The Palm Springs food scene has really elevated over the last 5 years, as celebrity chefs and rising culinary stars flock to the desert oasis to show off their prowess. Along with the restaurant growth of Greater Palm Springs comes an ever-blooming array of food and wine festivities. Here are two intimate food festivals worth the drive from LA – where you won’t wait in … Continue reading Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive
We first discovered Old Colony Palms about ten years ago as this romantic dreamy boutique hotel in Palm Springs is tucked in the heart of town. Located in the Movie Colony and renamed The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, this intimate adults-only 57-room sanctuary is every Angeleno’s much-needed escape to get away from it all. Revamped as a Steve Hermann Hotel with green and white … Continue reading Palm Springs Colony Palms Hotel (in photos)
The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better way to celebrate the holidays—including the magic of Thanksgiving and Christmas—than with a visit to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells! This year, the resort has something truly special in store, combining the splendor of Thanksgiving and the enchantment of the Holiday Season for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy Indian Wells Winterfest … Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
This article was first published in print in Southern California Life Magazine (Summer 2023 edition). New exciting experiences continue to bloom in the Greater Palm Springs desert. It’s one reason The New York Times just voted Palm Springs one of the best places to visit in 2023. MARKET MARKET This new 40,000 square foot retail space – tucked behind Bar Cecil in the old Stein Mart … Continue reading Palm Springs Culture Superblooms
Desert Paradise in Indian Wells Dramatic mountain and palm tree views from a spacious suite may have you mesmerized by the setting at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Located in the prestigious Indian Wells community situated between Palm Desert and La Quinta and next to the Indian Wells Golf Resort on Highway 111, there’s no need to leave this Marriott resort with grand pools, a … Continue reading The Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa – Desert Paradise in Indian Wells
The big debate: Is Coachella worth the ticket price? Is it better to attend the show or the surrounding brand-centric parties? Well, if you read our latest piece on Insider.com, you may know what we think about the Influencer Olympics and the dwindling amount of live musical performances we are actually familiar with these days – making us choose the parties over the actual festival. … Continue reading Coachella Or NoChella? Party On!
Returning to the Coachella Valley from March 4 – May 7 for the fourth installment, large-scale international contemporary art exhibitions can be found in the most dramatic desert landscapes. Focusing on social and environmental themes, some will require audience participation in 2023. Finding the art is part of the fun. Viewings are free and open typically from sunrise to sunset. Exact locations are divulged on a … Continue reading Desert X 2023 – Download the app to experience art across the Coachella Valley
Southern California is home to a thriving cocktail culture. And coffee, and beer, and wine, and juice, I suppose, too, but let’s focus on the mixology for now. I want to highlight a location in four local counties where you are guaranteed to experience the state of the bartender’s art. And I’m going to recommend a particular cocktail at each. Let’s begin in Orange County, … Continue reading So Cal is Cocktail Country
Modernism Week in Palm Springs really spans 11 days each year in February. The popular annual festival features hundreds of events including tours of iconic homes and the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. Visitors can experience home and garden tours, informative speakers and films, walking and bike tours, architectural double-decker bus tours, a classic car show, fashion and hotel openings, and nightly parties. Make sure … Continue reading Palm Springs Modernism Week 2023 in Images
This article was first published in Malibu Coast Lifestyle print, Conejo Valley Lifestyle print and online at City Lifestyle LA in December 2022. Just like when movie stars of the ‘20s and ‘50s flocked to the area from Hollywood, Palm Springs continues to be Los Angeles’ favorite getaway. This little big town in the desert, flanked by the dramatic San Jacinto mountains and poking palm … Continue reading Palm Springs is always a good idea
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