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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The striped front wall of The Velvet Rope hotel in Palm Springs, California

Step Inside The Velvet Rope, Where Vintage Glam And Modern Luxury Unite

A new lap of luxury, elegance, and vintage charm has emerged in the heart of Palm Springs.  Introducing The Velvet Rope, the latest addition to the city's illustrious landscape of boutique hotels, uniquely designed for the modern, sophisticated…
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Flying Into Palm Springs International Airport Is A Breeze

When I recently returned from the Pacific Northwest and entered the atrium of the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), it wasn't long before I broke into a big smile. Through the canopies covering the walkway, I could see our brilliant…
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H To The Halloween, P To The Pride: Palm Springs Has All The Parties

When it comes to holidays, nothing says "gay" as loud as Halloween. While Arenas never lacks for action, it can't be beat at Halloween — there's a wild party with bands and costumes galore. It’s merrier than Christmas. And you know what…
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Things We Don’t Do In The Shadows: October In Palm Springs

Did you know that the Latin root for October is "octo" which means ... yep, eight. So, why is it the 10th month? Who cares, let’s get going on what’s happening in Palm Springs this month! Ya Get One Chance This Year, And This Is It Oct.…
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The logo for the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Fests Of The West: Film Festivals In Greater Palm Springs

Everyone knows it’s always sunny in Palm Springs, but did you know it’s always teeming year round with film festivals too?  They’re all fantastic and they’re all very different. So, I’m going to tell you about them. But first I’m…
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A tour bus in Palm Springs during Modernism Week

Modernism Week On A Budget And Beyond

Twice a year, Palm Springs celebrates its architectural roots. We don’t go all the way back to colonial times because we don’t have them; back then California was part of Mexico. Europeans began “settling” here in the mid-1800s with…
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The pool at The Cole Hotel surrounded by blue and white chaise loungers

The Cole Palm Springs Is Leading The Way In Tech-Forward Hospitality

Modernism and technology have come together to offer a unique experience at The Cole Palm Springs. The hotel is operated by Sonder, a hospitality management company that utilizes an innovative approach here and in more than 40 cities worldwide. Sonder…
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Palm Springs In The Movies — From ‘A Star Is Born’ to ‘MI3’

As promised in my previous blog, I’m back with more fun Palm Springs film facts. I would like to start by saying, just for giggles, I  decided to get ChatGPT involved, to see if it had any more information than just the norm. So I asked,…
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Two rows of tall palms in Palm Springs

Things To Do In Palm Springs This September

Well, we made it. We got a good scrub down from Tropical Storm Hilary, and some scattered palm tree exfoliation in yards and streets that will be gone by the time you read this. September is just the warm up — maybe it’s the cool down…
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Hundreds of women in the audience at a concert at The Dinah in Palm Springs

Where To Stay In Palm Springs For The Dinah

It’s that time of year, when Palm Springs throws The Dinah — the biggest, baddest lesbian party in the world.  Running from Sept. 20-24, The Dinah will be held at the big hotels, and if you like being in the thick of it 24/7, then read…
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