LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2015) - Described by the New York Times as "a desert version of Miami's South Beach," Scottsdale is Arizona's biggest hit. The city is rich in culture and natural grandeur. The Scottsdale Arts District lends to proud attractions of galleries, studios, and museums, while architectural majesties like Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West supplement the city's Western heritage. High-end corporate retail outlets and independent boutiques draw myriad savvy shoppers to Scottsdale -- and so does the vibrant nightlife. Also, its position on the northern stretches of the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell Mountain Range paints Scottsdale spectacular.

Rich in color and resplendent in the Native American history of the Hopi, Navajo and Pueblo cultures, the Southwest presents intriguing red rock formations, 225 million-year-old fossils and the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert.

The ancient Petrified Forest, stretching from New Mexico to Arizona, is just steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World -- the Grand Canyon. Encompassing the Colorado River and the adjacent uplands, the Grand Canyon provides visitors with breathtaking scenic landscapes -- the perfect setting for creating priceless memories.

Tucked between the lush green TPC Desert Golf Course and the breathtaking McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale Links Resort, by Diamond Resorts International®, beckons guests to indulge in affordable luxury with its elegantly appointed accommodations featuring private patios. The ideal retreat after a long day of backcountry exploration, this desert oasis offers a host of scheduled activities and relaxing pools and hot tubs.

The vibrant city of Scottsdale showcases a lively, New Age energy and boasts exciting events, venues and attractions that make it a premier Southwestern destination. Enjoy a leisurely day at one of the championship golf courses, relax at any of the world-class spas or shop at the designer outlet malls. Outdoor adventure abounds with endless recreational activities including kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, helicopter tours, Jeep® excursions and many other thrilling options. Discover a vivid nightlife teeming with live entertainment, local bars and lounges, and exciting dining opportunities.

About Diamond Resorts International®

Diamond Resorts International®, with its network of more than 330 vacation destinations located in 34 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa, provides guests with choice and flexibility to let them create their dream vacation, whether they are traveling an hour away or around the world. Our relaxing vacations have the power to give guests an increased sense of happiness and satisfaction in their lives, while feeling healthier and more fulfilled in their relationships, by enjoying memorable and meaningful experiences that let them Stay Vacationed.™

Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members and owners with Vacations for Life® at over 330 managed and affiliated properties and cruise itineraries.

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