Holidays in Sedona

Few places on earth can capture the imagination quite like Sedona. From the earliest Indians to modern day tourists, people have been drawn to the red and orange sandstone landscape in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and to witness the breathtaking rocks up close for over 10,000 years. Featured as backdrop for countless films and adverts, the picturesque and sprawling landscape of Sedona, unchanged for thousands of years, is an example of America's beauty at its very best.

Planning your Sedona Holidays

By car, Sedona is 2 hours from Phoenix, 5 hours from Las Vegas, and 7 1/2 hours from Los Angeles. Most visitors find the easiest option is to drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is the shortest and most picturesque drive to Sedona. Sedona's warm climate means it can be visited at any time of the year, though those with an aversion to hot weather should avoid travelling in July and August, when temperatures can regularly exceed 35 degrees. Spring's perfect conditions for outdoor activities means it is considered the best time to visit. Getting around the town can be done on foot, but a car or bike is necessary to explore the trails and points of interest. Sedona is on the Mountain Time Zone, which is 7 or 6 hours behind London, depending on whether Daylight's Saving Time is being observed.

Sedona Holidays: What to Do

Sedona's stunning landscape makes it something of a paradise for the active traveller, with countless hiking and biking trails available. Yet Sedona holidays offer more than just scenery, with multiple music festivals, The Sedona Film Festival, and the Sedona marathon all taking place annually. Aside from the many areas of natural beauty, which are unmissable, visitors should make time for some stargazing - Sedona is one of the best places in the United States to marvel at the universe.