Welcome to the Jungle…Room
Decorating The Monkey Tree Hotel (https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/stay/monkey-tree-hotel) has been a blast for Kathy Friedle.
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Women rule at these Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels
Women are shaking things up in Palm Springs. Many of the boutique hotels in Palm Springs are owned or co-owned by women, and each one has her own distinct story on how she became a hotelier.
How To Enjoy Three Palm Springs Gay Resorts In One Week
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Our Palm Springs adventure began as we stepped off our plane into the Palm Springs International Airport. The first thing we noticed was the aroma. The open air design of the airport means that passengers are immediately greeted by the fresh, clean Palm Springs air. After six hours on a plane, it is a simple pleasure.
Perfect rejuvenation at the best small hotel spas in Palm Springs this fall
Staying in a boutique hotel is always a special experience. But staying at one with spa services takes relaxation and escape to an entirely different level. In fact, this fall, some of the finest spa services in Southern California can be found inside Palm Springs legendary boutique hotels.
Independent Films. Independent Stays.
If you love the creative style of independent filmmakers, then staying at a small independently-owned hotel will fit right in with your ethos. Every hotel is beautifully curated for an extraordinary experience.
Instagrammable Palm Springs Spot. The Monkey Tree Hotel
By Diana Elizabeth Steffen
I discovered one of the most Instagrammable spots in Palm Springs.
The Monkey Tree Hotel: A true 1960s time capsule
Kathy and Gary Friedle left the hustle and bustle of New York City for the laid-back ambiance of Palm Springs, and never looked back.
Kathy is an architect and worked as a studio director at Gensler, while Gary was the chief operating officer at a private wealth management firm on Wall Street, but when their older son announced he wanted to go to college on the west coast, it got them thinking about their family’s future and the possibility of a move and a dramatic change.
Cruise your way through Palm Springs
There’s no better way to see Palm Springs than by bike, and several boutique hotels in the city offer complimentary use of cruisers during the day. Just off of North Indian Canyon Drive, The Avanti Hotel is a short ride away from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife in downtown Palm Springs. Hop on and hit such hotspots as Copa, Tropicale, and Jake’s. The Avanti Hotel, 354 E. Stevens Road, Palm Springs. 760-327-3866.
Why every gay man should visit Palm Springs at least once in his life
Early evening, and the still-blistering heat of Palm Springs, California conspires with the cooling blue of an outdoor swimming pool. I consider downing my Martini, ripping off my dinner wear and diving in.
An older gay gentleman with the right idea comes walking towards me, palm outstretched, smiling widely.
Ruby Montana’s Coral Sands Inn: Where Every Room has a Theme
No two rooms are alike at Ruby Montana’s Coral Sands Inn (https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/stay/ruby-montanas-coral-sands).
