Palms Springs Spa resort locations add more to your California getaways. Make it all about you with full massage service packages, and all of the extras you need to feel pampered and rejuvenated. Instead of booking a regular hotel or resort location, you can pay just a little extra and relax in comfort with many different spa options. Don’t just make it a getaway, make it a vacation with top of the line spa services conducted by an experienced staff of professionals. Here are some of the area’s best Palm Springs spa resort locations:

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California lodging options are as diverse as the residents of this legendary state.  Depending on what type of vacation you want to have, you can stay in anything from a hotel to a motel to a condo to a rental.  It all depends on what part of the state you’re in and what you’re hoping to get out of your trip.  There are certain benefits to every type of lodging as well.

Lodges and condos offer guests a chance to experience all the comforts of home with all the service one would expect from a world class hotel.  Lodges and condos often offer great group rates for their larger rooms and in many cases are actually a budget conscious alternative over regular hotels.  Lodges and condos are more typically seen in the skiing areas of California.  Place like Granlibakken Lodge or Lagonita Lodge Vacation Rental and Condos are beautiful lodges located in amazing landscapes perfect for skiers.

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California resorts have always been a vacationer’s paradise.  This beautiful state has a wide array of landscapes and climates, ensuring that guests will be able to create their perfect vacation no matter what they are looking for. Whether you want to head up to the mountains for a great ski vacation or unwind in the picturesque desert at a luxury spa, California has it all.

Snowcreek Resort
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Only moments away from the Mammoth Mountain ski area, Snowcreek Resort is one of California’s top vacation destinations.  Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and camping.  No matter what the season is there is always something to do at Snowcreek.  The resort itself is also loaded with things to do.  Enjoy a round of golf on their beautifully manicured greens or have fun swimming some laps in their massive lap pool or work up a sweat on one of their racquetball courts.  If relaxing and is more your speed, this California resort has an amazing spa featuring, saunas and whirlpools.  No matter what time of the year you go and whether you’re looking for a day of sports of a lazy afternoon pampering yourself, Snowcreek Resort has what you need.

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Welcome to traditional Jazz music as it was meant to be at the Swing’n Dixie Jazz Festival in Palm Springs for 2010. This three day salute to the roots of many musical inspirations today will feature the top modern Jazz artists in the country. If you enjoy Jazz music, the Swing’n Dixie Festival is not something you are going to want to miss. Fans and musicians come from all over the country to be a part of this incredible music festival.

This year, the headlining band is world famous Tom Rigney and Flambeau. Start off the evening with a welcoming dinner and reception, and then fill the rest of your days in Palm Springs with non-stop live Jazz entertainment all day! This is a family friendly event, and all ages are welcome to attend. The Swing’n Dixie Jazz festival will host a wide variety of foods from classic American vendors. Dancers are encouraged to come as the artists that play at the Swing’n Dixie Jazz Festival are known to evoke the dancing bug in many of its spectators.

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This is not your typical home town local Greek Fest. The Palm Desert Greek Fest is a delightful compilation of food, fun, and dancing that is inspired by the area’s Greek residents. Vendors from across the world will come to show off their stuff as Greek, arts, crafts, and delicious foods will line the streets. Enjoy Greek coffee, baklava, lamb gyros, wines, beers, and much more.

There will be available a full picture menu listing and describing the different types of Greek dishes. Live Greek music will play each day as Greek dancers display their talents for the excited host of on-lookers. Greece has never looked so good, as the Palm Desert Greek Fest is one of the most talked about Greek festivals in the entire country! February 13th and 14th, 2010 is when the fun begins, as this Greek Fest will last both days long.

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Every year Palm Springs pays homage to its unique composition of Indian heritage with the National Date Festival and County Fair. This yearly event features games and events for the entire family! Taste delicious Arabian recipes from the East that will make your mouth water.

You will be given a chance to purchase rare and exotic produce from vendors that make it out to the Palm Spring area but once a year just for the National Date Festival and County Fair event. Watch in amazement as this festival calls for the strange and amusing tradition of camel racing. Trained professionals try their luck at a loping camel or ostrich race that always ends with a surprise.

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Throughout the year there are tons of great Palm Springs event to make it out to, but one in particular takes the cake for up and coming beginning of the year happenings. Wexler Weekend and the 5th Annual Modernism Week join together for an incredible journey through Palm Springs' art and structural history. Everyone knows that Palm Springs is famous for its incredible post modernism works of architecture, and nothing shows off these works of art like this upcoming week of events.

Starting February 12th, Palm Springs California will be hosting Modernism Week, which will feature an adventure through the forming of the modernism roots that make up the historic buildings and residences of the region. Starting on January 22nd, architect Donald Wexler's life and biography will be featured in a never before seen film. This will mark the beginning of the festivities as his works of architectural genius shaped this area of the county.

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Don’t miss the annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf tournament at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. This famous tournament is held in honor of the late and great himself, the king of the croon Mr. Frank Sinatra. His suave and unforgettable essence has inspired many amazing things, but the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament takes the cake. Many big-name celebrities, whether they are golf fans or not like to pay their dues to the late Frank by taking part in this monumental celebrity event.

The Frank Sinatra Celebrity golf tournament will feature your favorite television and movie stars from the big and small screen, coming together for a good cause. The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament begins on February 18th, 2010 and ends of February 22nd, 2010. All proceeds from the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament will go to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. This event is open to celebrities to play by invitation, and to date the line-up for 2010 is as follows:

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Perhaps one of the most anticipated black tie events of the year in Palm Springs is the annual International Film Festival. Preview an exciting array of new movies from several genres on the big screen while getting up close and personal with the actors and actresses who have made them possible.

Enjoy an incredible line up of films from countries all across the globe. With over 200 movies, this huge event is sure to boast several must sees. This event is available for public entrance with ticket pre-sales and early purchase. The Palm Springs International Film Festival Black Tie Awards Gala begins on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 and will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

This is your chance to bring out a group of friends and family to be a part of Hollywood history while being one of the first to view a variety of amazing films from all over the world! After the movie showings, there will be a plethora of special events and receptions to attend. Dress will be formal so come dressed to impress. Be a part of modern movie history, and enjoy an event that you will keep you talking for the rest of the year.

For a local place to stay after the festival, check out a Palm Springs vacation rental.

Tour group sales are going on right now, so call in soon to secure your entrance. Deep discounts are extended to tour groups of 20 people or more, so the more the merrier. This event is like a second Christmas for movie lovers! For information on entrance to the Palm Springs International Film Festival call 760.322.2930 extension 243.

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Palm Springs vacations enable you to have new experiences in a comforting and peaceful setting. There are so many Palm Springs attractions to keep you busy in this sunny and upbeat desert setting. Palm Springs is the perfect place for a romantic escape, a family vacation, or a trip with your friends.

World-class shopping, dining, and nightlife can all be found in Palm Springs. In fact, most of these activities can be found on one street—Palm Canyon Drive. The variety of restaurants on Palm Canyon Drive will satisfy the appetite of even the pickiest eater. Copley’s is a classic spot that encompasses the fresh, carefree Palm Spring vibe.

Make relaxation a priority on your vacation, and pamper yourself with a spa treatment. Day spas are abundant in Palm Springs. Spectrum Salon and Spa allows you to make time for a massage, facial, or manicure. Famous entertainment can be enjoyed at Palm Springs Follies, a vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music and dance of past decades. In addition to standard acts, the schedule of performances at the Follies is always changing. Tickets are easily purchased online.

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