Go Head to Toe in Summer at Westin Mission Hills Spa
Between all those pool dips, open-toed shoe treks, and sun-worshiping sessions that are the hallmarks of summer, August and September are great times to take special care of yourself from…
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Ritz Kids a Joy for Children and Parents
I hadn’t seen my West Hollywood gal pal Freddie in forever, so when she decided to come spend a week in the desert, well, naturally, I suggested that she and…
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The Show at Agua Caliente Hosts Peter Frampton
It should surprise no one that Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spas state-of-the-art performance venue The Show—a 76-million-dollar theatre that seats more than 2000 concert-goers—is known for attracting world-renowned, first class…
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Rancho Mirage Real Estate – Fit for a President!
So the rumors have been swirling, and everyone from gossip columnists to socialites are speculating on the plans of our second-term president and his wonderful wife as to where they’ll…
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D’Carlos is D’licious
On a warm summer evening, three friends and I descended upon a Palm Springs Valley institution to partake in its rich tradition of old world Italian dining. We arrived at…
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The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Spa There’s definitely something quite special to be said for being among the very first patrons to sample a brand new facility. And when said facility…
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Jet on Up to Idyllwild’s – Jazz in the Pines
Jet on Up to Idyllwild’s “Jazz in the Pines” Every summer in August for the past 20 years I’ve made the delicious trek up into the San Jacinto Mountains to…
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Eisenhower Medical Center’s New Residents
At a ceremony on June 24, a second batch of medical residents were honored at Eisenhower Medical Center’s School of Graduate Medical Education’s White Coat Ceremony. Join the club if…
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Craft Your Crust at Westin Mission Hills
Italy does not have pepperoni—an entirely American invention—just calabrese, the famously spicy sausage from the Calabria region of the country. I learned this important fact from Executive Chef Joel Delmond…
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Save 20 Percent Through Social Media at bluEmber
If you are like me and a) are a fan of social media, b) appreciate fine dining, and c) love saving money, then boy—and girl!—do I have a deal for…
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