ed by underground springs, the desert comes alive here, not only with signature palms, but also with a string of resort communities – including Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and the namesake town of Palm Springs. The area found fame in the 1950s when the Rat Pack stars built sleek estates, enjoyed rounds of golf and wined and dined the night away. Today, there's still plenty of hipster swagger but also a new energy thanks to hot new restaurants, luxury hotels and fabulous shopping.
Nestled at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley, within the Colorado Desert....
Palm Springs has more than 350 days of sunshine with very little rain. The dry desert heat of summer sends temperatures soaring, while winter remains comfortably warm and the evenings cool rather than cold.
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There are no non-stop flights from the UK to Palm Springs, so flying time is approximately 13 hours 30 minutes (via Phoenix). Alternatively, it’s an easy 2 hour drive from Los Angeles or San Diego.
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