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That's all part of the magic of Palm Springs. With its state-of-the-art spas, it is a place for pure self-indulgence and uninterrupted leisure. There are lots of world-class golf courses, excellent restaurants and brilliant shopping, all in the heat of the desert sun.
Elsewhere, there's plenty of sightseeing to be done. A tour of the stars' homes is virtually compulsory. You could spend a day in the ancient Indian Canyons, visit Knott's Berry Water Park (Mar-Sep), or take a trip on the aerial tramway. Less than a 1-hour drive away is the Joshua Tree National Park with its other-worldly landscapes.
Rancho Mirage - better known as The Playground of the Presidents - is just a short 10-min drive from Palm Springs. Rancho Mirage is another desert oasis famous for its world-class spas, annual golf tournaments, amazing restaurants and distinguished country clubs. You'll find a 30-acre waterfront shopping district known as The River here too. a shopper's paradise!
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.
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Desert Hills Outlet Mall
Just 20 min from Palm Springs you will find the Desert Hills outlet mall. Filled with numerous bargains at designer and brand-name stores such as Dior, Gucci and Escada to name but a few. Virgin Holidays' guests can receive a FREE designer gift and VIP discount booklet - simply show your Virgin Holidays' ticket wallet at the mall guest services desk and they will open the doorway to shopping heaven for you!