Palm Springs

Destination information

Luxury resorts, desert heat, brilliant golf courses, sparkling swimming pools, state-of-the-art spa treatments and a great selection of restaurants and shopping - including the superb factory outlets at Cabazon. Palm Springs has everything you need for a chic and relaxing holiday. A tour of the stars' homes is virtually compulsory but you may well spot Hollywood glitterati without even leaving your hotel bar! To get close to nature, visit the Living Desert or spend a day in the ancient Indian Canyons, picnicking among spectacular cliffs, waterfalls and 300-year-old palm trees. Less than 1-hour drive away is the Joshua Tree National Park with its otherworldly landscapes.

Eats & drinks

Palm Canyon Drive is home to an abundance of stylish restaurants, or dine in one of the resort hotels where celebrities often pop in for a pre-dinner drink.

Sightseeing ideas

San Jacinto Mountains
Hop inside one of the state-of-the-art rotating cars of the Aerial Tramway to reach the San Jacinto Mountains and enjoy some spectacular views.
Oasis Waterpark
If you're feeling the heat, the thrilling rides at this waterpark will keep you cool as well as amused.
Desert Excursions
These include Jeep Eco-Tours, covered Wagon Tours and hay rides to the Living Desert Wildlife Park in which you meet native and exotic desert animals and tour botanical gardens.

Getting around

Hire car is the best option for exploring the local vicinity or take an organised tour into the desert. There are hiking trails through Palm, Murray and Tahquitz Canyons.

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