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                            | Palm Springs, California | 
                           
                           
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                            | Palm Springs is
                              the jewel among desert cities and rightly so. Its
                              village atmosphere has been preserved and embellished
                              over the years. The downtown area with its quaint
                              lamppost, benches and Mexican tile paved enclaves
                              invites strolling among the shops, galleries, eateries
                              and coffeehouses. Rich in history and blessed with
                              glorious weather, it is a prime destination of
                              travelers from all over the world. This desert
                              resort city is world-renowned for sun, golf and
                              its elegant yet laid-back ambiance. Yet it's also
                            home to some considerably more off-beat attractions: | 
                           
                         
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