Top Californian desert escapes – A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

If you are seeking some serious self-indulgence in the Californian desert, then look no further. California’s desert resorts know how to do luxury. With dramatic backdrops, from the towering mountains and manicured lawns of the Joshua Tree National Park to the harsh environment of Death Valley, relaxation comes with the territory in the heat of the Californian Desert. Your only dilemma … lavish opulence or sleek and modern?

La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria property which opened in 1926, welcomes you with flower-filled courtyards, red-tiled casitas and the unbeatable backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. And then there’s the huge choice of amenities and facilities – including world-class golf. Play on one of five championship courses there; or why choose? Play them all! This includes The Quarry at La Quinta and the legendary PGA West Golf Club & Resort which are outstanding courses designed by legendary players such as Tom Fazio,…