Collect your car on arrival and make your way to your hotel in Palm Springs. 

Take in the vibrant downtown with its eclectic mix of boutiques and galleries, as well as fabulous restaurants, and iconic mid-Century modern architecture. Stroll South Palm Canyon Drive, visit the Palm Springs Art Museum or stop for a photo at the 26ft tall statue of Marilyn Monroe! 

With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the area is a haven for outdoor adventure as much as it is for relaxation. Explore the stunning landscapes of nearby canyons and hiking trails, take a ride on the famous aerial tramway for breathtaking mountain views, play a round of golf on one of the area’s many world-class courses, or simply unwind by a pool.

Stay two nights in Palm Springs.

Nestled on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, this authentic desert town is the perfect base for exploring the park, with its iconic trees, rugged landscape, dramatic rock formations and incredible dark-skies by night. Make sure you save time to enjoy wander the historic downtown, which boasts some colourful murals, small galleries and local museums which showcases the area’s history. 

Stay one night in Twentynine Palms. 

Drive via Box Canyon Road to the Salton Sea, which started in the 1950s as a holiday destination for Hollywood stars. Today, the Sea is in need of resurrection, but still stands as one of the main bird migration areas in the west. Visit the Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge here.

Continue on to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs, the town set within this lesser known state park, which is California's largest, covering over 640,000 acres. The stunning desert landscape boasts wildflowers and unique geological formations. Explore various hiking trails, enjoy birdwatching and experience the park's rich diversity of flora and fauna, including cacti, palm oases and badlands. Hike the Slot, a narrow canyon known for its stunning rock formations. 

The resort town of Borrego Springs is an International Dark Sky Community offering excellent stargazing. Visit the iconic Galleta Meadows Sky Art metal sculptures, play a round of golf or soak in the natural geothermal mineral springs at Agua Caliente Park. 

Stay two nights in Borrego Springs.

Nestled at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains near the Mission Creek Preserve, a protected part of the Wildlands Conservancy that includes lush wetlands, a perennial stream, and native flora and fauna, Desert Hot Springs is perfect for some relaxation at the end of your Desert Adventure. It is home to some of the purest hot and cold mineral springs in the world thanks to an underground aquifer beneath the city. Many of the hotels here have their own springs, or you can buy a day pass and choose your favourite option. You’ll also find great restaurant choices and a selection of unique shops for some last minute holiday shopping. 

Stay two nights in Desert Hot Springs.