A Moorish-themed mega-resort at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains.. The Scene
This vast, Moorish-style mega-resort sprawls over a 34-acre desert-turned-parkland at the foot of the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains. Although the complex is just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, most guests never leave it.

The Details
Beyond the vast marble-inlaid lobby bedecked with polished wood furnishings, hundreds of spacious deluxe guestrooms are appointed in neo-classical style, with fireplaces and private balconies offering views of the mountains and grounds. There are also Penthouse Suites and private Villas with butler service. Days are for golfing (there are two 18-hole championship courses), playing tennis and relaxing by the seven free-form pools, one of which is adults only and offers 16 cabanas with ceiling fans, color TVs and Internet access. Agua Serena Spa features 18 treatments rooms; there is also a new Medical and Skin Spa offering non-invasive cosmetic wellness treatments. The star-filled nights seduce with al fresco dining, live entertainment and late-night drinks at the resort's Pianissimo Lounge.…