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Chef Eric Theiss on Coachella Valley’s Food Scene and Eating Local at Indian Wells

For Chef Eric Theiss, executive chef at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, cooking has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He recalls growing up outside…
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5 Must-Hike Trails in the Coachella Valley

Southern California’s Coachella Valley is arguably one of America’s best, most unique places to hike. Its proximity to the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) means it’s convenient for trekkers to reach some of California’s tallest…
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How to Make Summer in the Desert Cool with the Kids

Whether your family travel plans include toddlers or teens, it’s well worth turning your vacation days over to the desert. The desert? Yup. Indian Wells, California — and the rest of the Coachella Valley —…
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Sound Escape: 5 Freeing Distractions From Coachella

Experiencing Coachella can be a lot to process. Learn where to escape and find your zen during the festival. (Photo: Getty Images) There’s not a lot to dislike about the Coachella Valley Music and Arts…
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LGBTQ Palm Springs: Like Priscilla Queen of the Desert, But Better

More than 30,000 attendees pack the White Party in Palm Springs. (Photo: Lisa Werner / Alamy) Drive two-hours from Los Angeles or San Diego and you’ll reach Palm Springs, a gay-friendly oasis in the Southern…
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Shopping, Art and Excellent Eats. Spend a Week at Palm Springs’ Most Engaging Events

Eat your way down S. Palm Canyon Street in Palm Springs during Restaurant Week. (Photo: Ian Dagnall / Alamy) One week is almost too short a time to fully enjoy the sun, palm trees and…
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On a Budget? How to Visit Posh Palm Springs Without Breaking the Bank

Palm Springs may celebrate financial indulgence, but that doesn’t mean a trip to this luxe desert outpost has to break the bank. Visitors who need to keep spending in check (hey, isn’t that most of…
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Sip, Splash, Repeat: Cool Down at the Hottest Palm Springs Bars

Sip, splash, repeat at Palm Springs bars. (Photo: the Picture Pantry / Alamy) If you think the old saying, “sip, splash, repeat,” is about savoring a poolside cocktail, you’re not entirely wrong. But bars in…
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How to Play Like a Hollywood Hotshot in Palm Springs

Signs advertise the Palm Springs International Film Festival. (Photo: Richard Broadwell / Alamy) Palm Springs has been a playground for Hollywood’s elite since the Rat Pack’s heyday, when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr….
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4 Ways to Get Inspired by Palm Springs Design

Missed Palm Springs Modernism Week? No worries do your own Palm Springs weekend packed with design-inspired stops. (Photo: Stocksy) What happens in Palm Springs doesn’t have to stay there. You can create a desert oasis…
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Discover Mid-Century Modern Architecture at Palm Springs Modernism Week

Palm Springs is the mecca of modern living, and it’s all on display during Palm Springs Modernism Week, where Coachella meets Art Basel in one design-friendly festival. (Photos: Edmund Vallance) I’m scoffing canapés at a…
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Need a Little Luxe in Your Life? Get the Best of Palm Springs

Palm Springs golf could be considered a necessity for some. Here’s what else you need in Palm Springs. (Photo: Getty Images) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that you can’t get the finer things in life…