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DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs

From March 8 through May 11 of 2025, visitors can discover 9 art installations across the Coachella Valley. The thought provoking pieces from international artists can be discovered across Greater Palm Springs, with several clustered in Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Palm Desert. Download the DesertX app or log onto DesertX.org to plot your journey across the surreal desert landscape and watch as the … Continue reading DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs

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Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

After touring and dining on date farms, you might learn a thing or two about the production of the chewy sweet plump dates. The sweet, locally-grown fruit is often found in restaurants all over Greater Palm Springs, especially in date shakes. Sample for yourself at the annual Palm Desert Food & Wine festival. We became incredibly curious about this popular treat when our own solo … Continue reading Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

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10 Ways to Get to Know Palm Springs

Nestled between three striking mountain ranges, this sunny Southern California oasis has lured travelers in search of inspiration and relaxation for more than a century. The valley’s 9 resort cities – known as Greater Palm Springs – provide an incomparable blend of cultural experiences for every type of visitor. Plan an incredible time in the desert with some of these favorite activities.  1.   Visit a Museum … Continue reading 10 Ways to Get to Know Palm Springs

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Find your Zen in Greater Palm Springs

This article was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (January 2025). The Southern California desert has drawn wellness seekers for hundreds of years, since the Cahuilla Indians came to the Coachella Valley for the readily available natural hot and cold mineral springs. This helped them not only thrive through farming, bathing and drinking, but also served ancient spiritual purposes. In the early 20th … Continue reading Find your Zen in Greater Palm Springs

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Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California’s first designated Dark Sky Community.  Read about our second visit to this lunar landscape a few hours from Palm Springs. This article was first published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. We were so moved the first time we visited we wrote a poem about it. Rusty red metal sculpturesSilhouette horses rearingDesert creatures come aliveCasting shadows across the barren landInsect skirmish … Continue reading Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

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5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

It’s been almost a year already, but that is the beauty of memories – being able to reflect on a fabulous evening with the entertainment stars of our time and actually catch up with all the nominated films. Founded in 1989, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is still going strong in its 35th year. In 2024, the festival was held from January 4 – … Continue reading 5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

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Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

The desert continues to bloom and the latest attraction is the long awaited Thompson Palm Springs, finally open after years in the making. The hip hotel is located right in the center of Palm Springs, at the beginning of the Uptown Design District, and spans two and a half city blocks on iconic Palm Canyon Drive. It’s a big new draw for the social scene, … Continue reading Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

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Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

Tis the season to be merry and socialize. Share a meal. Make new friends. Dine under the stars, in view of the ever changing dreamy mountainscape. Palm Springs may be the easiest place to find community. Start with a sensational feast. Spanish Paella dinner at Villa Royale‘s Del Rey Del Rey, the speakeasy bar and cozy restaurant at sexy adults-only hideaway hotel Villa Royale, returns … Continue reading Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

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LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift. Forever French, the … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

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La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

La Cocina in Palm Springs is a Pan-Latin restaurant that explores the intersection of South American cuisine and its place in Southern California, thanks to Executive Chef and Palm Springs native Erick Hernandez. Celebrate Latin culture in the desert with a menu of amazing options while you dine outside and watch Palm Springs shapeshift as Reforma turns into a hot dance club from 10 PM … Continue reading La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

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