By Marcia Frost
The Best Spa Vacations in Arizona for Golf and Tennis
Arizona is known for beautiful mountain ranges and desert plains, but there are many other activities that the Southwestern state offers. A number of spa
resorts provide excellent
vacations that include golf and tennis, but only a few of those resorts consistently rank among the best in the state for providing top-notch facilities and services.
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
This hotel is part of the Waldorf Astoria chain, so expect the best in a spa vacation at The Boulders. The Golden Door Spa is 33,000 square feet with a Japanese influence in the 25 treatment rooms. Two 18-hole golf courses are within the surrounding desert. Private tennis lessons are available on the eight courts (five are hard court and three are clay court).
The Boulders resort & Golden Door Spa
Carefree, Arizona
Phone: 888-579-2631
Web: http://www.theboulders.com
Camelback Inn, A J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa
Adobe casitas (little houses) line the desert oasis at the first of Scottsdale's luxury resorts. The Camelback Inn received a five-diamond rating from the AAA after a $50 million renovation. Spa vacation and private cabana packages are available for ultimate relaxation For more activity, there are 36 holes of golf and tennis on six hard courts.
Camelback Inn, A J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
Phone: 800-582-2169
Web: http://www.camelbackinn.com
Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
Sunrise at Hilton El Conquistador, photo by Marcia Frost
The Hilton El Conquistador offers all the treatments desired for a great spa vacation, but the resort is known for its golf and tennis. Within the Santa Catalina Mountains, the El Conquistador offers 45 holes of golf (two 18-hole courses; one 9-hole) and 31 tennis courts. Tennis lessons, programs and even a national junior tennis championship occur on the courts.
Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
Tucson, Arizona
Phone: 800-325-7832
Web: http://www.hiltonelconquistador.com
The Phoenician
The Phoenician spa contains the Centre for Well-Being for a vacation of healing and relaxation. Marble bathrooms are one example of the luxury offered here in the villas and rooms. In addition to a 27-hole championship golf course, The Phoenician has a practice facility that includes chipping and putting greens and a driving range. The 11 tennis courts, which include one grass court, are set among the floral gardens.
The Phoenician
Scottsdale, Arizona
Phone: 800-888-8234
Web: http://www.thephoenician.com
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About the Author:
Marcia Frost is a writer covering topics such as travel, health and fitness. With travel articles appearing in various online publications, she also writes for AirTran's "GO Magazine" and several tennis publications. Frost holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
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Photo by Marcia Frost
