Experience The Luxurious Side of Utah

Experience The Luxurious Side of Utah
With an increase in luxury travel expected in 2016 from Millennials – 49 percent said luxury travel is a deserved reward for hard work – Utah is an ideal destination for them to splurge while also getting instagram-worthy photos and unparalleled adventure.

And, there's no end. Below are just a few of the top luxury resorts, destinations and tour operators that infuse outdoor adventure with luxury for the ultimate Millennial vacation in Utah:

  • Park City: The ultimate Utah hot spot for luxury, Park City is home to a number of extravagant hotels, restaurants and activities. Travelers can book a stay at the boutique Washington School House Hotel or Stein Eriksen Lodge, which recently added a new Gold & Diamond facial to their spa menu. For dinner, make reservations at Riverhorse on Main, one of the most elite and distinguished restaurants in Park City. Then, visitors can stay warm and fit with Park City Yoga Adventures' geothermal standup paddle board yoga in the mineral-rich, 90 degree water of the 10,000-year-old Homestead crater.

  • Utah Luxury Tours: Visitors looking to experience a tailor-made journey with unforgettable adventure should look no further than Utah Luxury Tours. Professionally trained tour guides will customize a luxury tour in any part of the state for any amount of time. Some of Utah Luxury Tours' most popular tours include the Mighty Five Utah National Parks Tour, Moab Express Tour and Two Day Zion & Bryce Canyon Tour.

  • Amangiri (Canyon Point): A remote hideaway tucked within the luminous red rock canyons, Amangiri offers both adrenaline-fuelled adventure and a peaceful, luxurious retreat. Each suite is designed to reflect the unique qualities of the surrounding desert and features an outdoor lounge and fireplace with expansive desert views, while some feature a private pool or roof terrace.

  • Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa (Moab): Nestled on the secluded banks of the Colorado River, Sorrel River Ranch carefully blends the personal touch and hospitality of a traditional ranch with the service and amenities of a fine resort. Spread across 160 acres of ranch land, visitors can enjoy luxury suites with a view of the mountains or river, tranquil spa treatments, farm-to-table cuisine, and a number of activities including horseback riding, off-roading, hot-air balloon excursions and art classes.

  • The Grand America Hotel (Salt Lake City): Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, The Grand America Hotel offers 775 spacious luxury rooms and suites with stunning views of the mountains and skyline. Each room is individually decorated with hand-crafted Richelieu furniture, English wool carpets, Carrera Italian marble and the finest fabrics. The hotel also features a world-class spa with seven massage rooms, steam rooms, saunas, an indoor pool and salon services.

  • Desert Rose Inn (Bluff): A rustic-chic lodge with private luxury cabins and suites, Desert Rose Inn offers surreal 360-degree views of Utah's amazing, iconic red rock cliffs. Additionally, the hotel is located just down the road from Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley Tribal Park, Gooseneck State Park and Canyon de Chelly, scenic backcountry areas offering isolated buttes, towering pinnacles and wide open spaces that seem to go on forever.

  • Red Mountain Resort(Ivins): Blended naturally into a landscape of vivid red rock cliffs and canyons of southern Utah, Red Mountain Resort has everything visitors need to relax, renew and rediscover a passion for adventure. Each suite features earth tones and eco-friendly materials that complement the red rock mountains surrounding the resort. Additionally, Red Mountain Resort's ideal location allows for convenient planning of a customized adventure to Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks, while Snow Canyon State park is also nearby.



Photo: Waldorf Astoria Park City