Palm Springs Guide to Palm Springs Tourist Information
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Palm Springs origins as a holiday destination date back to the beginning of the twentieth century, when the new Hollywood stars, eager to escape the glare of publicity would head away from Los Angeles to this quiet desert town to relax, take advantage of the natural springs of the area for therapeutic spa treatments.
Hotels catering for the wealthy stars opened all around the town, and in the surrounding area, and quickly, Palm Springs developed a reputation as being a place in which people could relax away from the public eye, and myths about the legendary excesses of the early stars thrive to this day, giving Palm Springs an almost sleazy glamour.
These days of course, many more people visit Palm Springs, hoping to escape the pollution and unpleasant heat of Los Angeles for a few days relaxation in the peaceful surroundings of one of Palm Springs' luxury hotels and golf resorts, while the celebrities themselves inhabit walled communities outside the tourist areas where they hide behind barbed wide and fences away from the telephoto lenses of the paparazzi.
You can get flights to Palm Springs from most US cities, although most people drive themselves from Los Angeles, which only takes a couple of hours. The busiest times of year are during the hot weather in summer when people want to escape the humidity of the city, and over Christmas, but the rest of the time, there are often special offers to be had on accommodation.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: United States of America
Capital: Washington D.C.
Area: 9.63 million Sq KM
Population: 290 million
Language: English, Spanish, Native American
Flight Time: 6-11 Hours from London
Currency: US Dollar
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