What has long been casually known as Westin Mission Hills now has an official new name. Recently, one of Rancho Mirage’s premiere resorts decided to capitalize on the fact that guests have the option of playing on not one but two of the best golf courses in the entire Palm Springs Valley. And so, the…
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Party on at Pinzimini and Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa I just love a party, and the recent Pinzimini Restaurant premiere at Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage was quite the shindig! Billed as an opportunity to “Rediscover the Westin,” the event started off with photo ops and a lavish red carpet trodded by…
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Westin Mission Hills Moves! I’m very fortunate to have friends from all over the world who happen to love the communities of the Palm Springs Oasis as much as I do. It’s not uncommon for me to have multiple sets of visitors in town at the same time, and since I’m the social type, I…
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The Greater Palm Springs Oasis is the place to be this July and August! Used to be that restaurants and stores closed for months on end when the temps climbed in the heat of summer, but smart valley visitors and year round local residents all now know that there is a special charm about the…
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(Rancho Mirage CA., March 15, 2012) – The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa is excited to showcase new and exciting additions this March. The Mission Hills Market & Café, the Oasis Den and the Hideaway are three new venues for guests to enjoy. The Mission Hills Market & Café is available for grab and…
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You all know I’m not big on manufactured holidays like Valentine’s Day that tell me when I should act romantically. I’m much more apt to spontaneously invite the object of my affection to a local restaurant on a quiet Tuesday night, which is exactly what I did last week. Heading right down the road from…
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It’s true, for a Rancho Mirage resident I sure do spend a lot of time at my local resorts! But then I’m blessed to have a fantastic number of friends who are just as addicted to the Palm Springs Valley as I am, and they come to visit frequently. While hanging out with my pals…
DetailsFew things in my life have intimidated me more than golf—even though I live in the Palm Springs Valley, where this game is the game of choice for a huge number of residents and visitors, young and old. I’ve jumped out of airplanes, eaten rattlesnake and roasted termites, scaled dizzying mountain peaks, and even given…
DetailsThe eternal Thanksgiving dilemma: Cook and eat in, or go out and give up turkey leftovers? While traveling, it’s a no-brainer, unless you’ve happened to be invited for a homecooked meal. But while sticking close to mi casa in Rancho Mirage, I’ve found plenty of great places to indulge in the highest caloric meal of…
DetailsHow about one last golf get-away before the Holidays? Here’s a value added idea for golfers that’s fun and with an edge of kook that will make for a memorable get-away just before the Holiday crunch takes over. Plus you and your partner will have the BEST Holiday dinner stories to regale the other guests…
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