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Above : Indian Wells Golf Resort , a 36-hole desert golf course located close to Palm Springs International Airport , is one of many across the desert city |
Tournament Course . Each has a PGA WEST Academy on site to help you get into the swing of things . Or , just go for the surefire hole-in-one and book in at the Spa La Quinta , where Thai massage , cryotherapy , facials and wine-based treatments are all on the menu .
Come evening , dive into Palm Springs ’ escapist vibe and say cheers to mid-century tiki culture at Bootlegger Tiki , a lively tropical bar in the same space as the original Don the Beachcomber restaurant . However , be sure to reserve a table well in advance — it ’ s virtually impossible to walk in and get one . Stay in character with dinner at The Tropicale , a supper club-inspired restaurant that serves up flavourful dishes like carne asada and miso-glazed salmon .
DAY 3
Fuel up for the last day with a Californiastyle breakfast from Palm Greens Cafe , a longtime favourite joint for vegan , glutenfree and organic dishes like hummus
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avocado toast , huevos rancheros and vegan biscuits and gravy . After breakfast , embark on a celebrity homes tour — a must for design-lovers and fame followers alike . Many homes — like Frank Sinatra ’ s Twin Palms Estate , Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway and the Liberace Estate — are of significant importance in terms of their architecture and history . For modernism diehards , twice a year , in February and October , Palm Springs hosts Modernism Week , a celebration of the architectural and design heritage of the city and nearby areas with special tours and talks .
After the tour , stroll down the Walk of the Stars to see how many names you recognise before walking a few blocks to enjoy lunch at Sherman ’ s Deli , a city stronghold since the 1950s . This kosher-style deli has borne witness to the many eras of Palm Springs , starting with its mid-century heydays and frequent famous visitors . Come here for those hard-to-find East Coast diner specialties like corned beef hash , bagel and lox , borscht and matzo ball soup .
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