Our daily look at nearby getaways
Palm Springs Follies Kick Off New Show
Variety, dance, comedy? Yep, a Palm Springs favorite is back. Read »
Palm Springs Parade of Planes
Over 70 private airplanes are set to roll through city streets. Read »
Palm Springs Budget Go-Outs
The visitors bureau rounded up some great places to see with little dough. Read »
Elvis Tribute at the Honeymoon Hideaway
Singer Chris Luna will pay homage at a legendary Palm Springs abode. Read »
Palm Springs Packages for Marilyn Fans
Have you seen the Forever Marilyn sculpture yet? This could be your time. Read »
Palm Springs Follies' New Season
The box office opens at one of the desert's sparkliest shows. Read »
Ace Palm Springs Summer Deal
A pool, the sun, and a cool room for a hundred bucks. Anyone up for a road trip? Read »
Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs
The impressively sized artwork, complete with iconic blowing skirt, debuts in Palm Springs. Read »
The Desert's Best Dining
June? In Palm Springs? Put us under a mister, with a plate of something yummy, and we're in heaven. Read »
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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
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Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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