California
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Palm Canyon Oasis Hike
Palm Canyon is the largest oasis in the Palm Springs area. This hike is easy and provides stunning palm views in the middle of the desert with picnicking areas and shade. Here's info on the hike, cost, and what to expect.
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Parker Hotel Palm Springs
The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs is by far one of the most unique hotels I've ever stepped foot in. Every little detail is extravagant and thoughtfully put together. We did not stay here (I wish!) but we got to eat at the restaurant inside and explore the lobby area. Here is why you have to stop by and see it for yourself!
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Moorten Botanical Gardens
The Moorten Botanical Gardens are a must stop on your trip to Palm Springs. These botanical gardens are full of cacti, plants and trees native to the area. This is also home to the only "cactarium" in the world, a cactus planetarium. Plan for 30 minutes to an hour for this stop and dress for some cute photos! Here is what to expect on your visit.
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Palm Springs Door Tour
Palm Springs is home to the largest collection of Mid-Century Modern architecture in the United States. These picture perfect million dollar homes are everywhere in Palm Springs and we LOVED driving around to look at them. Here are some of our favorites ad where to find them.
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One Day in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is the 10th most visited National Park in America, which ranks pretty high considering there are 63 total. We visited on our trip to Palm Springs, California since Joshua Tree is a mere hour from there. Here's some "must see" spots if you only have one day in the park.
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Westin Desert Willow Villas Palm Desert
We had a fantastic stay at the Westin Desert Willow Villas in Palm Desert, California. This resort is huge and has large, multi-room villas, pools with water slides and restaurants on site. Here is some info on our experience and what to expect during your stay.
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Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs
From the moment I saw photos of the Saguaro Hotel I knew I had to stay there! I love everything bright and colorful so the Saguaro was like a dream come true. Here's what to expect during your stay and our experience at the hotel.
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Desert Tasty Food Tours
Food tours are one of my favorite activities to do when visiting somewhere new. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Palm Springs has a food tour called Desert Tasty Tours. Here was our experience and what to expect if you take a tour with them.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is one of the top rated activities in Palm Springs, and for good reason. The tram has one of the best views of Coachella Valley from the top. Here's what to expect on the ride and when you get to the top.
