The Parsons Villas Blog

Spending an afternoon getting lost in the magical world of a Hollywood movie is the perfect way to escape from life’s annoying responsibilities, and if you visit Scottsdale during the week of November 2 through November 11th, you can escape for as many days as you please! The Scottsdale Film Festival, established in 2001, comes to our glorious city every year around this time and seems to get bigger and better each year! Celebrating films from all over the world and offering the opportunity to meet some of the most Read More

Ways to Keep the Family Entertained Over Thanksgiving in Scottsdale As the holidays rapidly draw closer, it’s time to begin your Thanksgiving preparations. Who do you invite, what do you serve, and of course, who gets to clean the house from basement to attic to give the impression that your house always looks this way? It’s exhausting just thinking about it. Surely there has to be a better way? Well, this year CAN be different when you plan a Thanksgiving in Scottsdale! Just Imagine No exhausting clean-up, no feuding family Read More

When you think of Arizona, you may think of mountains, desert, cowboys and horses, and the ever-present sun shining cheerfully down from the sky. But do you ever think of shopping expeditions? Of spending your days sifting through treasures of silver, cartloads of classy clothing, or being awed by antiques and artwork? If not, we urge you to think again and start planning your shopping extravaganza in the great city of Scottsdale. Our Scottsdale Shopping guide has list of the best shopping spots in town, check them out! Kactus Jock, 7229 East Read More

Residents of Phoenix, Arizona know how exciting the annual Waste Management Phoenix Open is year after year. This exciting event, held each February, combines the relaxed atmosphere of golf with raucous spectators for a truly one-of-a-kind event. In fact, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” is one of the most popular PGA Tour events in history. The Phoenix Open was first established in 1932 before being moved to TCP Scottsdale in 1987 where it has resided since. For the best seats in town Read More

Each year hundreds of thousands of spectators descend upon TCP Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This annual event is known for being “The Greatest Show on Grass” with its relaxed demeanor and raucous enthusiasm portrayed by the excited fans. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most popular events for the PGA Tour each year, and it is easy to see why. Party on the Grass at the Waste Management Phoenix Open The Phoenix Open has been known for its carefree attitude compared to other PGA Tour Read More

October in Scottsdale is about as perfect as a month can get. After the long and scorching heat of summer, the first taste of autumn coolness almost makes us giddy with joy! This is why we start planning our costumes the second fall clothing starts appearing in stores; knowing there is still a couple of months or more until the big event, we like to trick our minds into thinking the heat is ending soon! For those of you planning a vacation over Halloween, we’ve prepared this list of things Read More

In the health conscious world we live in today, it seems a little strange that we still throw caution to the wind whenever we travel, eating whatever we like, no matter what the cost to our health. It is understandable, however, because who wants to count calories and watch the fat content when there’s so much delicious food out there, especially in and around Scottsdale where Mexican food reigns supreme! The good news is, when visiting our desert town, you can still eat like calories don’t matter when you sample Read More

With so many different people from around the United States moving and migrating to Arizona and the Scottsdale area over the past few decades, this has truly created a melting pot of sorts in Scottsdale’s culinary scene. With so many different techniques, flavors, and cooking styles from around the country and around the world coming together, Scottsdale offers meals unlike anywhere else you’ll find in the southwestern U.S. The next time you’re in Scottsdale, here are a few local restaurants we highly recommend checking out: Arcadia Farms Café With a Read More

Summer is still going strong in Scottsdale, Arizona as many tourists make their way to the valley during Labor Day Weekend. Beat the heat with a variety of incredible different ways you can spend your Labor Day in Scottsdale! Find a Pool Party Most residents of Scottsdale know that the best way to get out of the heat is by joining one of the many resort pool parties. Labor Day Weekend is full of these splashing events, making it the perfect time for you to join exciting pool parties full Read More

Arizona is known for its heat. From spicy food to beautiful sun-soaked days, you can count on working up a sweat while you work on your summer tan here. Fortunately, there are a bevy of fun, family-friendly, and “cool” activities to beat the heat (hey, it’s a “dry” heat, after all). From wilderness white-water adventures to undersea playgrounds to a day spent on the ice, there is something for everyone looking to escape the heat in Scottsdale. Arizona Rafting Did you know there is world-class whitewater rafting in the middle Read More