The Phoenix metropolitan area, known as the Valley of the Sun, is home to almost 3 million people and includes the cities of Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe and Mesa. The area's explosive growth over the last decade has made it one the largest metropolitan areas in the country, making vacation in Phoenix one of the most popular in the United States. Several lodging options are available to travelers including Phoenix vacation rentals, luxury hotels, vacation homes in Phoenix, and Bed & Breakfasts.

Sunny days and comfortable temperatures are the rule November through April, making this time the most enjoyable and popular time of year for vacation in Phoenix. Phoenix vacation rentals are plentiful throughout the valley and the most popular outdoor activities are golfing, hiking, hot air balloons and scenic day trips into the nearby desert or mountain towns.

Visitors have the option of staying in Phoenix holiday rentals, Phoenix short term rentals or vacation homes in Phoenix. Downtown Scottsdale has always been an entertainment and shopping center with a focus on art and trendy things, but now, Phoenix and the Biltmore area continue to offer more and more top rate restaurants, theaters, museums, shopping and sports venues. All the major professional sports leagues have Phoenix teams and every year in March, Major League Baseball's Cactus League spring training is a huge draw for visitors and locals alike.

The Salt River and Verde River reservoir system east and northeast of Phoenix provide scenic mountain lakes popular for power boating, water skiing and fishing for your vacation in Phoenix. Several Reservation casinos, greyhound tracks and horse tracks are available both in town and on the outskirts of town. Browse our featured Phoenix vacation rentals and vacation homes in Phoenix.