Monday, June 28, 2010

Palm Springs, CA



Welcome to Palms Springs

 
Palm Springs is an oasis in the desert in Southern California. This is a player’s paradise, known as “The Springs” for its outdoor appeal and great weather. When you are flying in, the best view around is to enjoy nature's beauty by seeing the San Jacinto Mountains. The landscape is spectacular. You can drive in or you can take a flight.  Platinum Helicopters provides this service in corporate/VIP transportation through Southern California, and out of Arizona and Nevada. The Palm Springs International Airport is centrally located, flights are offered by numerous airlines from all major cities and privacy is never an issue.  The newly remodeled airport is located a few miles from downtown. After landing, let the driver take the wheel. Get in your limousine, shuttle, private car, and taxi or take a rental-car. All are always accessible and Palm Springs is easy to navigate around the city.   
 
Spas and more at its best
 
In the city of Palm Springs is a great place to vacation, find peace and relaxation. Whether you are here to rest or relax there are many ways to realize this mission. Away from the hustle bustle of the other metropolis, this is your oasis in the desert. A quiet peaceful city, that has all the amenities of a calm atmosphere to take your stresses away. Promoting health and wellness, there is only one that brings:  A "hub for healing." A spa sanctuary nestled in Old Town La Quinta amidst restaurants, shops, and services. To start your day, experience miracle healing waters, tapped from the ground and found at more than 20 properties in Desert Hot Springs, famous for rejuvenating bodies and souls for nearly a century. You can visit many places for your vacation but here, canine physical therapy, rehabilitation, and spa life for your pet is accessible. Even your pets can experience the luxuries of life at Aqua Paws grooming services in a cozy boutique setting.
 
Palm Springs is known as the Golf Capital of the World and the surrounding desert cities are home to 110 world-class golf courses. Either you are a pro golfer or an amateur on your first put, there are courses for every level player. Many tournaments of champions have been won on the majestic views and lush greens. The most elite country clubs are found in nestled in the heart of the natural desert. Find your favorite setting and perfect your stroke.
 
Not to mention, Palm Springs has immaculate tennis courts that are year-round and few places can match the top-flight tennis facilities in the desert oasis in Southern California. Choose grass and clay courts and play your best. This competitive sport is growing in fellowship. So, the perfect swing demands your attention, the weather is always on side. Be the next tennis star!
 

Arts and Entertainment
 
The Arts in the Palm Springs is thriving and causing many art galleries to blanket the community. While, inspired artists capture gorgeous landscapes and create impressive art, fashion, jewelry collections. You will notice there is a focus on architecture, monuments dedicated to nature, and a vision that celebrates Indian culture.
 
Artisans, musicians and entertainers are growing in numbers. The center lawn in front of Saks Fifth Avenue now presents an ongoing events schedule including a twelve-week concert series in the spring.   In January and in June, the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films are showcasing recognized annual festivals. These two major events present groundbreaking art and entertainment platforms in the film industry.
 
No wonder the why the Palm Springs Walk of Stars started in1992, it currently features 330 stars. Honoring show business celebrities, as well as pioneers, civic leaders in the community was first the focus. Now, humanitarians and congressional medal awardees stars are found in the boulevard sidewalks in downtown Palm Springs.
 
Shopping and Exploring
 
Looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh flowers you will find it here. The Village Fest happens every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs, COD Alumni Street Fair is another great way to enjoy open-air shopping, and El Paseo Shopping Avenue will allow you to explore over 250 wonderful shops and unique boutiques. When you decide to dine, The Gardens on El Paseo offers the best in fine dining center includes the finest award winning restaurants in international cuisine.
  
From shopping to hiking, there are plenty of things to do in Palm Springs during your stay. Palm Springs is the recreational playground of Southern California. If you bring your family, rent a Vespa scooter, an electric bicycle and don't forget helmets.  You will be pleased at the Children’s Discovery Museum, which is hands-on fun, then, visit the antique planes at the Palm Springs Air Museum, which is an all-day outing. Then finish your evening and view the skies with the Gargan Optics Observatory. Moreover, check out the scenery and those magical shooting stars and its constellations, and the planets.
 
Modern and More Adventurous
 
Palm Springs has over 200 miles of hiking trails and the surrounding desert locations makes up the some of the best climbing in the west coast. Whether you hit the trail on foot or choose a Jeep tour. Trail rides, are just 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. You can horseback ride through the scenic foothills of Morongo Valley with breathtaking views of the San Gorgonio Mountains and Mount San Jacinto. Mount San Jacinto is world famous for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.  You will also see the Coachella Valley's scenic mountain backdrop covering 280,000 acres from sea level to the top of 10,834 feet of Mt. San Jacinto.
 
If you can stand 10,000 feet high, you should experience Fantasy Balloon Flights. Feel a sunrise and/or a sunset in a hot air balloon, or try Beeline Airways, 1940 three-seat Stearman Biplane to take you the ultimate heights. Complete your bucket list. On the other hand, rent late model Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Palm Springs Exotic Car Show and Auctions is held the end of February and mid-November each year, is another way to get your kicks on route 66. Over 600 antique, classic, sports, and special interest automobiles are shown every event. The  Modernism Week is also a way to be reminiscent. A ten-day celebration of the famed Palm Springs mid-century architecture and 20th century designs that includes a multitude of special events. 
 
Palm Springs has long been a favorite destination for gay, lesbian bi-sexual and transgender visitors seeking to just be themselves under the sparkling sun. Each spring, the annual White Party the women’s complement, Dinah Shore Weekend attract world-wide fun-seeking visitors by the thousands. Hosted at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel has 410 luxurious rooms located near the Palm Springs Convention Center; that has over 30,000 square feet of meeting space. An oasis-style pool, walk to shopping, entertainment and fun activities. And consider, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has a 24-lane bowling entertainment center with a pro shop, candy bar, and arcade.  Palm Springs, California has it all, your home after home.

Saturday, May 29, 2010