Self-Care Seeker

Master the Art of Unwinding

Some visitors prefer to vacation under bright blue skies and astonishing starry nights, far removed from the bustle of city life. These perfect conditions are often the setting for Arizona's hassle-free getaways. Relax in the outdoors, lounge poolside at legendary resorts and spend quality time on picturesque golf courses. Healing spa treatments, mindful menus and rejuvenating wellness activities also make Arizona vacations a pursuit of perfection.

More Space. Less Stress

Itineraries & Road Trips

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Itinerary

Self-Care Seekers

Join FitWell Escapes on a women's journey along Arizona's West Coast, where natural beauty and wellness pursuits inspire visitors to soak it all in.

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Road Trips

10 Things You Might Not Know About Golf in Arizona

From world-class courses to desert gems, Arizona offers golf enthusiasts an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and challenging play.

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Road Trips & Tours

14 Stunning Vistas in Arizona

Many road trips in Arizona lead to places that take your breath away. Visit these destinations where quiet reflection is the preferred activity.

Relaxation and Reconnection

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Relax & Recharge

The Best of Arizona's Spas

Five-star resorts serve up the quintessential Arizona spa experience with desert-inspired treatments designed to promote wellness. (Photo: Aji Spa at Wild Horse Pass)

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"Me Time" with Friends

Girlfriend Getaways

Discover Arizona destinations where spa treatments and healthful activities turn reconnecting with friends into an annual tradition. (Photo: CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa)

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Tours & Sightseeing

How to Spend the Week of a Lifetime in Sedona

Check off bucket list adventures, visit a vortex and enjoy some quality chill time in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Leave the Ladies at Home: 10 Guys Getaways in Phoenix

This one's for the boys. We've rounded up our top 10 ideas for an action-packed guys getaway of fun and adventure in metro Phoenix.

The Best Sunrises in Arizona

There's no better way to kick off a day in Arizona than by getting up early to watch the sun rise over rocky formations, sandstone and saguaros. Here are amazing spots to watch the sunrise in Arizona.

Birding in Arizona - A Big Year or a Nice Afternoon

A foremost bird expert shares his favorite Arizona birding spots in Tucson and Southern Arizona.

Eat & Drink

Local Flavors

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Arizona's Food Culture

Dine with us in Arizona, where the food might be fancy, but the company is always down-to-earth.

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Arizona's Heritage Foods

As the farm-to-table movement thrives, these local farms and gardens invite visitors to reconnect with Arizona’s heritage crops.

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Arizona Restaurants with Indigenous Ingredients

Visit American Indian restaurants across the state to savor traditional dishes and modern takes using heritage Arizona ingredients.

Simple Pleasures

Arizona Unplugged

5 Digital-Detox Getaways

Ditch the phone on your next vacation. Recharging in Arizona is more about resting your senses and rejuvenating your spirit.

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Leisure & Relaxation

7 Ways to Wellness, Arizona-Style

From swimming holes and hot-air balloons, vantage points throughout Arizona encourage visitors to take it easy how they prefer.

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Outdoor Adventure

Short Trips to Scenic Drives

You don’t have to travel far to be fully immersed in astonishing landscapes. These scenic drives have many surprises along the way. (Photo: Vija Tate)

Commune with Nature

Trail Running in Sabino Canyon. Tucson, AZ

With achievements like a successful finish in Arizona's Cocodona 250 – a 250-mile trail race from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff – elite ultrarunner Brianna Grigsby takes us on a run through…

Harun Mehmedinovic - Champion of Arizona's Dark Sky

Filmmaker and Skyglow activist Harun Mehmedinovic explores the Class 1 dark sky of Northern Arizona.

Outside Magazine & Len Necefer Climb Cochise Stronghold - Southern AZ

Len Necefer, University of Arizona Professor, founder of Natives Outdoors and professional adventurer climbs Cochise Stronghold along with friend Aaron Mike.