The Design That Launched a Career
He’s been called the “Desert Maverick” who brought “Fifth Avenue to the desert,” and the project that put him on the map was the Del Marcos Hotel.
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A stunning oasis in Tahquitz River Estates
With its tropical courtyard and mature palms, BelleVue Oasis is a hidden paradise in Palm Springs. A mid-century modern property dating back to the 1950s, BelleVue Oasis officially opened for business in September 2019. Formerly Escape Resort, it is no longer a men’s clothing-optional hotel. Located in Tahquitz River Estates, the 13-room, 21-and-over hotel has […]
Visually stunning, the Villa Royale is an escape from the ordinary
The Villa Royale has long been a desert hideaway, and now, it’s more stunning than ever. The 38-room property, built in 1947, reopened in the fall of 2018 with a fresh, modern look. Co-owner and co-designer John Janulis told the Desert Sun the property is “a true Palm Springs time capsule. We did our best […]
Tracy Turco Is Taking Palm Springs By Storm
Tracy Turco is painting the town red … and orange, yellow, blue, green, and purple. The colorful owner of The Art Hotel, The Tiki Hotel, and The Cheetah Hotel, Tracy is also a designer, artist, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband, real estate developer Jerry Turco, Tracy has spent the last few years leaving her […]
“That Cheese Plate Wants To Party” Book Tour Coming To Azure Sky May 18
Say cheese! On Thursday, May 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Azure Sky Hotel is hosting a book signing and Q&A with Marissa Mullen in celebration of her new cookbook, That Cheese Plate Wants To Party. Mullen is the founder of That Cheese Plate, and shares with her global Instagram audience recipes and tips on […]
The very definition of serene
The Santiago Resort celebrated its 20th anniversary by undergoing a complete transformation, but its mission remains the same — to provide guests with outstanding service in a serene environment. The Santiago first opened its doors in the 1990s, and came under new ownership in March 2015, when three partners purchased the hotel and set out […]
Fall in love with Palm Springs’ newest boutique hotels
Dive Palm Springs, BelleVue Oasis join the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels family. It was a summer of change in Palm Springs, and this fall, you’ll want to check out — and check into — the newest boutique hotels to open in the city. Dive Palm Springs is an 11-room paradise, inspired by the French […]
One-Of-A-Kind Palm Springs Boutique Hotels Featured In New Commercial
Four of Palm Springs’ most stunning boutique hotels are featured in a new commercial touting the benefits of a desert vacation. The Descanso Resort, Fleur Noire, The Art Hotel, and Hotel El Cid all have their moment in the spotlight, showing off their pools, grounds, and hotel decor. The 30-second commercial, “Unique Stays,” makes it […]
Let these YouTubers take you on a tour of gay Palm Springs
Before you book your next stay at a men’s clothing-optional hotel in Palm Springs, take a virtual tour of some of the city’s finest resorts. These YouTubers did the legwork for you, showcasing in their videos the best of the best when it comes to gay boutique hotels and other LGBT-friendly restaurants, shops, attractions, and […]
Serenity now
Gorgeous rooms? Check. Relaxing spa with a variety of services? Check. A sparkling pool? Check. Restaurant with rooftop lounge and intriguing cocktails? Check. Everything you need for the perfect Palm Springs stay is at La Serena Villas. Originally built in 1933 as a 26-unit hotel, this resort in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood was redeveloped […]
