Destination: Palm Springs

48400 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 (map)

Shop till you drop at this desert oasis of penthouse-worthy labels at bargain-basement prices.

50800 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 (map)

Paleontology and kitsch collide at Cabazon's low-tech Jurassic Park.

73-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (map)

A shopper's oasis for chic boutiques and eclectic galleries that give Rodeo Drive a run for its money.

155 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

Crispy crunchy thin crust pizzas, steaks and cocktails are served on a lively outdoor patio high above downtown Palm Springs.

196 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

Cosmopolitan cuisine with a heavy Austrian accent in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

Cal-French cuisine served in the Viceroy's retro-chic retreat.

71959 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (map)

This sophisticated Hawaiian-fusion restaurant gives mainlanders an upscale taste of the islands.

4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (map)

Quirky, irreverant and utterly luxurious, this historic property is where head concierge John will make you feel like a rock star, even if you're not. The landscaped gardens are impeccable, the feathertop beds are divine, and the saline pools don't leave you with the nasty smell of chlorine.

288 E Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

Catering to a successful crop of vacationing gays in their late-twenties and up, East Canyon provides an equal mix of tropical romance, decadent relaxation and out-and-out playfulness.

562 W Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

Lovers of retro and modernist designs (and a few hangers-on from an earlier era) flock here to lounge around, looking cool on the classic furnishings by Charles Eames while sipping poolside refreshments.

68075 Club Circle Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (map)

Hope indeed springs eternal at this modernist desert oasis that overlooks the entire Coachella Valley. The brightly-colored adobe is comprised of just ten rooms that circle around a courtyard of curious cacti gardens and three mineral pools that range from 87-105 degrees Fahrenheit all year long.

150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

The staff affirms there's no affiliation, but walking through Hotel Zoso you'll swear you're at a Z Gallerie resort--chocolate-colored furniture, coffee-hued walls and whimsically designed crimson and black lacquer accents work their way through the sleek spaces of the four-acre property.

726 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

This retro retreat combines the architecture of master designer Albert Frey with interiors that unite a sleek, almost Scandinavian look with retro glam accents.

257 S Patencio Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (map)

No phones, no TVs, no problem. Just steps from downtown Palm Springs, this Moroccan and Mediterranean hideaway attracts couples seeking a little rustic relaxation.