The annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival provides epicurean delights sure to delight everyone’s palate. In addition to the many samples and tasting events, there will be live cooking demonstrations from some of the nation’s top chefs as well as the annual Eat, Drink and Be Pretty Party.

Gated townhouse and condominium developments make ideal second homes. Part-time resident homeowners are drawn to communities with controlled access gates. With property exterior, landscaping, and common areas maintained by a Home Owner’s Association, residents don’t have the upkeep that a similarly priced single-family home requires.