Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so give it its due: Hike, bike or Jeep off (on a guided tour) to the incomparable Indian Canyons for a daybreak picnic complete with gourmet coffee, pastries and always-in-season fresh California fruits and juices. Or consider a similar menu experienced in a hot air balloon traveling above exclusive resorts, date groves and golf courses.

Now that you're fueled, consider this challenging choice: Would your attendees be interested in a game of golf played on one of our renowned courses? (Surprisingly, many of these are open to the public.) Or how about experiencing an equally-famed desert attraction, the spectacular Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ride (it takes less than 15 minutes to rise up 9,000 feet ) in a new cable car that rotates as it goes up? Or why not consider a group outing to a rock climbing center to encourage teamwork and just plain fun? Of course there's an easy way to make these tough choices - simply plan a longer stay.

What's the best thing about all these active possibilities? You don't have to do any of them. Here, relaxing is an art form first perfected by the rich and famous back in the '30s and '40s. You can lounge beside a sparkling pool, be pampered at one of our legendary spas or partake in the ultimate therapy - exploring the internationally known shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques of El Paseo, Palm Canyon Drive and our newest temptation, The River in Rancho Mirage.

Remarkable restaurants thrive in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts. Choices range from spicy Mexican, tasty steakhouses, gilt-edged gourmet or simply terrific hamburgers - and everything in between. After your feast, showrooms with mega-stars, nightclubs with cool jazz, mellow piano bars or Broadway-caliber theaters beckon. Or enjoy the thrill of our world-class casinos - bigger, better and more dazzling than ever. But the best evening show may be our star-filled desert skies. So before you turn in for the night, be sure to look up.