Held at scenic Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage, within walking distance of Rancho Las Palmas, Art Affaire presents a diverse selection of artistic creations from local and award-winning talents. Wander through nearly 100 exhibition booths to check out pieces that include jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and ceramics, all in a range of styles and prices. Every selection displayed at Art Affaire is available for purchase – and every artist will be on hand, so you can meet the genius behind the newest piece in your collection!

You’ll also be able to enjoy live music, delicious food, and fine wines at the Rancho Mirage Art Affaire. Spend the day shopping for that perfect piece that will complete your décor – or browse through special exhibits, sip a glass of wine, and soak in the ambiance at one of the most popular festivals of art and entertainment in the Coachella Valley!

Presented by the Community Parks and Recreation Commission, Rancho Mirage Art Affaire will be held in Whitewater Park on November 10 and 11, from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day, and admission is free. Don’t miss out on this fun day – and an amazing opportunity to find treasures from local artists! Book your reservations at Rancho Las Palmas and join us for Art Affaire!

Summer activities in the San Jacinto Mountains start in the wilderness areas, where you’ll find over 13,000 acres of pristine land. Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mountain Station for a picnic with spectacular views, or follow the famed Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it cuts through Mount San Jacinto. Many of the 54 miles of trails can only be explored on foot or on horseback, but you’ll also find trails for biking – along with designated campgrounds for your summer camping trip in the Coachella Valley.

Photo Credit - Tom Brewster

If you’re an animal lover, you’ll find innumerable wildlife-watching opportunities in the San Jacinto Mountains, including many federally listed threatened and endangered species. Bird-watchers can hope for a glimpse of everything from screech owls to California quail, and you can also spot animals like bobcats, northern flying squirrels, and a variety of bats. The area is also host to spectacular vegetation, with more than 500 species of plants that include cacti, fan palm oases, and desert grasses.

For more information about all of the fun summer activities in the San Jacinto Mountains, stop by the new Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Open seven days a week, the center has all the information you’ll need about the area’s recreational opportunities. You can also contact Rancho Las Palmas for tips or to make reservations for your end-of-summer vacation!

Our Tropical Bliss series of treatments features a number of essential oils, scrubs, and treatments incorporating the soothing aroma and natural nutrients of all-natural coconut. Give your skin the moisturizing kiss it deserves with the Tropical Bliss Body Wrap and Scrub treatment. A full 50 minutes of pure heaven, this treatment starts with a coconut scrub followed by a hydrating Dilo wrap. We top it all off with a MorrocanOil hair treatment, making both your hair and your skin silky smooth and smelling spectacular.

Or try a Tropical Bliss custom massage. Our certified massage therapists will melt your stress away and make your body feel amazing with a full-body massage featuring essence of coconut. Finally, to take the Tropical Bliss treatment, and the feeling of true beauty and relaxation, to the max, finish it all off with our Botanical Facial. We use NuFace facial treatment to tone and lift your skin, making you look years younger in the process. Try one treatment or have all three at a deep discount. Check our website for more details.

For an experience that’s truly unique, our spa is also offering a menu of Dilo treatments that have been getting rave reviews from our guests. The Dilo Passion Hydrating Ritual begins with a soothing 25-minute coconut sugar scrub to remove dead skin cells – banishing that ashy, dull appearance and leaving your body with a gorgeous glow. Then, close your eyes and drift away as the ritual continues with a Dilo Passion Hydrating Wrap – a 25-minute treatment in which you will be wrapped in warm towels and soothing botanicals to infuse your skin with moisture. Finally, you’ll finish with a 50-minute hydrating coconut Swedish massage, where a professional massage therapist will knead your aching muscles and treat your body with the replenishing powers of coconut.

The Dilo Passion Hydrating Ritual starts at $265 for a relaxing 100-minute treatment, or it can be paired with a Desert Rain Vichy Shower for $280 – and the Spa Las Palmas offers a full menu of other luxurious treatments that range from rejuvenating facials to detoxifying mud wraps, restorative masques, and more. Your day of bliss also gives you access to the heated whirlpool, Turkish steam room, and Finnish sauna, as well as the relaxation lounge and outdoor sanctuary pool – so don’t wait! Call for your appointment today and beat the heat with a Dilo Passion Hydrating Ritual at Spa Las Palmas! 877.843.7720

Grab your whole family and head for a relaxing ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The world’s largest rotating tramcar and a historical civil engineering landmark, this Palm Springs attraction was built in 1963 and has transported more than 12 million people into the mountains for scenic views and outdoor adventures. Board at Valley Station, and then get your camera ready for a picture-perfect 10-minute ascent as the tram climbs nearly 6,000 feet up the cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mountain Station.

At the top, you’ll find 54 miles of trails in Mt. San Jacinto State Park for hiking – along with picnic tables, a Ranger Station, and more. And in the winter, the Adventure Center is your destination for cross-country skiing! Mountain Station also offers two distinctive dining options where you can relax and refuel over breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley. Enjoy a fine-dining menu that showcases local ingredients at Peaks restaurant, or grab a quick bite at the cafeteria-style Pines Café.

You can buy tickets for the Palm Springs Aerial Tram online to print at home, or you can stop by the Valley Station Ticket Booth. For more information or for help planning your Palm Desert vacation, contact Rancho Las Palmas. Our Guest Experience staff is full of great ideas to help you take your Palm Springs trip to new heights! 760-862-4518

At The River, you’ll find everything you need to look fabulous from head to toe. Start by getting a full beauty makeover – along with a selection of high-quality makeup – at M.A.C. Cosmetics. And, of course, any great shopping spree requires a new outfit, and you’ll find all the latest fashions at The River’s clothing boutiques. Stop by Blonde for a stylish dress or a new pair of jeans, or get a bikini and flip-flops at Diane’s Beachwear. Then, pick up the perfect accessories at Hats Unlimited and Optica, and splurge for a little bling with some help from the AGS Certified Gemologists at Robann’s Jewelers.

All that shopping can wear you out.  Relax and refuel during lunch at local favorite Acqua Pazza, or try one of the nationally known restaurants at The River like Cheesecake Factory and Yard House. Then, cap off your shopping spree with dinner at Fleming’s prime steakhouse – the perfect date-night spot and an ideal opportunity to put all your new treasures on display!

And of course, Rancho Las Palmas provides the perfect Palm Springs holiday destination for the days leading up to the Fourth of July – with comfortable accommodations, delicious dining options, and lots amenities for the whole family. Take the kids to the Splashtopia family water park, grab a gourmet meal at bluEmber, or book a tee time for a round of golf. You can even celebrate your own independence by relaxing in the full-service Spa Las Palmas!

Independence Day is about fun, family, and fireworks – and you’ll find all three at the Palm Desert Fourth of July celebration! Just a short drive away from Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, this annual event is a great place to cap off a fun-filled holiday vacation in Palm Springs.

It all starts in Civic Center Park at 7:15 pm with a performance of the national anthem, and a concert by the Side Street Strutters shortly afterward at 7:30. Come early to scope out a good spot and spread your blanket for a picnic dinner with the kids, or buy snacks and drinks from vendors at the park.

Then, relax and enjoy the live entertainment leading up to the main event – a spectacular fireworks show that kicks off at 9 pm. See “the rockets’ red glare” shoot across the sky during this incredible 20-minute fireworks display set to patriotic and contemporary songs that will inspire your inner patriot – and delight your inner child!

For more information about the Palm Desert Fourth of July celebration, call 760-346-0611 and be sure to book your reservations at Rancho Las Palmas for a Fourth of July holiday getaway the whole family will enjoy!

On Sunday, June 17, in honor of Father’s Day, Rancho Las Palmas will give complimentary green fees to any father who brings his son or daughter for a game of golf. With a 27-hole course designed by Ted Robinson, this world-class Palm Springs golf resort provides three distinct nine-hole layouts that offer plenty of challenges for players of all levels. Tee off and challenge dad to take on the palm-lined fairways, the six lakes, and the legendary bunkering while you both take in spectacular views of Mount Jacinto and the CoachellaValley.

Afterward, take Dad to Spa Las Palmas for a rejuvenating Swedish massage, or treat him to the Gentlemen’s Canyon Express package with a custom-designed body scrub, wrap, or bath of Dad’s choice, a soothing Tahquitz Falls back, neck, and shoulder massage, and a gentleman’s hot towel facial. Then, grab a few innings of the ballgame and a cold beer at the R Bar and Lounge before dinner at bluEmber, where dad can feast on filet mignon, charred salmon, and more.

This year, celebrate Father’s Day with flair and spend it at Rancho Las Palmas! To book your Father’s Day tee time on the golf course at Rancho Las Palmas, call 760-862-4551 ext. 2, and don’t forget to reserve your spa treatments and your table at bluEmber. Happy Father’s Day!

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, bluEmber, will be participating in Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Enjoy a delicious Barbequed Duck Tacos appetizer, feast on Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs for dinner, and finish with a decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake with Raspberry Coulis – or opt for any of the other delicious dishes on this special menu. Yum!

To check out the complete bluEmber Restaurant Week menu or to make a reservation, visit us online or call (760) 862-4581. To make the most of this 10-day culinary event in Palm Springs, book your stay at Rancho Las Palmas and let us reserve your tables for Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Then, get ready for a dining experience to remember!

Start by raising a glass to Mom with bottomless mimosas or bloody marys before hitting the buffet for dishes like farm-fresh eggs, Belgian waffles, Virginia smoked ham, prepared salads, and charcuterie. A full seafood ice display will include fresh crab claws, oysters on the half shell, and chilled shrimp, and little ones can visit the kids’ buffet for fun food like mac and cheese and mini pizzas. You can even order plated dishes from the kitchen like Lump Crab Benedict, Grilled Petit Beef Tenderloin, and Roasted Lamb Rack – and be sure to save room for sweet selections from the mini patisserie. Click here to view the menu.

For a great last-minute gift idea, surprise Mom with a visit to Spa Las Palmas after your Mother’s Day brunch at bluEmber. Book any of our indulgent spa services like manicures and pedicures, facials and wraps, and massages, or opt for one of our Mother’s Day spa specials to show her just how much you appreciate everything she does.

Give Mom the royal treatment with a Mother’s Day at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa! Call us to reserve your table for brunch at bluEmber at 760.862.4581 and click here to book your spa special, and make it a Mother’s Day you’ll both treasure!

At Rancho Las Palmas, you can spend your Memorial Day weekend doing everything you love. Get some “me time” relaxing at the Tranquility and Spa Pools, or get wet and wild with the kids at our Splashtopia water park – complete with water slides, lazy river, and more. You can also play tennis, book a tee time for a round of golf, indulge in pampering treatments at the luxury spa, or hang out at The River entertainment complex across the street.

One of the best parts of Memorial Day weekend is all the great food, and Rancho Las Palmas has you covered! Hit Splash Grill for frozen cocktails and juicy hamburgers and hot dogs served poolside, or grab a brick-oven pizza at Palms Café. For upscale cuisine like California sea bass and Berkshire pork chops – along with live music almost every night – book a table at bluEmber, then head to R Bar for the after party.

Of course, Memorial Day is about remembering our veterans, and on Monday, May 28th, the Palm Springs Air Museum will do just that at the 14th Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop. This signature Palm Springs event honors all those who fought in World War II with a flyover by four T-34s in the poignant “missing man” formation, followed by a vintage B-25 Bomber that drops 3,000 red and white carnations on the tarmac.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, so plan your holiday vacation to Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa today! 866.423.1195