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Romance Amongst Palm Springs' Movie HeritageArticle byI met her in New York. Sophisticated, had studied history in college, someone who talked about the polishing effects in the sculpture of Bernini. Beyond that we had a clear case of "high enthusiasm" for each other. So, I didn't want to take her just anywhere. I understood that this would require staging.
The Parker Palm SpringsArticle byPalm Springs is one of Southern California's most famous resort destinations. Located in the Coachella Valley and surrounded by golf courses and palm trees, it's hard to beat as a winter getaway. Long equated with Spring Break, and as a Hollywood celebrity hideaway this oasis in the desert is also known for pampering visitors in style with its numerous high end spas, luxurious accommodations and top notch restaurants.
Hiking Wonderland Wash at Joshua TreeArticle byJoshua Tree National Park, about 150 miles east of Los Angeles, is a fantastic place to hike, rock climb, picnic and camp. The 794,000 acre preserve is noted for its spectacular gardens of huge monzogranite boulders mingled with sparse forests of juniper trees, pinyon pines, cholla cactus, and the ungainly Joshua trees for which the park is named.
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Palm Springs: Luxurious North Palm Canyon DriveNeed to get away from everyday life and pamper yourself in the perfect surroundings? Whether you want to do everything or nothing at all, Palm Springs is the perfect luxury getaway.
If you are lucky enough to begin your day in Palm Springs, there is no better choice than the Spanish Colonial boutique hotel of the Pepper Tree Inn. This hidden gem offers romantic charm while remaining an intimate experience.
Discovering Big Bear Lake: Frosty Fun For EveryoneSouthern California ranks as one of the few places in the world where weather forecasters deliver both surf and snow reports during the same newscast. While surfers can choose from miles of beaches, there is only one resort destination for snow seekers in the know: Big Bear Lake. Surrounded by the San Bernardino Mountain National Forest at an elevation up to 9,000 feet, Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort community within a 100-mile drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Arts & IndulgencesCradled amidst the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, and just over 100 miles from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been regaled as "the playground of the stars." From the 1930s through the 1970s, Hollywood's biggest stars maintained residences in this little city with big allure. When studios held contracts with screen stars back in the day, Palm Springs was the perfect playground (just 90 minutes away, should some starlet be called back for a screening).
Indian History and a Ride in the SkyPalm Springs has been a world renowned resort destination and vacation spot where the theme has been golf, tennis, rest and relaxation. Beyond the obvious, days and evenings can be filled with extraordinary natural beauty from a hike in the Indian Canyons to the view of the valley from the top of the tram and a spectacular desert sunset.
