Today we have a guest post from Wendy Rubicam for El Portal Sedona Hotel.
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Spectacular scenery at
Merry-Go-Round Mountain |
If you are
planning a girls’ getaway, head to Sedona, Arizona for an unforgettable
experience. The “Wild West” is no longer the perilous destination that tested
the mettle of pioneer women. Sedona offers the best of food, wine, spa
treatments, galleries, shops, museums and outdoor adventures, all within one of
the most beautiful and inspirational natural settings to “girls” of all ages.
Whether it’s a Girlfriends’ Getaway, Mother-Daughter retreat, Female Family
Reunion – Sedona is perfect.
Make your
home base El Portal
Sedona Hotel. This 12 room luxury boutique hotel offers personalized
concierge services for Sedona and area, spectacular gourmet breakfasts and
spacious accommodations. Guests appreciate the details of stunning turn of the
century Southwestern design, yet suites feature all modern amenities. Each
guest suite includes a private entrance, patio or balcony, fireplace, whirlpool
bath, entertainment center with DVD player, free wireless and It is pet
friendly.
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| El Portal Sedonal Hotel at night |
A quick trip
into town will introduce you and your friends to an array of shops and
galleries, including Sedona Wineworks and The Art of Wine. This shop features Arizona
wines and wine-inspired original artwork and is open for tasting seven days a
week. After sampling some unique wines, head to Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts
Village to browse in the shops and galleries, then relax over dinner at Rene’s
or El Rincon, both just steps away from El Portal. After reconnecting over a
great meal, make yourself at home back at El Portal with a glass of wine (and
complimentary chocolate-chip cookies) around the campfire or on your private
patio or balcony.
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| Jeep tour takes you all around Sedona |
Taking a
look back at women’s history in Arizona is a great way to celebrate the bonds
of friendship while in Sedona. Through Labor Day, the Sedona Heritage Museum
will be featuring the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail traveling exhibit, which
is a celebration of women who have made significant contributions and left a
lasting mark on Arizona.
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If you're truly adventurous, try
mountain biking. |
Sun Country Adventures jeep
tours of Sedona allow girlfriends to connect with the rich landscape in a
unique way, exploring seldom seen parts of the area on exhilarating jeep rides.
Tour guides work with visitors to incorporate yoga or Qi Gong, meditation and
ceremony if desired on customized hikes. Guests can arrange full moon hikes,
sunset hikes, hikes to high places, exhilarating and challenging hikes, as well
as gentle hikes suitable for beginners. El Portal will even pack picnic lunches
or arrange cowgirl cookouts.
One of the
most popular hiking destinations in the area is Sedona’s majestic Red RockState Park. The park is a 286-acre preserve and environmental education center
with breathtaking scenery of red rock and flowing water. Unusual local rock
formations such as Devil's Bridge, which is considered the largest natural arch
in the Sedona area, are great hiking destinations. Devil’s Bridge features
dramatic views of the canyons, mountains and red rock cliffs from atop the
cracked and fractured sandstone arch. The trail utilizes natural rocks as
stairs to the top of the arch, making the trail suitable for hikers of most
abilities and a great spot for memorable photos.
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Or relax by a glowing
courtyard fireplace. |
Sedona
offers biking, golf, musical performances, wine tours, hot air balloon rides
and much more. Of course, no girls’ trip is complete without spa treatments.
Guests of El Portal Sedona Hotel can indulge in everything from facials to
massages and full-body treatments. Rock the ideal girls’ getaway by calling 800-313-0017
or 928-203-9405. www.ElPortalSedona.com Email: info@ElPortalSedona.com
Photos courtesy of El Portal Sedona Hotel
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