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A breath of fresh air is building momentum in Palm Springs, the location? The Riviera Resort & Spa. Already the largest hotel known for its beauty and splendor, they have undertaken an expansion and renovation project that is destined to deliver one of the most spacious and awe inspiring hotels in Palm Springs. Having invested well over $50 million dollars in the re-building and re-designing effort, the team is determined this new behemoth of hotels will carry their name proudly into the new millennium with a declaration of perfection in this year and far beyond.

Keeping in mind the new breed of traveler, the committee realizes that they need to provide amenities to entice even the most experienced of travelers, and they’ve done a fantastic job of it by providing spa packages and treatments that span the globe with multi-cultural treatments being administered throughout 22 treatment rooms. A new fitness center will satisfy any urges for more physical exertion, followed by relaxing in the encompassing lounge or off for the full salon treatment including full service hair and nails. For all those road weary tourists and visitors, the welcoming lights of the resort and spa will never go dim.

The variety is endless, allowing you to take your pick from over 400 amazingly superb rooms that ooze elegance and desert charm boasting spacious areas to give you a comfortable feeling while entertaining guests, or working in the ‘office’ area of your room. Offering wireless internet, TV’s, and various other work related amenities, keeping in touch with your business is still as simple as a phone call, email, or instant message. Separated into different areas, your suite gives you the option of selective actions throughout your day, whether it is work, relaxing, or entertainment. The larger suites allow for guest entertaining with the inclusion of various actual rooms in addition to a guest room, enabling you to enjoy company or peace in solitude.

Private balconies and patios give guests and visitors alike, a breathtaking view of the mountains that serve as a backdrop to the surreal gardens and lush greenery that are inter laid around the hotel. The committee has spared no expense or option when it comes to the design and the development of perfection with the addition of sprawling lawns and foliage that mark it as true gem, sparkling amid the serene tones of the surrounding desert. The landscaping aids in the appearance of an oasis in the midst of the stark beauty of the desert, mixing the hues and natural colorings to blend together in a natural wonder.

Sprawled over more than 45,000 square feet, the hotel will leave nothing to the imagination when the time comes to welcome its first guests. The rating of perfection stands strong coupled with their intense passion to maintain their hard earned reputation. Choosing the Riviera for your vacation, wedding, or other venue give you the guarantee of satisfaction, while enjoying the new definition of desert living, where living in comfort is the new level of enjoyment. If you looking for Palm Springs Real Estate while you are out in the desert, we would be glad to show you whats availible!

Having raised and successfully set the new bar for excellence, the Agua Caliente Casino proudly introduces their version of perfection. Completed in mid April of 2008, the spectacular hotel now offers accommodations in a variety of packages ranging from one night to multiple nights stays.

Each guest room is furnished with space and convenience in mind, allowing for ample room while invoking a sense of comfort and relaxation. Freshly ducted air is constantly circulated into each individual room, providing excellent climate conditions to suit your personal preferences. With the ushering in of a new standard, the staff is available at any hour to guarantee your satisfaction and enhance your overall experience at Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino.

After settling in, indulge in a period of self pampering in the spacious bathroom and take your time to dress for dinner. Offering a choice of six different dining establishments, you can opt for a meal that suits your mood. The Steakhouse sets a tone for fine- dining, wine, and an upscale atmosphere, while the buffet style Grand Palms carries your taste buds on a sensory journey spanning four different cultures. For a mix of delightful renditions from around the world, the waters cafe’ is open 24 hours daily, seven days a week, and for those perfect deli cravings, a visit to the Poker Deli gives you an experience rivaled only by your stay at the hotel. More relaxed settings include the Wet Bar where you can relax poolside and enjoy the surrounding beauty, or the coffee house, Java Caliente, where your sweet tooth gets a rare treat.

World class action enables the casino to shake up the stakes with a guarantee of a hit by $100,000 on the Paradise Jackpot, beginning at $25,000. A variety of monthly promotions keep the ball rolling in the casino, with weekly slot tournaments, pool side social relaxation and interaction, and some of the hottest table games in Palm Springs.

Visit the poker room and double your jackpots, set a blazing trail in the Hot Water Craps game, and fall in love with Blackjack once again with the liberal rules, both single and double deck games parried with high and low limit games. The luxurious high-limit room enables access to some of the highest limits available in the valley, and guarantees you a winning chance.

The popular Sunstone Spa features over 10,000 square feet of luxury minded treatment rooms and a fitness center providing a solution for your exercise needs. A variety of specialty, full-service features include, but are not limited to:

• Style, color, and design services for your hair.
• Full pedicure/manicure services
• Private label products available in custom scents for your skin care regimen.
• Body treatments
• Massage experiences
• Varying therapy rooms for couples

So many more amenities are only a miniscule part of the overall experience of staying here. Join thousands of others that have discovered one of the best kept secrets in Palm Springs. Discover the desert in an entirely new way while re-discovering yourself and your passions. Be a part of something hot, something amazing… come be a part of Agua Caliente.

The Palm Desert Historical Society Museum has brought their creative genius into play, making available a truly magnificent venture guaranteed to tempt young minds to indulge in learning about their culture rich history, as well as capture the hearts and attention of everyone with a finished product worthy of display in any home or office.

Investing their talent and attention, Lynn Englar, Mark Lunn, and Terry Cardinal have created a spectacular tool geared toward educating people about the desert and the community surrounding it that comprises their life story, both past and present. Terry Cardinal, the Director of Membership Development (Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce) in 1977, determined the need for passing on the wealth of knowledge gained from the pas, to the future generations was a task that was both necessary and important.

Rallying the aid of a knowledgeable educator named Lynn Englar; the solution to this educational and fun learning adventure was planned and brought into existence after the addition of Mark Lunn to the creative team. ColorMeOnline.com is a brilliant display of a myriad of pictures covering a broad range of topics from historical buildings to animals of the desert, famous masterpieces, and locations.

Currently available online, are 100+ paintings that are fully downloadable to be colored by children or anyone else interested in viewing history in a colorful and fascinating way. Embarking on an intellectual journey made simple and easily remembered through beautiful designs and paintings, the Palm Desert Historical Society Museum has produced a valuable tool for not only helping to educate young children, but also enabling them to maximize the learning process by actively taking part in determining their view of color and design to some of the most famous masterpieces known to man.

Divided under two main categories are three additional sub categories that include numerous sub-headings covering a compilation of art history lessons taught through pictures for coloring? Each individual picture includes an explanation of the painting, animal, or location being displayed. The masterpiece paintings also include a number of multiple choice questions created by educators in the grade school level, geared specifically toward encouraging memory enhancement.

The two main categories are Masterpiece Collections, and Nature Collections. Under these two are the three more in depth headings of Color Me Masterpieces which gives children a vast number of choices between such pictures as Matisse’s “Lady Playing Guitar”, Rousseau’s “The Sleeping Gypsy”, “Portrait of Mother” by Whistler, and the ever popular “Mona Lisa” by Advance, along with so many more. Also parts of this collection are the American Art Masterpieces and some Masterpiece Sculptures that serve as an integral part of the history of the United States. Color Me Nature gives children a wide variety of bird and mammal pictures to choose from, while Color Me Location provides pictures of local historical locations in the surrounding Palm Desert area as a means of teaching the children about their community. Currently undergoing construction is a number of other collections, Plants, California, and Reptiles & Amphibians.

Sharing history with your children in a fun and relaxed manner is what ColorMeOnline is all about. They have created a tool to help you build a strong foundation for your children as they search for knowledge and understanding of their past, in an effort to perfect the future.

Brought into existence 15 years ago by social interaction between a small number of people joined by their enthusiasm for cars, the Palm Springs Cruisin Association has grown from a small group to well over 100 club members and as many as 125 cars on average, at each monthly cruise.  Started by Bob Hunt and Loren Orcutt as a means for connecting with other car enthusiasts, this association has grown in both size and reputation with their charitable fund raising activities.  Known mainly for their annual benefits for the Bread of Life and Dr. Sebastian George Cancer Foundation charities, this group excels in their enthusiasm for helping mankind and their own community by hosting fund raisers geared at raising money for a number of valid causes.

The group activity schedule includes a monthly cruise night located on the corner of Calle Encilla and Amado at the exotic Spa Resort Casino gracing downtown Palm Springs.  For a night of fun, friends, and an enjoyable atmosphere, these cruises are normally scheduled for the first Saturday of each month from September to June.  Welcoming everyone and anyone, the collection of over 150 spectacular cars ranging from hot rods to corvettes, street rods to classic cars, and many more are available for free viewing, accompanied by a variety of activities that include the entire family.

Kids and adults alike are welcome to try their luck in the slot car racing, coloring and model car contests, and for those risky enthusiasts, a hula hoop contest lures contestants with the promise of fun and laughter.  Interspersed between the entertainments that accompanies each cruise night are 50/50 drawings and a raffle, giving you a chance to help support the clubs endeavors to aid their fellow man.

A pit stop at their spectacular website gives you a variety of options to choose from through a list of click-able links that make user navigation a breeze.  Leaving the competition in the dust, the club devotes an entire page to explaining their purpose driven continuity of a tradition started fifteen years ago, and provides numerous links for additional information or help, depending on your interest.  The list of links includes, but is not limited to Hot Rod Hotline, Palm Springs Corvette Club, Dr. Torch Designs, and several others. For you enthusiasts looking for a sister site that offers more thrills, activities, and cars, the links page is designed entirely with you in mind.

Race over to the Members Rides page for a glimpse of the club members and their individual choices of motor masterpieces. Sporting a broad range of makes and models spanning a wide selection of the early years, these vehicles have been lovingly cared for, restored, and kept in mint condition with a meticulous dedication that can only be the result of being a die hard car enthusiast.

Even if you have no understanding of cars, attending one of these amazing events is a must-do, so grab your friends and family, visit the website for the Palm Springs Cruisin Association and get the date for the next monthly cruise night and become a part of something big, fun, and unforgettable.

If you are interested in crusin around Palm Springs and looking at some Real Estate, give us a call. We would be glad to help!

SAVE THE DATE:May 8, 2008.

Since 1992, the Palm Springs Walk of Stars has been honoring prominent personalities in show business and the entertainment industry as well as the literary field by placing Golden Palm Stars embedded on the sidewalks located at Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way and Museum Drive. The Stars are a historical landmark of the Greater Palm Springs Area.

Meritorious Stars are also awarded to humanitarians and pioneer/civic persons within our desert community, military persons who have received the Congressional Medal Award, sports figures and to The Palm Springs International Film Festival Annual Special Honoree. The Board of Directors also considers certain criteria in choosing honorees.

The event is a great way to promote and benefit our Greater Palm Springs area.

312TH GOLD PALM STAR UNVEILING

The 312th Golden Palm Star unveiling honoring Miriam and Earl Hoover will be held this year at 101 Museum Drive, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Hoovers, part-time residents of Palm Springs for over 50 years, contributed to the creation and funding of numerous charitable organizations throughout the desert community. Mr. Hoover, who past away in 1985, managed the Hoover Company and was on the Board of Trustees of the Palm Springs Desert Museum. The event is open to the public and media and will be hosted by Bob Alexander, the President of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

STAR ADOPTION DONATIONS- TAX DEDUCTIBLE

If you are interested in adopting a Golden Palm Star, the cost is $275.00 and is tax deductible. The funds are used to maintain and clean the Star for one year with an additional one year right of first refusal renewal. As part of your donation, you will also receive one free admission to the annual “Celebration of Stars” party.  The Palm Springs Walk of Stars is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Foundation.

Sponsorships are also available.  For more information, visit the Palm Springs Walk of Stars website at or contact them at (760) 416-5811. 

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Located among some of the most awe inspiring mountains of California, the Coachella Valley is home to one of the most renowned golf course/resorts, the PGA West which lies amid a coral blazed valley, spread over more than 2,000 acres wide since 1984, reminiscent of a pearlescent underwater kingdom, a legacy has been established through the raves over the epic golf courses and the magnificent sports and health facilities offered by the club.  Their latest addition?  Another phenomenal golf course, the Greg Norman Course.

Now boasting six golf courses and an unrivaled Health & Racquet Club, this resort/club is a popular location for those who share a passion for good health, golf, and tennis.  Members and their guests have the option of visiting three club houses as a means of entertainment or social gatherings, without the hassle of minimum purchase requirements.

A few of the more appealing amenities offered to members are the availability of nineteen tennis courts for use, built with varying surfaces.  Your choice of performing on Har-Tru clay, grass, or hard surfaces is magnified only by the fabulous surroundings of the racquet club where relaxation never felt better than partaking in a game of regulation British croquet.  

Your membership deposit is fully refundable without transfer fees and in keeping with the clients convenience, installment payments are offered without prepayment penalties.  Also available for your entertainment and social interaction are member benefits at the beautiful La Quinta Resort and the addition of three famous La Quinta courses included in your PGA WEST Premier Membership by paying additional monthly dues.

Whether you require assistance from your vehicle to the club, or from your table to the door, the concierge service is fully staffed to cover your needs and requirements.  Your comfort and satisfaction is their main intent and aiding members whenever required is a guarantee.  From dinner plans to course information, the staff is ready and willing to assist their members and their guests at any time.

PGA West believes children and teens are also important here as well with the attraction of evening, half day, and fully day programs.  Continuously supervised by a certified activities leader, these programs are planned to fit each season and group. The belief that less is more is strongly adhered to with the guarantee of only 375 memberships per golf course which serves to enhance the community atmosphere portrayed by the current members and staff. 

As a means of entertainment and health, the social calendar stays full and busy year round.  Offering activities in keeping with the seasons as well as numerous particular events, there is quite literally something for everyone.  From visiting and dining to dancing and working out, the club houses and the fitness center all offer non-biased opportunities to work out physically or mentally.

For the golf enthusiast, you have your choice of six different courses to wander and play.  Coming in at the top of the list is a members only course named after and designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.  No challenge was spared on this course where the occasional glimpse of bighorn sheep is possible, and nature is the main element of inspiration.  Carved out of the valley backed by the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, Arnold Palmer created five finishing holes to make even the most jaded golfer nervous.  From waterways to mountainous regions, this course takes you to a closer side of nature for the peaceful spirit within you.

Jack Nicklaus left a definite impression of the need for focus and skill with his signature course that includes greens in gentle motion with the breeze, trees looking over the layout and fairways lower than most pathways.  The need to be at the top of your game is necessary for this course that has numerous rankings of one of the “Top 100 Courses in the World”.  Reputed by many to be the number one must-play private course in the valley, you are invited to take your best shot and follow in the footsteps of a legend.

For a delightful journey back in time to bonnie Scotland, the Tom Weiskopf private course beckons with vivid greens and a stunning replica of the Swilcan Bridge at St. Andrews.  Running course similar to several of the more renowned Scottish courses, here you take your journey away from the club in the first nine holes and the remaining nine return you.  Offering a more enjoyable experience and definitely more forgiving par, members have named this a favorite for novice golfers and those that would rather enjoy the sparkling brooks and the majestic splendor of the mountains.  More as a means of visual inspiration, the course grants a serenity all its own.

Offering a rare glimpse of the beauty of the desert and of the valley paired as one, the Greg Norman Course lies over 35 feet below sea level.  This ocean bed glints in the sun with the remnants of crushed coral and conch shells, and here on this course you immerse yourself in vivid blue waters and green fairways unrivaled by any precious gems.  As a host to one of the more prestigious college golf events, only the highest ranking colleges attend to brave the requirements to completion.

The Nicklaus Tournament Course earns its reputation for tricky and challenging as it offers entertainment for diners at the Stadium Clubhouse as they observe others golfers attempt shots over wide expanses of water.  Co-host to the PGA TOUR Qualifying Finals, this course was once known for the highest slope rank and it gives any member a satisfying play past sandy beaches and a panoramic view of the mountains.

Reportedly one of the toughest courses in America, the Stadium Course challenges even the most passionate of golfers.  Pete Dye created this serpentine course with skill and chance in mind.  Heedless of the nerve wracking holes and plays, each member that attempts this course requires cool head and a steady hand.  Luring multiple skill levels and ’spectators’ alike with the seating naturally sculpted into the surroundings creates an ambiance of a stadium atmosphere intent on enjoying a truly spectacular course.

For a truly invigorating and inspiring experience join PGA West in La Quinta and experience the legend that lends itself to the formation of the future. if you are looking for homes or condos in PGA West, give us a call, we would love to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Presenting a benefit for the Aids Assistance Program, Kahlua has created an awe inspiring event that guarantees an evening of up scale dining with a down home feel and a laid back atmosphere. From the music to the food, and the laughter to the exquisite wines, your enjoyment is imperative and nearly as much sought after as the profits that will go to an honorable cause. Providing financial support for the Aids Assistance Program is a means of caring for the community locally and the nation at large.Never ones to shy away from duty or helping the community, those that have organized this event are opening it to the public as a means of interacting not only with locals, but also with visitors from out of town or out of state.With an entrance fee of $45.00 per person, the evening promises a unique journey for your taste buds with culinary delights created with inspiration in some of the most popular restaurants around Palm Springs.

Leaving nothing to the imagination, the participating restaurants will give you a chance to experience a feast like no other as they cook and serve their way into your hearts. Some of the prospective restaurants expected to make available their savory dishes are ones such as the
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Indian Wells, located in the Palm Springs area between La Quinta and Palm Desert, is home to one of the Nine Masters Series tennis tournaments.  Most often referred to as the Indian Wells Masters is the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament.  This tournament is not only one of the most notorious, but also one of the most attended here in Indian Wells.  

The Pacific Life Open plays against an awe inspiring view of the mountains in the background and the beautiful desert as the sanctuary.  Palm trees are found everywhere, giving you an uninhibited view of southern California during an appealing season.  With temperatures reaching the 90’s easily, the tennis tournament offers a change from the usual entertainment to be found in Indian Wells at the surrounding fabulous four star resorts and spas. Being hosted during the second and third week of March, the 10th - the 23rd, this tournament boasts some of the top names in tennis as active competitors in the 16,100 seat Indian Wells Tennis Gardens.   

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What better way to step back some years in time and re-visit your college days than to attend the happening event , the Coachella Valley Music Festival, located in Indio, California on the Empire Polo Fields.  Thousands of people have flocked to this annual event that promises to hold, this year, one of the most diverse line ups in entertainment than has ever been held in the previous years of show dates. Boasting performing artists from varied backgrounds and varied genre of music with group names like Portishead, Kraftwerk, and many more. 

Over 100 artists have been listed and in years passed have played in various tents with names like, the Gobi tent, Sahara tent, Mojave tent, and on multiple stages such as the Coachella stage and the Outdoor Theater.  These locations are spread around the polo fields, playing constant music throughout each day of the entire weekend.  Event attendees are encouraged to stroll the grounds freely and view the art exhibits as well as enjoy the food and music.  Beginning on April 25, Friday is the start of a fun, food, music, and art filled weekend.  Whether you like to attend in appreciation of art, music, or people, it is all here at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.  There is something here for everyone.  From the art filled tents to the music filled stages, food and fun abound. Since the beginning of this annual event in October of 1999, there have
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The world is sometimes noted for being a sad and depressing place.  People are not often kind enough to strangers, let alone those they know well.  With so much anger and sadness, many are left wondering if there is any room for kindness or happiness anymore.

Apparently there is and it is made evidently clear with the annual Rick Weiss Humanitarian Award Gala.  For ten years, like minded people have gathered together to host an event that places above all, the importance of doing something wonderful for others, and for making the world a better place to live in.  This takes not only strength and determination against all odds, but also requires a lot of heart and love for your fellow man.

This historic event found it’s humble beginnings through the achievements and accomplishments of one man that refused to accept the world at face value.  Rick Weiss placed a higher value on humanity and made it obvious that he considered all people great or small, important regardless of their station in life.    His life partner, Earl Greenburg, stood next to him as they fought for a better life for low-income and HIV/AIDS people that were homeless and trying to simply make a life for themselves. 
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