Sherman's Travel in 2007 rated a vacation in Sedona as one of its top ten getaways for women in the entire world. The spiritual charlatans that reside in the area along with the destinations natural beauty and elegant lodging make Sedona a natural getaway for certain types of women. These qualities are especially conducive to women traveling in groups where bonding is desired.
The town has much to offer women. You might enjoy the empowering experiences of realizing your own finiteness in the face of the massive Universe created by an infinite God, causing your pride and arrogance to melt away into gentle and pleasurable humility. Or it might be the spa services that awaken your decaying body by stimulating your blood flow. Maybe you are in to the arts and would enjoy seeing the creative power of those in and around Sedona displayed in the Sedona Arts Center or the world-class galleries that dot the cities districts. You might also enjoy the many retreat options that help any group of women build relationships and let go of the worries and cares that tend to bog us down in our everyday lives.
Sedona also has an organization that specializes these structured retreats for women called A Woman's Way (AWW). According to A Woman's Way website their mission is to "provide the space, support, tools and guidance necessary for women to create lives of meaning and futures steeped in passion and joy." If you want some feel-good you-can-do-it-and-you-are-already-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-be then this is definitely the route for you to go. They focus on the easy things to believe without really addressing the real problem why people in general fail to be everything they know they should be, namely sin. The facilities are pretty cool though so maybe you want to go anyway, I don't know - it doesn't say.
If you aren't looking for a structured program then you can always create your own! There is so much to do in Sedona that you will definitely be able to find something for you and your girlfriends to get down and get jiggy with it. Like getting drunk? There are a few wineries in town. How about eating away your cares? Lots of restaurants and ice cream shops will meet your needs. Out-doors your thing? You'll be in Sedona - there is tons to do on a Sedona vacation.
Hotels are also clamoring for your business and have created (overpriced) packages designed with getting your hard earned money into their pockets. Everything that one might consider pampering is available - massages, room service, facials, mud baths, and special events are what would be in store for you. Some resorts offer on site town homes instead of the traditional hotel room that will offer you a sense of home will you enjoy the beauty that Sedona has to offer.
Whatever your mood or vacationing preference, a Sedona vacation is perfect for any woman. Now get your girlfriends together and plan you vacation today. Sedona awaits you with open arms and joyful grin (mainly because they want your money so they can buy things they don't really need and stop working when the have 40 good years of work left in them, stupid retirement taxing our society and the world economy).
A Sedona Vacation For Women
Things To Do On A Sedona Vacation - Part 1
There is an awful lot to do in Sedona. If you are the outdoors type, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had by exploring canyons, mountains, creeks, and forests that speckle the gorgeous geography. You just need to a heart that is quick to see natural beauty and a mind that likes to meditate upon the magnificent to be able to enjoy the nearly endless opportunities that a Sedona vacation will provide.
Just by getting out into the open air and letting the power of knowing your own insignificance empower you to tread across the red horizon you will feel a quickening of you heart and a brightening of your eyes. The natural fun will do your body good.
Even if your outdoor activities don't take you to some of the local attractions near the city, Sedona is still a great base for excursions to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powel, Verde Valley, Page, and Flagstaff. There are even several companies that offer tours in the area if you don't want to go it alone. Some of the destinations for these tours even go as far as the Grand Canyon.
The actual city of Sedona has several things that can keep anyone interested on a Sedona vacation. One in particular is the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. This park attempts to educate and entertain audiences of all ages through fun and interactive methods about some of the world's most interesting and dangerous animals. You can experience the animals through mock safaris, tours, observations, walks, and even shows that feature some wild animals exhibiting their wonder in controlled settings. The park is strongly oriented to increasing animal conservation and preserving existing species. It also tends to tout a lot of spiritual mumbo jumbo, so if you are put off by this type of thing you might want to look for some entertainment elsewhere.
If instead you like booze then you have at least six wineries and vineyards to choose from within a 30 minute drive. Chances are you won't be able to drink a wine from France, and you might not even be able to get a wine from California - but if you want some quality, locally grown wine then you shouldn't have much a problem finding something to tickle your tongue. One winery located within the city of Sedona is The Art of Wine.
Additionally, there are a few national monuments in the area that are certainly worth a visit: Tuzigoot and Montezuma's Castle. Both of these are ruins from Verde Valley’s Sinagua Indians, a tribe of natives that built their structures seamlessly into the natural environment. Tuzigoot is a terraced pueblo that rests on top of a 120 foot high ridge in the neighboring city of Clarksdale, Arizona, a short 30 minute drive from Sedona. The first buildings of this pueblo date back to circa 1000 A.D. At its height, this town was comprised of around 110 rooms and buildings with multiple levels. When you visit it now you will see the foundations of these ancient and magnificent structures. This park costs $5.00 for adults over the age of 16 (free otherwise) and is open every day of the year.
Montezuma's Castle is similarly spectacular. It is built inside the limestone recess of cliff high above the floodplain of Beaver Creek. It is one of the best preserved and easiest to access of all cliff ruins in North America. This structure stands 5 stories tall and consists of 20 rooms, easily housing a significant sized tribe or clan. Don't expect to view any modern day natives at this structure because it has been abandoned by its original inhabitants for over 600 years. This park costs $5.00 for adults over the age of 16 (free otherwise) and is open every day of the year.
Welcome to Sedona Vacation
If you are looking to take a relaxing vacation in the heart of nature while enjoying some of the finest luxuries modern society has to offer then consider Sedona, Arizona. Sedona is located about 2 hours north of Phoenix, Arizona and 2 hours south of the Grand Canyon. This is just by Flagstaff, Arizona right in the heart of the state.
Sedona is a great destination for all four seasons because it offers activities for all types of people. It has something for those interested in history, archaeology, geology, sports, and art. Sedona is also home to many different spiritual quacks who try to hawk false spirituality to those that might take it. It has a reputation for this around the world so it has drawn many people who perform false miracles, really good guessers, artist, and the blind leading the blind.
If you are considering a Sedona vacation don't come here for the false spiritualism. Instead, come to view our scenic landscape, sunny weather, and our quiet, calming qualities. Make Sedona your vacation destination today!