There's something about Amara.
-Arizona Style 2/2007
 Maybe it's the breathtaking red-rock backdrop. The hop-skip-and-jump convenience to Sedona's bustling uptown area. The thoughtful contemporary vibe. Or the newly unveiled 4,000-square-foot spa. Whatever the draw, the Four-Diamond Amara Resort & Spa has hung up its hat among Sedona's standout water holes since its opening in 2003.
A name that marries the concepts of love and land, Amara lives up to its moniker in both an architecture that plays on the majestic surroundings and decor that honors the local artist community- all blanketed in soft, clean lines, natural materials and the inviting atmosphere of a boutique resort.
The 100 guest rooms wrap visitors in plush practicality. Pillow-top mattresses, luxury Italian linens and spa robes are among the blissful touches while WiFi and sleek workstations keep business travelers plugged-in. Outdoors, a heated saltwater pool, hot tub and fire put blend with the curative powers of the spiritual land that they overlook.
Blissful relaxation is infused in the air of Amara Spa, the only spa in Arizona and one of only five spas in the United States to feature the London-based Elemis product line.
The Gallery on Oak Creek takes guests on a epicurean journey of artful cuisine masterminded by executive chef Alan McClean, formerly of Desert Mountain and the Boulders Resort, whose culinary offerings include porcini dusted Scottish halibut and miso-marinated beef steak.
Next time the vortexes tug you on a path toward Sedona, hang your hat up at Amara Resort & Spa for a truly tranquil and artful experience. // Lisa Kasanicky.
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