The 17^th annual ArtFest of Scottsdale is a popular and family-friendly event that features 200 artists from across the country – just in time for holiday shopping!  The cooler autumn temperatures make strolling through the beautiful gardens of Scottsdale Civic Center a delight where you will  enjoy an array of fine art, crafts, local authors, live music, and of course, food!  Kids’ activities will be available and dogs are welcome to attend.

The Artfest of Scottsdale is taking place Saturday, November 20^th through Sunday, November 21^st from 10 am to 5pm.  For more information, visit http://www.888artfest.com/art-shows/arizona/17th-annual-artfest-of-scottsdale

Scottsdale Quarter is just one of several high profile shopping destinations that continue to expand.

We’re  glad to see that Scottsdale is continuing to boom with new retail shopping options. Scottsdale Quarter continues to impress, and we are definitely looking forward to the upcoming opening of the upscale movie theaters. Scottsdale Quarter already boasts many retail favorites like the Apple Store and H&M. Visitors to our Scottsdale condo vacation rental are going to love shopping at Kierland and Scottsdale Quarter.

Nike Store latest new addition at Scottsdale Quarter

Health, wellness and beauty reign in Arizona where on your next vacation you will find a spa lifestyle fit for a queen (or king).

Hot stone massages, desert scrubs, detoxifying body wraps, soothing facials, manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments abound in vibrant Scottsdale.

Whether you are looking to relax and be pampered or get ready for a night out, you will find an array of spas and services that range from convenient and simple to world-class and decadent – all within minutes of your Scottsdale vacation rental!

Arizona Spa Girls is one of our favorite websites for locating spas and spa deals across the Valley. Launched as a way for girlfriends to share reviews of spas and salons across Arizona, the website has grown to become the go-to resource.  Visit their website at www.AZSpaGirls.com

If you love delicious fresh food, then Scottsdale is going to rank high on your list of great places to find fine dining. Plus our Scottsdale vacation rental condo by owner is walking distance to one farmer’s market, and 5 minutes driving distance to several others. Reading this article here, it sounds like the popularity of Famer’s Markets are continuing to grow at an outstanding rate thanks to the perfect combination of people who love to prepare local food and farmers willing to supply it!!

Read more about Farmer’s Markets in Scottsdale at Azcentral.com:

Farmers markets poised to launch fall season in NE Valley

November 28, 2010 Update:

Coverage on Scottsdale Farmer’s markets continues with an updated list of active farmer’s markets.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2010/10/12/20101012scottsdale-area-farmers-markets-prog.html

The two closest Farmer’s markets are The Borgota on Fridays and Gainey Village on the First Sunday of the Month.  There is also a farmer’s market on Saturdays across the street from the Sunny Scottsdale Vacation Rental Condo, at the Artesia Shopping Center which can be accessed by the Scottsdale Greenbelt without ever needing to cross a busy street.

Now in its fifth year, Scottsdale Fashion Week celebrates fashion, lifestyle and beauty. Up-and-coming trendsetters, alongside nationally and internationally renowned names, will show their collections during dozens of shows at Scottsdale Fashion Square Drive north of the new Barneys New York. Fashion icons like Kevan Hall, Luca Luca, Ted Baker and Lloyd Klein, as well as an impressive retailer line up from Scottsdale Fashion Square, will grace the runway with their vibrant and fashion forward creations.

Read more about Scottsdale Fashion Week at the Scottsdale CVB

Official Scottsdale Fashion Week Website

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Distance from your Sunny Scottsdale Condo vacation rental according to Google maps: 8 minutes!!