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So Palm Springs, with the sunny, hot summers and beautiful sunny, warm winters, in Palm Springs you can find what you looking for in a getaway destination.

So consider, Palm Springs for you next getaway!

Simply contact Bonnie Jowsey ~  TheTravelGal and she will be pleased to make all your travel arrangments for your getaway to Palm Springs.

Email: bonnie@donaldson-travel.com

     
 
 
Golf
     
 
Signature Events
in Palm Springs
 

 

January – March

  • Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • Modernism Week
  • Desert Concours d’Elegance
  • Festival of Native Film & Culture
  • Tour de Palm Springs

April – June

  • Arthur Lyons’ Film Noir Festival
  • Restaurant Week
  • Girls Weekend (formerly Dinah Shore Weekend)
  • White Party

July-September

  • Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films
  • 4th of July Celebration
  • Cinema Diverse Gay and Lesbian Films

October – December

  • American Heat Bike Show
  • Exotic Car Show and Auction
    Greater Palm Springs Pride
  • Festival of Lights Parade
  • Veterans Day Parade
  • Walk of the Inns
  • Tree Lighting Ceremony at Aerial Tramway
     
 
 
Street in Palm Springs
     
PALM SPRINGS, California, USA  

 

The California Desert Playground!

Palm Springs is one of the California cities that offers some great attractions.

Fabulous shopping, fine dining, golf and tennis.

Or just simply relaxing at a pool and soaking up the sun.

Whether you are on a budget or not, in Palm Springs you are assured to create some memorable times. 


Palm Springs may be the lush, tropical desert, but activities and attractions never end.

There is fun and excitement for all:

  • Theatres
  • Museums
  • Waterparks
  • Balloon Flights
  • Sightseeing
  • Bicycling
  • Croquet
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Tennis
  • Golf and much more.....


Surrounded by some amazing California scenery, Palm Springs offers some sites that are a must to explore and see.

Indian Canyons, is the home of the world's largest natural Palm Oasis.

And if you take a 45 minute drive outside of Palm Springs you can visit Joshua Tree National Park. Perfect for rock climbing and hiking, or even just a visit. But be sure to take a tour of “The Desert queen Ranch”.

Other Palm Spring sites recommended to visit are:

  • The Windmill Farms
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • San Jacinto Mountain Range and more..........


One of the toughiest choices you may have have to make while vacationing in Palm Springs is where to dine.

Palm Springs offers an array of dining:

  • Intimate Cafes
  • Elegant French Restaurants
  • Quaint Continental Restaurants
  • Ecletic Bistros
  • Trendy Restaurants
  • Family Style Eateries and more....

You will discover some worldwide cuisines prepared by world-class chefs. So enjoy!


Shopping in Palm Springs is the absolute best ever.

No wonder people travel from all over, Palm Springs merchants are sure to always have the latest stock on the finest goods.

To shop for California's collection of designer and brand names, the outlets stores are your place to be, so be sure to visit, “Desert Hills Premium Outlets”.

Palm Canyon Drive also offers some of the most fabulous and unique shops.

Thursday evenings are a must for shopping , as the street is closed to traffic and the  Village Festival begins, and shopping is one thing that brings many tourist to this event. 

After all the adventuring, shopping and dining, now is the perfect time to get some true relaxation and enjoy a spa treatment.

And Palm Springs has a numerous amount of spa facilities throughtout the desert.

So pamper yourself and indulge.........  

Accommodation  

Palm Springs accommodations are yours for the choosing.

There are house rentals, condominium rentals, first class resorts, hotels and motels...

What ever your preference from moderate to first class accommodations, there are so many to choice from.

On my getaway to Palm Springs , I stayed at the “Holiday Inn Palm Desert” ( Rancho Mirage).

The hotel boasts lush lawns, mature trees and beautiful flower beds, all in a residential setting.

Has a fabulous pool area with whirlpool and the hotel also offers complimentary continental breakfast daily.

The guest rooms are very spacious with a very contemporary decor.

I enjoyed staying at the hotel, also the location was very central.

I would recommend this hotel during a stay in Palm Springs if you are looking for a moderate hotel stay.

 
Must see...
 

Now a Palm Springs, must see, is “The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies”.

Featuring beautiful showgirls, all over the age 50.

The Follies has some wonderful vaudeville acts and headliners each season.

     
 
Golf
 

Golf is just one of the outdoor pastimes in Palm Springs.

There is over a hundred fantastic golf courses for the die-hard golfer.

For the Palm Springs area is the Golf Capital of the World

     
 
Palm Springs
 

Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert.

It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves.

Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation.

Palm Springs is also a favorite for gay travelers and naturist communities.  

     

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