Palm Springs Summer Splash
Summers in California’s gay-friendly desert city of Palm Springs are hot... fry-a-homo-on-the-sidewalk sort of hot. But with these hot temperatures also come some sizzling savings opportunities.
For the second year, the Desert Gay Tourism Guild (DGTG) has worked with area hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers and entertainment venues to create a vibrant and varied line-up of special offers and events to help increase summer tourism.
Billed as Summer Splash 2009, the promotions officially run from June though August; however, some do not begin until July and others will extend into September.
Ricardo Gomez, co-owner of Tortuga del Sol and president of DGTG, believes summer is one of the best times to visit Palm Springs.
"The heat helps you slow down your pace so you can stop and smell the roses, or in our case the cactus," says Gomez.
And of course, let’s not forget it is a dry heat.
Here is a spotlight on some of the available hotel deals:
INNdulge
Rooms: 24 rooms and suites
Clothing optional: Yes
Clientele: Male
Premiering its new state-of-the-art pool chilling system, this popular and social, resort INNdulge, is offering a "second night free" deal: stay two nights, and the second night is free; stay four nights, and the second and fourth nights are free. The offer is valid Sunday through Thursday only. Rates start at $149 per night.
East Canyon
Rooms: 15 rooms and suites
Clothing optional: No
Clientele: Male
The luxury resort and spa East Canyon is offering a couple great deals:
Triangle Inn
Rooms: 9 suites
Clothing optional: Yes
Clientele: Male
Enjoy every other weeknight for free through August at quaint Triangle Inn with its lush tropical gardens. Hosts Stephen and Michael charm their guests with their southern hospitality. Rates start at $125.
Tortuga del Sol
Rooms: 12 rooms and suites
Clothing optional: Yes
Clientele: Male
Slow and steady wins the race...or in this case, lazy days and summer nights. This turtle-loving getaway, Tortuga del Sol, is offering rooms starting as low as $89 per night, with a two-night minimum.
