Palm Springs
While the Rat Pack who made Palm Springs famous may have long since checked out, the endless sunshine and scenic vistas that first attracted them remain. Though surrounded by desert, Palm Springs is a colourful oasis of modernist architecture, blousy pink bougainvillea and a hip, retro vibe, with superb shopping, restaurants, spas and golf.
Outside the town, walking trails lead through canyons and past towering palms, or ride the Palms Springs Aerial Tramway to Mount San Jacinto State Park to capture views of the rugged landscape from an elevation of 8,516 feet. Under an hour away, the iconic boulder and cacti-strewn landscape of the Joshua Tree National Park makes a worthwhile day trip.
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, California, United States of America
With panoramic views, the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage is an elegant desert retreat nestled in the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains, and perfectly positioned for accessing post-modern Palm's Springs best shopping, dining, golf, art and desert adventures.
Parker Palm Springs
Canyon Sands, Palm Springs, California, United States of America
The Parker Palm Springs is a resort that brings together a quirky, retro design making it an ideal escape from the mundane. With 13 acres of landscaped gardens it creates a palm fringed oasis.
Epic Southern California
San Diego, Palm Springs & Laguna Beach
The perfect SoCal trip begins with relaxation at one of California's most exclusive retreats, followed by an injection of beach life at quirky Laguna, before continuing onto the desert oasis of Palm Springs and finishing with some time in cosmopolitan Los Angeles.
GBP £5,000 pp
Perfect Pairings: San Diego & Palm Springs
United States of America
Let your hair blow free on this USA tour as you explore the West Coast. Indulge in the breathtaking panorama of the Palm Springs desert landscape, the rich coastal wildlife of San Diego and the vast Coachella Valley – all while losing yourself in sublime boutique retreats with wellness and rejuvenation oozing from their core. Your bespoke epic...
GBP £7,000 pp