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Sedona, AZ
United States
Red rock spires, vortexes, hiking + spa retreats in Arizona desert
High desert (4,500 ft). Spring + fall ideal (70-80°F days). Summer hot (95°F+); winter cold nights, mild days.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $15 taxes
Southwest into PHX — 2hr drive to Sedona
American AAdvantage
+ $15 taxes
AA hub PHX — direct flights from most US cities
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA business via PHX hub
United MileagePlus
+ $30 taxes
United business via DEN or IAH
Cash equivalent: economy ~$280 · business ~$900 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
L'Auberge de Sedona
Independent
Creekside luxury — top US spa resort.
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Hilton Honors
Standard award. Red rock views, family-friendly.
Andaz Mayakoba Tucson
Hyatt
See Hyatt Tucson for alt; no Hyatt directly in Sedona.
What to see & do
Cathedral Rock
Sedona's iconic spire — short steep 1.5-mile hike. Sunset spot.
Bell Rock Pathway
Easy 3.6-mile loop around famous vortex formation. Wheelchair-friendly start.
Pink Jeep Tours
Off-road jeep tours up Broken Arrow trail to red rock formations.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
1957 chapel built into red rock face — free, panoramic views from terrace.
Oak Creek Canyon Drive
20-mile scenic drive Sedona to Flagstaff — wading pools, waterfalls.
Mago Retreat Center
"Vortex meditation" experiences for those into the spiritual side.
Monthly weather
Best cards for this trip
Open Hilton Aspire (175K + free night cert + $200 credit) + Sapphire Preferred (75K UR). Covers 4 nights Hilton Sedona + flights.
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