Mystical Golf In Sedona, Arizona

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Mystical Golf In Sedona, Arizona

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Just 90 miles north of Phoenix, or five-hours southeast of Las Vegas, Sedona, Arizona is a great way to escape the pressures of the city, or just compliment your vacation itinerary on the way to the Grand Canyon! This is a place where beauty is valued — aesthetics, nature, and earth

With a semiarid landscape of rolling hills, leading to dramatic mountains, plateaus and peaks with abundant vegetation and color, the red rock soil and 24/7/365 godly picturesque vistas, Sedona premiers as a world class destination with a medicament touch. Especially at sunset, many novice and professional photographers stop along the road to get the ultimate "Arizona Highways" shot.

Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon ramble off to the north of Sedona, with golf meccas Phoenix/ScottsdClick For Golf Packageale, to the south. Sedona offers an abundance ...
... of Native American arts and crafts and a complex of galleries featuring nationally acclaimed Western artists. There are many fine restaurants and other activities, including golf, fishing, health clubs, and a variety of shopping opportunities.

Hiking, off-road tours, hot air ballooning, trail rides, train rides, scenic plane rides, mountain biking and rainbow trout farm fishing are more of the special family attractions in this sandstone butte garden country.

Don't be too hastened in your travel plans; at least 3-4 days are necessary to thoroughly see and enjoy all Sedona has to offer.

RADISSON POCO DIABLO RESORT

But you have plenty of free range around the Radisson Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, one of the Old West's best values for a family vacation, a weekend getaway or a group function. No other Sedona resort comes close to what Poco Diablo (Little Devil) has to offer.

The Radisson Poco Diablo is close or contiguous to Chapel of the Holy Cross, Shrine of the Red Rocks, Tlaquepaque Arts/Craft Village, Oak Creek Canyon, in addition to shopping for arts, crafts and western wear.

Set on 22 acres of superlative super-abundant landscape, The Radisson is part of the natural red rock, willow trees, streams, falls, and fountains. There is ample room for the entire family. The hillsides are great places to hike.

Villas suites come with living rooms, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, mini bars, coffee makers, small refrigerators, television w/video games and in-room movies, patio decks (open glass doors to a 9-hole, pitch and putt golf course). Other features include tennis, racquetball, game room, basketball, exercise room, playground, and eight meeting rooms available on-site. The interior decor of the villas is simple, stylish, and with a Southwest flavor accented throughout. They have vaulted ceilings. Even the headboard is made of post wood.

— The 10th Hole Lounge is a local favorite offering sports entertainment and casual dining. Guests may also enjoy a relaxing cocktail overlooking the resort's beautiful golf course in the gallery of The 10th Hole.

In-room and poolside dining is offered from the early morning hours through the late evening hours by our room service department. Choose from a variety of snacks, sandwiches and entrées as well as your favorite beverages, and enjoy them in the comfort and privacy of your guestroom or while taking in the sun at the outdoor pool facility.

T 'Carl's restaurant affords the guest options of indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the golf course, with a more traditional, but extensive menu; Jersey's Bar and Grill is the spot for quick snacks and drinks. The resort has many on-site amenities, including laundry and room service.

Numerous species of ducks welcome you as you wake up and step outside onto the patio decks overlooking the golf course. The 9-hole golf course is an excellent warm up to any of Sedona's championship golf courses too. Off in the distance and in the backdrop of the staggering red rock mountains are homes lacing the lush mountainside.

The spa features certified massage therapists, and the exceptional pool area looks out upon the way the Old West once was. The kids will love you for picking the hotel. Poco features a challenging 9-hole par three executive golf course surrounded by the villas and suites. Take a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool, or relax in one of the outdoor spas.

Nestled in the beauty of the red rock cathedral buttes, you will see why Radisson has decided to acquire and expand its world-class resort reputation with a real treasure!

UPTOWN SEDONA - The various shops of Uptown Sedona have stores of every kind. Convenient parking is available and walking is part of the daily routine to see it all.

Chair massages are found at the Uptown Plaza. A 15-minute session with Mark Van Horn, CMT will remove a few of your ailments before continuing all your shopping and dining. Mark works with other CPTs, providing structural integration, intuitive energy therapies and all the modalities, including reflexology, deep tissue massage, etc. They work right outside the front door of Christmas in Sedona, a specialty shop for collectibles, antiques and artwork.
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By Mel Barosay, Jetsetters Magazine Correspondent. Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com


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