April 22, 2022

Desert Spas

There is a stillness and baked-in serenity to the desert and the mountains, and that perfect silence is a counterbalance to all there is to do in those environments: get out on the rock hiking trails, go mountain biking, relax at the spa. It's an extra bonus in spots where there is a vivid art scene with galleries and museums, and elevated culinary experiences. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, Arizona

When you arrive at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, the first thing you’ll feel drawn to do is gaze up at the jagged Camelback Mountain, with its red rock “humps” and the “Praying Monk” rock that protrudes off to one side.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Arizona

Everything about the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, with its exhilarating Joya Spa, makes you feel like you are in Spain: Spanish tiles, orange trees, even paella on the menu.

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Asheville, North Carolina

Discover why Asheville, a mountain oasis with more than 200 years of health and healing traditions, is your next destination for complete rejuvenation.

Royal Palms Resort, Arizona

At Royal Palms Resort, an archway opens to a tiled courtyard, bougainvillea and palm trees, burbling fountains. When you look up, tones of terra cotta meet a clear blue sky.