Our daily look at nearby getaways
Elvis Honeymoon Weekend
Kingly tunes and a peek at a celebrated Palm Springs abode? It's an annual desert tradition. Read »
The Saguaro's Coachella Weekender
Looking to rock out in the desert? The newest, hue-est Palm Springs getaways has a few stay-over packages left. Read »
Springtime in Palm Springs
Take to desert trails at the Smoke Tree Ranch or make for the Air Museum. Read »
The Riviera's Vintage 1959 Menu
Love an old-school menu? So does this swanky Palm Springs property. So much so it has a special menu on for February. Read »
Palm Springs Tram Contest
Can you guess when winter will wrap near Palm Springs? You could score some free tram tickets. Read »
The Sun, the Stars, and Palm Springs
It's the first of the big California cineparties; celebrities and anticipated screenings are just ahead. Read »
A Quintet of Film Festivals
Our sunny, pool-pretty resort city prepares to kick off the first of many cineparties. Read »
The Southland's Surprise Santas
Like your Santa with a dose of spontaneity? Here are a few spots to see such a thing. Read »
John Hughes Holiday Songfest
Love "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" and other holiday faves? Take the holiday road to Palm Springs. 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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