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Miraval Arizona, The Zen Villa ARIZONA, USA A pioneer in well-being, Miraval has a sterling reputation for its all-encompassing offerings in sublime locales. Offering transformative ‘journeys’ that are designed to stay with guests long after checkout, the brand has a cult-like following. Even before you’ve booked, you choose the ‘intention’ of your stay, whether that is mental well-being, a couples’ retreat, or dealing with grief and loss, and are presented with a sample itinerary that you can make all your own. The flagship resort, Miraval Arizona, is at the base of the soaring Catalina Mountains and set among 400 acres of sunny Sonoran beauty. The aptly named Zen Villa has exceptional views of the mountains from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the villa’s secluded spot will make it feel like the view is all yours. The villa has two king bedrooms with full bathrooms, one queen bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, private spas, a large terrace and a plunge pool with swim jets. Creating a home-away-from-home, guests of the villa can have groceries, wine and drinks pre-stocked, and chef services are available, plus in-villa programs and massages. Wellness wonder There is a daily activity planner, and no two days are quite the same: Think yoga, strenuous hikes, barre, mountain biking and cardio drumming. But Miraval’s culinary offerings are also bountiful — from cooking lessons with master chefs to learning about the world’s five Blue Zones (Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California), and why those who reside there live longer than average. From $2,439 per night. Contact Mark Stebbings, general manager, reservations@miravalresorts.com, +1 800 825 4000, miravalresorts.com

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