Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona: So, it’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air and a romantic getaway with that special someone is just waiting to happen (yeah, right!). 

But what if, say, one is unattached and looking for something other than love to excite and thrill? Look no further than Arizona’s Red Rock country: Sedona.  The scenery alone should get one’s heart beating a little faster.  But with so much to do and see, the Red Rocks are only the beginning…

First, where to stay? With the idea of inspiring excitement in mind, the Sedona Summit Resort is just the place.  Located in the heart of West Sedona and adjacent to National Forest Service land, this resort is just minutes to premier hiking trails and offers panoramic Red Rock views.  Not exciting enough? How about hot tubs, private balconies and personal Concierge service?

Once settled in, it’s time to get up and personal with those famous rock formations.  Sedona was named one of America’s most beautiful places by USA Weekend and there are varieties of activities that will allow one to see what all of the fuss is about.  By air it has to be a helicopter tour. Fly through canyons, hover beside Native American Ruins and get a bird’s eye view of Sedona itself.   By land, it has to be a Jeep tour.  Choose wild and hang on! Climb 2,500 feet to the top of a rim then traverse the off-road hazards as the Jeep descends into a canyon.  Or hop on a horse.  Book a private horseback ride and spend the day in the wild.  By sea, or rather, river, it’s a Colorado River float trip.  Although tamer than whitewater, it’s still just as fun.  Spend the day on the river, have a feast on the beach, then visit the Navajo Reservation on the way back to Sedona.

Still not thrilled? How about a culinary adventure?  Sedona has a wide variety of fine dining restaurants with sophisticated wine lists from which to choose.  Want to soak up some local color and history with dinner… The Cowboy Club is just the ticket.  Once a haunt for Western movie stars and Cowboy Artists, The Cowboy Club is still packed nightly with locals and tourists alike.  Feeling really adventurous? Start with the rattlesnake and cactus fry appetizer.  Or simply enjoy a great steak and boutique wine.  Still seeking romance? Then visit Sedona’s “most romantic” restaurant: Cucina Rustica (shown above, left).  Dine inside or al fresco; either way Cucina Rustica is a treat for the eyes as well as the palate.  Enjoy traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist. Paired with wines from their award winning list and one has a culinary match made in heaven.

So, this spring season, the unattached can have just as much, if not more, excitement as their paired counterparts.  And who knows…with Sedona’s “mystical powers,” one may just find that connection while playing in the Red Rocks.


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Article and photograph courtesy of Tracy Phillips.