| Known as "The Gem of The Desert" and | | | | hop on a gondola and speed to the top of |
| sparkling with endless vacation potential, La | | | | Mount San Jacinto. You can dine on a fabulous |
| Quinta is one of Southern California's | | | | meal or snap a few pictures as you enjoy a |
| idyllic spots that tend to incite jealousy, | | | | thrilling view of the valley. If you're |
| or at least fervent admiration, among | | | | intrigued by the distant deserts, then sign |
| non-Californians. At any rate, it's a great | | | | up for a jeep tour or horseback ride that |
| place to visit, so consider stopping by if | | | | will take you through the unique terrain at |
| you're ready for some high-quality, west | | | | the pace you find most comfortable. |
| coast-style rest and relaxation. | | | | |
| | | | If the distinctive rock formations, |
| The foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains makes | | | | roadrunner sightings, and dusty trails are |
| for a fine atmosphere to enjoy a break from | | | | enough to nurture your wild side, then book |
| the stress and strain of daily life. The | | | | yourself a spa appointment that will cleanse |
| Coachella Valley is a peaceful place to be, | | | | you of the day's residue, not to mention any |
| and visitors usually have no problem | | | | remaining knots or tension that still remains |
| unwinding. As you would expect, the weather | | | | within your muscles. If you need to keep the |
| is sunny, the scenery is to die for, and the | | | | momentum going, then perhaps you'll be lucky |
| activities will keep you busy for the | | | | enough to attend the Indio Desert Circuit. |
| duration of your trip, should you be wise | | | | This event is several weeks long and brings |
| enough to head this direction, that is. | | | | together some of the finest show jumpers and |
| | | | other equestrians in the country. |
| La Quinta is a once-tiny place a half hour | | | | |
| from Palm Springs that has expanded to | | | | Find further adventure scaling a few craggy |
| include all the standard diversions that make | | | | cliffs, if that's the kind of thing that gets |
| a resort town great. From golf to shopping, | | | | your motor running. A state-of-the-art |
| art galleries to outdoor adventure, there's | | | | climbing facility can also be found nearby |
| something to satisfy everyone within this | | | | that will allow old pros as well as newcomers |
| privileged region beneath the majestic form | | | | to the sport to achieve great heights in |
| of the mountains. Be aware of all that there | | | | safety. Also, bikers will enjoy the extensive |
| is to see and do so that you won't risk | | | | trails that weave around La Quinta, providing |
| missing a single thing, or just plan to stay | | | | a de-stressing challenge or two in addition |
| long enough to take everything in while | | | | to a good cardio session. |
| rediscovering that elusive sense of inner | | | | |
| calm. | | | | Nature buffs will want to visit The Living |
| | | | Desert to view the wildlife and botanical |
| For example, as you putt away on the | | | | points of interest, and those with an eye for |
| world-class famous golf courses you'll feel | | | | art shouldn't miss the galleries at La Quinta |
| happy to be alive. If these greens are good | | | | for the chance to pick up a one-of-a-kind |
| enough for the pros, they're certainly good | | | | piece of jewelry, sculpture or painting. Just |
| enough for you, so relish the experience of | | | | so you know, these are most of the top Palm |
| gazing across hallowed golfing ground as you | | | | Springs and La Quinta attractions, but not |
| play your best game ever. Tennis is also a | | | | all of them. |
| little bit more fun here thanks to the low | | | | |
| humidity and stunning surroundings. Rally | | | | Speaking of one-of-a-kind, renting a vacation |
| with your traveling companion or make new | | | | home rather than electing to stay in a hotel |
| friends as you serve and volley to your | | | | will add something special to this trip. A |
| heart's content on the finest courts around. | | | | few bonus amenities, the charming atmosphere |
| | | | of a hacienda or casita, a garden, a |
| In addition to these assets and others that | | | | yard...the list of reasons to take this route |
| you'd expect to see in Cali, like tons of | | | | could go on and on. Sleeping, eating, and |
| swimming pools and rows of designer stores, | | | | spending your downtime in comfort will serve |
| you'll also encounter a few unexpected | | | | as a solid foundation for an amazing trip, so |
| surprises in the La Quinta area. If you enjoy | | | | consider this option if you haven't already. |
| mountain views (and who doesn't), be sure to | | | | |