The desert playground of Palm Springs
A holiday to Palm Springs will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, but not without enjoying all that this area has to offer. Often referred to as America's desert playground, the area is home to countless golf courses, an abundance of resort hotels featuring fantastic spa facilities and retro architecture. With a near perfect climate, there's no wonder Palm Springs is a magnet for the rich and famous.
Five great reasons to visit Palm Springs:
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Tee off
Boasting 115 championship golf courses, Palm Springs is a favourite for golf enthusiasts. Everyone from seasoned pros to American presidents have played on the award-winning greens designed by golf industry greats like Arnold Palmer and Pete Dye.
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Coachella Festival
If you're a fan of our Glastonbury festival, why not head to Palm Springs and enjoy the infamous Coachella? Held each April, the event attracts big name bands and artists from around the world, and is a favourite amongst the young music crowd.
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If it's good enough for Frank...
Just a couple of hours inland of Los Angeles, it's easy to see why Hollywood's elite, including Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, made Palm Springs their playground of choice in the 1950's. Visit The Rat Pack's old haunts and take a self-guided tour of Frank Sinatra Drive.
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Walk the line
With the San Andreas Fault line nearby, you can easily explore the impressive geographic features that Palm Springs has to offer. Take a jeep tour along the twisted landscape or enjoy a trip on the rotating aerial tramway on top of Mount Jacino, where you can discover spectacular views over the valley.
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Spend those dollars
With shopping that rivals the best, you're sure to find some souvenirs to take home with you. Boutiques and designer brands can be found in El Paseo, also known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, or for local crafts and souvenirs, head to Palm Canyon Drive on a Thursday evening.
With Hayes & Jarvis' unbelievable flexibility, why not partner a break to Palm Springs with a stay in Los Angeles?
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