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…
Discover Southern California’s Vineyards with a Temecula Wine Tasting
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…
Plan Your Shields Date Garden Day Trip
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, The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert, Marriott's Shadow Ridge, or Marriott's Desert Springs. Date Palms were brought to Southern California’s Coachella Valley in the 1890s,…
Explore Mod Design with a Palm Springs Architecture Tour
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…
Visit Joshua Tree on a Day Trip from Palm Desert or Palm Springs
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…
A Guide to Staying Healthy While 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…