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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People wearing turquoise shirts carry a large rainbow flag down a palm tree lined street in Palm Springs

Pride On The Page, Stage, And In The Streets

Happy Pride, Palm Springs! In case you didn’t know, 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. Next year is the Year of the Snake, and I’m having a personal chuckle fest over that. I hope, for the lesbians, 2026 is the Year of the Beaver, but…
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People play in the courtyard pool at Skylark Hotel in Palm Springs on a sunny day

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…
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Palm trees flank the old Welcome to Palm Springs sign in Palm Springs, California

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…
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Two martini glasses on a table in front of a fireplace outside at the Hacienda at Warm Sands

Fall For Palm Springs This October

It’s the eve of what we call “season” here in Palm Springs, and while the usual suspects remain strong contenders for your enjoyment here, there are enough events to fill up everyone’s travel diary.  It’s a LOT, so I’m keeping…
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The Palm Springs Cultural Center's logo of a palm tree in front of rainbow colors on a black background

Movies, Concerts, And More Await At The Palm Springs Cultural Center

The Palm Springs Cultural Center, less than two miles from Downtown Palm Springs, serves as a hub for many of our cultural experiences. It also is a great place to mingle with locals and learn more about our city. 50 years in Palm Springs The…
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Two men smile at each other while hanging out by the pool on a sunny day at Twin Palms Resort in Palm Springs, California

Play And Stay Gay In September

I know it’s hard to wait for Halloween and Pride, but they’re not until the end of October and early November for heavensake. What’s a gay to do? Please, like Palm Springs would leave you hanging — we’ve got you.  Come September,…
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Tables and chairs in the brightly colored dining room at Azucar Restaurant at La Serena Villas

Flavors Of The Season Stand Out On Azucar’s New Menu

Azucar at La Serena Villas is bringing several favorites back to its menu, including a rotating Seasonal Salad. Visit Azucar now to try the current selection: a refreshing watermelon salad with spiced pistachio, radicchio, tepache dressing,…
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Bright yellow umbrellas shade loungers around the beautiful large pool at Twin Palms men's clothing-optional resort in Palm Springs, California

Meet Me Under The Misters: September Events In Palm Springs

It’s September in Palm Springs! That means the days are in the low-ish 100s and the nights are in the mid to high 70s and all of the misters are going strong. Restaurants and entertainment venues are mostly back from their August vacations…
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The mid-century modern Orbit In's pool surrounded by white lounge chairs in Palm Springs

There’s A Small Hotel: Where To Stay For Modernism Week October

Tickets are on sale for Modernism Week October, the mini version of arguably the biggest event in Palm Springs (the other contender being Pride). It’s a mere two months away, and tickets for the mack daddy in February will be on sale soon.…
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The long bar with leather seats lined up in front of it at Melvyn's Bar in the Ingleside Estate in Palm Springs

Be Extra At Modernism Week

Modernism Week does a great job curating special moments for you, but you can also create your own. Here are some spots that have the ring-a-ding to go full-metal Rat Pack. Some of them are on the Modernism Week website, and some of them are…
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