The year 2016 will certainly go down in history as one of the more memorable. We cheered the Olympic Games for the first time in South America, survived a contentious presidential election and bid a reluctant goodbye to many entertainers who pass before their time. So it's time to say farewell to the past and welcome the future with activities for a New Year's Eve in Palm Springs.

Background

Cindy and Jon inherited Cindy's mother's San Diego home in 2012 following her passing earlier that year. The home maintained many of its original amenities and decor, in addition to an outsized first and second mortgage. The home meant everything to Cindy and was a place of fond memories both during her younger years and her now grown children's upbringing. Keeping the home at nearly...

Upscale retreats, fine dining, and gorgeous desert sunsets - Palm Springs is an ideal weekend destination for residents of Los Angeles (just 2 hours away) and San Diego. But while this SoCal oasis is mainly associated with resort life and annual events like the Coachella Music Festival, more and more people are discovering that Palm Springs has an event calendar that never slows down. No...

When a person purchases a vacation home, they will often focus on the financial aspects of it such as the mortgage, property taxes and insurance. However, home ownership is labor intensive as you will need to devote a considerable amount in order to keep it in its best possible condition for you and your guests. By doing a number of routine maintenance tasks, you will be able to save yourself a...

A rental home is a great way to make money during peak travel seasons in your area. Yet what do you do when low season hits? Do you take a financial hit, or do you make the most of your off season? Find out the best way to market your home to potential guests in the off season, or discover how you can make the most of the time your home isn’t bringing in the big bucks.

Hotels are no longer the only accommodation option for travelers. Due to the increasing number of the peer-to-peer rental sites, you have several options to choose from across the web. This makes it harder to decide which is better between a hotel and a residence. To help you make up your mind, you need to plan carefully and get some tips from experts in the industry. By doing so, you will...

One truth becomes apparent driving along Highway 111 towards Palm Springs and away from Los Angeles: the Coachella Valley is cloaked in mystery. The mountains are in shadow, and the valley is just barely illuminated, even in the evening. It is a stark contrast to the bright lights of greater L.A., and leaving there makes this dark sky even more captivating.