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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Local Tour Guide .

We work with only the most experienced and knowledgeable local guides on our trips. You will be in excellent hands with a fully licensed and accredited local guide who will share their expertise in everything from history and architecture, to culture and traditions, the best local cuisine, activities and crafts, or even shopping. Local guides live, breathe, and love their trips because as locals they are an integral part of their communities. Their connections run deep and pride in their piece of the world is contagious.

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Accommodations

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Hand-selected accommodations based on your preferences, travel style, and budget—ranging from historic national park lodges to luxury wine country resorts.

Korakia Pensione

Luxury Hotel

A tranquil Moroccan inspired hideaway at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Korakia Pensione blends historic Mediterranean and North African design across two beautifully restored villas. Hosting musicians, artists, and celebrities since the 1920s, it nods to tradition with design interiors and record players in every room. Guests enjoy peaceful courtyards, heated saltwater pools, and thoughtful touches like hot breakfasts, afternoon tea, yoga, and vintage films under the stars.

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Located in chic downtown Palm Springs, the Kimpton Rowan, permeates an ethernal desert beauty just steps from shops, restaurants and nightlife. The refreshing, well-appointed guest rooms feature calming modern decor and are drentched in light with magnificent views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the surrounding desert. The hotel also features a rooftop pool and bar, fitness center, a hosted evening social hour and two on-property chef-driven restaurants featuring seasonal and local ingrdients.

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Triada Palm Springs, Autograph Collection

A Spanish hacienda?style boutique hotel in the historic Movie Colony, Triada offers charming courtyards, two outdoor pools, and mountain views. Originally opened in 1939, it has been frequented by Hollywood stars from Elizabeth Taylor to Jimmy Durante over the years. Its three wings—Mente, Corazon, and Alma—create a relaxed village feel, with vintage charm, stylishly renovated rooms and California cuisine at the on site Iluminara Restaurant.