Rancho Las Palmas is a chic resort set in the heart of Rancho Mirage at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley. With 240 acres of sprawling grounds and a lake and river, the resort is a complete luxury oasis just 11 miles from downtown Palm Springs.

The facilities

The resort offers a wide array of recreation options, including two pool complexes. One is a family-friendly area complete with 100-foot waterslides and a sandy beach. The other is a secluded adults-only refuge with teak chaise and lush landscaping. The adjacent country club features 27 holes of world-class golf. If tennis is your game, the resort boasts 25 courts with eight lit for nighttime play. The vast, 20,000 square-foot spa boasts stunning mountain views and its own sanctuary pool, along with exquisite treatments that incorporate desert botanicals like sage and cactus.

Dining at Rancho Las Palmas includes the posh bluEmber restaurant, with al fresco dining around blue-fire pits and contemporary California cuisine. Don’t miss the sleek R Bar, either, which offers classic cocktails and a stylish setting.

The rooms

The 444 rooms and 22 suites at Rancho Las Palmas are housed in Spanish colonial architecture and overlook the lushly landscaped grounds and the beautiful golf course fairways. French doors open onto private terraces and plush duvets drape over premium mattresses.