I recently celebrated my one-year wedding anniversary and as a special pre-celebratory treat to myself, decided to head to Tocasierra Spa & Salon at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix for a little beauty boost. Tocasierra Spa is tucked away east of the main lobby with its own parking lot access. It can be [...]
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A few weeks ago, my husband and I were in need of a short getaway and decided that Sedona was the perfect spot. The drive is just under two hours from the Phoenix area, and there are so many amazing places to stay. I chose L’Auberge de Sedona, mostly because the resort’s intimate cottages are [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing the intimate offerings of the Tocaloma Spa & Salon at the Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs. As you might know, the Pointe Hilton resorts are equipped with water slides and lazy river pools and are known for being great destinations for families with children, but don’t let that [...]
Joya. Even the name (pronounced joy-ah) elicits a peaceful easy feelin’. But as the new kid on the resort spa block, did it live up to its name and budding reputation? Oh yah. Did it ever. I visited the spa mid-summer with my spa-savvy sister-in-law in tow. A high-powered admin assistant, she was as fried [...]
An enchanting visit to Agave Spa at Westin Kierland’s grand resort. Okay, I admit it, I love my job. The endless hours hunched over the computer, the backs of my legs stuck to the fake leather of my creaky desk chair, are all worth it on days like today. ‘Cause today, I went to the [...]
The moment I arrived at Golden Door Spa at The Boulders, my habitually hurried gait slowed to a stroll. I hadn’t even made it to the check-in desk before stopping to admire a trickling stream that welcomes each guest in a Zen courtyard before the entrance. Once inside, Golden Door lived up to its welcoming [...]
Deep Stress? Try the Deep Six Massage at the VH Spa. As a soon-to-be-bride (3 weeks and counting, ahh!), I have been so stressed out that I can feel a tight line of knots across my back in between my shoulders. Not good. I decided it was time for a massage, but not just any [...]
Discovering yourself through the Luk Pra Kope ritual at Sanctuary Spa. A friend recently told me that she had never been to the illustrious Sanctuary Spa without spotting a celebrity (Al Sharpton, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, the Bennifer baby). I saw not a single famous person the day I went. Not even a famous person’s [...]
We’re so fortunate living in the Valley of the Sun, with so many amazing resorts with even more uh.may.zing spas. And, what better way to spend a lovely Arizona day than at a beautiful Scottsdale spa? A few weeks ago, I was due for a much-needed facial and a bit of de-stressing, so I decided [...]
Okay, here’s my perfect spa day. I roll up into Hotel Valley Ho and relinquish my ride into the trusty hands of the handsome hotel valet attendant. I stroll into the hotel, through the airy lobby, the slinky lounge and into Cafe Zuzu where I plop down in a cozy nook. I throw back a [...]
