By Misty Murray
Beautiful Arizona, with its splendid scenery, stark desert landscapes, unusual natural wonders and dry climate, has earned a well-deserved reputation as a destination offering the ideal environment in which to restore health, healing and wellness no matter what your age or ailment. Also renowned the world over for its first-rate recreational opportunities, Arizona provides a relaxing setting for those seeking to rejuvenate their bodies or enhance their physical fitness. Whether you want to stay a day or a month, you will find that Arizona offers numerous choices in health spas (in varying price ranges) to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.
Sedona's New Day Salon
Sedona, known for its stunning red rock country, active arts community and free-spirited residents, offers a choice spot for visitors who enjoy having a spa experience surrounded by intensely spectacular landscape. At Sedona's New Day Salon, highly trained and experienced estheticians and cosmetologists deliver such luxuries as massage, body wraps, waxing, facials, nail care and even men's spa services.
Sedona's New Day Salon
1449 W Hwy 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
(928) 282-7502
www.sedonanewdayspa.com
Arizona Grand Resort
In Phoenix, one of the preferred health spa destinations for those in the know includes the Arizona Grand resort. With an on-site athletic club, the resort also boasts an outstanding golf course with links designed to take best advantage of the desertscapes. An oasis water park, beautifully appointed suites and complete spa services round out the offerings of this luxury spa and resort located in the heart of Phoenix.
Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
(866) 267-1321
www.arizonagrandresort.com
The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
A truly iconic destination, the Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa in Carefree, Arizona, just outside Scottsdale, is a Waldorf Astoria property situated on 1,300 acres of desert splendor. Ranked by Conde Nast Traveler as one of "America's Top 15 Golf resorts," the resort is mostly known for its famous Golden Door Spa, sought by visitors who want to soothe mind and spirit with a variety of ancient and modern spa practices. They can partake of steam rooms, saunas, baths of all varieties, Tai Chi, Pilates and yoga as well as the full menu of spa services. Clear blue skies combined with the sight of amazing and immense piles of ancient boulders that surround the resort (and indeed, the entire Carefree area) make this resort a leading choice for those who want to restore tranquility, beauty and health to their lives.
The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, Arizona 85377
(888) 579-2631
www.theboulders.com
About the Author:
Misty Murray has been writing professionally since 1987. An award-winning, senior advertising copywriter, she's written for major clients in Southern California and Hawaii. As lead writer for a popular Big Island home magazine, she specializes in Hawaii homes and interior design. She has also written for national magazines. Murray holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
