A doggone good vacation

Whether you need time to chill or simply relax under the sun, you don’t have to leave your four-legged friend behind on a getaway to Greater Palm Springs. The Coachella Valley has always been a dog-friendly destination, and you’ll find plenty of hotels ready to welcome your dog. We rounded up some favorites where your pooch can get in on the vacation action. Read more.

Sit, stay

Greater Palm Springs is all about staying in style—and why should your dog settle for anything less? Here, hotels take the term “dog-friendly” to the next level with amenities ranging from dog-sitting services to in-room massages and fresh treats baked by the pastry chef himself. Not only do local hotels welcome four-legged guests with open paws, but they also cater to them with carefully curated amenities. Check out the top five spots to stay with your dog in Greater Palm Springs. Read more.

Rovering around in Palm Springs

Lookin’ fly at the Palm Springs aerial tramway. Photo by A. Aguirregabiria.

Lookin' fly at the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. CC A. Aguirregabiria Blue sky, purple mountains, turquoise pools, nodding palms and lots and lots of sunshine make Palm Springs a winter oasis for everyone from Hollywood celebs to Canadian snowbirds and avowed desert rats. All those demographics include packs of DogTrekkers, who rank Palm Springs one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the state.

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