I’m a very proud “year-rounder” here in Rancho Mirage. Leaving the Palm Springs Valley—even when we are experiencing summer’s triple-digit temps—is reserved for a getaway or two. But for me, summer is just as gorgeous as the rest of the year. Apparently, I’m not alone, as many of my neighbors and friends remain, and we…
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As odd as it sounds, sometimes I think we all need a little reminder as to how lucky we are as desert lovers, whether we live in or simply visit the magnificent city of Rancho Mirage. Just take our options as regards accommodations, for instance. Yes, Palm Springs may have its charming, retro boutique inns,…
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Here is a contest you can’t pass up. Enter to win a 2 night stay package at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa. The Westin sits on 360 pristine acres centrally located in the Coachella Valley and provides a relaxing getaway retreat that will leave you completely rejuvenated. Indulge at the spa, practice your…
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Eight has always been one of my two lucky numbers. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because that’s the numeral you get when you add up the individual digits of my other lucky number—17. In any case, eight can be your lucky number, too. As long as you’re a repeat guest of the Westin Mission…
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One of my very favorite things about Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa—whether I’m there to play a little roulette, to see a live act at ultramodern performance venue The Show, or to take in a decadent treatment at Sunstone Spa—is the plethora of dining options to pick from when whatever I’ve been doing has whetted…
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I’m not a new kid on the block when it comes to adventure, or to cars. I’ve ziplined in Costa Rica, penguin-watched on Antarctica, skydived in New Zealand, and camera-hunted lions in Zimbabwe. But nothing prepared me for the adrenaline rush of riding with a certified racecar driver at the BMW Performance Center at The…
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If it’s early June in the desert, it must be Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week! And there’s plenty happening right here in Rancho Mirage between May 29 and June 7, the period wherein eateries, entertainment venues, and resorts invite you to “Eat, Play, Stay” with them to take advantage of specially designed promotions. Founded…
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It’s become a signature springtime ritual in the desert, hasn’t it? The coming together of tens of thousands of international gay males for mega-promoter Jeffrey Sanker’s annual White Party Palm Springs. It all happens from April 24 to 27, and although Mr. Sanker hasn’t yet unveiled who will headline at the Saturday night extravaganza at…
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As two of Rancho Mirage’s many proud ambassadors, my fellow blogger Potter Palma and I were cordially invited to attend the recent State of the City: A Galaxy of Stars! Mayoral address presented by the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and starring Mayor Iris Smotrich. The luncheon was held on Thursday, April 9 in the…
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A funny thing happened on the way to the bar, um, last week. I was with a dear old friend of mine, Todd—visiting from San Diego for the weekend—and we were enjoying a cocktail and one of the best burgers in town at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The River (www.flemingssteakhouse.com). We were…
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