Our Wander experts will lead you to the best Arizona Resorts and Hotels, bring you photographs, and describe rooms, amenities, dining, and recreation in the Grand Canyon state.
The bold letters near the lobby entrance proclaiming “WTF”—under a small sign reading “Where’s the Fun?”—set the tone for my stay. Hotel Adeline in Scottsdale, Arizona is playful, stylish and a little edgy, and you never have to wonder where the fun is when you...
Among the most epic ways to experience Arizona is by indulging in one of its elegant and ultra-exclusive VIP accommodation options, be it at a local resort or resort community. These are some of our choices for the best luxury accommodations in Arizona. As is...
Two hours from Phoenix, the Strawberry Inn sits along State Route 87 on the edge of the world’s largest Ponderosa pine forest. In the summer, it’s the perfect escape from the Sonoran Desert’s triple-digit heat. But don’t write it off in the winter. The inn makes a...
Spas should be a sanctuary, and that’s exactly what SpaWell, the new multi-million-dollar spa at El Conquistador Tucson, is. Perched on a mesa a walkable distance from the resort’s lobby, the adults-only spa features a salt therapy room, swimming pool with mountain...
Castle Hot Springs Resort, tucked into the desert hills surrounding three natural hot springs in Arizona, was one of those bucket list dreams we travel writers conjure up when planning our year. I had heard that this historical place at the end of a dusty road just...
Packed schedule? Out of vacation time? When you can’t truly get “away,” don’t fret — you can always squeeze in a treatment at the W Scottsdale’s brand-new AWAY Spa. Timed to the hotel’s 10th anniversary, the new spa is part of a rolling property-wide renovation...
There’s plenty to see in northern Arizona and we had been touring the Grand Circle area admiring the sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, ancient petroglyphs, and turquoise rivers. But it wasn’t until I took a sightseeing trip with American Aviation that I was able to...
Arizona’s weather, particularly from November through April, is ideal for patio time while sipping a glass of wine and gazing at the stars in the wide-open Arizona sky. And there are some pretty incredible meals to be had in the Grand Canyon State. I’ve had the...
It was a sunny Arizona afternoon, brilliant blue skies beckoning even in the summer heat, as I made my way down shaded walkways and through quiet gardens at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. My welcoming glass of Champagne in hand, I admired the glorious beauty of...
Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain is the reborn Mountain Shadows Resort. This gorgeous retreat was inspired by the Mountain Shadows legacy. Like the mythical bird, the Phoenix, Mountain Shadows has risen again. This hotel stays true to the clean,...