Blissful Holidays For Health And Wellness Arizona

It's no secret, travel is good for us. Studies have shown that travel can have a positive affect on our personal health and well-being. A holiday can help relieve everything from stress, anxiety, high blood pressure and even poor memory. Taking time away from work and the daily pressures of everyday life is an instant mood-booster, but for those looking for some extra TLC will love the idea of 'wellness tourism'- a trend that is rapidly on the rise in the travel industry.  A wellness holiday travel that promotes health and well-being through any combination of physical, psychological or spiritual activities. The rise in wellness holidays is a testament to the high demands of work, and how our lightening speed lifestyles can take an emotional and physical toll on us. In this series, we tour the continents in search of the world's most rejuvenating and relaxing health resorts, spas and wellness retreats. This week we explore the luxurious wellness offerings in sunny Arizona.

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The southwest state of Arizona in the US is famed for its sun-drenched desert scenery, the iconic Grand Canyon, its proud Navajo heritage, and its treasury of world-class health resorts and spas. With the average temperature in Arizona always floating above 23°C there's never a bad time to pay a visit to this desert gem. Travellers looking for a holiday destination that is flooded with natural beauty, wide open spaces, and an environment that promotes tranquil meditation and relaxation, look no further than Arizona. Arizona is definitely the remedy to the aches and stress that accompany the fast pace of modern life. It's perfect for those looking to recharge and take advantage of the stockpile of self-care treatments offered in the state's plethora of of luxurious spas, wellness retreats and health havens. Arizona’s top three rejuvenating destinations are undoubtedly; Sedona, Scottsdale and Tuscon.

Surrounded by red-rock formations and steep canyon walls, Sedona is a striking desert town known for its thriving New-Age and arts community. For travellers looking to connect mind, body and spirit, Sedona offers a plethora of yoga and meditation centres as well as alternative medicine clinics and even hypnotherapy practitioners.

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Mii Amo spa is located within the heavenly Enchantment Resort. This exclusive, destination spa resort is composed of 16 adobe styled rooms, all with awe-inspiring vistas of the neighboring red rocks. Mii Amo offers guests a personalized 'journey' during their stay that enriches and nurtures the mind, body and spirit. Some offerings at Mii Amo include; spiritual practices rooted in Native American rituals, private yoga classes, reiki, relaxing massages and facials, and wellness classes that promote better sleep, nutrition, meditation and even one specifically designed for women. The copper-coloured spa takes its cue from the extraordinary desertscape it inhabits and its exquisite scenery, pampering packages and cuisine make Mii Amo a stand out spa for a much needed retreat.

A highly acclaimed 4-Star hotel, the Amara is the place to stay when you want to indulge in all sorts of lavish spa services. The enormous spa facility offers six treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, a relaxation room and a private yoga room. The Amara is also only one of five U.S. spas to offer the ultra luxurious London-based Elemis skincare brand in their treatments.

Sunny Scottsdale is a hub of upscale health spas and resorts and boasts the highest number of resort spas per capita in the USA. Scottsdale is the perfect getaway for travellers looking to splurge on the best pampering money can buy. Think customized massages, acupuncture treatments, salon services, fitness trainings and nutrition assessments.

This enormous spa is located within the elegant Scottsdale Princess Resort and offers a wide range or treatments and amenities. This internationally renowned spa has a diverse menu of massages, steam rooms, saunas, a variety of salon services, a fitness centre and a jaw-dropping waterfall ‘canyon’ oasis with rooftop pool--just to name a few of its extravagant offerings!

Photo credit: KiwiCollection This dreamy Zen-like spa is an attractive retreat for travellers seeking peace and quiet. Choose from their selection of Asian-inspired treatments, unwind in one of their relaxation lounges, enjoy a Pilates or yoga class and clear your mind in their meditation garden. The Sanctuary Spa has been recognised as a 4-Star spa for four consecutive years in a row in the Forbes Travel Guide. It also consistently ranks as one of the Top Hotel Spas Overall & Top 5 Hotel Spas, Continental U.S. by Travel+Leisure.

Tucson is blessed with a host of 4-and 5-Star spas and beautiful backdrop of rust-coloured mountains. It’s one of the premier spa destinations in the world and boasts a sunny and warm climate year-round. Perfect for snowbirds looking to escape a cold winter!

Photo credit: Travel&Leisure Famous for its breath-taking mountain vistas and world-class spa treatments, Canyon Ranch is definitely worth its high price tag. It offers a variety of traditional and modern therapies that include massages and bodywork, manicures, pedicures, body scrubs and wraps. Canyon Ranch also boasts an impressive 80,000-square-foot Spa complex complete with fitness studios, saunas, squash and racquetball courts, indoor cycling rooms, relaxation rooms and salon.

Framed by the soaring Tortolita Mountains in the distance, this award-winning 5-Star hotel and resort is a resplendent sanctuary for weary travellers. The Dove Mountain spa specializes in eco-holistic therapies that embody the time-honored traditions of the Sonoran Desert. On top of their selection of healing treatments, the spa is also boasts a deluxe fitness centre, several daily fitness classes, and ultra plush suites. It's the perfect mountain setting for some serious spoiling an R&R.

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