Hilton Garden Inn Takes Good Care of its Guests
I’ve long been a fan of Rancho Mirage’s Hilton Garden Inn on Highway 111, located in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley. With 136 comfortable and nicely appointed rooms…
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The New Rancho Mirage Mobile App is Live
It’s well-known that I’m addicted to my smart phone. I like to keep up with the latest by using my little “pocket computer,” and get a bit testy when I…
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Agua Caliente—Never a Dull Moment
While having a great weekday lunch at the Grand Palms Buffet at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa the other day, I ran into the wonderful Therese Everett-Kerley, my friend who…
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Rancho Mirage Mayor Scott Hines LOVES the Palm Springs Valley
I have known Scott Hines for years, and I can tell you firsthand, he loves living in Rancho Mirage! As a former United States Air Force major serving as an…
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Robann’s Jewelers in Rancho Mirage
There are plenty of jewelers located throughout the communities of the Greater Palm Springs Oasis, and even more scattered throughout Southern California. But I’m one of the lucky souls who…
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Potter Ponders New Digs in Rancho Mirage
For the past ten years I’ve lived happily in the most wonderful guesthouse tucked away on a beautiful estate property in Rancho Mirage. But I’ve come to the conclusion that…
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Munching at Michael’s Pizzeria at The River
I often gripe that my Italian is getting rusty due to a lack of practice. So I was very happy to recently meet the dashing Pietro Luca Bordignon, General Manger…
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The River Runs Clean
If you’ve ever wondered what 1.5 million gallons of H2O looks like, simply drive down Route 111 and take a peek at the huge aquatic display in front of The…
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Rancho Mirage Restaurant Landmark to be Razed
Well, sadly, the other shoe has dropped. At the end of August the decision was announced to tear down the burned-out shell of the landmark restaurant in Rancho Mirage that…
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Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center in Nearby Indio
Ever since I was a little tyke growing up in beautiful Buenos Aires, I have always been a bird fan. As I started traveling and seeing the world, my binoculars…
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