“Socially Distant Vacationing” is a fast-growing trend in these unprecedented times. And while there are many camping and outdoor activities geared towards safety and social distance, there are also many luxury options in Arizona!
Vacationers are looking for beautiful hotel rooms and villas offering amenities such as private pools or personal sundecks, and increased exclusivity such as private entrances that limit the chance of contact with other guests.
Arizona offers a range of luxurious options from the majestic Grand Canyon to glamping under the stars.
Amara Resort and Spa
People are not only looking for new ways to vacation, but they are looking for ways to work remotely as well.
The Amara Resort and Spa has just launched their “Work From Here, Learn From Here” program allowing guests who have had enough meetings at their coffee tables to set up their own personalized workspace, complete with a 750-square-foot-space that allows them to set up their own private classroom or office with whiteboards, a speakerphone, printing station and even a screen projector for presentations!
Amara can also provide guests with on-call executive assistants or teacher’s aides that can assist with day-to-day tasks like sending faxes, setting up audio/visual devices, and handling shipping assignments. While Amara is just steps from the hustle and bustle of Sedona’s uptown shopping, dining and cultural hub, the resort is nestled on the banks of Oak Creek, which makes it feel worlds away.
Enchantment Resort
With their recently redesigned Casitas and suites, this is the only resort in Sedona that offers a suite that has both a private sundeck and its own pool!
Enchantment Resort offers 218 rooms that feature a private deck or patio overlooking the grandeur of Boynton Canyon and covers 70 acres at the base of the canyon.
Guests have the option to check-in to a one or two-bedroom suite, Casita studio or guest room, or one of their luxurious pool suites that offer guests their own private patio, viewing deck and pool.
Enchantment boasts 140 weekly activities, fine Sedona dining and exclusive wine pairings, as well as the award-winning, on-site Mii amo spa.
Boulders Resort and Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, is situated on 1,300 acres and is surrounded by 12-million-year-old granite boulders.
At this resort, guests can choose between casitas, villas and suites, all which open to the inviting Sonoran Desert. Those boulders we’re referencing? You can rock climb on property with expert guides who will push your boundaries!
Named “Best Hotel in Arizona” by Travel+Leisure, and “Best Golf Resort in The Southwest” by Golf Digest, Boulders offers many great amenities to accompany its beautiful scenery and fine dining establishments.
Rancho de los Caballeros
Rancho de los Caballeros is a dude ranch located in historical Wickenburg. The property overlooks the scenic Sonoran Desert and Bradshaw Mountains, and is within driving distance of Phoenix, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon.
Rancho de los Caballeros offers horseback riding, a full spa, golf, dining and even a saloon, making it a great location to bring the entire family.
Guests are welcome to rent one of their many beautiful room options, including their Maricopa suite that has its own bedroom with king size bed, living area with queen sleeper sofa, and a spa bathroom. The suite also has upscale amenities such as a Kiva fireplace, game table, and writing desk for those that need to stay plugged in to their busy work life.
Castle Hot Springs
With its origins dating back to the 1800s, Castle Hot Springs was completely reconstructed and reopened in 2019, winning a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List! This historical icon is nestled in a rugged desert location northwest of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area.
This natural gem in the Bradshaw Mountains continues to produce restorative thermal waters and provide wellness and privacy in the verdant desert oasis. They are a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Under Canvas Grand Canyon
Escape to the great outdoors in style with luxury glamping in Arizona’s most scenic regions. With Under Canvas, you can explore nature with a touch of glamour at several locations offering safe and luxurious experiences.
The Under Canvas safari-inspired tents include amenities such as daily housekeeping and fresh towels, plush king-size beds, luxurious linens, en-suite bathrooms, hot running water and even a wood burning stove for chilly nights. Thanks to the region’s typically clear skies, Arizona is internationally known for its astronomical activity and has the most dark sky locations in the world.
With Under Canvas Grand Canyon, you can stargaze from the comfort of your own bed! Kids and adults alike delight over evening s’mores around the communal campfire as they share their stories of their day’s adventure. On-site guest experience coordinators are available to arrange unique experiences in and around the area, including various ways to experience the Grand Canyon. From scenic helicopter rides, to bike tours and horseback riding, there are options for everyone.
Happy, well-rested glampers wake to sounds of nature, perfectly positioned to explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world – the Grand Canyon National Park.
Other luxury resorts offering many options for social distance travelers include the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort at Troon North, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa and Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort!
I hope you enjoyed this travel article about socially distant vacationing in Arizona and you might also enjoy this post about great ideas for road trips in the USA.
I’m Julia, the Senior Managing Editor and I can’t wait to share some more travel articles with you again soon! In the meantime you can find more travel inspiration on my blog “The Velvet Runway”.
Thank you for reading
Content courtesy of The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT)
