“With its sparkling pools, mid century architecture, and breathtaking mountaintops, Palm Springs is a place where you can’t help but deeply inhale the crisp desert air and instantly feel relaxed.
The desert town has been a favored vacation escape since the 1920s when it was frequented by Tinseltown stars seeking a break from Hollywood. But these days, the whole Coachella Valley has wider-ranging appeal with a full slate of year-long programming from top-tier music festivals to golf and tennis tournaments, Pride events, and pulsing pool parties. Visitors can choose from a kaleidoscope of hotels and enjoy excellent vintage shopping, serene spas, and an emerging restaurant scene that confirms dining here is anything but a desert.
From Mediterranean kebabs and dips in a new luxury hotel to a celebrity chefs hosting multi-course dinner series to authentic birria in a no-frills taco joint, the Coachella Valley is becoming a culinary destination in its own right. Here are the places that will have you packing your sunnies and swimsuit for an indulgent vacation in paradise…”
[Read the full article at foodandwine.com]