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Comprising 25,000 square miles of spectacular scenery, California’s desert includes the scorching Death Valley and the ghost town and mine-strewn Mojave. Off-road exploring is an option for those with four-wheel drives. Visit Death Valley’s Badwater, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Mojave National Preserve’s red sand dunes, cinder cones, Joshua Tree forests and mountains are home to desert tortoises, Scott’s orioles, mule deer, pinon pine, juniper and startlingly beautiful spring... more » Comprising 25,000 square miles of spectacular scenery, California’s desert includes the scorching Death Valley and the ghost town and mine-strewn Mojave. Off-road exploring is an option for those with four-wheel drives. Visit Death Valley’s Badwater, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Mojave National Preserve’s red sand dunes, cinder cones, Joshua Tree forests and mountains are home to desert tortoises, Scott’s orioles, mule deer, pinon pine, juniper and startlingly beautiful spring wildflowers. « less
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“huge disappointment”

Holiday Inn

2 of 5 stars
ramlosa
Surrey
Nov 7, 2009

I and my husband checked into the Holiday Inn Resort Hotel in Palm Springs for a three night stay. It was a terribly depressing building to look at, dark military green and looked more like a prison...more

“Quiet and peaceful”

Villa Rosa Inn

5 of 5 stars
JLE50
Vista, California
Nov 7, 2009

Our goal was rest and relaxation and our stay at the VR Inn provided the perfect setting. Our suite was very spacious and comfortable, but we spent all our time out by the pool in the beautiful...more

“A very relaxing experience and vacation”

La Dolce Vita Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
NorthJerseyJJD
North Jersey
Nov 7, 2009

What a great vacation at La Dolce Vita Resort & Spa. My partner and I stayed 8 days. Owners Ken and Tim were great host; at daily social hour we enjoy drinks, appetizers, chair massages and great...more

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