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CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAYS SPECIALS AND SAVINGS THIS WINTER AT INDIAN WELLS’ MIRAMONTE RESORT & SPA

Posted on November 30, 2012 by admin

‘Tis the season to be jolly at the Miramonte Resort & Spa located in the heart of Indian Wells, California and just 30 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. You’ll definitely want to book your stay now – the Miramonte is offering special holiday rates starting at just $99 per night through January 6, 2013!

The Miramonte Resort once again hosts its delightful Desert Holidays extravaganza. Upcoming festivities at the Mediterranean-inspired resort include cooking classes, Holiday Tapas Thursdays, live entertainment, chestnut roasting, s’more toasting under the stars, and so much more.

The Miramonte’s acclaimed Artisan Grove Kitchen is also featuring a globally-inspired epicurean dining experience with rotating menu selections, as well as special multicourse menus for Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner celebrations.

Be sure to relax and rejuvenate at the Miramonte’s award-winning WELL Spa during your visit. Holiday spa specials include the 60-minute Seasonal Bliss Massage ($99); Gingerbread Treat, which includes 45-minute scrub and 45-minute massage ($195); and 75-minute Milk and Cookies Manicure and Pedicure ($99). What’s more, purchase two 30-minute gift certificates at the WELL Spa and receive a 30-minute certificate for yourself – free! Gift certificates are also available in increments of 45, 60 and 90 minutes.

Book your holiday vacation at the Miramonte Resort & Spa today by calling the resort’s reservations line at (866) 642-9712 or click here now.

 

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    GO WILD FOR WILDLIGHTS AT THE LIVING DESERT ZOO!

    Posted on November 28, 2012 by admin

    The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Garden in Indian Wells and Palm Desert once again welcomes the holiday season with its annual, spectacular WildLights extravaganza. This Southern California desert yuletide celebration features more than 750,000 twinkling lights and larger-than-life animated displays that transform the park into a winter wonderland after dark. Bring the entire family to experience “Holidays Around the World” with new light displays, international food and beverage offerings, camel and carousel rides, live entertainment, Wildlife Wonder Shows, and so much more.

    Sponsored by The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and presented by the City of Indian Wells, WildLights is held from 6-9 p.m. on November 21-24, November 30, December 1, December 7-8, December 14-15, December 20-23, and December 26-31. WildLights regular admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for Living Desert members, children and military personnel with ID.

    For WildLights details and to purchase tickets online, click here or call (760) 346-5694.

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      CELEBRATE THIS THANKSGIVING AT INDIAN WELLS RESORTS!

      Posted on November 13, 2012 by admin

      Set the tone for your most relaxing holiday season ever with a Thanksgiving getaway at one of our four luxurious Indian Wells hotels. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Miramonte Resort & Spa, and Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa are offering a variety of budget-friendly fall hotel packages, ideal for a rejuvenating escape before the busyness of the holidays sets in. Indian Wells hotel promotions include discounts, resort credits, stay & play options, free night stay offers, complimentary breakfasts, pampering spa specials and so much more! And whether you’re planning to bring the whole family or taking a long Thanksgiving weekend with friends, our Indian Wells resorts are making it easy for you to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving celebration, complete with all the trimmings.

      Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa

      Savor a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with aCaliforniatwist at Lantana, located at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Enjoy the restaurant’s panoramic views and festive holiday décor while dining on seasonal culinary creations courtesy of the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells’ talented team of chefs. The Hyatt’s bountiful holiday buffet will be available from 2-8 p.m. on November 22.

      Price per person is $45 for adults, $22 for children 6-12, and complimentary for children 5 and under (not including tax and gratuity). Credit cards are required for all reservations; a 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect. For reservations, please call (760) 647-4080.

      IW Club at the Indian Wells Golf Resort

      Dine in ultimate elegance on November 22 at the IW Club Restaurant & Bar located at the legendary Indian Wells Golf Resort. Enjoy beautiful mountain and golf course views, and an extensive holiday menu featuring a la carte and prix fixe options. ($49 per person for prix fixe menu). For information and reservations, call (760) 834-3800 or click here to view menu details.

      Miramonte Resort & Spa

      Treat your palate to an unforgettable Thanksgiving dining experience at the Miramonte Resort & Spa’s acclaimed Grove Artisan Kitchen, known for its enticing “farm-to-table” fare and relaxing, sophisticated ambiance. The special four-course menu features a starter, salad, a choice of four main dishes, and the Autumn Desert Trio, a sweet seasonal favorite.

      Cost is $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity; $29 for children 12 and under. Advance reservations are required with a credit card; 24-hour cancellation policy. Call the resort at (760) 341-2200.

      Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

      Whether you choose to dine in Cava’s spacious contemporary dining room or on its orchid-bedecked terrace, this popular eatery at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers a delightful, celebratory setting any time of year. This Thanksgiving from 12:30-8 p.m. Cava will present a multi-course buffet with a variety of delectable appetizers, entrées and side dished designed to please a variety of tastes and appetites.

      Cost is $49 for adults, $22 for children ages 3-12. Tax and gratuity are not included in the menu price, and any discounts, packages or promotions are not valid for Thanksgiving dining. Advanced reservations can be made by calling (760) 836-1286.

       

       

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        RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA HOSTS A DINNER UNDER THE STARS

        Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

        On Thursday, November 29 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, in conjunction with Palm Springs Art Museum, will be taking guests and neighbors on a musical journey with dinner under the stars. Entertained by Otro Mundo, this trio blends the sounds and roots of Samba, Bossa Nova, Flamenco and Latin Jazz with Middle Eastern Gypsy, Mediterranean Folk and Balkan music to create a distinctive sensory experience.
        This famed group have performed and recorded with such esteemed entertainers as Stevie Wonder, Jason Mraz and The Gypsy Kings, performing for dignitaries at The White House to audience members on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

        “We are so excited to be showcasing our first dinner and concert under the stars and are delighted to be partnering with Palm Springs Art Museum,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Kathy Daw. “We hope our community friends will join us for this special event along with our guests.”

        Enjoy a complimentary concert on The Rose Lawn with views of the Santa Rosa Mountains while dining picnic style with choice of antipasto platter for two priced at $25 a couple or a fabulous dinner picnic basket for two priced at $70 inclusive. Wines by Benziger Family Winery will be available for purchase along with a full cash bar. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (760) 836-1286. A portion of the event proceeds benefit Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert.

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          INDIAN WELLS TENNIS: 2013 BNP PARIBAS OPEN MINI, GROUP & HOTEL PACKAGES NOW ON SALE!

          Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

          Find your sweet spot in Indian Wells at next year’s BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament set for March 4-17, 2013 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

          Reserve your Mini package or Group package today. Choose from five different Mini Packages including Kick-Off Weekend, Evening, Mid-Week, Final Weekend or Championship Weekend. Packages include premium seating in the lower bowl box seat sections or luxury club suite with air conditioning, private restrooms, and no-host food and beverage.

          Group, classic series and Indian Wells hotel packages are now available too. Daily tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 7, 2012.

          For detailed information and to purchase packages online, visit www.bnpparibasopen.com.

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            THRILLS AND CHILLS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ON TAP THIS HALLOWEEN IN INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA

            Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

            Bring the kids and grandkids for a Wild West-style Halloween experience later this month in Indian Wells!

            From mad scientists to Doom Buggy fright rides, Dracula’s Lair to a rodeo-style trick roper – it’s all part of the thrilling Howl-O-Ween festivities this month at the one-and-only Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Garden located in Indian Wells and Palm Desert.

            Sponsored by The H.N. and Frances C. Berger foundation, the ghoulish festivities are set to take place Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28 from 6-9 p.m. The whole family will enjoy 16 trick or treat stations, live music by Dunebilly, costumed characters, giant animated displays, refreshments, and so much more. Western wear costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $8 for Living Desert member adults, $9.75 for non-member adults, and $6.50 for children.

            For more information, click here or call (760) 346-5694.

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              GET COOKING AT KITCHEN KITCHEN!

              Posted on September 7, 2012 by admin

              Here’s one for all you culinary enthusiasts planning an Indian Wells vacation: Be sure to visit Kitchen Kitchen located at the corner of Cook Street and Highway 111 in Indian Wells. This popular kitchen boutique offers everything you need for a well-stocked kitchen, including gourmet cookware and top quality food and wine accessories, hundreds of great gadgets, and specialty food products. Kitchen Kitchen also hosts a variety of demonstration and hands-on style cooking classes with a global flair. You’ll find a monthly schedule of classes on the boutique’s website. Why not take a Kitchen Kitchen cooking class while on vacation and impress your friends back home?

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                WHY INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA? – THE LIVING DESERT ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN!

                Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin

                Where can you meet more than 450 desert animals and plants and have lunch in an African village? The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Garden located in both Indian Wells and Palm Desert. This magnificent 1,200 acre preserve is one of the most unique zoos in the United States with a multifaceted mission that includes preserving and protecting desert species. Special exhibits and programs include the G-Scale Model Train and Wildlife Wonders Show. Visitors may also tour the state-of-the-art Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center to learn more about The Living Desert and see how the animals are cared for. The park hosts several popular special events throughout the year including the winter WildLights Festival, a Greater Palm Springs yuletide tradition.

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                  WHY INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA? – THE GRANDEST HOTELS!

                  Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

                  Adding to the draw of world-class tennis, golf and spas, Indian Wells’ four upscale resort hotels lure guests the world over with the promise of sparkling pools, timeless diversions and a multitude of luxury amenities.

                  The 34-acre Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa features a variety of deluxe accommodations, seven free-form swimming pools, full conference facilities, diverse dining options including Lantana, the Agua Serena Spa, and The Medical and Skin Spa.

                  The Tuscan-inspired Miramonte Resort & Spa is home to the award-winning Well Spa, a 12,000 square-foot haven offering a mélange of rejuvenating body services. Residents and visitors alike frequent the Vineyard Lounge and the Miramonte’s Grove Artisan Kitchen for its delectable “farm to table” cuisine. 

                  Amid tropical gardens and exquisite guestrooms, guests at the opulent Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa can unwind at Spa Esmeralda, frolic in the resort’s sandy beach pool, savor cocktails and sushi in the lobby, and enjoy a romantic evening of dinner and dancing in Sirocco, Cava and STIR Lounge.

                  Visitors seeking a more intimate setting will find it at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, overlooking the panoramic Santa Rosa Mountains. The hotel – founded by Hollywood icons Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz – blends glamorous Old Hollywood nostalgia with modern conveniences and amenities.

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                    WHY INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA? – SENSATIONAL SPAS!

                    Posted on August 8, 2012 by admin

                    The luxurious resort community of Indian Wells, California is home to four of Greater Palm Springs’ many premier spas:  Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa; The Well Spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa;  Spa Esmeralda at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa; and The Medical and Skin Spa. Whether you’re seeking a total spa immersion or a one-hour mini-escape, you’ll discover ultimate bliss at these premier spa sanctuaries:

                    Agua Serena Spa

                    Agua Serena translates to tranquil waters as it is the source of life in the desert region. Enjoy extreme pampering in the Hyatt Grand Champion’s Agua Serena Spa, which uses water and indigenous sources to enhance your wellness journey. Begin your experience in the Spa’s eucalyptus steam room, dry Finnish sauna, garden Jacuzzi, outdoor rain showers, and then relax to the sounds of dancing waters in the co-ed Reflection Patio.

                    The Well Spa

                    Journey to the heart of Tuscany at The Well Spa at the Miramonte Resort & Spa, voted the #1 Resort Spa in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. You’ll experience a sense of deep relaxation while undergoing a delightful array of massage treatments, skin and body therapies, scrubs, wraps, baths and wellness classes.

                    Spa Esmeralda

                    Spa Esmeralda at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa is designed to nourish your soul. Marble floors, glass corridors and the sounds of a trickling stone fountain greet you. From that moment on, a transformation begins to take place. Gaze at the alluring desert landscape from the tranquil Spa Garden and soothe away stress under a therapeutic waterfall spa.

                    The Medical and Skin Spa

                    Located on the grounds of the luxurious Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, this award-winning wellness facility offers a variety of state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments. Services include laser skin rejuvenation, Botox, wrinkle fillers and vein treatments.

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