Palm Springs and the 6 other main cities that make up the Coachella Valley are a magical place: a place of natural beauty, a place to reconnect and recharge, and a place that celebrates diversity.

In addition to the large gay and lesbian population the valley is host to a big Native American population, a big retirement community and a growing hispanic community. Acceptance and tolerance are a natural outcome of this mix. Plus you have the resort nature of Palm Springs that brings in people from around the world.

Here you really have everything you could ever want: a small village feel with all the amenities of a world class resort.

Just beyond our tranquil valley you will find bustling cities like LA and San Diego offering you any kind of experience you could imagine. However, you can also find the tranquilty of mountain lakes and skiing in Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead. The high desert area around Joshua Tree National Park is another getaway just 45 minutes from Palm Springs. Come to Palm Springs and have it all.

Contributed by Michael Layton