wear this there: azure sky palm springs

Just in a knick of time, i was very kindly invited to come and check out a fairly new palm springs hotel. i was very ‘over’ the foggy days enveloping california for all of may and, so far, much of early june, so when the azure sky hotel asked if i might like a night away, i […]

Floating in the Desert

The pool at Azure Sky Hotel, Palm Springs

SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE Managing editor Jackie Bryant heads to warmer ground for a babymoon at Palm Springs’ Azure Sky Hotel Toward the middle of my pregnancy, I had a sneaky suspicion that mine would get difficult (spoiler alert: it did), so I wanted to log as much movement as possible while I still could. Midwinter, […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Palm Springs for the Ultimate Desert Getaway

Azure Sky hotel entrance gate and palm trees

Pure Wow Magazine PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. You can learn more about that process here. Located about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is an easy weekend getaway from Los Angeles. Between the music festivals, Desert X, Modernism […]

Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It

Container sculpture at Desert X

AFAR MAGAZINE: By Mae Hamilton The biennial outdoor art extravaganza Desert X is back in all of its strange and provocative glory now through May 7. One of the biggest art celebrations in Southern California, Desert X is known for its large-scale, free-to-the-public art exhibits (past exhibitions have included a Hollywood sign-esque piece that read “Indian Land” […]

Regenerative Tourism Program Launched in Palm Springs, CA

Loungers under Palm Trees at Azure Sky Hotel

By Gaurav Banerji As the first statewide regenerative travel program kicks off with Visit California and Kind Traveler, Visit Greater Palm Springs, a Kind Destination partner in the program, has launched a new wave of opportunities for travelers to make a positive impact when visiting Greater Palm Springs. To mobilize this new opportunity, participating hotels in the region prioritizing sustainability and community impact are sharing […]

The Weather in Palm Springs Is Peaking—the Resorts, Hotels, and Spas to Book Now

Plush lobby at Azure Sky Hotel featuring shag carpet and wood beams

SUNSET MAGAZINE Not long ago, Palm Springs hotels came in two flavors: gracious Spanish revival and on-the-nose (if a bit campy) mid-century modern. But today a new era of hotel openings and restorations honors the innovation of the mid-twentieth century while pushing into the future of hospitality. A cadre of architects and designers are breathing life into a region that has […]

DISCOVER PALM SPRINGS: FROM DESERT-INSPIRED HOTELS TO JOSHUA TREE STARGAZING

Azure Sky Lobby at night

WALLPAPER MAGAZINE With thoughtful details, intimate character and a charming front-of-house team, Azure Sky, is a welcome addition to Palm Springs’ boutique hotel scene. Ahead of its May 2022 opening, renovations to the 1959 building retained the essence of its midcentury modern style. The 14 bedrooms and suites are tastefully decorated with floating oak beds […]

THESE 11 REVAMPED CALIFORNIAN MOTELS ARE TOTALLY WORTH A ROAD TRIP

AFAR Magazine VINTAGE-INSPIRED LODGINGS AND WIDE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAYS GO TOGETHER LIKE BEDS AND BREAKFASTS. Azure Sky HotelConstructed in 1959, the Azure Sky Hotel offers travelers the perfect balance of midcentury-modern details and desert-inspired chic. There are just 14 rooms here (and the property is 21+ only) making for an intimate, cozy atmosphere—11 of the rooms […]

52 PLACES TO GO IN 2023

Joshua Tree National Park

THE NEW YORK TIMES Yes, this is the land of midcentury nostalgia, with its low-slung Modernist architecture and the recent return of the 26-foot-tall “Forever Marilyn” statue. But these days, there’s another headliner: the surrounding desert, and the dark skies above. The desert nature and history that flourish around Palm Springs are also shaping the […]