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EXPLORE ARIZONA
Check these amazing statewide attractions, activities and accommodations off your bucket list
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
When was the last time you got out of your local bubble? Sure, there is plenty of fun to be had around town, but the rest of our great state offers some unbeatable sights to see and places to stay. Read on to discover our top picks beyond the Valley – and start some travel inspiration for beating the summer heat.
Stay Enchantment Resort: Always ranked among the top destinations in the nation, Sedona’s Enchantment Resort sits on 70 acres nestled into Boynton Canyon – known for its major vortex in the red rocks. The resort is designed to take advantage of the breathtaking scenery with private, one-story adobe accommodations and panoramic views of rock formations and pine forests. Its signature restaurant, Che Ah Chi, boasts a locally sourced menu, even featuring items grown on property, with vibrant Southwest touches. Mii amo: The intimate Mii amo spa, which is part of the Enchantment Group and adjacent to Enchantment Resort, offers three-, four- and seven-night all-inclusive packages in an intimate setting. There are 16 guest rooms, including the Mii amo Luxury Suite with a private treatment room and outdoor fireplace, whirlpool and shower. Many of the spa’s treatment rooms have views of the canyon, and there are five additional outdoor treatment areas, including a dedicated Watsu pool. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a library, and Mii amo Cafe. Mii amo, which has been named World’s Best Destination Spa by Travel + Leisure and “Best Destination Spa in North America” by Condé Nast Traveler, is a must-do for luxurious R and R. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa: This expansive Tucson resort is a playful oasis to luxuriate, with multi-level pools, a lazy river, three Arnold Palmer golf courses, and private hiking trails. The resort is also home to one of the most spectacular suites in Arizona. Centered on the top floor with panoramic views of the city lights, the golf course, the pools, and Tucson’s picturesque mountain ranges, the 2,200-square-foot Presidential Suite features a spacious living room, a dining table for eight, a separate kitchenette with staff entrance, an office area, a gas fireplace, two bathrooms, and a connecting bedroom – not to mention a massive patio perfect for entertaining.
See Grand Canyon Skywalk: Just over 10 years ago, the Grand Canyon launched the Skywalk at Eagle Point, a 10-foot-wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that extends 70 feet out over the West Rim of the canyon. The coolest part? The bridge is 100 percent transparent, offering views directly down 4,000 feet to the
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