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HYATT REGENCY INDIAN WELLS RESORT & SPA O O O O O In this secluded 45-acre oasis featuring seven pools, guests are treated to a range of lavish amenities such as access to the Agua Serena Spa and Salon (including the Medical and Skin Spa), two 18-hole golf courses, and impeccable service. Whether for a memorable family vacation or a romantic getaway, this is apinnacle of graciousness and style. AAA Four Diamond. THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS GOLF RESORT & SPA O O O O Situated on 360 manicured acres and surrounded by the stunning San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, the Westin Mission Hills is ranked one of the "Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America" by Golf Digest, and retains the Four-Diamond Award from AAA. The resort's modern architecture and lush landscaping reflect the natural beauty of the California desert. 26 Palm Springs 1 2 3 PALM SPRINGS Its claim to fame dates back to the 1920s, when the likes of Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, and Elizabeth Taylor made it "Hollywood's Playground," but the appeal of Palm Springs has since proven to be timeless. Home of the prestigious Palm Springs International Film Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, this desert flower blooms with fine dining, high-energy nightlife, and luxurious spas amid mountain backdrops. Culture is as plentiful as the upscale shopping on renowned Palm Canyon Drive, the site of the communal VillageFest marketplace that takes place every Thursday night. Arts and entertainment aren't the only draws to Palm Springs—the great outdoors is rarely greater than in this ancestral home of the Cahuilla Indians. Palm, Andreas, and Murray Canyons offer foot paths, horseback riding trails, hundreds of plants, and bird-watching; the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the "World's Largest Rotating Tram," positioned over the cliffs of Chino Canyon, leads to seasonal skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. Add to that over 125 world-acclaimed golf courses, and it's no surprise that the smiles of this destination's visitors are the only things brighter than its average 350 days of brilliant sunshine. 111 111 111 111 10 10 62 Palm Springs International Airport Ramon Rd. Country Club Dr. 42nd Ave. Indio Blvd. Ave. 48 Ave. 52 Ave. 50 Fred Waring Dr. Dinah Shore Dr. Vista Chino Dillon Rd. Dillon Rd. Pierson Blvd. Palm Dr. Varner Rd. Mountain View Rd. Indian Ave. Indian Canyon Dr. Date Palm aDr. Bob Hope Dr. Portola Ave. Cook St. Washington St. Jefferson St. Monroe St. Jackson St. Frank Sinatra Dr. 0 4 miles 0 4 km Gene A u t r y Tr. P a l m C a n y o n Dr. Pa l m C a n y o n D r. Thousand Palms Rd. Pines-Palms Hwy. Mon ter e y Av e. PALM SPRINGS INDIO PALM DESERT THOUSAND PALMS DESERT HOT SPRINGS LA QUINTA 1 2 3 JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA O O O O H Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, this JW Marriott boasts an aIl-encompassing renovation that includes 884 revitalized guestrooms and suites, plus the addition of Rockwood Grill & Blue Star Lounge and Fisherman's Landing to enhance your dining options. Deluxe amenities include 36 holes of championship golf, new luxury spa and salon, nightclub, tennis, and their signature gondolas.

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