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The Willows: A hidden retreat in Palm Springs
A decade ago, when my wife and I were honeymooning on Italy's Amalfi Coast, we'd talked — maybe even vowed — to return there for our 10th wedding anniversary if we still liked each other. After all, it would be 10 years. That's a pretty big number for a married couple in Los Angeles. The...
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Finding solitude in Joshua Tree National Park -- albeit with a satellite phone, GPS unit and locator beacon. Call it 'e-survival.'
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Taking the kids to Palm Springs & Indian Canyons
The Indian Canyons preserve offers stunning hikes. Afterward, chill out in nearby Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage.
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Seeking TLC at Palm Springs' Colony Palms Hotel
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Palm Springs' gay image in book creates uproar
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a hybrid apart in Palm Springs
Camp chic meets a retro vibe in this converted Howard Johnson's that takes greenness and a communal spirit in stride.
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