Nestled between the fire red mountains and prickly pear cacti lies the five star Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa. This world class hotel is a member of the elite preferred hotel group, an esteemed list of resorts renowned for their commitment to detail, wonderful service and breathtaking facilities. Enchantment certainly deserved to be listed among these resorts, as it exceeded expectations and continued to astound my family and me throughout our visit. The first sight upon entry were the pristine tennis courts and clay geometric architecture, following our arrival we were swiftly guided to our room by a courteous young gentleman in a golf cart who then proceeded to unload our bags and show us the various amenities our room offered. We stayed in a Casita Junior Suite, featuring a fireplace and unparalleled view of the surrounding Boynton Canyon. The next morning we had breakfast at Che- Ah-Chi, where we were served a dynamite chocolate croissant and refreshing seasonal fruits. Enchantment offers a wonderful variety of activities, If you visit in the summer I highly recommend scheduling these in advance as they do fill up quite quickly; and if you plan to partake in any outdoor rigorous activities try to enjoy them in the morning as it does get quite hot and the sun is very strong, even a dry heat is still heat. We ventured out into the canyon on a guided fitness walk, our guide was extremely knowledgable and accommodating, they do also offer self guided hikes; however unless you are an experienced hiker (which I am not) I recommend going with one of their guides. Perhaps the best activity the resort had to offer was the photography seminar with world class photographer Larry Lindahl. This was truly a great experience for anyone who even has a slight interest in photography, Larry has published multiple books featuring the American Southwest Landscape and is an extremely knowledgable teacher ( I will leave a link to his website below). Their dining fare was unique and well prepared, our servers were wonderful and each had very interesting stories. The hidden gem of the resort truly is the Mii Amo spa, offering world class massages, meditation and yoga instruction with a focus on health and wellness. It should be noted this facility is open to those 16 or older, for those traveling with young children they do offer a daycare center for your convenience. In addition to the spa, the resort has a stunning pool with a panoramic view of the landscape and a poolside bar complete with snacks and beverages. The resort is roughly a seven minute drive from the center of town, where you’ll find numerous shops and cheaper dining options. If you have time, be sure to check out the Pink Jeep Tours, while they do not have a relationship with the hotel, they do offer fantastic tours of the landscape and also have trips to the Grand Canyon which is about an hour and thirty minutes away. Overall I would highly recommend visiting this one of a kind destination and exploring the unique beauty of The Enchantment Resort and Sedona.
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