Must-Visit Destination: Sedona, Arizona

The travel compass for those seeking a relaxing vacation with warm weather typically points toward the Caribbean. For a remix on the typical dreamy getaway, opt for a trip sans palm trees and head to Sedona, Arizona. Surrounded by gorgeous red rock formations, couples and friends alike can delight in the warm weather, relaxing nature trails and rejuvenating spa sessions set against a serene backdrop.

Pocketed with Native American ruins and the legendary but possibly mythical vortexes, the city is home to several world class spa resorts like The Enchantment Resort, a sprawling and luxurious  hideaway tucked far away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist strip in the city. With quaint casitas among pine trees and red rocks, it’s a fitting resort for spa treatments, yoga, meditation hikes with delicious southwestern fare.

At night, the Arizona skies make for dreamy stargazing that just can’t happen in the metropolitan dwellings. The drive into the city is a scenic one, full of rolling hills, winding roads and larger-than-life red rocks against the blue sky that proves to be more beautiful than any painting. For a much needed spiritual reawakening or just a relaxing getaway, this heaven-on-earth city with its towering cliffs will leave you yearning to come back.

Enchantment Resort

525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336

www.enchantmentresort.com