Destination: Greater Palm Springs
Guest: Joyce Kiehl, Visit Greater Palm Springs Director of Communications 

Must-Dos:

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  Largest rotating tramcar in the world with incredible views.https://www.pstramway.com 
• Midcentury Modern Architecture Tours https://palmspringsmodsquad.com 
• The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
  Wildlife, botanical gardens, conservation programs. https://www.livingdesert.org 
• Natural Mineral Hot Springs (Desert Hot Springs/Palm Springs)
  Spa at Séc-he (Palm Springs) Tribal-owned mineral spa fed by sacred waters. https://sec-he.com/spa 
• Shields Date Garden
  Shields Date Garden, a historic institution since 1924, is famous for popularizing the iconic date shake. The signature shake is made using date crystals—a patented invention by founder Floyd Shields—blended with vanilla ice cream and milk. Located in the Coachella Valley, the garden also offers date tastings, a café, and the classic "Romance and Sex Life of the Date" film. https://shieldsdategarden.com 
• San Andreas Fault Jeep Tours
  A desert adventure jeep tour is an open-air, guided excursion, often on private land, that explores unique desert landscapes and shares information about geology, local history, and native plants. https://www.red-jeep.com 
• Sunnylands 
  Often called the “West Coast Camp David,” this 200–acre retreat was built by philanthropists Walter and Leonore Annenberg and has welcomed U.S. presidents, world leaders, and cultural icons for more than five decades. Visitors can explore the public gardens, which feature desert-friendly landscaping, art installations, and beautiful walking paths with unobstructed mountain views. https://sunnylands.com 
• Hotels:
  Parker Palm Springs
  Sensei Porcupine Creek 

What's New: 

• Rancho Mirage Observatory
  Free stargazing events and educational programs.https://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org
• Good Vibes Floating Sound Bath
  Unique wellness experience by Lauren Del Sarto. http://goodvibessoundbath.com
• Temalpakh Farm (Coachella)
  Farm market and cultural experiences run by the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. https://www.temalpakhfarm.com 
• Murals in Coachella and Indio and Downtown Indio
  Colorful public art and storytelling through murals. 
  Play tennis where the Pros Play
  Home to the BNP Paribas Open https://www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
  Amazing courts and great coaching. 
• Michelin-Recognized Restaurants
  Eight Michelin-recommended locations across the region. https://www.dinegps.com 
• Thompson Palm Springs hotel
  New luxury hotel in the Design District. http://www.thompsonpalmsprings.com 
• Desert International Horse Park
  Esquestrian /Dressage https:// www.deserthorsepark.com 
• BMW Performance Center 

Find out more at http://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com

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