Palm Springs Can’t Miss Summer Specials
The crowds are gone and the deals are hot.
If you can’t get enough of the sun, there’s no better place to spend the summer than in Palm Springs — and it’s even better when you score a hot deal.
Author Archive for: Elizabeth G. Arcia
Entries by Elizabeth G. Arcia
A retro hideaway: Desert Riviera
At the beloved Desert Riviera, guests become family. This mid-century modern hotel has a loyal — and even international — fanbase, with some guests coming to stay multiple times a year. The Desert Riviera has everything you need for a fun, carefree getaway. Built in 1951 and designed by Herbert W. Burns, this mid-century modern […]
Take full advantage of being on vacation
The name says it all. At INNdulge, guests take full advantage of being on vacation, relaxing in the saltwater pool and 12-man jacuzzi and reveling in the property’s gardens. This clothing optional gay men’s resort in the Warm Sands neighborhood is a mid-century modern hotel built in 1958, with 24 rooms. Jon Jackson has owned […]
Hotel California: You can leave — but why would you want to?
Neil Mehta was impressed as soon as he walked onto the grounds of the Hotel California. The Hotel California is consistently voted as one of the top hotels in not just Palm Springs, but the entire country. That’s just one of the reasons why Neil purchased the 14-room hotel in January 2019. “It has a […]
The Andalusian Court: A magical experience
There are many words guests use to describe The Andalusian Court — romantic, private, serene, stunning — but one is used over and over again: Magical. “The grounds are lush and full of water features and fountains and at night it is lit up like a magical fantasyland,” manager Elaine Manion said. “We had one guest […]
Visually stunning, the Villa Royale is an escape from the ordinary
The Villa Royale has long been a desert hideaway, and now, it’s more stunning than ever. The 38-room property, built in 1947, reopened in the fall of 2018 with a fresh, modern look. Co-owner and co-designer John Janulis told the Desert Sun the property is “a true Palm Springs time capsule. We did our best […]
A Getaway Fit for Hollywood Royalty
Amin Casa dates back to the 1930s, when actress Gloria Swanson purchased the spectacular property and used it as a desert retreat, a place to go where she could escape the bright lights of Hollywood.
New Boutique Hotels Make a Splash in Palm Springs
There’s never been a more exciting time to visit a Palm Springs boutique hotel and cast off winter’s gloom.
Fantastically Authentic Community at Palm Springs Pride
By Linda Milks Palm Springs is home to one of the largest Pride parades in the country where the entire community—queer and straight—celebrates diversity, authenticity, and civil liberties. It’s also just a great time! For 39 years, Palm Springs, CA, has celebrated Palm Springs Pride with uncommon style and swagger. Each year promises to be […]
Orbit In: A true blast from the past
The Orbit In embraces its mid-century modern roots, wowing guests with its retro furnishings, lively pool area, and — of course — those irresistible Orbitinis, served every night during happy hour. During their second stay at the Orbit In, husband and wife Kevin Miller and Jinny Park had the place all to themselves, and as […]
