Tulip Hill Winery – Rancho Mirage
It’s no secret that I love to enjoy life. I get immense pleasure from eating wonderfully prepared food, traveling to exotic (or mundane) locations, meeting fascinating people, and imbibing elixirs…
DetailsThai Smile of Rancho Mirage
The prodigious pink pachyderm parading down the pike in front of the Rancho Super Car Wash isn’t the only big beast in town. Driving down Highway 111 a bit further…
DetailsGambling on a Good Time at the Agua Caliente Pool Party
I’ve always been one to gamble on a good time. Like the first time I took that flying leap out of a single-engine airplane without really knowing how to pull…
DetailsAgua Caliente Casino Resort Spa – Casino Royal
When I’ve got a yen to spend a few bucks at the slots—but don’t cherish driving up Highway 15 to Vegas—I stop by Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Bob…
DetailsRancho Mirage Public Library – Mind-boggling Books But So Much More
One of the things I absolutely adore about living in this gorgeous resort community is the complete embarrassment of riches available to both visitors and locals alike. As a library-lover…
DetailsAmici Italian Trattoria – Fine Dining in Rancho Mirage
It all started out with a bad back, and ended up with a renewed, sure-to-be long-lasting gastronomic relationship. After whining and complaining a bit too much for my friends Harper…
DetailsThe Face of the Moon – Shame on the Moon – Rancho Mirage
“It’s consistency, consistency, consistency,” affirms velvet-voiced Ginger Carter, night manager of Rancho Mirage’s Shame on the Moon, when, upon my last visit, I ask her about the award-winning restaurant’s enduring…
DetailsMeet Lori Mantz – Director of Fun – Westin Mission Hills Resorts and Spa
Lori Mantz’ business card really does say “Director of Fun,” and when she informs people of her position at Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, I’m sure most of them…
DetailsRolling at The River – Rancho Mirage
Even in our peaceful Palm Springs Valley, desert life can get pretty hectic, what with the myriad balls we all struggle to juggle and keep high in the air. Which…
DetailsAlways a Sweet Finish at The Den – Westin Mission Hills
I’m a darn good cook, if I say so myself, and relish every opportunity to whip up a great meal for friends and family at the drop of a hat. …
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