Travel Archive

Rancho Mirage - Explore the Urban Desert

With 80 percent of homes located in gated enclaves, Rancho Mirage is among the most affluent and well- managed communities in the desert.

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancour

Indian Wells - Explore the Urban Desert

Home to an inordinately high percentage of our nation’s most well-off retirees, Indian Wells is akin to a private club.

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt

La Quinta - Explore the Urban Desert

Almost surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta serves as the backdrop for such world-class events.

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt

Indio - Explore the Urban Desert

While it’s undeniable that the inaugural Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival put Indio “on the map” in 1999, there’s so much more to do and see.

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt

Desert Hot Springs - Explore the Urban Desert

“California’s Spa City” attracts visitors from far and wide. Naturally heated underground to as much as 180 degrees, the healing waters have resulted in more than two dozen spas and spa hotels

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt

Coachella - Explore the Urban Desert

In the valley’s easternmost city, where 80 percent of the land remains undeveloped, the median age of residents is 24.

By David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt

Intelligencer - Holly Time

Hotels typically tie package offers to holidays. But Palm Springs Riviera is tying its midcentury vibe and musical history to the release of the Rave On Buddy Holly tribute CD.

Editor's Letter August 2011

I love summer in the desert. With the business of “season” at bay for a few months, even we working folks can dip into the amenities that make Palm Springs the most relaxing place on Earth.

By STEVEN BILLER

Editor's Letter April 2011

If you think the “season” is winding down, take a vitamin and read on. This month, Palm Springs Life shows you to some fun, adventurous, and historic destinations within our mountain perimeter.

BY STEVEN BILLER

BowWOW!

Beg if you want, but if you’re reading this, you can’t book yourself a suite at the desert’s new resort and wellness spa.

BY JANICE KLEINSCHMIDT