Kathy Condon

2 months ago | travel.usnews.com | Kathy Condon

Multiple pools and on-site dining options entertain guestsThis Ritz outpost is located about 9 miles southeast of Palm Springs, California, in Rancho Mirage. The hotel's suites feature balconies, marble bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffee makers. But with the resort's ample amenities, guests won't want to spend all their time in their rooms. The property has multiple pools and a spa boasting luxurious treatments.

Mar 24, 2025 | palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com | Kathy Condon

When planning your trip to Palm Springs, build in some time to explore downtown. Many Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels are within walking distance and you will want to check out the abundance of retail stores. We have a few national chain stores, like H&M, Sephora, and Kiehl’s. However, Palm Springs offers a unique shopping experience because many of our stores are locally owned.

Mar 20, 2025 | palmspringsinsiderguide.com | Kathy Condon

Perhaps I am becoming somewhat well-known in the Greater Palm Springs area. I arrived at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas, and the doorman, while opening the door, said, “Good afternoon, Kathy Condon.”Let’s say I have learned to appreciate the staff at the Grand Hyatt. They have a knack for being there to meet your every need.  A public relations company invited me to experience yet another segment of this resort.

Mar 13, 2025 | palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com | Kathy Condon

You can’t help but smile when Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos go on their nationally televised show and start raving about the Palm Springs International Airport. Kelly can’t get over how great it is to step off the plane and be in the open air while Mark talks about how you can walk in real grass with your dog at the foot of the escalator. We residents don’t take it for granted; we know we have a unique airport. Apparently, many others do, too, as it has become necessary to expand the facility.

Mar 4, 2025 | palmspringsinsiderguide.com | Kathy Condon

As a resident of Coachella Valley, I look forward to February each year when Modernism Week is in full force. Okay, I know it is only 10 days, but hey, I’m keeping the party line on the name for now. In addition to our normal winter visitors, the town has swelled by approximately 100,000 people. The official report is that 352 events are scheduled.