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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
Scottsdale has emerged as one of the best places to take a vacation because of the endless fun and beauty that you can find here. Not only that, but it is smack dab in the middle of Arizona, which provides much more than endless desert. There is plenty to do within the city, but if you take a short trip for the day, you can discover countless amazing opportunities throughout...
We’ve taken a poll here in the offices of Parsons Villas, trying to figure out which of the summer holidays are our favorite, and although there is something to be said about any holiday that gives you the opportunity to enjoy a summer day, our nation’s birthday is the hands down winner! How can you not love a holiday dedicated to everything American? From hot dog eating contests to live...
