Lucky for you, Zentraveler, Palm Springs is also a place that offers abundant getaways. We are huge fans of the area and since we are less than a two hour drive away, we take advantage of the getaways often and frequently (okay, maybe 2 or 3 times a year!). We can get a 2 bedroom, very roomy villa in Palm Desert at either Marriott property for about $450 per WEEK many months of the year. Pretty much all except prime time, say mid-January until mid-April. Sometimes the price is higher if it's more demand, like right around Christmas or something.
We are very excited about a family gathering we have organized for next week in Palm Desert at Marriott Desert Springs Villas. We bought 4 of the two-bedroom villas for all 15 of us for the whole week. We have never all been together like this, so we are very excited. We payed $425 for each week and it's our Christmas present to everyone coming. Think about it, 15 people on vacation for 2K!
Okay, just be sure you don't tell everyone about our little secret of Palm Springs getaways. I don't want the word to get out because I want to be able to easily go when I want!
BTW, Marriott Newport Coast has been coming up on getaways this year if you are looking. The resort is 2 bedrooms only and I've seen getaways for $500.
Hope you can join II soon!
Janna