Escape the hustle and bustle of city life without breaking the bank! Palm Springs can be more affordable than you think. While often considered an expensive retreat, Palm Springs has plenty of budget-friendly things to see and do. From free museums and scenic hiking trails to affordable dining and…
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Palm Springs can feel crowded during the April music festivals, with thousands in attendance. Hotels are full, and traffic is much higher. However, did you know they clear out of Palm Springs in the morning and don’t return until late at night? That makes it the right time for residents to get out…
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“We’re men about town,” Brandon Hoskins says with a twinkle in his eye — and it couldn’t be more fitting. Alongside his partner, Stephen Wilson, Brandon co-owns Towne Palm Springs , a destination boutique that’s become a go-to for discerning shoppers, design aficionados, and fellow creatives from Los…
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By Jeremy Smick and Samantha Caltagirone, a husband and wife team that owns Thick as Thieves. On a snowy December night in 2016, huddled together in our cozy St. Louis home, we knew something had to change. It wasn’t an easy decision—leaving behind the life we had built, our close-knit circle of…
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If you’ve visited downtown Palm Springs, chances are you’ve seen—or shopped at—Destination PSP, the city’s go-to shop for mid-century modern gifts, souvenirs, and home décor . But what you may not know is that the man behind the store, Jeffrey Bernstein, is also a civic leader who served as Mayor of…
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Wil Stiles in Palm Springs isn’t just a clothing store—it’s a high-voltage fashion experience, a technicolor blend of retro glam, global edge, and signature whimsy. For over 15 years, this stylish boutique has brightened the Uptown Design District with its unforgettable looks, fearless color…
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The human soul is difficult to define but impossible to deny. It aligns our body and mind, reconciles our past with our future, and guides us to where we are truly meant to be… Namely, Crystal Fantasy, one of the most transcendent destinations in Palm Springs. A Magical Connection to Palm Springs “I…
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Starting a business takes guts, grit, and relentless drive. Growing it into a nationally recognized brand, while keeping its roots in a small desert city, is even more impressive. Brandini Toffee, a beloved sweet shop born in Palm Springs, is a prime example of how passion, community support, and a…
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For LGBTQ+ travelers seeking a stress-free getaway, Palm Springs delivers the perfect mix of walkable charm and inclusive energy. Just minutes from downtown, the Sunny Dunes neighborhood offers a cluster of queer-owned and queer-welcoming businesses that make your itinerary easy, breezy, and boldly…
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When it comes to personal style, beauty isn’t just skin deep—it’s stitched into every fiber of what you wear. And for Seaplane Shirts , a proudly gay-owned boutique in the heart of Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District, fashion is more than fabric. It’s an act of celebration, self-expression, and bold…
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