When one plans their winter vacation very often it is made up of either white sandy beaches or white snowy peaks. This year, however, red rock cliffs, adobe architecture, and a bright blue sky offer an exciting break from worn out traditions. Seated next to the beautiful Verde Valley and only a short trip to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Arizona is a year-round gem of pristine golf-courses, adventurous landscapes, superior shopping and more-than-comfortable temperatures! With average temperatures of up to 60 degrees in January, Sedona is a great escape from the winter chill. The team at Resort Rentals has told you before about all of the things to do throughout the year in Sedona. Now we want to highlight some of the entertaining and

exciting events this season in beautiful Sedona!

Sedona has no lack of holiday festivities and activities. As early as December 12th, visitors to Tlaquepaque can enjoy a free holiday concert with Ron Tolson, the Festival of Lights Celebration or visit Santa at the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village throughout the month. Other holiday events range from performances by the Grammy Award Winning Los Angeles Phil Harmonic Piano Trio with clarinetist Donald Foster and the Red Rockin’ Grannies to the Festival of Wreaths to Three Planet Holiday Stargazing. Top the holidays off with a Verde Valley Holiday Train Ride for a truly unique Sedona celebration.

Booked up for the holidays but looking for that truly unique new year excursion? Sedona stays alive in mind and body throughout the winter months. Enjoy enlightenment while attending the Energy Extension Inc. weekend workshop with best selling author Dr. Joan Borysenko January 16th-18th. Perhaps you’d rather warm up those legs in Sedona’s 4th Annual Marathon on February 7th, featured by National Geographic Adventurer Magazine as one of the greatest “instant weekend adventures.” Finally, from February 24th to March 1st, Sedona kicks into high gear for the 15th Annual Sedona International Film Festival honoring the great filmmakers of our time.

Regardless of your expectations, Sedona offers more than you could have ever expected. Come for the Red Rocks, attend a concert, shop ’til you drop, enjoy the season, and leave a changed person! The Sedona experience is truly a gift worth giving!