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Introduction
Located just 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a booming community boasting 83 square miles of desert land and a current population of 45,000 people. Most visitors arrive by driving from Los Angeles via the Interstate 10, wh... Continue reading »
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History
Luxury golf courses, hot springs and palm trees draw countless tourists and seasonal residents to the heavenly desert town of Palm Springs, located 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles. With 350 sunny days per year, according to Palm Springs' C... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Palm Springs has always catered to those wanting a taste of luxury, a chance to swim or soak, and a view of the dramatic bare mountains. This city's hotel owners are aware that most visitors want deluxe accommodations, thus an establishment c... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Palm Springs began by appealing to the high-living Hollywood crowd, which made this town Los Angeles' desert retreat. For many years, the cuisine was predominately meat and potatoes or Italian, and while both of these cuisines still flourish,... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
While Palm Springs is still relatively young in history, this desert community offers a vast array of entertainment options. Most notably, Palm Springs is world-famous for its luxurious golf courses. Yet, this city also features cultural muse... Continue reading »
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Tours
Palm Springs draws numerous tourists from around the globe year after year. What keeps these visitors coming back to this desert haven? Most guests praise the world-championship golf courses, although others rave about the shopping, restauran... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Palm Springs International Airport (+1 760 318 3800; http://www.palmspringsairport.com) offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. Its terminals house the following airlines: Alaska (+1 800 426... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Palm Springs State: California Country: United States Palm Springs by the Numbers: Population: 45,000 Elevation: 474 feet Average Winter Temperature: 57 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 115 degrees F Quick Facts: Major Industries:... Continue reading »
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Introduction
120 miles E of downtown L.A.; 135 miles NE of San Diego Palm Springs had been known for years as a golf course-studded retirement mecca, invaded annually by hordes of libidinous college kids on spring break. Well, the city of Palm Springs... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Airlines that service the Palm Springs International Airport, 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (tel. 760/323-8161), include Air Canada (tel. 888/247-2262; www.aircanada.com), Alaska Airlines (tel. 800/426-0333; www.alaskaair.com),... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours The following are general open hours; specific establishment may vary. Businesses and offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Banks' hours are usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, though some are open until 5:30pm or... Continue reading »
Palm Springs Travel Experiences
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Busy Day
Sue and Ann had to spend the day at La Quinta for the luncheon and afternoon meeting. We also needed to stay close by so the winds... Continue reading »
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San Bernardino Mountains
2 hour drive from home. It felt like we were in the Alps. After a 40 minute drive up trhe mountain, we finally arrived at Idyllwild. The... Continue reading »
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Eating, drinking and people-watching …
That’s what this week has been all about, and there’s been plenty of it to keep us amused. We’ve found out more about the people in... Continue reading »
Popular Palm Springs Hotels
- Viceroy Palm Springs
- Ingleside Inn
- Best Western Las Brisas Hotel
- Hotel Zoso
- Colony Palms Hotel
- Courtyard By Marriott Palm Springs
- Caliente Tropics Resort
- Hilton Palm Springs Resort
- Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
- Shilo Inn Palm Springs
