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Palm Trees at Santiago

The iconic palm tree is an instantly recognizable symbol of oasis living in Palm Springs. The gardens at Santiago feature several varieties of them, including the well-known Mexican Fan Palm. This is the same graceful towering species you’ll see lining...

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Feel the Integratron’s Power

Whether you want to center your chakras, connect to another universe, or just see what all the hoopla is about, a visit to Palm Springs wouldn’t be nearly as enriching without a trip to the Integratron. Created by Ufologoist George Van Tassel and based...

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Ask a Local: Wil Stiles

Ask a Local: Wil Stiles Periodically, we share top secrets from local Palm Springs “men in the know.” After you check into Santiago you’ll want to check out a few of these great spots! A Minneapolis native, Wil Stiles fell in love with both...

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Gardens of Santiago – Madagascar Palm

Many guests ask about the unusual, spiky, multi-stemmed plant near the pool. No, it doesn’t bear fruit for mai tais. But it sure puts a smile on lots of faces. It’s called a Madagascar Palm, aka “The Devil’s Backscratcher.” This impressive...

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The Art of Santiago – The Lobby Photo

During the renovation of Santiago, the resort’s design team took great care in selecting the art that is displayed at your Boutique Oasis.  On occasion, Santiago Stories will provide you with backgrounds of the pieces you see throughout the hotel and...

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Aspen Mills: Our Local Bakery

  Did you know that guests of Santiago are provided complimentary lunch every day?  Each lunch is prepared with love by Aspen Mills Bread Co.  With fresh bread and cookies baked daily, high-quality ingredients and simple packaging, Aspen...

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