desert oasis

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the final locale i would like to present is palm springs. just 2 hours away from los angeles, this is a vacation hotspot. It is popular for its 1950s mid-century modern architecture/design, has seen its fair share of US presidents as well as celebrities. Frank Sinatra built a home there and Charleton Heston and Clark Gable were regular visitors. Many films have been shot there in as well. It is a place to relax by the pool, soak up the ever present sunshine and enjoy leisurely sports like tennis, golf and polo.

though I have never been, I'm excited to say that there is finally some traveling on my horizon. In mid-june at the end of school I'll be joining the fam for a week of much-needed relaxation! If I'm laying by the pool with a good book, (of course wearing a big straw hat and slathered in sunscreen for my poor pale skin!) I will hardly have time to wish for colder weather.

3 fabulous hotels that I'm not staying at...but hope to visit in the near future:

Ace Hotel
More of a bohemian vibe, their restaurant utilizes local and organic foods. Their rooms are decked out like the tent of a desert archaeology crew. It is brand new, and the coachella festival had an opening night party there if i'm not mistaken. I was going to mention its affordability, but I think its popularity is getting the best of it...when I first discovered it about a month ago, a single room with king size bed ran about $79. It has now been bumped up to $129 ($116 through hotels.com) still not terrible...guess I'd better hurry!




(by her)

Viceroy Palm Springs
It originally started as a bungalow in 1933 visited by the likes of Clark Gable. Styled by Kelly Wearstler in 2001, this hotel is modern and sophisticated, using a color palette of only black, white and yellow.




The Parker Palm Springs
it is swanky, the rooms filled with designer pieces. they have a gene autry suite with it's own saline pool. i can dream right?

their outdoor bar is called "the lemonade stand", how cute is that?