amo’s own Chef Garden.
Prices from £979 for two nights.
Historic – Castle Hot Springs, Morristown
Home to naturally restorative thermal waters and over three acres of farming land for produce used
throughout the retreat, Castle Hot Springs has been a retreat destination in all senses of the word since 1896.
Indigenous people have historically journeyed to hot spring water for medicinal purposes before an Arizona entrepreneur purchased the property to capitalise on the restoring benefits of the water and create the first Arizonan wellness resort. In the 1940s, the resort was used as a military rehabilitation centre to treat veterans wounded during World War II, with one famous serviceman being John F. Kennedy.
Today, the resort has been newly restored and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Prices from £1,309 per night.
Specialist – Miraval Arizona, Tucson
Miraval is set in the Sonoran Desert and focuses on digital device-free, intentional stays for each guest to have a personalised, expert-led, 360-degree wellness experience. With pioneering programmes, exclusive spa treatments and world-class specialists, guests are invited to work with Miraval to create itineraries to support their unique intention. Experiences range from working with horses to support grief, beekeeping and farm work for connecting with nature, and adventure activities for fitness, weight loss and skill building, complementing the classic experiences of personalised fitness sessions, meditative hikes and nutrition support.
Prices start from £1,220 per night.
Award-winning – Canyon Ranch, Tucson
With proven expertise across four decades and a string of awards and nominations, Canyon Ranch has become one of the top wellness destination resorts in the US. With luscious desert grounds and meditation gardens, expansive spa and fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, and daily activities such as group hikes and bike rides, yoga and creative arts, guests can join in with as much or as little as they wish to create their ultimate wellness getaway. With a modern and airy feel and exclusive location, Canyon Ranch provides luxury accommodations with a 360-degree approach to each guests’ health and happiness.
Prices from £773 per night.
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