Affordable peak season Palm Springs getaways

We take a closer look at deals that can be found during peak season. Less than 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is the perfect weekend getaway — especially if you score a deal.

The Deal: Best known for golf, retirees, and mid-century modern architecture, Palm Springs offers great peak season bargains…if you look off the beaten path.

Sample Rates:
Casa Cody, tel 760.320.9346, 175 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs
Doubles starting at $89 - $119 (with a small kitchen) weekdays or weekends. Rates based on availability and valid until July 8, 2007.
Note: pet friendly

Korakia Pensione, 760.864.6411, 257 S Patencio Rd., Palm Springs
Moroccan and Mediterranean villa rooms starting at $159 weekdays or weekends.
Make note of their strict cancellation rules, and look for steep summer discounts mid-July through August.

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 760.773.4444, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA
Standard rooms for AAA members start at $94, with spa packages starting at $387.
Best rates are Sun-Thurs; inquire about low rate weekends in April. The spa package includes one 50-minute treatment.

La Quinta Resort & Club, 800.598.3828, 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA
Named one of the “World’s Best Golf Resorts” by Travel Leisure. Golfers will love the unlimited golf packages for play at the La Quinta Resort courses or the resort courses at PGA WEST. This “Best of the West” package starts at $550/night, valid until May 5, 2007.

Related LA Times Travel Links:
Travel Palm Springs

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