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Marissa Willman

Marissa Willman is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, health and lifestyle writing. Based in the Southern California desert, Marissa’s chronic case of wanderlust has taken her across Asia and the West coast. She spent two years living in South Korea as an ESL teacher and holds a journalism degree from California State University, Fullerton. Her work has appeared in USA Today Travel Tips, 10 Magazine, The Desert Sun and 52PerfectDays.com. Marissa’s portfolio can be found on www.marissawillman.com.

Sunday in Old Town La Quinta

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La Quinta, locally known as “the gem of the desert,” is a friendly city on the east end of the Coachella Valley. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway to the desert, La Quinta’s picturesque Old Town has plenty of options to enjoy a perfect day in the Coachella Valley. Old Town La Quinta Farmers Market Start your relaxing Sunday at Old Town La Quinta’s Main Street, where the Certified Farmers Market hosts a delectable array of fresh… Read More

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Palm Springs Best Coffee Houses

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With high desert temperatures and constant sunshine, a cup of coffee might be the last thing on your mind when you visit Palm Springs. For those who are looking for their morning java there are a handful of local coffee shops and restaurants that serve coffee that’s so good, you won’t notice the temperatures. Here are five places in Palm Springs that serve the best coffee the city has to… Read More

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Family Fun Day in Palm Springs

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Palm Springs may be known as the playground to the stars, but this desert oasis is also a fun playground for families looking to relax. With warm weather year-round, Palm Springs is a family-friendly destination with plenty of activities to offer. Sherman’s Deli & Bakery Start your perfect day with a hearty breakfast at Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, an authentic New York-style deli in the heart of Palm Springs. While… Read More

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VillageFest: Where to be on Thursday Night

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On any given day, downtown Palm Springs is both a shopper’s and food lover’s paradise, but on Thursday nights, Palm Canyon Drive transforms into a street fair where local artists, musicians and vendors create an exciting atmosphere to enjoy as night falls on the desert. With free admission, lively performers and vendors of all sorts, VillageFest offers something for everyone to enjoy. Although the night market begins at 6 p.m.,… Read More

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Palm Springs Best Happy Hour

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Take an afternoon stroll through downtown Palm Springs and you’ll be overwhelmed with the amount of happy hour signs and menus enticing you to get out of the heat and enjoy a cold one. While happy hour specials are plentiful, you’ll want to make sure you hit the best ones while you’re in town. Palm Springs restaurants and bars offer a little bit of everything for happy hour, from $2… Read More

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Palm Springs’ Best Burgers

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From the perfect cut of beef to the perfect toppings—and let’s not even get into buns—there is a seemingly infinite number of ways to make a good burger. Here are four of the best burger joints to be found in Palm Springs, with options that will satisfy even the pickiest of cravings for a delicious burger: Tyler’s: For an all-American hamburger with a whole lot of flavor and the perfect… Read More

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