Photo courtesy of the Arizona Biltmore.
Ah, fall time. When the temps drop, the menus change to pumpkin flavors and the leaves change color. It’s also the end of summer rains and the start of dry air, leaving your skin in need of some seasonal care. Across Arizona and California, luxury spas are celebrating autumn with treatments infused with natural warmth, earthy botanicals and a hint of indulgence. From spiced body wraps to glow-restoring facials, here are five of the most luxurious fall-inspired experiences to book this season.
CRANBERRY BODY SCRUB & Pumpkin Facial AT THE ARIZONA BILTMORE SPA
The Arizona Biltmore is a luxury desert oasis resort with seven spacious pools and a spa with enough amenities to give you a full day of pampering. With the arrival of fall comes a sensory twist—a revitalizing Cranberry Body Scrub that gently exfoliates and renews. When complete, you’ll emerge with fresh, glowing skin where you can then indulge in a house-made Pear Cranberry Gelato to complete the experience.
Photo courtesy of the Arizona Biltmore.
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For a full fall rejuvenation, pair it with the Pumpkin Facial, which utilizes natural pumpkin enzymes and essential nutrients to gently resurface dull summer skin. Whether you’re looking to revive dry, post-summer skin or simply sink into seasonal luxury, the Tierra Luna Spa delivers both nourishment and indulgence in every detail.
BLACK ROSE FACIAL AT THE SISLEY PARIS SPA, FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS
For a more desert-fall theme, the Sisley-Paris Black Rose Facial is perfect for combating the season’s dryness. The Desert Rose is found in select places throughout the world and starts blooming in the cooler seasons.
Photo courtesy of Sisley Paris Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
The rose-scented elixir replenishes hydration while the delicate aroma evokes a late-blooming garden to relax the face, smooth features and reveals the skin’s radiance. After your session, unwind with access to the spa’s amenities: sauna, steam room, rooftop pool, and waterfall grotto—all scented with subtle fall aromatherapy.
Saffron, Pistachio and Pumpkin Wrap at Parker Palm Springs
Palm Springs has long been a muse for artists, architects, and innovators—and now in the city’s spa culture, where treatments are as thoughtfully composed as a work of art.
Among its most ICONIC stays, Parker Palm Springs stands out for its playful sophistication. Designed by Jonathan Adler, the resort blends vibrant, retro-chic interiors with lush gardens and a touch of surreal charm. This fall, the spa introduces its Saffron, Pistachio & Pumpkin Wrap, a seasonal treatment that begins with a full-body loofah exfoliation to polish away sun-worn skin, followed by a velvety shea-butter pumpkin mask that nourishes and hydrates. A warm saffron and pistachio scalp treatment adds an aromatic finish, melting away tension with notes of spice and nutty sweetness. When you’re done, you can enjoy their enchanting pool area surrounded by the San Jacinto mountains.
Photo courtesy of Sisley Paris Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
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The Harvest Glow Facial at Spa Pendry, Newport
Found within the luxurious Pendry hotel, Spa Pendry is where coastal elegance meets contemporary wellness. More than just a catchy name, their Harvest Glow Facial truly captures the season’s warmth in a treatment. A vitamin-rich pumpkin enzyme mask gently exfoliates, unveiling a luminous complexion beneath. Cooling cryo globes follow, calming the skin and enhancing circulation, while an infusion of nourishing botanicals replenishes hydration and radiance. The result is that coveted, lit-from-within glow, like a soft reflection of the autumn sun on the Pacific.
Now go enjoy some self-care, autumn style.