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The Lap of Luxury is Palm Springs

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Palm Springs is known as the playground of the stars, so why not help Palm Springs keep its name and be a king and queen for a weekend, or take the whole royal family. There are so many things you can do here ranging from their array of art galleries to boutiques and shops all for your pleasure. If it is going to be a family affair, these places are great for kids too, and remember there are a ton of water parks here.

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Day 1 - Palm Desert, Palm Springs

When you finally wake up from your comfortable bed at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort stay on site and enjoy a great breakfast at Cava, where you can enjoy a great breakfast and a great view. After breakfast head to The Well for some pampering, for both of you. Palm Springs is know for just that palms and springs and this place has both. After your pampering head to the El Paseo Shopping Avenue and shop the mile long equivalent to Rodeo Drive, need I say more. For lunch enjoy some great food at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant where you can enjoy the freshest seafood in the desert, there will be a lot of enjoyment. Once you have had you fill either head to the Zantman Art Galleries or back to El Paseo Shopping Avenue. Zantman offers a great collection of bronze works as well as other mediums from all over the world. From here head to Coda Gallery where you will be greeted by contemporary works of paintings, sculptures, and innovative glass art to name a few. For dinner head to Chicago or Sullivan's Steakhouse where you will feel like you are in Chicago. While you are here dine on amazing steaks as well as crab and lobster, there is also a full bar so go ahead and enjoy. If you want to continue the festivities into the night head to Melvyn's where you can eat and drink New York style.

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El Paseo Shopping Avenue

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73910 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260

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877 735 7273

Melvyn's Restaurant

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200 West Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264

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+1 760 325 0046 / +1 760 325 2323 (Reservations)

Day 2 - Palm Springs

If you night went late go ahead and sleep in, or wake up early and enjoy every second you can here in Palm Springs. Breakfast will be at Citron a beautiful and sunny restaurant where you can enjoy their famous brunch. After breakfast Reflections of... will entice you with an interesting medium of art. This gallery is truly exciting and fun, and you have the ability to take a piece of it home with you. The Huesso Gallery showcases contemporary glass and ceramic arts which are very interesting and beautiful. There are also an array of other works as well so go ahead and don't be shy. For lunch Johannes is a perfect intimate dining destination. Here you will find new takes on amazing foods and it all looks like art when brought to your table. Palapas of Araby Cove is a gallery under a natural umbrella that showcases over 30 artists at any given time. There is a wide variety of art to enjoy here so be sure to keep a sharp eye out. Ideal World is mindblowing, it is a collection of all the things you want but nothing you need that is hard for any person to turn down. If you do not want to spend money here you had better leave your wallet at home. For dinner the Kaiser Grille is a great choice, the sophisticated atmosphere and intimate lighting make this restaurant a favorite for any couple, enjoy.

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