Arizona · 3 days · about 120 miles

Red Rock Retreats: Scottsdale to Sedona

Desert spa resorts and creekside canyon lodges.

Leave the Sonoran desert behind on the climb north and the land turns red, then green along Oak Creek. Sedona is built for slow stays: spa resorts set into the canyon walls, short hikes at sunrise and long dinners under the rocks.

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Scottsdale, AZ

   Desert spa resorts at the foot of Camelback.

   Our pick: Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

   Also worth a look: Hotel Valley Ho

   Boutique inns in ScottsdalePrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 2 nights

   Sedona, AZ

   Canyon resorts with red rock views from the room.

   Our pick: Enchantment Resort

   Also worth a look: L'Auberge de Sedona, Ambiente Sedona

   Boutique inns in SedonaPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

March to May and October to November are ideal; summer days are hot.

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