Fitting, then, that Countryman Press (TM) contracted with him to produce Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Complete Guide in its ‘Great Destinations’ series.” –a 285-page guidebook to the Coachella Valley and surrounding attractions.

 In reading this magnificent book, illustrated throughout with Baker’s own superb photography, you soon discover that there’s so much more to the desert oasis than golf resorts, gorgeous pools, luxurious spas and fine dining.

 There’s geology, history, folk lore, amazing outdoor activities, and fascinating nooks and crannies where Mother Nature can be seen in all her glory.

Join us as we tag along with Christopher to the Coachella Valley Preserve.

He will share with us his fascinating knowledge of California fan palm ecology and the animals that call the sandy dunes and oasis their home. (VIDEO feature coming soon).

Next, our local expert takes us to the world-renowned Albert Frey home for an insight into the remarkable architecture and ascetic lifestyle of the late Swiss-born father of “desert modernism” architecture.

The complete Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: Great Destinations provides information on; History, Culture, Recreation as well as helpful information on lodging, dining, shopping and transportation, with recommendations throughout for enjoying the region to its fullest.
If you are planning a quick trip, the chapter “If Time is Short” may be of special interest!
Planning a trip to the Palm Springs area, or just interested in detailed information about all there is to see and do?

“Purchase your copy of Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Complete Guide today”!

Visit Christopher at CHRISTOPHER BAKER

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Contributor to Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, Maxim, National Geographic Traveler, Robb Report and more than 200 other publications worldwide.

Author of:
Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles
Eyewitness Travel Guide Costa Rica
Eyewitness Top 10 Cuba
Eyewitness Top 10 Puerto Rico
Great Destinations: Palm Springs & Desert Resorts
Lonely Planet Bahamas
Lonely Planet Jamaica
Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba
Moon Costa Rica
Moon Cuba
Moon Havana
National Geographic Traveler California
National Geographic Traveler Costa Rica
National Geographic Traveler Cuba
National Geographic Traveler Dominican Republic
National Geographic Traveler Panama
Puerto Rico: A Beautiful Isle
And more…