--- title: "Scottsdale" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Scottsdale." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/scottsdale" locale: "en" --- # Scottsdale Primary place hint: Scottsdale ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Arizona](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/arizona) > [Scottsdale](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/scottsdale) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/scottsdale) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Scottsdale ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Scottsdale with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/usa/arizona/scottsdale) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and destination planning resources. Their Scottsdale destination collection is a helpful family-planning hub, gathering expert posts and area trip resources in one place. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/weekend-in-scottsdale-itinerary/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site with practical advice from Melissa and her family's travel experience. Their weekend in Scottsdale itinerary offers a practical adult-focused plan shaped by frequent visits to the city. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/scottsdale-itinerary/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools and comparisons. Their Scottsdale itinerary is useful for organizing time in the desert city, with attractions, local experiences, and planning ideas beyond the resort setting. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/romantic-scottsdale/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic travel planning, weekend trips, road trips, and USA travel. Her romantic Scottsdale guide is a thoughtful resource for couples planning activities and getaway ideas in the Arizona city. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-old-town-scottsdale/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource run by Nick and Dariece. Their Old Town Scottsdale guide is a practical way to compare historic sites, art galleries, dining, and shops in a compact area. - [Ottsworld](https://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/scottsdale-desert-adventures/) (ottsworld.com) Ottsworld is Sherry Ott's travel blog and travel services site, focused on active, solo, and experience-led travel. Her Scottsdale guide highlights desert adventures, the city's connection to the Sonoran Desert, and spa-based relaxation, making it a strong fit for active travelers who want both outdoor time and recovery. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/awesome-day-trips-from-scottsdale/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource built around parent-to-parent travel advice. Their Scottsdale day-trips guide is helpful for families comparing easy outings beyond the city, including options such as national parks and museums. - [Adventurous Kate](https://www.adventurouskate.com/scottsdale-girls-trip/) (adventurouskate.com) Adventurous Kate is Kate McCulley's solo female travel blog, known for candid destination writing and practical travel advice. Her Scottsdale girls' trip article turns a birthday trip with friends into a practical 16-step guide for planning a social desert getaway. - [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/best-hotels-scottsdale/) (thepointsguy.com) The Points Guy is a large travel publication focused on credit cards, loyalty, aviation, hotels, cruises, and travel deals. Their Scottsdale hotel roundup is useful for comparing ten notable stays, including JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. ## Travel Videos - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHc3XP0mqEc) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing city guides, hikes, restaurants, and trip-based destination videos. This itinerary video maps out 48 hours in Scottsdale with a practical mix of desert hikes, Old Town stops, hotel details, food, attractions, and activities. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWxdm8prFbY) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture and value-oriented trips. This Scottsdale weekend travel video combines places to eat, stay, and visit with enjoyable activities such as candle making, kayaking, Old Town, and spa time. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3J2UWxsJLE) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond, with travel guides included. This Scottsdale guide video presents a useful three-day itinerary, pairing things to do with places to eat for a clear city planning overview. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfE3fiwGFE0) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel with detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage. This walking tour video gives a helpful look at Old Town Scottsdale, covering shops, the waterfront, arts areas, historic streets, and Civic Center Park.