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Seasonal direct flights from NYC: JetBlue 5 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday they don't fly) Virgin America on Saturday.

If you want to be near Chabad of Palm Springs you want to look for houses in Twin Palms or Deepwell.
There are other area that may work, like Sunny Dunes for example, though it would be best to inquire the distance from Chabad before booking.
Don't forget to leave a donation, Chabad Houses in tourist destinations are dependent on visitor support.

Good rental sites include:
http://vrbo.com/
http://www.vacationrentals.com/
https://www.acmehouseco.com/

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/vac/  ****Approach with caution, there have been many vacation rental scams with almost no way to recover money******

Hotels in and around Palm Springs include:
-Hyatt Regency Suites in downtown Palm Springs.
-Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells
-Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage

Activities:
-Hiking, and lots of it.
-Joshua Tree National Park
-Walking up Cahuilla Hills Dr is easy and breathtaking: http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/6652
-Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
-Thursday night street fair in downtown Palm Springs
-Cabazon Outlet Shopping
-Knott's Soak City
-ATV http://www.quadsquadatvtours.com/desertatvtours/
Childrens Discovery Museum = $8 per person of the age 2 great for kids

Chabad: Chabad Palm springs is located at
425 avenida Ortega
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #420 on: November 29, 2019, 12:44:01 PM »
anyone know of kosher restaurants in palm springs?
On Tuesday evenings, during the winter months (Sukkos through Shavuos), there’s a weekly BBQ at Chabad of Rancho Mirage.

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #421 on: December 05, 2019, 12:25:54 PM »
He sold it a while back. There are no Kosher homes near Chabad at this time.
Just called him to confirm. He sold it last October, so there are no kosher homes in the area.(Google villas in Palm Springs/ Rancho Mirage though)

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #422 on: January 03, 2020, 01:07:22 PM »
Any recommendations of a nice villa close to chabad?
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #423 on: January 03, 2020, 01:14:58 PM »
Any recommendations for hotels close to chabad

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #424 on: January 03, 2020, 01:19:25 PM »
Any recommendations of a nice villa close to chabad?
Search VRBO or Airbnb by address?

How is the Chabad there now that Rabbi Denebeim isn't running it?
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #425 on: January 03, 2020, 01:20:46 PM »
Search VRBO or Airbnb by address?

How is the Chabad there now that Rabbi Denebeim isn't running it?
I believe his son Ari is running it now. Still a denebeim

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #426 on: January 03, 2020, 01:22:08 PM »
Any recommendations of a nice villa close to chabad?
Don't think there's any since Shusterman sold, but try reaching out to Chabad and they may be able to help you -(Rabbi there is super nice/helpful)

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #427 on: January 03, 2020, 01:22:40 PM »
Don't think there's any since Shusterman sold, but try reaching out to Chabad and they may be able to help you -(Rabbi there is super nice/helpful)
Huh? There are dozens if not hundreds within walking distance.
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #428 on: January 03, 2020, 01:23:39 PM »
I believe his son Ari is running it now. Still a denebeim
Didn't answer the question :)
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #429 on: January 03, 2020, 01:29:22 PM »
Huh? There are dozens if not hundreds within walking distance.
My apologies. There are no *kosher* villas any longer.

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« Reply #430 on: January 03, 2020, 01:31:50 PM »
My apologies. There are no *kosher* villas any longer.
I don't really understand how a kosher villa works anyway. You trust everyone that ever stayed there to hold to your standards?
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #431 on: January 03, 2020, 01:35:42 PM »
I don't really understand how a kosher villa works anyway. You trust everyone that ever stayed there to hold to your standards?
they kasher it after everyone checks out maybe?

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #432 on: January 03, 2020, 01:36:32 PM »
I don't really understand how a kosher villa works anyway. You trust everyone that ever stayed there to hold to your standards?
Individual question but it had 2 sep sinks, ovens-(self clean) and most importantly micros -(easy to kasher) stocked with some basic kosher products. Had perculator for shbs, shbs lamps and some other features which the kosher traveler may appreciate. And of course a hefty kosher price  ;)

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #433 on: January 03, 2020, 01:37:45 PM »
Is there any nice hotels close to chabad?

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #434 on: January 03, 2020, 01:40:24 PM »
they kasher it after everyone checks out maybe?
Each owner runs it differently. I've rented several and some make you fill out a detailed questionnaire...I know 1 owner who burns out the ovens after each stay but most don't. (I personally don't use the kitchens unless I know the owner)

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« Reply #435 on: January 03, 2020, 01:56:35 PM »
Individual question but it had 2 sep sinks, ovens-(self clean) and most importantly micros -(easy to kasher) stocked with some basic kosher products. Had perculator for shbs, shbs lamps and some other features which the kosher traveler may appreciate. And of course a hefty kosher price  ;)
Most places have self cleaning ovens and micros, just ask. Why pay a premium for that?
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #436 on: January 03, 2020, 01:57:02 PM »
Is there any nice hotels close to chabad?
Define close.
Also, willing to consider nearby Chabads?
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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #437 on: January 03, 2020, 02:03:30 PM »
Walking distance

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #438 on: January 03, 2020, 02:14:01 PM »
Most places have self cleaning ovens and micros, just ask. Why pay a premium for that?
If you know the owner, it's worth it (*free*)

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Re: Palm Springs, CA Master Thread
« Reply #439 on: January 05, 2020, 01:27:37 AM »
I don't really understand how a kosher villa works anyway. You trust everyone that ever stayed there to hold to your standards?
Separate sinks, dishes and utensils for milchig & fleishig, everything clearly labeled. A frum yid has a chezkas kashrus to follow instructions.