THE LIVING DESERT
A day at THE LIVING DESERT is an absolute must for families visiting the greater Palm Springs area. It's more than a Zoo, more than a botanical garden and more than a nature preserve... THE LIVING DESERT IS ALL THIS and so much more. A single word could not begin to describe all that The Living Desert is and does. One must string words together, like beads: zoo and endangered species conservation center – botanical gardens – natural history museum – wilderness park – nature preserve – education center. The thread that holds all the beads together is the word “desert.” The Living ...
PALM SPRINGS-DESERT RESORTS GOLF REVIEWS
With over 130 golf courses in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area; Public, Semi Private and Private, there is the perfect golf experience waiting for everyone! The INDIAN WELLS GOLF COURSE rivals any private course in California as does the Palm Desert public course known as DESERT WILLOW. For the player just learning the game or those looking for economy, CIMARRON GOLF in Cathedral City and INDIAN SPRINGS in Indio are both great choices. Locals as well as vacationing golfers will always find a challenging round at either one of two Indio courses; EAGLE FALLS Course adjacent to Fantasy Springs Resort & ...
ART SCENE-DESERT RESORTS
Think you can only find "FINE ART" in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago or San Francisco? Think all the new and emerging artists are in SOHO or Santa Fe New Mexico? Think again! The art scene in the greater Palm Springs area is alive and growing! Enjoy our recent interview with Kimberly Nichols, independent consultant and writer as she discusses the PALM SPRINGS-DESERT RESORTS ART SCENE. Mz. Nichols shares with us the history and evolution of the HEATHER JAMES FINE ART Gallery in Palm Desert and it's Blue chip stable of artists. Her interview continues with her perspective of the art and gallery ...
DESERT DINING
The restaurant scene in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area is extensive. Many world class chefs migrate to the desert by way of personal invitation from a large venue or to personally reinvent themselves by opening their own restaurant. The opportunity to live and work where the quality of life is rich, the culinary stage is world renowned and the cross section of clientele is diverse is intoxicating to premier chefs from around the United States and the World for that matter. Prime steaks use to be the mainstay of fine dining in the desert. Now you can ...
DESTINATION WEDDINGS- PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS
A Palm Springs Destination Wedding offers endless possibilities for the wedding party and their guests. Destination Weddings-Beheretv will be your resource for who to contact, where to stay, what to do, and how to make the MOST of your vacation-destination wedding weekend. We will bring you interviews with top wedding planners, caterers, videographers and photographers and will preview-tour several private venues, never before seen online. Are you more about the beautiful out doors and less about a formal ballroom? Would a trek into a Palm Oasis vs. a grassy lawn for your ceremony site be more to your taste? From the estate ...
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Established in 1938, the Palm Springs Art Museum has become the center of the desert’s art community. What began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts with Modern and Contemporary American works by artists such as Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, Duane Hanson, and Mark di Suvero; Contemporary California painting and sculpture by Sam Francis, Edward Ruscha, Robert Arneson, Nathan Oliveira, and others; Studio Art Glass by Dale Chihuly, Howard Ben Tré, and William Morris; and Classic Western American Art by Thomas Moran, Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and others. The modern building, designed by renowned California ...
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM
Ride Up Cool Down All Summer Long The Tramway’s popular Summer Pass will go on sale April 15th. The Summer Pass will be valid May 1st through August 31st, 2009. Cost of the Summer Pass is $60 for adults and seniors and $30 for children ages 3-12. Once purchased the pass holder can enjoy unlimited Tram rides and a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions. Passes can be purchased at the Valley Station and are not transferable. PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM 760 325-1391 http://www.palmspringstramway.com
GOLF CLUB AT TERRA LAGO
The Golf Club at Terra Lago presents 36 challenging holes (North Course and South Course) the North Course features dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and a beautiful and challenging island green par 3 which was a featured hole during the Skins Games played at The Golf Club at Terra Lago. The Golf Club at Terra Lago was established in 1998 and played host to the 1999 – 2002 PGA Tour Skins game. Our mountain views, impeccable course conditions, and full service clubhouse will truly impress you and your special guests. The Golf Club at Terra Lago offers 36 challenging holes that ...
IN THE DESERT
Tour the Frey House II during Modernism Week, Palm Springs. Although you may not be one of the fortunate few to tour the Frey House ”in person” you can experience the world-famous mountainside home of eccentric Swiss architect Albert Frey up close and in detail in an exciting VIDEO produced by BeHereTV and narrated by award winning... [Read more of this review]
Palm Springs is a magical wedding destination. Who can resist the vision of being married under clear blue skies on a gorgeous private golf green or poolside at a private estate? The hospitality industry of PALM SPRINGS-DESERT RESORTS loves weddings and collectively rolls out the red carpet to couples wanting a weekend of fun, relaxation, romance... [Read more of this review]
The ninth annual RANCHO MIRAGE ART AFFAIRE was held in beautiful Whitewater Park and again was a wonderful success! FREE to the public, this premier juried show of world class artists, display their work to returning visitors year after year. With a backdrop of epic weather, live jazz performances and the aroma of delicious food, the art festival... [Read more of this review]
Destination weddings are becoming very much the norm as couples choose a departure for the “home town” wedding and instead, select a neutral destination that becomes a weekend celebration of their relationship and a mini vacation for their family and guests. Their event becomes much more than just a beautiful ceremony, it becomes an experience,... [Read more of this review]
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