A short two hour drive northeast of San Diego and Tijuana lays the resort destination of Palm Springs. The city is nestled between the San Bernardino Mountains and the Santa Rosa Mountains giving an amazing 354 days a year of sunshine. In the winter months, the weather stays warm in the daytime, but the nights can become brisk and you may need a sweater or light jacket.
Palm Springs has seen many changes over the years- from Native American inhabitants, to stagecoaches and railroads, to its Hollywood heyday, to the development of golf courses, elite hotel getaways, swimming pools and the luxury homes of today. Today in addition to art galleries and specialty shopping, you can enjoy outdoor activities, spas and fine dining.
Parker Palm Springs – Imagine, that you are about to spend the weekend at a truly wonderful estate: 144 guest rooms, including 12 private villas, clay tennis courts, two Pétanque courts and croquet, 18 hole golf course, fire pits, pools, lavish lit gardens, a five star diner (you can get a $1,000.00 omelet) and a formal French restaurant with a white grand piano. The Parker takes the old and new and mixes them together in a unique desert oasis that is as stunning to the eye as it is soothing to the spirit.
PSYC Spa – It is interesting to find The Palm Springs Yacht Club in the middle of the desert. Actually it is a spa that takes itself a bit less seriously, but you are still expected to go out for a drink after your massage and facial. Rated a world-class spa by Condé Nast Traveler, PSYC offers a full range of massage and body treatments and facilities including private men’s and women’s indoor swimming pools, Jacuzzis, steam and sauna rooms, as well as a 24-hour exercise facility.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway– Where else in the world can you go from searing desert heat to a snow capped mountain in 10 minutes? Taking these rotating tramcars to the top of the mountain, you encounter an entirely different experience to Palm Springs. In the winter you will find cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and camping. Quite a difference from laying poolside and playing golf!
Spencer’s Restaurant– The name “Spencer’s” is synonymous with classic Palm Springs style and class. Its awe-inspiring location at the foot of Mount San Jacinto has retained its mid-century charm inside and out. The ambiance is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. The stunning surroundings are matched by culinary excellence featuring modern cuisine, classics and an extensive wine list that customers have come to cherish.
All the attractions in addition to the temperate winter weather make Palm Springs a perfect ESCAPADITA.
