Travel Archive

PSST! - Above it All

The five-star Rosewood hotel planned for a site along Highway 74 just south of El Paseo in Palm Desert

By Janice Kleinschmidt

Sass in the City

The cheeky charm of Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District lures entrepreneurs — and patrons of the distinctive

BY MONA DE CRINIS

Beyond the Gate

When you pull up to the Indian Canyons tollgate, there’s plenty of time to study the posted rules (no pets, no loud radios) and watch the resident chipmunks play.

BY ANN JAPENGA

PSST! - Well, Well, it’s Susie Ellis

SpaFinder’s president travels the globe — and still relaxes at home in Indian Wells

Into The Wild

Cradling the desert valley, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains hold a rich history, a bright future, and awesome experiences for those who hike their trails

BY ANN JAPENGA

Ruff Life

Hitting the road with "Rover" has gone upscale. Now you can share Southern California’s celebrity lifestyle with your furry friend. The days of staying at substandard hotels and dining at drive-thru's when traveling with the family pet are over

Into the Swing

BY BARBARA BECKLEY

Intelligencer — Impressive Experience

Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells and Escada in Palm Desert have teamed up to offer the Escada Experience

Editor's Letter June 2010

Flee if you must, but I’m staying! Sure, a few weekends in L.A., San Francisco, and Santa Fe will give me a break from the heat. Otherwise, I prefer to take advantage of so many great deals available to those of us who enjoy dining out, taking in spa treatments, and visiting cool attractions, such as Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Knott’s Soak City.

BY STEVEN BILLER

The Secrets of the Road Runners

The Roadrunner cartoon character was especially drawn for Palm Springs Life magazine by the artists at Warner Bros. Jim Cornett, the curator of natural science at the Palm Springs Desert Museum, tucked a photo of a roadrunner and a photo of a bald eagle under his arm and ventured out onto the streets. His mission was to test the public's awareness of animals.

Story and Photography by Michael Tennesen