Hotel at a Glance: WorldMark Palm Springs - Plaza Resort and Spa

Located just a short drive away from Palm Canyon, WorldMark Palm Springs - Plaza Resort and Spa resort gives guests a chance to golf, play tennis, and lounge poolside while enjoying scenic views. The eclectic furnishings go hand in hand with modern amenities such as high-velocity WiFi and flat-screen TVs and offer a stress-free, private retreat.

• Make a splash in the outdoor swimming pool and relax under the palm trees afterward.

• Get pampered with a soothing massage or facial at the onsite spa.

• Stay comfortablyin air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, fridges, and kitchenettes.

• Stay in shape thanks to the hotel's well-equipped fitness center.

Palm Springs, California: SoCal Resort Town with Midcentury Charm

Palm Springs is an oasis of outdoor recreation and old Hollywood glamour about 100 miles east of Los Angeles. Once the stomping grounds of Elvis Presley and the Rat Pack, the town still attracts A-list vacationers. Strolls through the Movie Colony take visitors past the former homes of Dean Martin, Bob Hope, and Marilyn Monroe. Furniture and clothing boutiques along Palm Canyon Drive embrace Palm Springs' trademark aesthetic—what might be called Mad Men West.

The sun shines more than 300 days a year in Palm Springs, which means people can golf or hike in the nearby Agua Caliente Indian Canyons no matter the season. On the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, cars rotate 360 degrees as they carry passengers to Mount San Jacinto’s Mountain Station, located 8,516 feet above sea level. About 40 miles northeast is Joshua Tree National Park, which spans parts of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. The 12 nature trails give hikers the chance to see desert bighorn sheep and black-tailed jackrabbits.