Where design, desert, and decadence intersect
Palm Springs is a destination that effortlessly blends retro glamour with modern luxury. Start your day with a hike through Indian Canyons, where desert landscapes meet cascading streams. Don’t miss a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which whisks you from the desert floor to the cool pine forests of Mount San Jacinto.
Dramatic natural wonders, iconic personalities, and the good life are prominent characteristics of Palm Springs. The surreal landscape is loaded with outdoor activities for first class adventures. Shopping, fine dining, and more are nearby! With sky-scraping palms, celebrity residents, and midcentury-modern architecture, it’s here that the lounge act will never be forgotten. Palm Springs, a beautiful desert sanctuary, was once a safe haven for Hollywood stars of the 1930s when it was beyond the reach of the prying eyes of gossip columnists.
Palm Springs is a desert oasis known for its mid-century modern architecture, luxurious resorts, and endless sunshine. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, this chic retreat offers everything from world-class spas to vibrant art scenes and outdoor adventures.
Duration
2-3 days to soak in the sun, explore the architecture, and enjoy the nearby desert landscapes.
Season
Winter (December to March) or spring (February to April), when temperatures are pleasant and events like Modernism Week are in full swing.
Palm Springs is where every pool feels like an art installation.
The Small List
The Small List is our personal collection of the world’s most extraordinary places — discovered through decades of travel, curiosity, and connection. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, every entry has been handpicked not for trend, but for timeless style, unforgettable experiences, and the joy they bring. The Small List is where excellence lives.
Insider Insight
For a slice of Hollywood glamour, reserve a cabana at The Colony Palms Hotel, a boutique property alive with history and style.
Life Lesson
Reinvention is always possible. Once a Hollywood hideaway, now a design and wellness mecca, Palm Springs proves that you can transform at any stage in life and still be iconic.
Best Day Blueprint Takeaway
Own your evolution. Like the mid-century homes revitalized into modern masterpieces, embrace reinvention without losing your essence.
What to Savor
A perfectly chilled classic Dirty Martini, paired with dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon—a timeless desert indulgence.
The Best Day Moment
Sinking into a poolside lounger, surrounded by palm trees and mountains, feeling the dry desert air as a vintage record plays in the background.
Signature Activity
A Private Architectural Tour & Martini Toast at a Historic Estate
Step inside exclusive mid-century modern homes, guided by an expert in design history, ending with a rooftop martini at an original Rat Pack hideout.
Who You Should Meet
A restoration architect specializing in Palm Springs’ famed modernist homes, who brings past glamour into present-day luxury.
How to Elevate Your Experience
Stay in a private, restored mid-century estate with its own pool, chef, and mixologist crafting vintage-inspired cocktails.
Best Kept Secret
A Sound Bath in the High Desert at a Hidden Energy Vortex Immerse yourself in a meditative sound healing session inside an acoustically perfect, UFO-like dome in Joshua Tree, where the energy is believed to be transformational.
Travel Like an Insider
Palm Springs isn’t about speed—take your time, appreciate the design details, and lean into a more glamorous, deliberate pace of living.
The Best Day Challenge
For an evening, embody Old Hollywood elegance—dress the part, sip cocktails in style, and move through the world with effortless confidence.
How it Changes You
For one day, embody Old Hollywood elegance—dress the part, sip cocktails in style, and move through the world with effortless confidence.