Forget everything you know about visiting the spa. It’s an altogether different scene at our spas in the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas and beyond.

Nestled within mountain folds, on tribal lands and in the shadow of boulders you’ll find one of the most impressive collections of destination spas in North America. The treatments at your disposal are copious and eclectic (body rub from a Pima Medicine Healer, anyone?), and the settings are inspired not only by the Sonoran Desert but the Old World beauty of Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean.

One of the newest destination spas is the Joya Spa at the Montelucia Resort, which creates of a complete Moroccan experience, including Arizona’s only authentic Hammam. If you a true desert escape, the Aji Spa uses Native American culture to inspire their treatments, including red clay from the Gila River and cholla cactus buds.