This Arizona Wellness Resort Offers Guests the Ultimate Reset
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As someone who considers herself an aspiring wellness aficionado, when I got the chance to stay at the original wellness resort, Canyon Ranch, I was beyond thrilled. I was invited to stay at Canyon Ranch’s first location in Tucson, Arizona. Yes, there are plenty of upscale hotels with impressive spas and fitness offerings in the region, but Canyon Ranch’s approach to wellness is far more comprehensive than its competitors, incorporating mental, physical, and spiritual practices that allow guests to experience a truly transformative—and for some, healing—experience. It’s not just a resort with upgraded fitness and spa amenities—it’s more of a full-on (customizable) retreat.
Inspired by his own weight loss journey, land developer Mel Zuckerman opened Canyon Ranch as a ‘vacation fitness resort’ on a former dude ranch property. While the idea of a wellness resort was unheard of at the time, five decades later, Canyon Rach remains a global brand and arguably the source of inspiration for many predecessors. Regardless of the concept of a wellness-focused resort now being fairly commonplace, Canyon Ranch’s properties remain committed to offering unparalleled expertise and innovative services for guests.