Greater Palm Springs Luxury Book
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AN OASIS OF LUXURY GREATER PALM SPRINGS LUXfind your oasis. In its earliest days, Old Hollywood discovered the luxury retreats that only Greater Palm Springs could inspire. From palm tree-laced landscapes drenched in citrus to sparkling pools, FIVE-STAR RESORTS, EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUES the scene was set AND ESTATE RENTALS for extravagant relaxation and recreation. Today, luxury accommodations await in the oasis to meet any stay indulgence, from world-class pedigreed resorts and trendy boutique hideaways to the very homes once occupied by celebrity royalty. First-class service and amenities are a given, from extravagant spas and chef- inspired dining to private butler service. LUXURIOUS RESORTS La Quinta Resort & Club BREATHTAKING BOUTIQUES Hyatt Regency Indian Wells The Chateau at Lake La Quinta The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage Korakia Pensione Parker Palm Springs L’Horizon Resort & Spa The Willows HISTORIC RENTALS Sparrows Lodge Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, Palm Springs Two Bunch Palms Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dinah Shore Estate, Palm Springs The Merv Griffin Estate, La Quinta In the oasis, chilling is a way of life. Think mornings soaking up the sun poolside, siestas after lunch and, of course, experiencing INDULGE IN SPA DAYS, YOUR WAY. the destination’s indulgent spas that ensure the chilling lingers on. Select creative treatments imbued with local botanicals—from dates to lemons— that refresh, heal and pamper at copious full-service luxury resort spas. Or soak under the stars in a luxurious grotto pool of hot, healing mineral water that bubbles up directly from an ancient underwater aquifer. Enjoy an intimate spa suite for two, paired with champagne and pure bliss. AWARD-WINNING SPAS Agua Serena Spa, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells The Well Spa, Miramonte Indian Wells “Top 100 Spas,” Spas of America “Top 100 Resort Spas,” Condé Nast Traveler Spa La Quinta, La Quinta Resort & Club The Spring Resort & Day Spa “Best Spas for Men, Golf, Weddings, LGBT, and “Top 10 Worldwide Best Spas for Mineral Springs,” Pet-Friendly,” SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage The Spa, Two Bunch Palms “Best Desert Resort,” 2016 Sunset Travel Awards First Sustainable Wellness Spa in North America INSPIRED DESIGNS, RIGHT FROM THE RUNWAY Poised perfectly at the intersection of cutting edge fashion and designer inspiration, the oasis is a shopper’s paradise. Almost every leading design house has a home here, from Trina Turk to Tiffany. Every spring, Fashion Week El Paseo brings the runways that rule internationally, as well as VIP-only events and celebrity designer trunk shows during the West Coast’s largest fashion event. Shoppers choose from the art-lined streets of El Paseo, the oasis’ own “Rodeo Drive,” to kicky vintage shops and the hundreds of brand-name stores that fill the nearby outlets. FASHION WEEK EL PASEO The West Coast’s largest consumer fashion event, held every spring CAN’T-MISS SHOPPING DISTRICTS El Paseo Shopping District Uptown Design District Downtown Palm Springs Old Town La Quinta Desert Hills Premium Outlets SAVOR DINING AT ITS FINEST Greater Palm Springs is a famous haven for celebrities of all kinds – from the entertainment and music industries to world leaders. This celebrity status also extends to some of the culinary industry’s most famous chefs, such as nouvelle pizza and sustainable foods guru Wolfgang Puck. Whether savoring the flavors of the abundant local bounty in a chic bistro or on a candlelit fine dining patio, the culinary experience is always memorable. Each spring, the Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert highlights the best of this culinary oasis with live cooking demonstrations from some of the country’s most celebrated chefs, wine seminars and Grand Tastings from premium restaurants, wineries and purveyors of spirits. PALM DESERT FOOD & WINE Celebrity chef demonstrations, gourmet meals and grand tastings offer an experience to be savored every March EXCLUSIVE DINING EXPERIENCES Four gourmet courses under the sun at “Outstanding in the Field,” a one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experience during the Coachella and Desert Trip music festivals Dinner with a side of intrigue at PS Underground, an exclusive, secret supper club known for its immersive dinner experiences AWARD-WINNING ARTS Greater Palm Springs is known as a major mecca for the arts. Every January, people trek from near and far to experience the world renowned Palm Springs International Film Festival—studded with stars and hinting at Oscar favorites. This is your chance to experience the celebrity lifestyle as you walk the red carpet along with a flurry of A-listers attending the festival’s Awards Gala, undoubtedly one of the most extravagant events of the year. Greater Palm Springs is also home to some of the nation’s top-rated events for the arts, including the renowned La Quinta Arts Festival, held every spring. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTS FESTIVALS 10 star-studded days of swanky soireés and film screenings, with a La Quinta Arts Festival: “#1 Fine Art Show in not-to-be-missed red carpet affair during the annual Awards Gala the Nation,” Art Fair SourceBook Southwest Arts Festival: “Top 100 Events in North America,” Travel Magazine EXCLUSIVE RACETRACKS. SLEEK POLO PONIES. LIMITLESS THRILLS. An afternoon of indulgence is best spent outdoors. At the exclusive Thermal Club, a private motorsports facility, members come to play with their favorite toys: Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis being just a few of the supercars you’ll see hitting triple-digit speeds here. Even if you left your own McLaren back home, you can still experience these exclusive racetracks. Simply sign up for a class at the BMW Performance Center West Driving School, located at The Thermal Club. With an M Series BMW at your fingertips, you’ll perfect the art of drifting, cornering and downshifting like a pro. Or set your sights on the polo greens in the winter and spring, when ponies and riders race across the fields during these thrilling matches. BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER WEST POLO High-performance race cars, exhilarating courses and Empire Polo Club: Sunday polo and monthly unparalleled instruction “Polo Under The Lights” on select Friday evenings, January–April Eldorado Polo Club: Weekend polo, January–April MIDCENTURY MODERN, REFINED Never question the destination’s status as the hot spot for all things modern and fabulous. Whether you’re a disciple of midcentury modern design and architecture or simply seeking new cultural experiences, you have found the epicenter of the nation’s most significant architectural treasure trove created by acclaimed artists, architects and designers. Take a tour of the modernist homes, take home masterpieces of the era or attend Modernism Week each winter for a 10-day, not-to-miss soirée of all things modernism, from retro- cocktail parties by the pool to private tours. MODERNISM WEEK 10 days of exclusive tours, evening soireés and midcentury modern style every February Get a sneak preview in October during Modernism Week Fall Preview A BACKSTAGE PASS TO THE MUSIC Experience music history in the making during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach Country Music Festival and Desert Trip, three world-class music festivals at the Empire Polo Club. The allure of their extraordinary lineups is undeniable, as are the surprising interactive exhibits and larger- than-life art installations. During Coachella and Desert Trip, retreat to the Rose Garden to sip on craft cocktails or take a seat under the sunset as a renowned chef prepares a gourmet culinary experience. Nothing elevates these two festivals quite like staying in a Shikar-style tent, lavish yurt or exclusive estate, all fully furnished with detailed amenities and decadent indulgences—and merely steps from the music. WAYS TO STAY COACHELLA SAFARI TENTS: Fully furnished, air-conditioned tents with private parking, VIP festival access and shuttle service PLATINUM ESTATES: A collection of private, contemporary estates with VIP festival access and reservations at “Outstanding on the Field,” a gourmet dining experience during the festival THE RESORT AT COACHELLA: Luxury yurts with concierge service, spa treatments and exclusive Artist Passes for an all-access experience STAGECOACH STAGECOACH PLATINUM ESTATES: These luxurious private estates include eight 3-day C1 Corral Reserved passes with reserved seating and round-trip transportation to the festival THE LINEUP COACHELLA: April STAGECOACH: April When you aren’t teeing off on one of Greater Palm Springs’ 100-plus golf courses designed by golf legends, join today’s top golfing giants who come to play at two of the world’s most prestigious tournaments. Be there with Phil, Jason and Zach as they tee off PRESTIGIOUS COURSES ALONGSIDE THE PROS in the PGA TOUR’s Desert Classic each January. In the spring, watch the world’s best LPGA pros jump into Poppie’s Pond in the inspiring ANA Inspiration Tournament finale. You can be so close to the action, you might get wet. Both tournaments offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play alongside the world’s top pros in their respective Pro-Am Tournaments. PRO-AM EXPERIENCES PREMIER COURSES The PGA TOUR’s Desert Classic is one of only two 100+ golf courses by renowned architects including Pete Dye, PGA tournaments where amateurs can play alongside Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo the pros. TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST: “Top 100 Courses in the World,” The LPGA Tour’s ANA Inspiration offers a Pro-Am GOLF Magazine experience during the first Major tournament of the year. Arnold Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock Resort: “Best Tour Courses You Can Play,” Golfweek’s Best Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort: “Best Municipal Courses,” Golfweek’s Best Classic Club: “Best Resort Courses of Distinction,” Golfweek’s Best ON THE COURT WITH THE TOP NAMES IN TENNIS Settle into your luxury suite to witness the most elite names in the world of tennis face off each year at the Indian Well Tennis Garden during the BNP Paribas Open.