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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A tour bus drives down a street in Palm Springs during Modernism Week

Modernism And More: February Events In Palm Springs

It’s February, and no matter how many days it happens to be, it’s always been short shrifted. I’d start a movement, “Equal Days for February,” but February doesn’t seem to care. Within those 28 or 29 days in February, we get three…
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A woman wearing a green dress sits outside of a pink building in Palm Springs with a white dog

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…
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A white swan float in the pool at The Muse Palm Springs on a clear blue sky day

Palm Springs Hotels Take Inspiration From Glamorous Old Hollywood

Along with my good friend and fellow travel writer, Kris Grant, I recently visited Palm Springs for several days and thoroughly enjoyed savoring every moment at the boutique hotels where we stayed and visited — all part of the Palm Springs…
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A man and a woman sit at a table outside under an umbrella in Palm Springs, California. Photo courtesy of Visit Palm Springs

New Year, New Hotspots

It’s a new year, and there are new restaurants popping up all over our big little city. That means it’s time to do a roundup so you can get up to date on our latest food options. Quite a few of these are in the design district, and not…
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Gold 2025 numbers in front of a colorful confetti background

Looks Like We Made It: January 2025 Events

We made it to 2025! Well, I’m assuming we did, as this is the voice from Christmas Past. Right now drones and orbs are appearing all over the world, except here in Palm Springs. Our skies are currently orb free, which is a little annoying…
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Two rows of tall palms in Palm Springs

A Tasty Trip Down Tahquitz

They’re off the main strip, so you’re unlikely to see them on your own, so I’m gonna tell you about them: some terrific spots for coffee, dining and good times in Palm Springs, just east of Palm Canyon. Let me take you on a “virtual…
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The pool at The Cactai in Palm Springs surrounded by cabanas and palm trees

Independence Meets Charm: The Cactai’s Modern Take On Boutique Hospitality

There’s something about Palm Springs that just gets it right, whether you’re looking for that quintessential mid-century charm, a relaxing desert retreat, or a bit of both. During my recent stay at The Cactai, I found all this and more in…
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Two women with blonde hair enjoy dessert at Sparrows Lodge

Divine, Delicious Dining In Palm Springs

What do you think of when planning a visit to Palm Springs?  Of course, I envision gorgeous, soaring palm trees and dramatic mountain vistas highlighted by an almost endless, glorious, radiant sun. Upscale unique shopping and fascinating museums…
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A person rides an ocean wave on a surfboard

A Cowabunga Christmas And A Swell New Year In Palm Springs

When you think of Palm Springs, naturally surfing springs to mind. What? Okay, it will soon enough, as surfers from around the world start checking out the Palm Springs Surf Club. After a few stops and starts, it has been consistently wowing…
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The huge sparkling pool in the back of Limón Palm Springs boutique hotel in Palm Springs, California

Take A Virtual Tour Of The Fabulous Límon Palm Springs

It’s always sunny at Limón Palm Springs, a gorgeous mid-century modern retreat. Learn more about this boutique hotel with owners Tim and Amy Brinkman.
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