Palm Springs Holidays

Why choose Palm Springs for a holiday?

• A desert setting with a more polished, resort-led feel
• Strong appeal for spa breaks, golf and slower luxury stays
• Easy to combine with Los Angeles without feeling tied to the city
• Warm weather that keeps outdoor plans simple for much of the year
• A good option when the aim is to unwind without giving up a few standout experiences

What should you do in Palm Springs?

Let the desert shape the stay

Palm Springs is at its best when the surroundings are part of the holiday rather than just the backdrop. The Coachella Valley setting gives the town its identity, and that dry, open landscape changes the feel of the trip from the moment you arrive.

Take a day for Joshua Tree National Park

Nearby Joshua Tree National Park is one of the easiest ways to add something more dramatic to the stay. The park is known for bringing together two ecosystems, which creates a striking landscape and supports a wide range of plant life. It works well as a contrast to the calmer pace back in town.

Ride the rotating tram

One of the most memorable local experiences is the world’s largest rotating tram. It is the kind of outing that fits Palm Springs perfectly: relaxed, visually impressive and tied closely to the surrounding landscape, with panoramic views across the area.

Add a desert safari

A desert safari is another of the signature experiences here and one of the clearest ways to get beyond the poolside version of Palm Springs. It gives the stay a stronger sense of place and helps break up the slower hotel-led rhythm.

Some trips here settle into spa time, shopping and long lunches. Others lean more towards golf, scenic drives and a couple of excursions. Palm Springs suits both approaches.

Where should you stay in Palm Springs?

Hotels matter here because so much of the trip is shaped by how comfortable the base feels once you are back for the afternoon or evening.

• A resort-style property is the natural choice if the holiday centres on pool time, spa treatments and a slower routine
• A well-placed hotel can make restaurants, shopping and evening plans easier to fold into the day
• At the higher end, what stands out is usually privacy, service and the sense that the hotel gives you room to slow down

Palm Springs is one of those places where comfort can justifiably sit near the top of the priority list.

What else makes Palm Springs worth the trip?

It would be easy to reduce Palm Springs to luxury alone, but the place has more range than that. The desert scenery, access to Joshua Tree National Park, the tram and the safari element all give the holiday more texture than a simple resort stay.

That wider mix is what stops the destination from feeling one-note. A morning outdoors, an unhurried afternoon, then dinner somewhere good is often enough to make the day feel full.

How to plan and book Palm Springs holidays with Southall Travel

• Southall Travel can help shape the stay around the kind of break you want, whether that means a hotel-led desert retreat or a trip with more time outdoors
• If you want to combine Palm Springs with Los Angeles or another California stop, Southall Travel can help build a route that keeps the pace comfortable
• For current fares, hotel options and package availability, call Southall Travel last minute on 0208 843 4444