By / TRAVELER Luxe Traveler
When the familiar hum of subway trains and the daily aroma of coffee become reasons to escape, we set off,to rewrite the story of dulled senses, to define our own vision of breathtaking wonders,and to embark on a fantastical journey that will open our eyes wide.
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Breathtaking nature that cleanses the soul—step out your door to see one of the world’s three great waterfalls, towering red cliffs standing in solitary majesty; ride the magic carpet from One Thousand and One Nights to visit wildly imaginative boutique hotels where the horizon is no longer the only boundary between earth and sky; shift through time and space into the life of a film, entering the magical cube where artists freely express themselves, challenging the limits of your visual senses as the room itself becomes a wonder; write the meaning of travel amid flowing landscapes, and make a wish to the aurora dancing across the sky through a massive floor-to-ceiling window. Experience the unknown, realize the imagination—travel within travel.
The hotel is nestled seamlessly among the cliffs of Sedona. (Image provided by Enchantment Resort)
Arizona’s Magic Red
Enchantment Resort
The canyon town of Sedona in Arizona, USA, is ranked among the top ten most beautiful small towns in the country. Towering red rock cliffs around it, carved by wind, frost, rain, and snow, display varying depths of color, unique textures, and diverse shapes. Nestled among them, the Enchantment Resort is like a rose in the desert, offering travelers a captivating and elegant place to stay, where they can immerse themselves worry-free in the “magical” forces of nature.
The restaurant Tii Gavo, known for its terrace views and Southwestern American cuisine. (Image provided by Enchantment Resort)
Recently renovated with an investment of 25 million USD, Enchantment Resort has achieved even more seamless integration with the Sedona landscape. Its bold, clean-lined architecture preserves the natural surroundings, with carefully selected materials such as solid wood, adobe bricks, and local flagstone blending harmoniously with the environment. Even if built recently, it does not feel out of place. Despite being surrounded by nature, it also offers thoughtfully designed amenities such as an outdoor pool where you can gaze at the starry sky, which has been rated as one of the most beautiful pools in the U.S. Other highlights include the Miiamo Spa, which provides global spa treatments. Thanks to its secluded location and treatment rooms featuring skylights, guests can relax both body and mind while elevating their spirit to a meditative, distraction-free realm through the magnificent scenery.
The restaurant Tii Gavo, known for its terrace views and Southwestern American cuisine, also serves locally brewed craft beers by Indigenous peoples and an impressive selection of Arizona wines, making it highly recommended. For discerning wine enthusiasts, consider upgrading to View 180, whose wine list has been recognized by the authoritative magazine Wine Spectator. Paired with the exotic scenery of red rocks and forests, it’s an experience like no other.
Translucent dark green glass constructs a hazy forest illusion, with glossy surfaces enhancing the richness of the surrounding scenery. (Image provided by Les Cols Pavellons)