Blue Door Spa Suite at The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley is truly the boutique hideaway it claims to be, in everything from the stunning views of Camelback Mountain to the authentic Arizona decor. Its one-of-a-kind charm and intimate elegance made me yearn for a getaway all while providing a comforting feeling of home. I […]
Resort Spa
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
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 […]
Bliss Scottsdale at the W Hotel
I’ve been waiting for this little nugget of Bliss since I first heard it was swinging our way more than two years ago. In fact, I wrote a little ditty about it. Wanna hear it? Here it goes. An Ode to Bliss: Oh sassy little BlissGirl. You with your beguiling smile and your cutesy treatment […]
Los Caballeros Spa at Rancho de los Caballeros Resort
If there’s one phenomenon that’s unique to Arizona, it’s gotta be the "cowboy zen" style of decor and attitude. On the design side, it’s a blend of the rough and tough — think rawhide, leather and distressed pine — with the soft and mellow — sage green hues, feathery soft chamois throws and a purposeful […]
VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho
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 […]
Spa at The Boulders Resort
The moment I arrived at Spa at The Boulders (formerly the Golden Door Spa), 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, the Spa lived up to its […]
Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
I’m a crab. Astrologically, that is. Born under the sign of Cancer, I am a water baby through and through, and blue has long been the color that brightens my mood and lightens my spirit. I’m not sure if the designers of Revive Spa at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort had that in mind […]
Arizona Biltmore Spa at the Arizona Biltmore Resort
Nothing like getting covered in honey and oats to cool you off on a sweltering summer day, and that’s exactly what I did during my visit to the Arizona Biltmore Spa. But first, I had to find the place. After parking, I wandered through the grounds past the lawn chess and croquet, through the Paradise […]
Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort
The Sonoran Spa at the Westward Look Resort is a great option for both sexes. The overall experience is sensual and warm enough for the woman, while offering grounded, practical treatments many men look for. Tucson automatically puts me in the mood for a destination spa … and with the Sonoran Spa as an option, […]
The Spa at Marriott’s Camelback Inn
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that locals and snowbirds alike have long loved the Spa at Camelback Inn. But on our first visit to this landmark haven in 2001, we were less than impressed with the cliche southwestern decor and the harried service (although the treatments were fabulous). So with the […]
