Hotel at a Glance: Element Sedona

This modern hotel is located close to Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock Mountains, and other breathtaking landscapes as well as upscale shopping and restaurants. The facility can boast an outdoor saline pool and hot tub with an impressive view. What's more, all the rooms are fitted with fully-equipped kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and streaming services such as Netflix.

• Enjoy locally-produced beer or wine and tasty snacks at the bar with poolside service.
• Rent a bike and enjoy over 400 miles of nearby trails or visit the city.
• Keep moving thanks to the hotel's fitness center or outdoor swimming pool.
• Explore beautiful nature in the Coconino National Forest and Slide Rock State Park.

Sedona, Arizona: Majestic Rock Formations and Quirky Arts Community

Surrounded by a band of red sandstone formations, Sedona boasts a breathtaking natural skyline. Head to the 3.2-mile Airport Loop hiking trail for views of famous outcroppings such as Cathedral Rock and Courthouse Butte. About 10 minutes outside of the city at Slide Rock State Park, you can barrel down a natural water slide and see a preserved turn-of-the-century homestead.

Since around the 1960s, artists have been drawn to Sedona's majestic landscape and cubist street signs. Although the arts scene has dwindled a bit in recent years, the city's creative spirit is still very much alive at Gallery Row, where more than 50 art shops and boutiques sell pottery, jewelry, and metalwork.