Boutiquely Palm Springs

If you love staying at independently-owned small hotels, you’ll adore Boutiquely Palm Springs. From tips on what to do, see and eat in Palm Springs, to interviews with hoteliers, it’s the insider’s guide to everything great about Palm Springs and its iconic boutique hotels.

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Yellow umbrellas surround the pool at El Noa Noa

El Noa Noa Is A Love Letter to Couples

In the heart of Palm Springs' Warm Sands neighborhood, where the desert's allure meets an assemblage of charming boutique resorts, El Noa Noa has emerged as a new oasis for couples seeking an intimate escape. Once the residence of legendary…
The Stardust Hotel Palm Springs at night

Palm Springs Celebrates New Boutique Hotels And Revamped Favorites

There is nothing static about Palm Springs, California, and 2025 has been no exception with several new and refreshed boutique hotels recently opening their doors. “Our desert paradise is constantly evolving,” says Michael C. Green, co-owner…
Coachella visitors next to a giant astronaut sculpture

We’re Gaga Over April In Palm Springs

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" — Robin Williams You guys, it is even more gorgeous than usual right now. The flowers are so bright and colorful they can’t help but make you happy. And the skies — the skies are the…
The exterior of Peepa's boutique in Palm Springs, California

Quirky Stores in Palm Springs 

When planning your trip to Palm Springs, build in some time to explore downtown. Many Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels are within walking distance and you will want to check out the abundance of retail stores. We have a few national chain…
A rendering of the new Agua Caliente Concourse. Photo courtesy of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

A Refreshed Palm Springs International Airport Is Coming Soon

You can't help but smile when Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos go on their nationally televised show and start raving about the Palm Springs International Airport. Kelly can’t get over how great it is to step off the plane and be in the open…
Snow-covered mountains behind a green golf course in Palm Springs, California

Sports In Palm Springs, A Tennis And Golf Paradise

When it comes to sports in Palm Springs, the city has a long history of being golf and tennis heaven — this actually goes back to the days of the Desert Inn, a massive property where the O’Donnell residence now sits, high above the Palm…
The Marilyn Monroe statue at Downtown Park in Palm Springs, California

March It Out The Palm Springs Way

That was fast, right? I mean, I blinked and February was already making her departure known by giving us temperatures in the 90s! OK, it only happened once, but that’s when I realized February was at the end of a very short run, or maybe it…
Joshua trees at dusk inside Joshua Tree National Park

Road Tripping: Las Vegas To Palm Springs

Driving the back roads between Las Vegas and Palm Springs is an iconic experience that showcases the stunning beauty of the Mojave Desert and rich tapestry of landscapes and communities along the way. This journey, while less traveled than the…
A cheeseburger with onions and lettuce and tomato and 1000 island dressing

Between The Buns: Burgers In Palm Springs

There is a bit of contention as to who invented the hamburger.  Some say it was invented in 1880 by Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas. He served fried ground beef patties on bread with mustard and onions, and later sold his dish at the 1904…
A man and a woman ride bikes in Palm Springs

Isn’t It Romantic? Valentine’s Day In Palm Springs

Palm Springs has all the charm and romance a boy or girl or non-gendered human could ever dream possible. We are the rare resort town that doesn’t rely on the crashing surf (although you can surf in Palm Springs.) And what we don’t have,…

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