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The Azure Sky Hotel – A New Take on Hospitality!

Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Looking for health and wellness with your next vacay? Head to the Azure Sky Hotel in Palm Springs! General manager Angie Bettinelli has realized her deep devotion to personal wellbeing paired with ultra-stylish mid-century modern architecture. A true oasis of personal pampering. Designed for relaxing, recharging, improving our mind, …

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New Interactive Wellness Lounge, and “Blue Zone” Cuisine Debut at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

By Barbara Beckley Ahh… relaxing into what looks like a recliner, I close my eyes, push a button, and let the chair do its work. Giving me a relaxing, re-energizing, head-to-toe massage – sans the masseuse. Like health magic! And easy to enjoy – no appointment needed. My magical chair is one of three innovative …

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Discover Cooler Temps and Cool Jazz in SoCal’s Idyllwild

The short trip up Highway 74 from the Palm Spring California’s desert floor leads to the tiny forested town of Idyllwild, a truly seductive drive on a scorching summer day. Make the trip July 3-15 to enjoy an exciting lineup of live performances and workshops in the 29th Jazz In The Pines. Your journey up …

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Don’t Miss it! Idyllwild Arts Visual Arts Exhibit by Students May 5-6 in Palm Desert, CA

Without heading your car from the desert floor to the mountain community of Idyllwild, residents and visitors in Palm Desert have the opportunity to view exciting students’ artwork. It is equally exciting for students to get their work into  a professional gallery for the first time and in front of the prestigious desert audience. The …

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Desert X 2023: Big Visions for Big Spaces

Article and photos by Barbara Kerr Desert X has returned to the Coachella Valley. From March 4 through May 7, Desert X 2023 is showcasing dynamic work by artists from Europe, North America and South Asia with intriguing installations located across Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The 2023 exhibition supports the mission …

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Hooray! Let the Holidays Begin in Greater Palm Springs!  

Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley On Sunday, December 4, 2022, Coachella Valley hometown hero, UFC Hall-of-Famer Cub Swanson, flipped the switch!  And, wow! The towering Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Holiday Tree came to life, illuminating the night sky with glorious color and cheer. A beloved tradition since 1976, the Tramway’s Tree Lighting Ceremony marks …

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Just When We Thought It Couldn’t Be More Spectacular – It Is!! Get Ready for Palm Springs Modernism Week 2023

Story and photos by Barbara Beckley We’ve been celebrating Palm Springs’ incredible architecture for 18 years now. Like the buildings that continue to look futuristic –even though they’re long standing: the Kaufmann House built in1946; the Edris House, 1954; the House of Tomorrow, 1960, to name a few – Modernism Week is forever ahead of …

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SoCal’s JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa – Never the Same Twice!  

By Barbara Beckley It’s true. There always seems to be something new at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. At least, whenever I visit. What’s the Latest?  The JW Garden! Described as a “kitchen garden with a twist,” this lush collection of edible native plants and a budding olive …

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST IS HERE!!

The 29th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, is back, with screenings June 20-26.  Kicking off on Tuesday, June 20, ShortFest will screen a full slate of films at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This year’s festival will screen 50 curated programs and showcase 299 …

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Don’t Miss the Foodie Fun in Greater Palm Springs!

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is June 3 – 12, 2022 Story and photos by Barbara Beckley Boba tea topped with cotton candy!  Cocktails served in a pink flamingo! Gourmet sushi – in a hotel lobby. Dining is always different and delicious anytime you eat in Greater Palm Springs. But it’s extra special during Greater …