Up in the air . . .

THE City of Palm Springs is pleased to announce Frontier Airlines will soon begin new seasonal nonstop service from Denver, Colorado to and from Palm Springs International Airport, beginning November 10, 2017.

The new flights will operate on an Airbus A320 and will run Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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Al Fresco Dining tops in Palm Springs

SIX restaurants in Palm Springs have been ranked in OpenTable.com’s “100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America 2017.” These awarded restaurants are a reflection of more than 10 million combined opinions from submitted reviews by verified OpenTable diners, which cover a range of over 25,000 restaurants across the United States.

In no particular order, the winning Al Fresco restaurants from #PalmSprings includes: Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Jake’s, Le Vallauris, Miro’s Restaurant, Spencer’s Restaurant, and The Tropicale. Restaurants were ranked according to OpenTable’s grading scale: “Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which ‘great for outdoor dining’ was selected as a special feature.”

Out of the states that made the best 100, #California boasts with 29 top #restaurants, followed by Florida closely behind with 28, and Arizona with 22.

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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

TAKING place June 2-11, 2017, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is back to celebrate ten years of showcasing the diverse dining and travel landscape found in the Coachella Valley region. With a selection of dining deals, exclusive hotel packages, and special rates at area attractions, spas, and more, GPSRW is the ideal opportunity to “Eat. Play. Stay.” at over 100+ participating locations.

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Vertigo sufferers look away now

THE Palm Springs Aerial Tramway can be found in the rugged Chino Canyon on the north edge of Palm Springs. 

The first ride took place on September 12th 1963 and in 1998, the Tramway announced that it was embarking on an ambitious modernization program that would see the construction and installation of new cars and an update of its facilities.

In September 2000, passengers first rode the world’s largest rotating tramcars.

Since 1963, nearly 18 million people have traveled the 10-minute, 2.5-mile ride, which begins at the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 feet) and ends at the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 feet).

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Free ride in Palm Springs

A new free trolley service is available for visitors and residents in Palm Springs, California, playfully called “The BUZZ”.

The trolley runs every Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 1 am. 

With stops along the route from just north of the Riviera Resort to the Saguaro Hotel, where the trolley turns around and heads back through downtown.

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Virgin Holidays launches dedicated US golf brochure

VIRGIN HOLIDAYS has launched its first dedicated #golf brochure, which ranges from luxury desert courses in Palm Springs and Las Vegas to beach-side locations in Florida, California, and the Carolinas. 

It offers the opportunity to tee off in the footsteps of a pro by playing on some of the country's' most prestigious courses, and there are venues with a special place in golf history having hosted Ryder Cups and major championships, including Kiawah Island Ocean Course, Pinehurst No2, and Pebble Beach.

Lee Haslett, sales director Virgin Holidays, says: ‘As the UK's favourite holiday company to the #USA, the time felt right for us to showcase the variety of world class golf resorts the country has to offer. Although this is an entirely new collection for us, our customers can be assured that they'll receive the same high standard Virgin Holidays are renowned for – and we'll even fly your golf clubs free of charge!'

Prices start from £849pp, including, seven days car hire and four rounds of golf.

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Live like the stars in Palm Springs

FAMED for being Hollywood's playground of the stars, the Californian city of #PalmSprings has a huge selection of celebrity holiday homes that can be rented by holidaymakers.

Palm Springs has a rich celebrity history that dates back to the 1920s when the 'two-hour rule' of Hollywood kept stars within a two-hour drive from the studio for last-minute film or photo shoots. Palm Springs thus became a Hollywood hide-away for the likes of Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. The Rat Pack vibe is still strong in neighborhoods such as the Movie Colony, Old Las Palmas, Deepwell, and the Racquet Club.

The historic homes of the stars offer a retro-chic stay in Palm Springs with all the comforts and privacy of home, plus the frills of a holiday with outdoor pools and mountain views. They include:

Twin Palms Estate, the original home of Frank Sinatra – Visitors can take a dip in Sinatra's piano-shaped swimming pool. Prices start from $2,600 (£1,700) per night.

432 Hermosa, designed as a luxury retreat for Dinah Shore – A mid-century property with floor-to-ceiling windows. Prices start from $4,500 £2,890) per night.

Sand Acre, a five-bedroom Spanish estate located in The Movie Colony district – Built in 1933, this is rumoured to be where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio spent time together. It is walled and gated, and has vast lawns and tennis courts. Prices start from $1,299 (approximately £860) per night.

Lemontini Retreat, a party spot for Dean Martin in the 1960s – This private retreat has the white baby grand piano given to the film star. The three-bedroom house was often referred to as The Tea Dance House, enjoyed by some of Hollywood's most notable stars of the time. Prices start from $650 (£430) per night.

Hacienda Las Palmas, believed to have been frequented by Katherine Hepburn – This six-bedroom estate has a French Country Kitchen with direct access to a BBQ area. Prices start from $1,350 (£890) per night.

With more than 1,600 houses to rent in Palm Springs, prices range from the upper level for celebrity homes to more affordable rates for smaller homes, bungalows, and condos. 

For more information, go to VisitPalmSprings.com.
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