Entries by Kathy Condon

Introducing The Brand New Skylark

Having lived in Palm Springs for 13 years, I must admit to passing by The Skylark on North Palm Canyon Drive without noticing it. But now, after attending the official reopening of the boutique property, it is a place I will go to often. Let me share what I discovered about this Palm Springs Preferred […]

Palm Springs Welcomes Travel Writers 

When I learned that travel writers Susan Montgomery and Kris Grant were invited to Palm Springs, I gently inched my way into tagging along. I had met Susan on my travels, and she called because she wanted me to meet Kris. Organizations in town invite travel writers to stay and experience various aspects of Palm […]

Weirdly Wonderful Day Trips From Palm Springs

Spring is in the air, and our indigo-colored cloudless sky is showing off our area at its best. Now is a great time to seek out some of the unique attractions a short drive away from Palm Springs. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum showcases Coachella Valley’s history  A short 12 miles from downtown Palm Springs is Cabot’s […]

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Palm Springs Benches Enhanced with Art

Can you take a dark-brown cement bench and turn it into art while still maintaining its function for resting or people-watching? The answer in Palm Springs is an unequivocal, yes. Mainstreet Palm Springs’ Downtown and Uptown Business Association have upgraded the benches throughout the entire area thanks to a grant by the Palm Springs Art […]

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Now Open In Downtown Palm Springs

For the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the opening of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in the heart of Palm Springs is a 30-year dream realized.  The contents of the museum were revealed to the community during its grand opening on Nov. 4. During the dedication, Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich said that every […]

Séc-he, A 5-Star Luxury Spa, Opens In Downtown Palm Springs

The wait is over. On April 4, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians unveiled The Spa at Séc-he, the 5-star spa we all have been waiting for in anticipation. The security walls that kept us intrigued for so long are now removed, revealing an enchanting place where one can relax and rejuvenate in downtown […]

What To Know When Bringing Your Dogs To Palm Springs

Here in Palm Springs, we understand how fortunate we are to have beautiful weather in the winter — that’s why our boutique hotels are often filled this time of year. Many properties welcome four-legged furry friends so they can join your getaway, too. When you land at Palm Springs International Airport, you will be happy […]

Korakia Pensione: A Different World In Downtown Palm Springs

Near downtown Palm Springs, California, the Korakia Pensione quietly reveals itself on South Patencio Road.  As someone who lives in Palm Springs, even I was surprised this pensione — meaning a small hotel — was unknown to me until I discovered it through the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels website.  Korakia is pronounced kor-a-kee-a. The […]