THE US WINTER HOLIDAYS DESTINATIONS
desert landscapes backed by the San Jacinto Mountains make it seem a world away from the urban grime. Celebrities have long appreciated its appeal – everyone from Frank Sinatra to Liz Taylor had homes here – and it’s still home to some seriously swanky hotels. Shopping is chic, restaurants are stylish, and there are plenty of art galleries and museums for cultured visitors. It’s a treasure-trove of mid- century modern architecture – the annual Modernism Week runs from February 11-21 next year – with house and walking tours and parties, but guided tours are available year round. Winter temperatures are perfect for golf, and the area is home to more than 100 courses. Clients can take hikes in national parks, or cheat and ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which ascends Mount San Jacinto for spectacular views. And if they want to relax, hot spring water feeds 22 spa resorts just 15 minutes from downtown. FIND OUT MORE:
visitpalmsprings.com
have to make this dream come true only in summer. Arizona’s winter temperatures can be around 24C and there are dozens of dude ranches to choose from. Large properties such as Rancho de los Caballeros offer horseback riding over 20,000 acres of the Sonoran Desert, plus there’s an 18-hole golf course, tennis, cookouts, hiking and a swimming pool for saddle-sore days. Or, clients can embrace the season and head for a ranch somewhere where the snow will fall, such as Colorado. Here, Vista Verde Guest Ranch has a winter riding programme, taking slightly shorter, slower rides along frosted trails as well as riding in a heated indoor arena. Sleigh rides, skiing, snowshoeing, snow-tubing and a special kids’ snow programme are also on offer. FIND OUT MORE:
visitarizona.com/colorado.com
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