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Art in Palm Springs

Exploring Desert X

Every two years the Desert X art exhibition returns to the Coachella Valley, bringing massive site-specific art installations to various desert environments. But Desert X is way more than an art exhibition. It’s a self-guided outdoor experience where...

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February Fave: Tour de Palm Springs

Palm Springs isn’t just a fun town to explore by bicycle, it’s also home to one of the largest charity cycling events in the country. Every February the Tour de Palm Springs attracts up to 10,000 riders and spectators to Greater Palm Springs and the...

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Restaurant Roundup: Casual Local Favorites

Vacation is a great time to splurge on awesome dining experiences. But sometimes you just want something simple, without a lot of fanfare and fuss. For those times, our hospitality team frequents these casual local restaurants. Enjoy! Palm Springs,...

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SASHAY AWAY: THE WEEK IN DRAG

Without a doubt, Palm Springs loves drag. Outrageous wigs, bedazzled gowns, fabulous attitudes, and uncompromising self-love… more is more and we are here for it. No matter the day of the week, if you’re in the mood for an uplifting drag extravaganza,...

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Best Palm Springs Museums

Top 6 Museums in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

Encompassing everything from modern art and architecture to airplanes and dinosaur fossils, the Greater Palm Springs area is home to a surprising collection of museums. Depending on your interests and how much time you want to spend away from the pool,...

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Cool Activities for Hot Days in Palm Springs

When summer temperatures soar in the desert our favorite spot to cool off is right here in the shaded gardens at Santiago, under a cold stream of water in our blissful outdoor showers. But if you’re in the mood to explore the world beyond the desert’s...

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Ice Cream Shops Palm Springs

Sweet Spots

Sometimes you gotta indulge your cravings, especially when you’re on vacation. Ice cream, candy, decadent desserts? Yes, please. Time to treat yourself! Here are some of our hospitality team’s favorite spots for sweet treats in Palm Springs. And...

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Sunday Funday Oscars

Sundays in Palm Springs

Here in Palm Springs the gay community loves to turn just about anything into a celebration. Weekends are for playing hard, so why stop on Sunday? Time for boozy brunching, drag shows, beer busts, and T-dances. It’s Sunday Funday! Read on for...

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Men’s Guide to Clothes Shopping in Palm Springs

We don’t believe that clothes make the man, but they certainly can improve the view! Whether you’re looking for a pair of festive short shorts or a vintage-inspired polo, we’ve got you covered with Santiago Resort’s guide to menswear shopping in...

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MARGARITAS, PERFECTED

We believe life is too short for mediocre margaritas, especially when you’re on vacation in the desert. So with your drinking pleasure in mind, a few members of our hospitality team went in search of the best margaritas in Palm Springs. The margaritas...

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