Nestled inside picturesque Indian Wells and surrounded by the gorgeous Santa Rosa Mountains, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa provides a mix of laid-back luxurious and island-inspired appeal. The resort is a desert stand-out, not only for its lush environment and gracious lodging, but in addition for its embodiment of the Tommy Bahama way of life—a celebration of leisure, journey, and the artwork of leisure. Whether or not lounging by one of many resort’s two onsite swimming pools, indulging in scrumptious delicacies and crafted cocktails on the model’s various shops, or exploring the gorgeous desert panorama, a Tommy Bahama expertise delivers a few of the better of the better Coachella Valley.
The Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa pool includes a Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop
DAY ONE:
Examine in on the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. Immerse your self within the expansive 11-acre property with a leisurely strolling tour of the resort’s backyard pathways which are lined with aromatic citrus timber. (You possibly can really choose what you want and the resort restaurant will juice the fruit for you.) Play a sport of bocce or calm down amongst the olive tree grove which is particularly enchanting at nightfall when illuminated by hanging lanterns and out of doors fireplace pits.
Seize a mid-day chunk at poolside Chiki Palm, with its menu of fresh-made dishes together with the All-American Burger, Poblano Rooster Quesadilla and Ahi Poke Bowl. Pair your meal with a frozen tiki cocktail (or two) served in a poolside pouch whereas enjoyable on the resort’s saltwater pool. Reserve a cabana for enhanced privateness and luxury.
The Olive Tree Grove at Tommy Bahama Miramonte is enchanting
Discover the Rosa Boutique, that includes a curated collection of luxurious items from native manufacturers and Tommy Bahama merchandise unique to the resort. Get your reward buying achieved early, and deal with your self with an assortment of dressy linens, swimsuits, coverups and sports activities gear like Tommy Bahama-printed pickleball paddles and golf membership head covers, together with lovely jewellery, sun shades, hats, footwear, towels and extra.
Get pleasure from dinner on the resort’s signature restaurant, Grapefruit Basil, a sophisticatd but relaxed house spotlighting farm-to-table California-inspired delicacies. Savor dinner choices equivalent to Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Seared Ahi Tuna, Mojo Brick Rooster and Santa Carota Cowboy Ribeye. Make certain to begin with a seasonally crafted cocktail. Dine inside or out, the place a dramatic fireplace wall offers a sultry glow.
Finish the night time with drinks beneath the celebrities within the olive grove whereas having fun with nightly, reside acoustic music starting from pop to Latin to classical.
Grapefruit Basil is the resort’s flagship restaurant
DAY TWO:
Get your physique shifting together with your alternative of wellness actions. Attempt the resort’s complimentary guided desert hike or select from a rotating schedule of lessons like aerial yoga, meditative sound baths ,and wellness workshops.
Drop into Grapefruit Basil for all day brunch and luxuriate in elevated variations of classics like Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict, Brioche Bananas Foster French Toast and Lobster and Triple Cream Frittata. Or maintain it mild with a Child Gem Caesar or Burrata Bruschetta.
Spend the afternoon exploring the retailers on El Paseo, Palm Desert’s most important avenue of fabulous retail retailers. Go to the Tommy Bahama Residence Retailer to peruse indoor and out of doors dwelling furnishings and distinctive dwelling décor, and make the most of a free design session.
Stroll throughout the road and proceed your buying journey on the not too long ago renovated Tommy Bahama retail retailer the place way of life choices embrace the model’s ethos of informal sophistication. You’ll discover males’s and ladies’s sportswear, swimwear and activewear, equipment, seashore gear, and residential items.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar options the ‘Finest Patio within the Desert’
Uncover the “Finest Patio within the Desert” on the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar. Get pleasure from gorgeous views of the San Jacinto mountains whereas eating on recent, tropical-inspired dishes together with Scallop Sliders, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chilean Sean Bass and Kona Espresso-Crusted Ribeye. Select from a collection of hand-crafted cocktails to completely complement your meal just like the Traditional Mojito, Mai Tai, or the Pineapple Paradiso.
DAY THREE:
Earlier than or after breakfast, pamper your self with a morning therapy on the luxurious and award-winning Spa Rosa on the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. That includes a menu of desert-inspired therapies and rituals impressed by the native panorama, Spa Rosa’s signature skincare and physique therapies embrace the head-to-toe Island State of Thoughts with tropical scents of papaya, pineapple and coconut; the 75-minute Marlin Man bundle with mild stretching, steamed-towel deep cleanse and wholesome hydration merchandise; and the half-day Daydream to Life, is a wellness journey that features a luxurious tub soak, exfoliation, facial, customized therapeutic massage, wellness class and different facilities.
Spa Rosa at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Spend the day in Palm Springs, a walkable metropolis that blends kitschy appeal with pure magnificence. Discover the prime strip of Palm Canyon Drive with its cute boutiques and colourful locals. Take selfies on the well-known statue of Marilyn Monroe or go to the Palm Springs Artwork Museum. Take an unimaginable journey and look at on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; head to the distinctive great thing about Joshua Tree Nationwide Park for climbing and mountain climbing; or acquire a broader take a look at the out of doors desert area with Purple Jeep Excursions.
Picture courtesy of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
For lunch, a snack, or early dinner, go to the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar on Palm Canyon Drive. With each day Comfortable Hour from 3-6pm, the out of doors Marlin Bar is a relaxed refuge the place you may unwind with a cocktail, mild fare, and natural soft-serve ice cream—an ideal method to finish the go to earlier than departing this stylish desert sanctuary.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
My desert exploration was enhanced by my use of Volvo’s new C40 Recharge, an all-electric compact that mixes trendy design, sustainability, and superior expertise. The spacious cabin options ergonomic design which was excellent for my drive from Santa Monica, to Indian Wells, to Rancho Palos Verdes. (A big panoramic sunroof provides to the ethereal really feel of the inside.) The C40 is provided with a big touchscreen infotainment system powered by Google, providing built-in navigation, voice instructions, and entry to numerous apps. It additionally features a premium sound system for an enhanced audio expertise. Volvo is famend for its security improvements, and the C40 comes with a collection of superior security applied sciences, together with adaptive cruise management, lane-keeping help, and automatic emergency braking. With fast-charging capabilities, I used to be capable of recharge the battery to about 80% in about 35 minutes at a DC quick charger. Whereas the vary varies, it’s enough for a lot of long-distance journeys, and the community of quick chargers is frequently increasing, easing vary anxiousness. The general design and structure contributed to a serene driving expertise. I beloved it, and I’ll properly develop into the proprietor of this lovely car.
Volvo C40 Recharge. Picture by Fran Miller
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