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Category Archives: travel
Enchanted Orbit In/Hideaway’s Hospitality Heaven
Palm Springs is a hotbed of California boutique hotels but there are few that compare in comfort and friendliness to the Orbit In and sister Hideaway properties. Well-deserved accolades abound, the hotels attract guests from all over the world, even … Continue reading
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Tagged jade nelson, mid-century modern, orbit in, palm springs boutique hotels, the hideaway
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California Dreaming: Movie Colony Hotel
The Albert Frey mid century modern design hotel is conveniently located just one block off the main drag yet feels like a private hideaway. The crisp clean rooms are elegant, spacious and comfortable decked out with luxurious linens and flat … Continue reading
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Modern Garden Nirvana
Palm Springs post-war design aesthetic is exemplified by its plethora of magnificent gardens as featured in the Palm Springs Modernism Week Garden Tour. Highlights included: Marler/Miner Garden Dramatic sculpture is framed by striking minimalist landscaping. A particularly interesting abstract piece … Continue reading
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Tagged drought tolerant landscaping, geometric design, modern garden design, palm springs modernism week
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Modern Mania & Movie Star Style
Movie stars and presidents discovered and flocked to Palm Springs for a reason: the allure of crystal blue skies, endless sun, statuesque palms and starry nights set against the mythic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains all create a magical … Continue reading
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Tagged architectural tourism, boutique hotels palm springs, double decker bus tour, mid-century modern, modernism week, palm springs
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