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Palm Springs

If you're looking to ditch your parka and get your desert on, gay Palm Springs is the ultimate LGBT playground. 350 days a year of sunshine and a two-hour drive from LA--what more could you want? We have the scoop on everything from outdoor adventures in the San Jacinto Mountains to shopping on Palm Canyon Drive. And whether you’re a traveler on a budget or looking to indulge in a luxury weekend away, we know the best places to eat, sleep, party, and make the most of your gay Palm Springs getaway.

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Experts

Two of Europe's Hottest Gay Travel Influencers Are Coming to America

They'll be featured on Germany's Goodbye Deutschland TV series as they move to Palm Springs.

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Palm Springs

900 Stranded Atop Mountain as Tramway Breaks Down

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was able to restart operations and safely transport everyone down the mountain.
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Resorts

Descanso Resort is Palm Spring's Sophisticated Escape for Gay Men

In less than a year, the clothing-optional gay resort has already been voted the best in the valley.

EXCLUSIVE: White Party Lineup Announced
White Party

EXCLUSIVE: White Party 2023 Lineup Announced

Here's everything we know for the exciting annual event taking place in the desert this May.

Modernism Week
News

Modernism Week in Palm Springs Hosts Auction

Items include a stay at a Frank Lloyd Wright house.

Living Out
News

Living Out and Proud in Palm Springs

This LGBTQ+ retirement community aims to be the height of luxury.

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Resorts
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No Need for Swimsuits at the New Twin Palms Gay Resort in Palm Springs

At this stylish and exclusive mid-century modern resort for gay men, the ‘swimsuits are always optional.’

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Pride

Quick Guide to This Weekend's Palm Springs Pride Events

This weekend its Pride in Palm Springs, here's a quick guide to the events.

Break Out Your Leather Harness for Tom’s Weekend in Palm Springs
News

Break Out Your Leather for Tom of Finland’s Weekend in Palm Springs

Leather daddies and art aficionados alike won’t want to miss out on the fun this weekend at the Ace Hotel
Celebrate Palm Springs Pride with Outfest’s Evening in Palm Springs
Pride

Celebrate Palm Springs Pride with Outfest’s Evening in Palm Springs

This gala fundraising event under the stars takes place this Friday, so you’ll want to register now to secure your space.

Romantic Fall Getaway Awaits at the Miramonte Resort & Spa
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Romantic Fall Getaway Awaits at this Luxury Desert Resort

The Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa is less than two hours from Los Angeles and has everything you need for a romantic and relaxing escape.

Trixie Mattel Says She Wants to Open More Trixie Motels
Destinations

Trixie Mattel Says She Wants to Open More Trixie Motels

Because what the world needs now is a chain of Trixie Motels!
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Print Issue

Palm Springs Mainstay Oscar’s Hits Its Golden Age

Outrageous drag brunches choreographed by Madonna’s vogue teacher and cabarets starring icons of film and TV breathe new life into a desert institution.

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Virtual Travel

Trixie Mattel's New Show Launches on Discovery+

Trixie Motel, which follows the drag star's renovation of a Palm Springs hotel, premieres June 3.

White Party returns to Palm Springs for 2022
Print Issue

Palm Springs White Party is Back, Baby

The hedonism hiatus is over: the gay circuit party returns to the California desert April 29-May 1 2022. 

White Party Announces Raye to Host Main Saturday Event in April
Events

White Party Palm Springs 2022: Raye Hosts Saturday's Eternal Party

The British singer-songwriter will headline the April 30,  six-hour superhero-themed gay spectacle in the California desert.

White Party Palm Springs Announces Paula Abdul to Headline
Events

Paula Abdul Headlines Sunday at White Party Palm Springs 2022

The Grammy Award winner will headline White Party's famous Sunday tea dance party.

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Events

Paula Abdul Releases Sizzling Hot White Party Practice Video

The iconic performer is getting ready for her headline performance at Sunday’s T-Dance taking place May 1.
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7 Nude Gay Boutique Resorts in Palm Springs

These smaller properties all offer a fun yet relaxing nakation or clothing-optional escape.

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Palm Springs

Experience Palm Springs in a Completely New Way

The latest "A\N/A Brand Closet Showroom Social" brings the best artists and designers directly to visitors of the legendary gay getaway.