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Sedona, Arizona is my happy place. I find it filled with a special magic, especially in fall. I love fall anyway – it’s my favorite season – but Sedona in October embraces everything that is special about the season. It gives me a chance to pull on a jacket, sit by a...
I may never be satisfied with a "normal" massage again. I was hosted for a spa day at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas spa and received the ultimate in an over-the-top Texas Eight-Hand Massage. I always heard things were bigger in Texas, and this treatment showed me that — and...
Rated #3 on International Living’s 10 Best Places to Retire around the World in 2017, Ecuador is a wellness destination and idyllic tropical paradise, all rolled into one. For those of you not quite ready to quit your day jobs and relocate to the Southern Hemisphere,...
Wellness is something everyone deserves. Eating well, being active, and more can lead to physical wellness. However, stress, sore muscles, or a specific health issue can lead to muscle pain. Massage therapy is a great way to decompress and address stress—both mental...
I love this hotel and resort. I love the vibe, the lack of pretension, the ease of living and its history. The low-slung, understated original Flamingo Hotel wraps around its amazing huge, glamorous swimming pool, the undisputed focus of this historic mid-century...
Stress can come from a million things, big and small, and everyone reacts to stress in different ways. For some it is emotional and for others, it can be an intense physical reaction. Self-care isn’t always a spa day but every so often it is. The connections between...
I had seen the marketing photos and read the opening announcements for this new resort in Pacific City, Oregon but I wasn’t prepared for the beauty that I encountered as I walked through their massive glass and wood front doors. The beauty before me was a...
I left the busy Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and headed to Scottsdale, Arizona. Once I drove down the beautifully landscaped East McCormick Parkway and passed a rolling golf course with mountain views, I knew I was in for a treat. The entrance to The Scottsdale Resort...
At Ireland’s Park Hotel Kenmare, I'm floating on the edge of an infinity pool at the Sámas Spa, letting the jets and warm water sooth my muscles. Moments before, I was sitting in the aroma sauna, soaking up the heat, before enjoying a tropical rain shower. After six...
This article originally appeared in the 2018 edition of the Experience Scottsdale Visitors Guide. Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert has long been a place of healing and wellness, so it's no surprise that more than 50 resort and day spas have brought their healing touch...