Agreeing with K-Bot about the GCNP cautions. But the first thing you MUST do is book lodging there. One night will probably be sufficient. Use the links she provided. Don't be surprised to find most of the lodges fully booked already.

http://www.visitsedona.com/article/71

Use this link to explore B&B and spa options in Sedona. Give us a budget and an idea of the spa services and treatments that you think you'd like to experience while in Sedona. There's something for everyone, but if you'll tell us a little more about what you want, we can avoid throwing dozens of names at you that might be inappropriate.

As for dressing up, NOBODY gets dressed up for anything in Sedona or the GCNP. Don't worry about that one.

Thank you both for your assistance!

We are working with an open ended budget. Air fare is paid through miles so not worried about that portion. Otherwise probably waivering between the Cozy Cactus B&B and the Cathedral Hideaway B&B. I like the small feel of them both.

I am looking for an array of spa services: facial, massage, body wrap...my husband is not into any of that but might tolerate a massage if I were getting one alongside him. He is really weird about strangers touching him. Just looking for pregnancy safe treatmeants that will help relax and rejuvenate me. I work in higher education which can be quite stressful so this little escape before our son arrives will be heaven.

There are actually rooms it seems in GCNP. Suggestions on the following:

Maswik Lodge

Kachina Lodge

Thunderbird Lodge

El Tovar Hotel

Yavapai Lodge

Bright Angel Lodge

Forgive me if I seem idiotic about any of this, I am rather unfamiliar with the GCNP.

Thank you again for your assistance. I am so excited to finally make it to Sedona and GCNP although perhaps not in the "condition" I would have preferred...I will still enjoy (easy) hiking and sight seeing!!

If you can get a room at El Tovar, that's the place to book at GCNP.

Choose Cozy Cactus B&B for Sedona. They can direct you to day spa services. Lori is the manager there and she gives an excellent massage and reiki work.

Thank you!

So...we are going to fly into PHX on the 3rd. Stay the night somewhere in PHX since the flight is so late. 4th go to GCNP and stay at El Tovar (booked) spend 4 and part of 5th at GCNP. 5th drive to Sedona and stay at Cozy Cactus. We will have the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th to hang out in Sedona. Leave for home via PHX on the 10th.

Suggestions on routes to take from PHX to GCNP/GCNP to Sedona/etc? Suggestions on places to eat/things to do along way given my itinerary?

I am so excited (as is my husband) for this baby moon!

From PHX to GCNP take I-17 to I-40 east to 89, north to AZ64. go slightly beyond that last intersection to enjoy brunch or lunch at Cameron Trading Post. You won't need to eat again until dinner. Take AZ64 into the GCNP at the east gate at Desert View where you'll get your first look at the canyon. Then follow the road and stop at the view points until you arrive at El Tovar.

Depart the GCNP on the following day via the main gate at Tusayan and follow AZ64 down to Williams. Take I-40 east back to I-17 south to the first exit for 89A and Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. After passing through Uptown, take 179 down to VOC and the Cozy Cactus.

Say hi to Lori for me and tell her I miss my massages. She can direct you to everything in Sedona.

RedRox-

THANK YOU. And Lori says "Hello" ( I have emailed with her) and that you give really good massages yourself!! :-)

Turns out we are now DRIVING from Illinois to Arizona. This should be a special road trip (if I don't lose my mind). Driving to Amarillo to overnight. Then on to Tusayan to overnight. Then to Grand Canyon (staying at El Tovar one night 4-5th). Heading to Cozy Cactus on the 5-10th. Cannot wait!

Whoa! Il to Amarillo is a lonnnnng way in one day. We did it in reverse and took two days with an overnight in MO. Since Tusayan is right outside the gate of the GCNP, I suggest that you allow three days to get to GCNP rather than two. Maybe a stop in OK first night and ALB on night two.

Lori called me last night. She's in CA this weekend at a conference. We're going to have breakfast together in Palm Springs on Monday. Not enough time for massages. 8-(

Now for hiking....

My husband and I are runners. Er.... I guess I WAS an avid runner pre-pregnancy. While I do not run during this time in my life, I still walk daily and feel I am in good shape. With that being said, I realize I cannot hike like I did two summers ago in Montana or even last summer in Sicily. However, are there decent hikes (with great views) that are easy to moderate? Specific suggestions?

Normally I would be all about rock climbing and scrambling to the top of rocks but....not wanting to get hurt.....