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Tantalizing Tucson
Where to Pamper or Push Yourself in Arizona
By C.J. Johnson
Because of its year-round warm weather, abundant spas, gorgeous desert landscape and friendly locals, Tucson, Ariz., is an ideal destination for travelers who want a bit of pampering and adventure.
For the ultimate spa experience, travelers shouldn't miss Miraval: "A Destination for Body, Mind and Spirit." With their focus on mindfulness and helping guests establish a balance between mind, body and spirit, this resort has a unique take on resort life. They offer more traditional classes such as yoga and meditation, but they also encourage guests to gallop to the heights of spiritual awareness through their equine experience.
Although the interactions with the horses can't be equated with any scene from the movie Horse Whisperer, the time spent in an arena one on one with a horse takes on a spiritual quality as visitor and animal learn to work in synchronicity and read each other's thoughts. The instructors of this course remind guests that they are not there to learn about horses, but to understand themselves and how they handle new and stressful situations.
Miraval offers cooking demonstrations and nutrition counseling. They also provide courses on photography, journal writing and how to live a more serene life. Miraval was declared one of the top 40 spas in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler – and they deserve it.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort was built with harmony in mind. Their facility blends into the cactus- and flower-rich countryside, and streams and waterfalls encircle the rocky walls. The creators took great care in creating babbling brooks and fishponds to soothe the weary traveler. They offer traditional resort amenities such as tennis courts, water aerobics, an outdoor lap pool and bike rentals.