Arizona Vacation Rentals
There are many reasons why Arizona is the fastest growing state in the nation. The first and most important, the oasis of Scottsdale-Phoenix, draws devotees with champion golf courses and warm, sunny winters. The red-rock beauty and mystical allure of Sedona attracts another type of luminary. The Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, inspires awe in everyone who stands at its rim. Many more travelers have begun to discover Lake Havasu, as well as the hidden corners of Southern Arizona. This desert state has the best features of the American Southwest, and Arizona luxury vacation rentals epitomize the ideal way to stay.
The metropolitan area of Scottsdale-Phoenix has become the leisure capital of the Southwest, with a vibrant mix of golf, spas, shopping and dining serving the luxury vacation rentals. Golf Magazine named Gold Canyon Golf Resort one of the most underrated courses in the country, while Golf Digest called the Arizona National Golf Club one of the “best places to play" in the country. And those are just two of the 200 public and private courses in the area. Spa Finder said, “Connect the dots – Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona – and you've drawn a bead on some of the country’s top spas.” The Lamar is a locals’ favorite, while Sachi has become one of the places to see and be seen. After relaxing, hit up Scottsdale Boulevard, Arizona’s own version of Rodeo Drive.
If you’d rather be up in the mountains, Sedona luxury vacation rentals have a privileged place amount pine forests and red rocks. For a new you, try New Day Spa. For New Age experience, visit the Center for the New Age, where tours focus on energy vortexes and spirituality. Many visitors look for new decorations at the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, a beautiful complex of Mexican architecture. If the day gets warm, head to Slide Rock Canyon State Park, called one of America’s ten most beautiful swimming holes by Life Magazine.
Few natural monuments are as beautiful and awesome as the Grand Canyon. Named a World Heritage Site, the national park encompasses 1,218,375 acres, while the canyon itself measures 15 miles across at its widest and 6,000 feet at its deepest. Most people who stay in Grand Canyon vacation rentals visit the South Rim, the southern portion that includes Grand Canyon Village, Hermits Rest, and Desert View, because it is the most accessible. Reaching the North Rim requires a 220-mile drive from the South Rim. There are many companies that provide rafting trips down the Colorado River; refer to the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association for a list of reputable businesses.
Those who prefer lakes to canyons can do no better than reserving a luxury vacation rental at Lake Havasu. Located on the California border, near the southern tip of Nevada this lake lies within an easy drive of several metropolitan areas: Scottsdale-Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego. Lake Havasu City offers a wide variety of services. Rent a jet ski at Action Adventure Rentals. Play golf at Emerald Canyon Golf Club. Or choose from a long list of restaurants in the English Village.
For a long time, Southern Arizona was often overshadowed by the many other world-class destinations in the state. The luxury vacation rentals in the desert mountains have been discovered, however, by artists, nature lovers and history buffs. Tombstone, where the 1880s mining rush was set off, attracts visitors with its plethora of well-preserved historic buildings. The hiking trails of Coronado National Monument bring visitors up close to the desert scenery.
Top Things to Do and See and Arizona
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