California
Keeping Cool at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs, California
A lone Mexican wolf stands across the gully, the breeze blowing his fur back like a model on a cover shoot. Out of sight in the shadows, our guide assures us, the other wolves languish in the heat, longing to stand in front of the blowing fan that is the
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Stay in Palm Springs…Play Everywhere! 5 Places to Explore from California’s Coolest Desert City
Families who really want to explore Southern California are taking a new approach to the road trip. Rather than go on an epic journey from A to B, they are renting vacation homes in Palm Springs and taking short day excursions or overnight trips to nearby California destinations. Palm Springs
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3 Square Meals in Palm Springs (at 3 Not-So-Square Restaurants!)
The best kept secret about Palm Springs? It’s a haven for foodies! From a wide range of international cuisine to restauranteurs committed to the sustainable food movement, Palm Springs has something–something sophisticated–for every taste. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, if you’re on the hunt for the hottest food in the desert,
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Pack Up the Babies and Grab the Old Ladies . . . Family Vacationing in Palm Springs!
Chores, activities, school, and work. Kids, grandparents, and siblings. Even when living in the same city, good family time can be in short supply, as families juggle the general triumph and turmoil of everyday life. How many times have you said, “I need a vacation!”? For many families, the answer
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Living the Movie Star Life in Palm Springs CA
Sipping prosecco poolside while friends float lazily in the cool turquoise water and the nutty one cannonballs into the pool, then freshening up, each in our own master suite, before heading out for another delicious supper… I have to tell you; life could be a lot worse. And although we
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How to Save and Where to Splash Out at SeaWorld San Diego
“You better stop your whining and start enjoying yourself!” I hear a hot, tired mother hiss at her offspring. I’m sitting on a bench, furtively massaging my feet after removing the shoes I insisted were comfortable enough for the day ahead. They weren’t. If my internal monologue was out loud, it
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Grab the Grandparents & Get Away – Greater Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Have Something for Every Generation!
As we descended into Palm Springs International Airport, I half wondered whether we were doing the right thing in visiting the same vacation destination twice within 6 months. After all, our first trip to the Coachella Valley had only just taken place in May and now here we were – less than halfway
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Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco
We’ve got all the best spots for where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco! Where better to celebrate the Lunar New Year than the City by the Bay? Boasting the oldest and largest Chinatown outside of Asia, the area centred around Grant Avenue has been an exciting and integral
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California Unleashed: 8 Unforgettable Places to See Wildlife in San Diego
San Diego is famous for its Zoo, but did you know that tucked away in San Diego’s backcountry, there are plenty of other opportunities for visitors to enjoy wildlife? The bonus: you can feel good about your visit, as many of the wildlife locations are sanctuaries or non-profits, with a focus on
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Make Your Multi-Generational Holiday in Southern California a Breeze with these Tips & Tricks!
Traveling with a large group of family members can be oodles of fun but the potential for short fuses is high. Our recent multi-generational trip to Southern California was a great experience for everyone and here’s why! A Big House! We rented a house roomy enough to accommodate us all through
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