There are few places in the world quite like the American Southwest, and now that a cultural revival has turned cities like Phoenix into a youthful and vibrant metropolis, now is the perfect time to book a stay at one of the luxury rentals situated in the stunning landscape. Some of the nation's greatest artists, including painter Georgia O'Keefe and modern architect Frank Lloyd Wright have been inspired by the majestic desert scenery, and whether you're in the mood to grab a brush and canvas yourself or are content to take photos of the magnificent views, the Valley of the Sun is waiting to be explored.

The McDowell Mountains
When Wright first arrived in the city of Scottsdale in 1937, he was so entranced by the natural beauty and rust-hued rocks that he almost immediately decided to break ground for his new winter retreat, Taliesin West. Today, this marvelous complex is situated at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains and blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Using inspiration from the colors and natural elements in the area, the exterior boasts similar red hues and even features rocks taken from fallen boulders.

While you're staying at villa vacation rentals in the Valley, you should save some space in your sightseeing schedule for this popular attraction that lives up to Wright's claim about Taliesin West:

"Our new desert camp belongs to the Arizona desert as though it had stood there during creation."

Talk it over at The Mission
After spending the better part of a day absorbing the immaculate Taliesin West complex, you should bring your loved ones to The Mission restaurant to talk about all of the amazing things you saw. This eclectic space uses a color palette inspired by the surrounding desert, with rich blues to match the cloudless skies and dirt reds to go with the rusty sand. Be sure to order a fresh bowl of guacamole, which is made to your liking, before glancing at the impressive menu. Along with black cod and Southwestern delights like chimichurri marinated steak, you can also order drool-worthy desserts like fried bananas and espresso churros.

Are you interested in luxury vacation rentals? Contact Villas of Distinction today at 800.289.0900 where a qualified villa expert will help you explore which luxury villa best suits your lifestyle.