If you need a short getaway, consider the great advantages offered by the Desert Cities. There are some fantastic resorts in this area and the best thing is that they have some wonderful offers and rates to get you to come down to the desert in the summer. It’s only about a two hour drive from the Los Angeles area, but once you get there you can easily forget all about your motivation for the trip to begin with.
Your first comment is “who wants to go to the desert in the middle of the summer”? Well, I cannot argue with the heat factor. Temperatures can easily hit 105 to 110 degrees. However it is a “dry heat” right? But believe me the pool is refreshing, the golf is superb, and the ice in the drinks along with the accommodations is very cool and incredibly comfortable. Plus the other great benefit is that this time of year, most people have the same idea and think that the last place they want to be is the desert. This is the most compelling reason to come, no crowds. And if your coming from LA, you know crowds.
We chose the Marriott Resort in Palm Desert, for a two night stay. Our package included golf for each day at an unbelievable rate of approximately $144/night. I have paid more than that just to play golf at other golf courses. They also have a newly remodeled Spa offering a full compliment of services.
One thing not mentioned in any of the material about the Resort is the friendliness of all the employees. From the golf shop to the lounge to the snack bar at the pool, everyone seems genuinely glad your here. I casually mentioned to the hostess that I had never seen the General Manager at any hotel that I have stayed. A couple of minutes later she spotted him, informed him of my remarks and he came over and spent 15 minutes with us in casual conversation. Now he probably has the responsibility of over 1000 employees with 800+ guest rooms and here he is chatting it up with us!
There are many top notch locations here in the desert to relax and unwind. Since its only a quick drive from Pasadena, find one and give it a try.
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