Palm Springs, California

THE RETRO-FAB DESERT OASIS Palm Springs has been a trendy vacation destination since the 1950’s charming Hollywood’s elite, drawing crowds decades before the festival masses! Palm Springs boasts 350 days of sunshine each year, with temperatures pushing 100 in the summer. Spring is by far the best time to visit and enjoy a comfortable heat. The sun-drenched desert town flaunts a relaxed lifestyle, the perfect place to kickback by the pool and keep cool. Several of the resorts host pool parties, complete with live DJs and delicious cocktails. Once the sun sets, check out “Village Fest” every Thursday in downtown Palm Springs from 6-10pm with over 180 vendors, entertainers, artists and artisans selling unique arts and crafts. If you want to connect with nature, a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park is mandatory, Roughly an hour drive away, the park is the convergence of the Mojave and Colorado deserts, creating a beautiful but desolate desert landscape. With over twelve self-guided hiking trails to choose from, Key Views is a popular choice for the panoramic view over Coachella Valley.

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