The Cathedral of Red Stone

Sedona, Arizona

The Apache guide stopped his horse and pointed toward the horizon.

At first, you saw only stone.

Then you saw the color.

Deep crimson cliffs rising from the desert floor. Towering formations sculpted by wind, time, and the occasional flash flood. Layers upon layers of red rock glowing beneath the Arizona sun as if lit from within.

"No two sunsets are ever the same," he said.

In Sedona, neither are the days.

This is a landscape that seems determined to exceed expectations. A place where towering sandstone buttes punctuate the sky, where hidden canyons invite exploration, and where every winding trail leads to another view worthy of a postcard.

Or perhaps a painting.

Or perhaps no description at all.

Some places simply must be seen.

Your adventure begins amid this remarkable scenery, where Southwestern hospitality and desert tranquility provide the perfect home base for discovery. Then comes the difficult choice.

Will you venture back in time to explore ancient ruins left behind by civilizations long vanished?

Perhaps you'll tackle the legendary Broken Arrow Trail, where crimson cliffs and rugged terrain deliver both excitement and unforgettable views.

Maybe the remote beauty of Coyote Canyons calls your name. Or the dramatic twists and turns of Diamondback Gulch. Or perhaps you'll choose the scenic rim tour, where the vast expanse of Arizona unfolds in every direction.

Fortunately, there are no wrong decisions in Sedona.

Only different paths to awe.

As evening approaches, the rocks begin their nightly transformation. Orange becomes ruby. Ruby becomes crimson. Crimson gives way to violet as the sun slips below the horizon.

The desert grows quiet.

The stars appear.

And suddenly, the rest of the world feels very far away.

Your package for two includes:

• Four days and three nights accommodations at your choice of the Arabella Sedona or Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
• All room-related taxes
• Your choice of an Ancient Ruins, Broken Arrow, Coyote Canyons, Diamondback Gulch, or Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour
• Complimentary concierge reservation service

Estimated Value: Measured in sunsets, red stone, and moments of pure wonder.