The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
Carefree, Arizona

Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa has been named America's Top Resort for 14 consecutive years — and is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations.

This 33,000-square-foot Carefree spa resort offers stimulating revitalization through the art of massage, therapeutic baths, and refreshing treatments. Before and after your treatment, unwind in men's and women's locker rooms that instill a heightened sense of peace … complete with steam rooms, saunas, and the O'furo, a traditional Japanese bath.

Other signature elements include the meditation labyrinth, a circular tea room with vibrant desert vistas, and a heated swimming pool nestled against ancient boulders with Watsu, an underwater "back-to-the-womb" experience.   The treatment facility itself has 24 treatment spaces, private locker rooms featuring steam rooms, saunas, and Japanese baths; Golden Door café and tea room, overlooking the desert, serving light fare;  full service Beauty Salon;  skin care, hand and foot care, body therapy, and massage, Native American wraps and therapies; health, lifestyle, and fitness classes; a movement studio providing Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi classes for all levels, personal training, and more.

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Carefree Resort & Villas Spa
Carefree, Arizona 

Celebrate a unique Scottsdale spa resort vacation, brimming with authentic Southwestern décor and architecture, limitless recreational activities, and a fantastic array of services and amenities. Away from the commotion and stress of city life - amid plenty of wide, open spaces - you'll have more free time than ever before.  Channel this blissful energy at Carefree Resort & Villas, and enjoy a fantastic array of activities - from The Spa to the Tennis Club. Maintain your workout routine in the state-of-the-art Fitness Center, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of the mountains and desert landscape.  If you desire thrilling offsite adventure, Carefree is the ideal venue for scenic horseback riding, hiking, camping, and swimming.

According to Native American lore, the Sonoran Desert possesses unique, natural healing powers to restore and balance health. Channel these stimulating powers with a visit to The Spa at Carefree Resort & Villas. Nestled in the foothills of the wondrous Sonoran Desert, with scenic views and pristine surroundings, this unique retreat offers a tranquil Carefree Arizona spa resort getaway.

Step inside the boutique atmosphere spa, and indulge in exclusive services for both men and women - a full array of massage therapies, skin care, aromatherapy, nail care, and body treatments, in an attractive Southwestern spa setting with six treatments rooms, a lounge, separate men's and women's locker and steam rooms, and a charming retail area.  Enjoy a full array of day treatments and overnight spa packages. 

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JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Arizona

The Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provides luxury, unparalleled service, endless recreation and exquisite dining. This desert mountain luxury hotel near Phoenix has Arizona's largest ballroom, a pampering spa, outstanding restaurants and championship golf. Upon arrival, you're greeted with an expansive grand lobby, splashing fountains, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, sparkling waterways and majestic palm-lined pathways.

Revive Spa at the resort offers 41 elegant treatment rooms and a diverse menu of spa experiences which incorporate beautiful, tranquil settings and indigenous flora and fauna into signature treatments where ancient rituals join force with cutting-edge techniques. The soothing Sonoran Desert setting of JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort serves as the ideal backdrop for Revive Spa. The spa lobby's two-story rotunda with a central water feature flows directly underneath the brilliant skylight two floors above. Water being the main inspiration of the spa, has the power to strengthen, heal, and relax.

In addition to spa and salon services, Revive also features a spacious indoor Health Club whose floor to ceiling windows slide open allowing the fresh Sonoran Desert air to invigorate your workout with the latest in fitness equipment, fitness classes and trainers.

Revive's Spa Bistro features a dedicated Spa Chef preparing cuisine with organic ingredients and herbs picked fresh from its garden. The Spa Bistro provides breakfast and lunch dining with fruit smoothies as well as beer and wine beverage options with indoor seating, or, the Bistro's outdoor seating, which offers views of the Sanctuary Pool and classic cabanas.

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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Scottsdale, Arizona

The AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has come to reflect the dynamic environment that surrounds it. With its dramatic Spanish Colonial architecture, open plazas graced by fountains, and locally inspired art and décor, the resort offers a blend of comfort and style that captures the charm and grace of the Southwest.

Rising from the resort’s beautiful Hacienda Plaza is Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, which also pays tribute to the Arizona landscape. Inspired by a hidden oasis deep in the Grand Canyon called Havasupai (pronounced Hah-vah-su-pie), the design of this alluring Fairmont Scottsdale Princess spa is drawn from nature's primary elements - air, water, earth, wood and fire. These essential elements, combined with innovative treatments designed to inspire and rejuvenate, will help you along a self-directed path as you "Find Your Energy".

Willow Stream spa experiences are authentic – they work. Some are inspired by local traditions, plants and herbs. Others are designed for specific results like stress relief, diminishing the appearance of fine lines or connected to your favorite interests like golf, skiing or spending time outdoors. Some are just pure pampering. Whatever the result, we make sure all of our experiences feel wonderful. Our staff will guide you to getting the most of your time at our Scottsdale spa resort.

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Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, Arizona

The Southwest comes to life at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Hyatt blends pampering luxury with the native cultures and natural beauty of this magnificent area.

Spa Avania blends personalized treatments, mineral water therapy, uniquely synchronized music styling, YogaAway, diet, and the antioxidant blessings of the world’s finest teas into an artful indoor-outdoor oasis.     Streaming natural light from oculus assist your body in mastering its own internal clock.  The result is an all-senses infusion that respects your body’s changing demands for equilibrium throughout the day. A time-focused philosophy grounded in the body’s natural daily rhythms and requirements.  For only when the five senses align so perfectly are you able to experience the ideal state we call “avania.”  Spa Avania … the first complete spa experience choreographed to your body’s perfect timing.

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The Phoenician
Scottsdale, Arizona

The Phoenician is situated on 250 picturesque acres at the base of Camelback Mountain, and nine miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  It is in close proximity to Scottsdale's finest shopping and dining, and a short drive to downtown Phoenix, with its historic district and attractions.

The Centre for Well-Being is a 22,000 square foot spa offering comprehensive programs and services ranging from herbal body treatments to energy therapies to fitness classes.  The facilities include cardiovascular and weight training studio, aerobic studio, Meditation Atrium, locker rooms with sauna, steam, whirlpool and Swiss showers, 24 treatment rooms, private offices for consultations, a full-service salon, boutique and Waters Bar.

The Phoenician offers a watery oasis in the desert, with nine swimming pools, including the main pool tiled in Mother-of-Pearl, an "edgeless pool" framed by shady cabanas, and children's pools, a 165 foot water slide, Sunset and Desert Spas, Necklace Lake, lagoons, waterfalls, and fountains.

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Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa 
Sedona, Arizona

Amidst the spectacular beauty of the magnificent red rock formations surrounding Sedona, Arizona the Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa offers guests the opportunity to experience Sedona, called ''The Most Beautiful Place in America".   The resort overlooks the awe inspiring 18-hole Sedona Golf Resort and features stunning views of Court House Butte, Castle Rock and Bell Rock.

The resort is within minutes of shopping, dining, hiking, mountain bike trails, and over 40 art galleries. Go horseback riding or mountain biking. Take a jeep tour. Drift through the turquoise blue skies in a hot air balloon. Visit the world famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, experience an outdoor concert, or just wander where the spirit takes you.

In the summer, the resort offers a Kids Kamp children's program and a complimentary gift at the Hilton Vacation Station toy lending desk. Enjoy great Southwestern specialties at The Grille at ShadowRock or poolside at the Blue Water Cafe, open seasonally. Rejuvenate with a light breakfast, lunch or an energy snack at the Compass Cafe in the Spa.

The Hilton Spa and Hilton Fitness Center offer 20,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor facilities; a fully equipped fitness center; a spacious aerobic studio with wood floor; outdoor heated therapy spa and wading pool; lighted tennis courts with viewing areas; a social lounge and courtyard; sand volleyball court; luxury locker rooms; large indoor whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms;  tennis and racquetball instruction; personal fitness training; a full range of aerobic and stress-reduction classes; swimming lessons and programs; professional massage service; a full service beauty salon; full service spa treatment menu, much more.

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