I've lived in Palm Springs for nearly a decade. There are 5 mistakes I see tourists make again and again.
For nearly 10 years, I've lived in Palm Springs, and have seen visitors make similar mistakes.Because temperatures can rise quickly, creating a packed itinerary isn't a good idea.I always tell visitors to rent a car because Palm Springs is pretty spread out. When I moved from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, California, in 2017, I was immediately drawn by the slower pace of life, mountain views, and near-constant sunshine.Since then, I've hosted more friends and family members than I can count, and I've noticed the same few things catch first-timers off guard every time.Here are some of the mistakes I tell visitors to avoid making during their trip to Palm Springs.Sleeping in — especially if you plan on spending time outside — is a big no-no.When I first moved here, I had no idea it could hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit by 9 a.m.
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For nearly 10 years, I've lived in Palm Springs, and have seen visitors make similar mistakes.Because temperatures can rise quickly, creating a packed itinerary isn't a good idea.I always tell visitors to rent a car because Palm Springs is pretty spread out. When I moved from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, California, in 2017, I was immediately drawn by the slower pace of life, mountain views, and near-constant sunshine.Since then, I've hosted more friends and family members than I can count, and I've noticed the same few things catch first-timers off guard every time.Here are some of the mistakes I tell visitors to avoid making during their trip to Palm Springs.Sleeping in — especially if you plan on spending time outside — is a big no-no.When I first moved here, I had no idea it could hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit by 9 a.m. during the hotter parts of the year. This took some adjusting to, since I wasn't much of a morning person before settling in the desert.Last October, a friend visiting from the East Coast woke up at 9 a.m.
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- For nearly 10 years, I've lived in Palm Springs, and have seen visitors make similar mistakes.Because temperatures can rise quickly, creating a packed itinerary isn't a good idea.I always tell visitors to rent a car because Palm Springs is pretty spread out. When I moved from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, California, in 2017, I was immediately drawn by the slower pace of life, mountain views, and near-constant sunshine.Since then, I've hosted more friends and family members than I can count, and I've noticed the same few things catch first-timers off guard every time.Here are some of the mistakes I tell visitors to avoid making during their trip to Palm Springs.Sleeping in — especially if you plan on spending time outside — is a big no-no.When I first moved here, I had no idea it could hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit by 9 a.m.
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I've lived in Palm Springs for nearly a decade. There are 5 mistakes I see tourists make again and again.
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