Europe
Expand your horizons with a European adventure. Celebrate the rich history and diverse cultures of Spain and France.
Shop, Dine in Downtown Palm Desert
Often called the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, Palm Desert’s El Paseo is a mile-long destination in the heart of the Coachella Valley with manicured flower beds, palm trees, and public art. It’s a place where window shopping is as delightful as the purchases themselves. Here are some new spots and old favorites to check…
Southern California Wine Country Tour
For much of my life as a wine-sipping adult, I assumed vineyards in California were synonymous with the area north of San Francisco in Napa Valley and Sonoma. That all changed, however, with a road trip to Palm Springs. As I headed out to the desert, I rolled through green hills lush with grapevines framed…
Day Trip: Shields Date Garden
Explore this classic Southern California destination. A visit to Shields Date Garden makes for a delicious day trip when staying at The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs or The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert. Date Palms were brought to Southern California’s Coachella Valley in the 1890s, and for nearly a century since…
Discover the Mod World of Palm Springs
I came to the desert looking for sunshine, pools and palm trees, but discovered a world of sleek, mid-century modern design that gave me a new appreciation of the unique architecture of Palm Springs. When I first visited Palm Springs, I was in vacation mode: soaking up the desert sun, exploring the natural wonders of…
Day Trip: Joshua Tree National Park
Explore the breathtaking natural wonders of this California treasure. There might be no other place on Earth quite like Joshua Tree National Park; and it makes the perfect day trip when staying at The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert or The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs. A short drive from your villa door lies one…
How to Stay Healthy on Vacation
Westin® hotels & resorts make it easy to feel your very best. For more vacationers than ever, making healthy choices is not a passing trend; it's an ongoing lifestyle. If you're passionate about priming your body and mind for optimal health, your vacation can be an enjoyable extension of that lifestyle, rather than an interruption…