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Continue your day with a quick trip 15 minutes out of town to Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis to reap the beauty and health benefits of soaking in the natural hot springs . This resort is known for its exceptionally hot mineralrich waters that bubble up directly from the ground at a piping hot 78C , before flowing through to the spa ’ s pools and private tubs . High concentrations of magnesium , lithium , calcium , phosphorus and other minerals are said to improve skin texture , relax muscles and relieve stress . Book an Oasis Day pass for full access to the mineral waters or choose a classic body treatment that includes a hot spring soak .
Next , head to Mitchells for unique luxury labels finds like Gaultier , Hermes and Gucci at Mitchells Palm Springs on South Indian Canyon Drive . If you ’ re interested in the timeless style of celebrity homes , head to Market Market , a 40,000-square-foot vintage market stuffed with top furniture , clothing , accessories and housewares . Then , check out the seasonal , monthly
Joshua Tree National
Park on a typically clear
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Vintage Market for an almost overwhelming selection of authentic merchandise . After , it ’ s time to board a chartered flight . Welcome to PS Air , a retro flight experience that takes guests back in time without ever leaving the runway . This aviationthemed speakeasy serves up a kitschy dinner and cocktail experience aboard a real plane .
For a more traditional last meal , head toward Mr . Lyons Steakhouse . On the menu are classics like shrimp cocktail , caviar , bone marrow , French onion soup , prime rib , beef wellington and key lime pie . For the final act — weather permitting — embark on a night tour of Joshua Tree National Park , the perfect place to marvel at the stars . The park spans almost 800,000 acres across the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert and has one of the darkest night skies in Southern California . In 2017 , it was designated an International Dark Sky Park .
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When to go : Palm Springs is a desert destination where temperatures can climb well over 37C between June and September . High season is January to April , when the resort city is at its busiest . Shoulder season weather changes quickly , ranging from over 37C in the daytime to 7C at night , but it can be worth the lower rates and fewer people ( although some businesses are seasonal and non-operational ). Currency : U . S . dollar Language : English Getting around : Palm Springs is an easy place for driving and parking . Rideshares and taxis are readily available throughout town and waits are rarely very long . The Downtown area is compact enough for most to walk and bike ( though temperatures may dictate otherwise ). Consider renting a car if you plan on covering a lot of ground or want to head somewhere outside of the city .
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