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and a fabulous spa. The $30 resort charge covers parking, wi-fi, and access to the
Palm
www.theparkerpalmsprings.com/spa
; Parker Palm Springs, 4200 E Palm Canyon Dr)
.
Viceroy
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
760-320-4117;
www.viceroypalmsprings.com
; 415 S Belardo Rd; r from
$300; )
Wear a Pucci dress and blend right in at
Top Design
's Kelly Wearstler's 1960s-chic minire-
sort done up in black, white and lemon-yellow (think Austin Powers meets Givenchy).
S Belardo Rd)
spa, a fab but pricey Cal-French restaurant for a white-linen luncheon or
swanky supper, and free town-cruiser bikes to borrow.
Desert Hot Springs
El Morocco Inn & Spa
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Desert Hot Springs; r incl breakfast $179-219; )
Heed the call of the casbah at this drop-dead gorgeous hideaway where the scene is set for
romance. Twelve exotically furnished rooms wrap around a pool deck where your enthusi-
astic host serves free 'Moroccotinis' during happy hour. Other perks: on-site spa, huge
DVD library and delicious homemade mint iced tea.
Spring
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 760-251-6700;
www.the-spring.com
;
12699 Reposo Way; r incl breakfast $179-279; )
Splash out in this humble 1950s motel that's morphed into a chic, whisper-quiet spa retreat
where natural hot mineral water feeds three pools. The 13 rooms are minimalist in design
but not in amenities (rich duvets, fluffy robes, small kitchens). Achieve a state of bliss
while enjoying a treatment or simply calming valley and mountain views.
