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Inside Background
Architecture 
Palm Springs has a wealth of modernist architecture including homes by Stewart...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Health & Safety 
Palm Springs Is A Very Safe, Spectacular Desert Resort Community with World...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
History 
Native Americans were the original inhabitants of Palm Springs. They used the...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Recommended reading on Palm Springs architecture: Palm Springs Weekend by Alan...
Last edited: 21 May 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Palm Springs Official Visitors Center 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive. Palm...
Last edited: 01 March 2008
Weather & When to Go 
There’s really no bad time to head to the desert of Palm Springs. With 350 days...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
An Oasis of Desert Resorts 
Palm Springs is Located in the Beautiful Sunny Desert of Southern California...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
City Vision Statement 
Palm Springs aspires to be a Unique World Class Desert Community, where...
Last edited: 14 December 2009
Introduction 
Many may remember Palm Springs as a long-ago resort town of choice for...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
Outdoor Adventures in Palm Springs 
Palm Springs is a Great Place to Spend a Sunny Day in the Great Outdoors.  If...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Topography 
Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are located within the Colorado Desert...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Visitors Information 
Shortly after Arrival In Palm Springs, be sure to pick up Palm Springs Life...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting To Palm Springs: Airlines that service the Palm Springs International...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
Public Transportation 
The Only Method of Public Transportation Regularly used by Visitors to the Palm...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Getting Around in in Palm Springs 
No Matter where You are Staying in Palm Springs, If it is Downtown or Somewhere...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Orientation 
Upon arrival in Palm Springs, it would be helpful to have some General...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Palm Springs is the place to get away from it all. You can play golf, tennis...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Experience the Laid Back Desert Lifestyle of Palm Springs. There are Many...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
Nightlife 
When the Sun fades behind Majestic Mt. San Jacinto, Nightlife in the Desert...
Last edited: 27 October 2009
The Performing Arts 
Some say a visit to Palm Springs isn’t complete without seeing a performance of...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Shopping 
Downtown Palm Springs revolves around North Palm Canyon Drive. Many Interesting...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Sports & Activities 
Most visitors flock Palm Springs to golf.  There are hundreds of beautiful golf...
Last edited: 23 July 2007
Best of the Best Tours 
The Best Of The Best Tours is Southern California's Premier Entertainment and...
Last edited: 14 December 2009
Biking and Cycling in Palm Springs 
Many Wonderful Bicycle Rides can be Found in Palm Springs.  Whether a Fan of...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Camelot Theatres 
A Great Place to Go For a Date, with Friends or Family to See an Interesting...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Desert Kids Directory 
Got Kids? Find What You are Looking for at........ www.DesertKidsDir... Online...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Fitness Centers 
While In Palm Springs, Be Certain To Visit Any One of these Health Clubs and...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Golf, Golf, Golf! 
It's hard to believe there is not a dedicated article (untl now!) about golf in...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
Hiking in Palm Springs 
Background: Centuries ago, ancestors of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla (pronounced...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Hummer tour to Joshua Tree National Park 
    No visit to Palm Springs is complete without a journey with Adventure...
Last edited: 07 September 2009
Scenic Excursions 
The Following are a List of Scenic Excursions that May be of Interest during a...
Last edited: 04 November 2009
Smoke Tree Stables - Horseback Riding 
Horseback Ride Into Beauty.  Learn a Lot of History Too.  Get to Know the...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Spa Resort Casino 
The Spa Resort Casino, also known as the Palm Springs Casino, located in the...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
Special Events 
Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley is Home to A Wide Variety of Interesting...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Thursday Night Village Fest 
Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs hosts Village Fest on Palm Canyon...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Whale Watching Year Round  
    When thinking of Palm Springs, one of the last things you would think of is...
Last edited: 12 February 2009
Wine tasting 
For a nice way to spend a couple of hours the Wild for the Vine wine shop on N...
Last edited: 31 January 2009
World Class Tennis-PNB Paribas Open 
Golf and Tennis Clubs Worldwide sometimes Joke and Affectionately State that...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Cactus to Clouds 
Here are some links for information on the Cactus to Clouds trail...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Elite Land Tours 
Travelers will enjoy Elite’s large selection of luxury HUMMER adventures that...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Oasis Water Resort 
This Place is also known as Knott's Soak City Water Park,  Palm Springs...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Palm Canyon Trail 
Palm Canyon is a magnificent oasis accessible to visitors almost every day of...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 
In March, there was still some snow at the top, even though Palm Springs was...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Tommy Jacobs' Bel Air Greens 
Tommy Jacobs course in Palm Springs is a lovely short course if you would like...
Last edited: 01 February 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Many Fine Restaurants and Eateries in Palm Springs and the Surrounding Area...
Last edited: 25 October 2009
Family-friendly Dining 
With a family you should shooby, dooby down to Ruby's Diner. It has real 1950's...
Last edited: 26 April 2007
Angelina’s Pizza & Pasta 
Angelina’s Italian Kitchen opened in 2006. This is an Outstanding Italian...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
Chop House 
Most likely the Best Steak House in Palm Springs if Not the Entire Coachella...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Fisherman's Market and Grill 
Best Seafood Restaurant in Palm Springs, without question.   The Freshness and...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
For vegetarians/non-vegetarians alike 
There are three sit down vegetarian restaraunts and 1 vegetarian cafe in the...
Last edited: 18 February 2007
Johannes 
Johannes is By Far, One of the Finest Chef-Owned Fine Dining Restaurants in...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Las Casuelas Terraza 
Best Mexican Restaurant in Palm Springs, a Classic, Local Favorite.  Recently...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Thai Smile 
A Reasonably Priced, Fresh and Delicious Unassuming Thai Restaurant. One of the...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Tropicale 
A Hip, Cool, Fun and Positive Place to Go to Eat and//or Enjoy a Late Night...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
Cheeky's 
Pleasantly situated on a Sunny Corner in North Palm Springs, Cheeky's is a...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill 
Chipotle is a True Gem of a Find for Inexpensive, Healthy Food in Palm...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Hamburger Mary's 
Hamburger Mary’s Palm Springs is a Great Place to Eat in the Coachella Valley...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
Margarita's Restaurant 
Three restaurants in one, something for the entire family. Delicious Mexican...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
Native Foods 
Native Foods is an Organic/Vegan/Veg... Restaurant Designed to Meet the Needs...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Peabody's Coffee Bar 
Peabody's Cafe is consistently excellent in food, service and atmosphere. When...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Pinocchio in the Desert 
A Great Place to Have Breakfast or Brunch in Palm Springs. Pinocchio’s has a...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
Pomme Frite 
Belgian food...NOT Italian! On the main "strip" in Palm Springs, you will...
Last edited: 11 January 2009
Sammy G's Tuscan Grill 
Sammy G's is in the heart of the Dining District in popular downtown Palm...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
Taco Del Mar 
Taco Del Mar Specializes in Fast Service, Inexpensive, Healthy Mexican Food in...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Tony's Pasta Mia 
Tony's Pasta Mia is a find in Palm Springs.  It has charm, and old world...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Tyler's Burgers 
A Fresh, Fun, Cozy and Welcome Alternative to the usual Restaurant Entrees...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Zin 
Zin American Bistro, in downtown Palm Springs, serves up an ecclectic menu with...
Last edited: 16 February 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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