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Palm Springs Modernism Week Guide

It’s a Mod, Mod World

February in Palm Springs is all about Modernism Week! Appreciative fans of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture arrive from all over the world to pay homage to all things modern. Over the last few years, this 11-day festival...

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Gambino's Creperie

Restaurant Roundup: Casual Local Favorites

Vacation is a great time to splurge on awesome dining experiences. But sometimes you just want something simple, without a lot of fanfare and fuss. For those times, our hospitality team frequents these casual local restaurants. Enjoy! Palm Springs,...

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Jonathon Bennet

Local Spotlight: Jonathan Bennett

The Mean Girls superstar is all grown up, living his best gay life with his husband in Palm Springs, and getting ready to make history in the first Christmas movie to feature a leading gay couple on the Hallmark Channel. Mr. Bennett not only stars in The...

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DRAG YOUR WAY THROUGH THE WEEK

Is Palm Springs home to more drag shows than any other city in the US? We’re going to go out on a limb and say Yasss, Queen! Here are our favorites, from bingo to brunch and everything in between, organized by day of the week. MONDAY Latin Fever...

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Best Museums in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

On the off chance you need a break from relaxing by the pool all day at the desert’s most talked-about resort for gay men, you’re in luck. Greater Palm Springs is home to a varied collection of museums encompassing everything from modern art to...

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Ice Cream Shop Palm Springs

Sugar Rush

Ice cream, candy, epic desserts… you’re on vacation, time to indulge your sweet tooth and treat yourself! Here are some of our hospitality team’s favorite sweet spots in Palm Springs. And remember, vacation calories don’t count. Lolli and Pops...

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Aerial Tram

Cool Summer Activities in Palm Springs

When temperatures soar in the desert our favorite place to take shelter from the swelter is under the misters on a luxe lounge chair in the Descanso courtyard, preferably sans swimsuit. But if you’re in the mood to explore the world beyond our gardens,...

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Gay Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday

Here in Palm Springs, we love to turn just about anything into a celebration. When Sunday rolls around, the last thing we want to do is hang up our weekend party pants. It’s Sunday Funday! Time for boozy brunching, drag shows, beer busts, and T-dances....

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Artsy Adventures Around the Salton Sea

Looking for an offbeat day trip? Head down to the banks of the disappearing Salton Sea and spend a few hours taking in some of California’s weirdest landscapes and trippiest outsider art installations. Explore the dystopian ruins of Bombay Beach, follow...

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