Previously Owned: Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs

As the only extended-stay hotel in the area, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs features all the comforts of home — plus unrivaled views. Want to chill out after a long day in the Cali heat? Take a dip in the outdoor pool, where you can experience picturesque views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Later, grab some burgers and fire up the grill for a barbecue or enjoy a private, air-conditioned dinner – each suite has its own stocked kitchenette equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stovetop and dishwasher. Find your Zen at a sun-saluting yoga session at the state-of-the art fitness center. It’s open 24 hours, seven days a week and is furnished with yoga mats, kettlebells, free weights, treadmills and elliptical machines.

Newly redesigned, the Palm Springs downtown plaza is renowned for its locally-owned restaurants, one-of-a-kind boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. A popular home to movie stars and Presidents (Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan both settled in the city) since the 1930s, the area is full of old Hollywood glamour. Stroll along Palm Canyon Drive and Museum Way to glimpse the Walk of the Stars, which honors more than 440 famous residents, including Elvis Presley, Lena Horne and Marilyn Monroe. And of course, you won’t want for beautiful weather. SoCal gets 300-plus days of rays annually — so enjoy hikes to nearby Tahquitz Canyon or drives through the valley to Joshua Tree National Park.