Sedonas

Sedona Travel Tips

Sedona is regularly described as one of America's most beautiful places. Nowhere else will you find a landscape as dramatically colorful. The towering red rocks and jagged sandstone buttes matched against an almost always blue sky have beckoned to professional and budding artists for years. And filmmakers have chosen these fiery rock formations in north-central Arizona as the backdrop for such box-office blowouts as 3:10 to Yuma, Broken Arrow and Midnight Run.
But there's more to Sedona than Red Rocks and good looks. As Frommer's notes, "You can hardly throw a smudge stick around these parts without hitting a psychic." Over the past few decades, spiritualists have flocked to the region to take advantage of the numerous New Age "vortexes" with supposed spirit-balancing powers found here. Still searching for a way to satisfy your yen? Book an afternoon at one of Sedona's many spas. Traditional treatments with a local twist -- such as red-clay wraps and blue-corn body scrubs -- followed by a glass of local wine are great ways to relax after a long day spent on the trails. Oh yeah, did we mention that the area is home to more than 100 hiking trails? Remember to bring your boots!

How To Save Money in Sedona

• Visit in winter Sedona's cooler temperatures generally drive tourist traffic farther south to destinations like Phoenix or Tucson, leaving behind plenty of bargain-friendly room rates.
• Beware of the New-Age influence Sedona is chock-full of crystal-toting psychics itching to predict your future for a less-than-generous price. You can center your own aura for much less if you stop in just for a free vortex map.
• Enjoy the scenery You don't have to pay anything to enjoy Sedona's main attraction, the Red Rocks. While some of the tours may seem tempting, you can avoid the hefty charges by opting for a hike or a scenic drive instead.