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Arizona - An abode of beauty and adventure!
Are you hungry for adventure and fun? Then Arizona could be the right place for you. The city provides the hungry traveler ample of choices. There is this playfulness of the city and the peace and calm of the magnificent mountains, warmth of the desert. Arizona’s landscape is as varied as it is beautiful.
The best way to enjoy your vacation is to become a part of the place you are visiting. Forget about being formally treated at the hotels. Feel at home and explore the city as if it is your own. Choose one of our Arizona Vacation rentals (fully furnished apartments, villas, houses, cottages, cabins, condos). The best part is that they are easy on your pocket too.
Travelers choose to visit Arizona, specifically in the low desert regions because of the state's mild climate during the fall, winter and spring. The warm weather and low precipitation provide travelers with an enjoyable climate for numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golf and sightseeing. At higher elevations during the winter, snowfall allows visitors to enjoy winter sports such as cross-country skiing.
Best Time to Visit Arizona
Autumn is the best time to travel to Arizona. Spring can prove to be the best time for the foodies who aim at enjoying the local specialities at the food festivals, while on the move. The best time to visit Arizona's south is September through April. Early spring and late fall are the best for those who want to avoid crowds. Arizona's winters tend to be mild and sunny, with rare cold days. Winter is a popular travel season for elderly and young alike.
There is a lot to do from dawn to dusk. Get up to a scenic sunrise, then go hiking amid inspiring surroundings. Tour the thousand year old ruins. Spy a rare hummingbird along a tranquil riverside. Or simply soak up some sunshine.
There is something or the other that always keeps you captive. If you are a nature lover, there are Arizona’s native plants and wildlife to keep you engrossed. If you are an adventure freak there is boating and hiking for you. For sports lovers there are state of the art golf clubs and racing events. Off course there is art and culture stored in museums. And not to forget a pulsating nightlife so that you don’t just spend the nights sleeping! There is work for you throughout the day, which is to have a time of your lifetime.
Trotting to Phoenix city, one of the largest metropolitan cities in the country will take you through the prime cultural and leisure hot spots of the Phoenix area. It is most commonly called “The Valley of the Sun.” To experience the art history and culture of the city it is advisable to make one of our Phoenix vacation rentals your home.
The major points of attraction in this gorgeously sunny city are its local culture, ultramodern art and award-winning pizza, which is sure to leave gasping for breath and asking for more! A must watch are the Bentley Projects which showcase world-class contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture and prints. Also there is the Heard Museum, which boasts of a very impressive exhibit of Native American art and history. For those who wish to court nature, the city has the Desert Botanical Garden, which is said to house the finest collections of desert flora. A very special attraction for any tourist here is to spend a day in Chandler, where they still rear ostriches!!! The ranch is a definite must-see and ranks high in everyone’s list of city attractions. The annual Ostrich Festival held in March, is a major tourist draw! And when you get tired after a days visiting, you can relax and enjoy the hospitality of the various award-winning, locally owned restaurants. El Zocalo Mexican Grille definitely earns a special mention. Not a place to be missed!
A state known for as much history as mystery, Arizona’s Goldfield Ghost Town at the Superstition Mountains is indeed an intriguing place! This is one in a life time opportunity to hop onto a narrow gauge train ride and stand witness a gun fight-the old west style. To lure you further into its lair, this mystical magical place has these quaint little antique stores where you can have the time of your life buying gifts for yourself and all your friends. And to conclude this wonderful visit, you must stopover at the Arizona Museum of Natural History and get acquainted with the culture and natural history of the valley-right from its old west days to the space age.
How can you not visit Scottsdale when you are so near it? We have our vacation rentals throughout the county and through the suburbs. We are there waiting for you at Scottsdale too, get your bookings done at Scottsdale vacation rentals. It is also called the West's Most Western Town. It has more than 300 days of sunshine each year. There is a lot more to the city than just lounges and fine restaurants. Well, here is a list of some of the best Scottsdale attractions that you won't want to miss!
There is McCormick Stillman Railroad Park . This has rains and railroad related exhibits. A ten minute train ride takes you through an arboretum located in the park. If it isn't too hot you can walk and window shop, forget that mall and make your way to downtown. Here you'll find curvy streets lined with unique shops and galleries. The streets host displays of the local artists. You can have a gala time perusing through the various unique pieces.
The Scottsdale Center for the Arts holds musical and theatrical events, festivals and educational programs throughout the year. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is in the same complex. The city of Scottsdale offers scintillating pleasures to intoxicate your senses. Shopping, art exhibitions, puttering around greens or letting your hair down at its hippest night clubs, the city has it all in abundance!
Your next stop can be the city of Sedona which has been nicknamed the ‘Red rock Country’ as it is bordered by the huge rocks named Coffeepot, Thunder and Cathedral Mountain on one side and the abyss of the Oak Creek Canyon on the other. The city is a retreat for all and sundry. If it is the rush of adventure sports or enjoying the solitude of nature, curiosity to know of the hitherto unraveled mysteries or a thirst to know about cultures or just the simple thrill of shopping till you drop- Sedona has it all. The city seduces you with its charms and has you wanting for more! Natural beauty is just one part of the city. The dining specialties will have you tempted so don’t be bewildered if you feel you have added a few pounds! Grab the opportunity to break out of the daily bedlam and stress of city life. This is the perfect place to keep you in ‘Sedona’. Book one of our your cozy Sedona Vacation rental homes.
Get ready for some fun now. We move on to the playground of Arizona – Lake Havasu City. Well known for its’ London bridge’, the city is a sure shot delight for people with interest in water activities. The charm of clear blue skies mirroring in the even bluer waters is quite the perfect way to enjoy the splendor of this place. Lake Havasu City brings to you picturesque beauty. You can have almost anything you can think of in this beautiful city. And yes even here we have our convenient Lake Havasu Vacation rentals to give you hassle free bookings and comfortable and enjoyable stays. This place would make your vacation a memorable one filled with outdoor adventures. Come to Lake Havasu City to discover everything fun about Arizona – camping, hiking, boating, swimming and fishing. You can even rent watercrafts and enjoy with your family. There are hot balloon rides and much more waiting to be explored. There is everything that one can ask for. With over 300 miles of a dazzling shores soaked with the sweet warmth of balmy sunshine, the city awaits you!
Get yourself booked at one of our Pinetop Vacation rentals and get ready to enjoy life-the customary way. Nestled in the panoramic environs of the famous white mountains of Arizona, Pinetop is anyone’s best bet to enjoy the bounty and tranquility of nature- the natural way. With the mountains and forests of the Apache National Forest and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation lending a spectacular backdrop, you can be sure to get wrapped up in the adventure of camping, horseback riding, hunting, Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice fishing and hiking to name a few. Also, golf lovers need not feel left out for the city of Pinetop is also known for its excellent golf courses.
Arizona’s Top Food Events
Relish Arizona’s best local foods at these fun, family-friendly culinary events held across the state.
The events highlight the diversity of the state’s agricultural offerings, as well as the sophistication of local chefs and restaurants. To make the most of you visit time it with the food festivals. With the food festivals coinciding with your stay here you can literally eat your way through the state.
Here are a few events to munch on, Raw Spirit Festival – Sedona, Scottsdale Culinary Festival – Scottsdale, and West of Western Culinary Festival – Phoenix.
Arizona – surrounded by beauty and pumped with adventure awaits you. Explore and have an enjoyable time. What are you waiting for? A great vacation is waiting for you in Arizona.
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