Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and with it comes the official kick-off of the summer season. When that Friday hits, thousands of beac...

Dry air, year-round sunshine and healing mineral waters have been drawing the glitterati to Southern California's desert playland ever since the first hotel opened here in 1886.

At dusk, stay put to sip margaritas and sample Mexican small plates at El Jefe, the hotel's hip saloon and premium tequila bar.

Shabby-chic hotel design is a study in the art of textural contrasts: vintage leather, velvet furniture, deliberately faded rugs, woods and rich prints all add to the look.

More sophisticated than Vegas, more laid back than Los Angeles -- and in winter, more reliably sunny and warm than either one -- Palm Springs is one of those places that looks awfully good to an awful lot of people at this time of year.

When in need of a quick escape from his hectic life in Los Angeles, the Modern Family star retreats to the desert oasis of Palm Springs. From his sear...

There are just so many things to consider before tying the knot, that brides-to-be can often forget about themselves -- and the importance of maintaining their own sanity -- amidst all the hustle and bustle.

Whether you're in town visiting and want to mix it up a bit, or you're a resident and want to get away from it all, start packing and hit the road!

As I toured some of the iconic desert modern homes, I suddenly got it.

Whereas Palm Springs became a fashionable getaway for Hollywood types in the 1920s, Palm Desert saw its boom later in the mid century era.