IT’S ALL ABOUT SPRING – AND OUTDOOR FUN — IN THE DESERT
Riviera Resort & Spa Features Special Rate, Activities Galore for Families This Break
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (February 11, 2010) – It has an enduring reputation as a sizzling hot spot for Spring Break, but the Palm Springs area is not all about cocktails and coeds. The region is brimming with water activities, natural wonders and desert culture, making it an idyllic family destination. Enticing parents and children to come and stay awhile, Riviera Resort & Spa – the newly revitalized iconic resort in the heart of Palm Springs – is offering a special $155 nightly “Spring Break” rate, as well as a full slate of activities designed for non-stop fun, all on tap March 12 through May 2.
Whether it’s lazing by one of two pools or partaking in a brisk round of tennis, Riviera Resort & Spa has an array of family friendly amenities from a special kids menu to a 1,200-square-foot Kids Club with games, arts and crafts, televisions and computers – as well as a lively recreational round-up:
· Plunge into “dive-in” family movies: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6 and 8 p.m.
· Savor sumptuous s’mores at poolside marshmallow roasts: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 to 9 p.m., $16 per s’more kit
· Indulge in freshly made banana splits at regular ice cream socials: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
· Splash into shape with aqua aerobics for adults: Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m., $10 per guest
· Unwind with complimentary five-minute poolside massages: Tuesdays and Fridays, 4 p.m.
· For even more family diversions: complimentary caricatures and henna tattoos, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Noon to 4 p.m.
Additionally, the resort offers cribs, hideaway beds and child-proofing kits, as well as a detailed list of kid-oriented attractions, nearby pharmacies, pediatricians and babysitting services.
Easy and Accessible Offsite Activities
The Palm Springs area – known for its temperate spring climate and outdoor appeal – offers an array of accessible and affordable family-oriented activities, among them: The Living Desert, the Children’s Museum of Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the hiking trails of Tahquitz Canyon and the natural wonders of Joshua Tree State Park. For the ultimate in family fun, the resort offers guests a special rate at the nearby Knott’s Soak City, a splash filled 21-acre water park replete with 22 rides and attractions, including an exhilarating seven-story slide. The area also provides some picturesque biking routes and bike rentals are available through the property.
About Riviera Resort & Spa
Following the extensive $70 million modernization, Riviera Resort & Spa reopened to the public in October 2008. With bold artwork, sleek lines, geometric accents and plenty of lustrous color, this extraordinary property once again emanates the glitz and uber-cool attitude of mid-century Palm Springs. The restored resort, originally 475 rooms, now features 406 masterfully-revamped guest rooms and luxury suites – outfitted with handsome retro furnishings; chic marble bathrooms; flat-screen plasma TVs; wireless Internet access and private patios or balconies – set amidst lushly landscaped gardens with intimate courtyards. Other resort highlights include: SpaTerre, an 11,000-square-foot retreat with cross-cultural and global treatments; and an array of inventive food and beverage offerings, including the signature Circa 59; the outdoor Bikini Bar adjacent to a spectacular pool; the swank Starlite Lounge; and sidebar, offering tantalizing cocktails in an atmosphere of sleek sophistication.
Riviera Resort & Spa is located at 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. For further information, visit www.psriviera.com or call 760.327.8311.
