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Once a desert resort with two distinct seasons—warm with chilly nights (winter); dry, hot, and somewhat deserted (summer)—Palm Springs is becoming a year-round getaway, with direct flights from many major cities. Though it's only 110 miles from Los Angeles, driving time varies during rush hour.
WHERE TO STAY
Horizon Hotel
DOUBLES FROM $189. 1050 E. PALM CANYON DR.; 760/323-1858; www.thehorizonhotel.com
Korakia Pensione
DOUBLES FROM $129. 257 S. PATENCIO RD.; 760/864-6411; www.korakia.com
Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
DOUBLES FROM $395. 4200 E. PALM CANYON DR.; 888/450-9488 OR 760/770-5000; www.lemeridien.com
Orbit In
DOUBLES FROM $179. 370 W. ARENAS RD.; 877/996-7248 OR 760/323-3585; www.orbitin.com
Room Service
THREE- AND FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSES FROM $400. 760/318-9331; www.roomservice-la.com
Show
HOUSES FROM $350 A NIGHT. 323/644-1960
Viceroy
DOUBLES FROM $219. 415 S. BELARDO RD.; 800/670-6184 OR 760/320-4117; www.viceroypalmsprings.com
WHERE TO EAT
Johannes
DINNER FOR TWO $100. 196 S. INDIAN CANYON DR.; 760/778-0017
Melvyn's Restaurant
DINNER FOR TWO $100. 200 W. RAMON RD.; 760/325-2323
NOW, Never on Wednesday
DINNER FOR TWO $80. 476 N. PALM CANYON DR.; 760/327-0550
Simba's
BUFFET $14.99 PER PERSON. 190 N. SUNRISE WAY; 760/778-7630
Spencer's
BRUNCH FOR TWO $50. 701 W. BARISTO RD.; 760/327-3446
WHERE TO SHOP
Modern Tribal
1301 N. PALM CANYON DR., SUITE 306; 760/778-3896
Modernway
2755 N. PALM CANYON DR.; 760/320-5455
111 Antique Mall
2500 N. PALM CANYON DR.; 760/202-0215
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