Arizona: Spas

Canyon Ranch Health Resort Ranked among the world’s finest destination spas, this luxury complex touts bountiful treatment options, from Chinese herbal consultations to Ayurvedic facials, as well as doting “well-being” experts, from massage therapists to nutritionists. 8600 E. Rockcliff Rd.; 800-742-9000; www.canyonranch.com

Golden Door Spa The Boulders Resort’s 33,000-square-foot pampering center encompasses 24 treatment rooms, a labyrinth (inspired by Hopi medicine wheels), café, and hydrotherapy tubs. Go for the signature wrap comprising blue cornmeal and ionized turquoise clay. 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.; 480-595-3500; www.goldendoorspas.com/boulders

Sanctuary Spa at Camelback Mountain Go for their Asian-inspired treatments (try the popular water Watsu massage), Zen meditation garden, and indoor/outdoor treatment rooms. Open to non-resort guests Monday through Thursday. Paradise Valley, Scottsdale; 5700 E. McDonald Dr.; 800-245-2051; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com
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Spa at Camelback Inn For treatments with a local slant, head to this sunny spa with modern Southwest décor. Opt to be smothered in an adobe clay body mask and then moisturized with cactus and aloe extracts. 5402 E. Lincoln Dr.; 800-922-2635; www.camelbackspa.com

Therapy on the Rocks While Sedona is not as much of a spa destination as Phoenix or Tucson, this area favorite is a good bet for its picturesque creekside setting and red rock views; treatments include massage and myofascial release, a form of bodywork centered on stretching out soft muscle tissue. 676 N. Hwy. 89A; 928-282-3002; www.myofascialrelease.com

VH Spa for Vitality + Health The spa specialists at the trendy Hotel Valley Ho understand that you may not have time to sacrifice optimal tanning hours for a massage – sign up for poolside pampering instead with treatments like the Aloe-Up Sunscreen Body Massage. 6850 E. Main St.; 480-421-7777; www.hotelvalleyho.com
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