Kickstart your 2025 wellness goals with a getaway to Scottsdale, Arizona. With spa offerings, outdoor experiences and balanced culinary delights, the desert city has something for all wellness goals.
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Spa Offerings
Experience Ayurvedic treatments at The Spa at The Boulders. This holistic method originated in India and focuses on balance of mind, body and emotion, and the spa offers full-body treatments reflecting these beliefs. The 31,000-square-foot Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia utilizes healing stones to set the tone for your spa experience. The Sanctuary Spa features treatments incorporating Asian techniques of acupressure, herbal remedies and mindfulness.
Outdoor Experiences
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, Castle Hot Springs is home to natural, mineral-rich hot springs, known for healing properties. Experience Scottsdale’s natural beauty on a hike. With hundreds of miles of trails in the region, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park are great places to start. Book a guided outdoor experience with REI Adventure Center, including mountain biking, rafting and kayaking.
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Balanced Culinary Delights
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa offers guests and locals alike access to its café and market, Seed. The mainly plant-based menu also features gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, anti-inflammatory and grab-and-go options. The resort’s signature restaurant, Terras, serves farm-to-table menus. For sober or sober-curious travelers, Citizen Public House offers an extensive non-alcoholic beverage menu, made using zero-proof spirits.
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