Donna Ambrose September 9, 2019
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows, Palm Springs. Spread over four acres at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the hotel’s manicured grounds are separated into intimate, citrus-filled courtyards.
Had enough of summer? Cooler temps are on the way, and pre-high season fun is on the horizon. Here’s a way to explore some chic desert hotels. From ultra-hip Palm Springs to historic Tucson, Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, you’ll find tips for bringing resort style to your own home.
Check out this article for tours of chic hotels from Palm Springs to HGTV—Desert Oases: 17 Stylish Southwestern Escapes.

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9/11 Candlelight Vigil — Sep. 11, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. / La Quinta Civic Center Campus. A community gathering to honor the victims of the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA terror attacks. Features performances, speeches, and public art composed from World Trade Center building remnants. Contact: 760.777.7093
National Drive Electric Week: Electric Car Round-Up — Sep. 15, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / The River at Rancho Mirage. Free to the public. Guests will get discounts and special offers from participating River merchants. View the latest in electric car technology and available deals. Contact: 760.341.2711
Fiestas Patrias — Sep. 21, 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. / Rancho Las Flores Park, Coachella. There will be live music and entertainment, a kids zone, and local food vendors! There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Contact: 760.347.0676
Monument Night Adventure — Sep. 28, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. / Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert. Discover the desert after dark! We will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family event; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Contact: 760.862.9984
Maclin’s Open Air Market — Every Wed. & Sat., 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. / Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio. More than 400 vendors and thousands of shoppers. Regional cuisine and various snack foods are available. Parking is free and a small admission fee is charged to shoppers. This is a very social marketplace where friends gather to shop and eat.
VillageFest — Every Thursday (Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26), 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. / Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. See an array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks, and sweets. One of Southern California's most popular weekly events. Contact: 760.320.3781
College of the Desert Street Fair — Every Sat. & Sun., 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. Merchandise and services for all ages and any budget. The Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmers market, live entertainment, gourmet food, and more. Contact: 760.636.7957

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Fall is coming, and so is one of the most active real estate sales times of the year.
So, if a home purchase or sale is in your future, call today! I have all the resources you need to prepare your home for sale—whether it's painters, plumbers, or irrigation specialists, we will have your home looking its best, and sold in no time.
Call or text Donna at 760.625.6043 or email: [email protected]
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