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Escape e Big Dark with a vacation
to Palm Springs. Located in the So-
noran Desert of Southern California,
this iconic resort city is known for its
collection of mid-century modern
architecture, great golf courses, shiny
celebrity history, and soothing mineral
waters. Jet into Palm Springs Interna-
tional Airport on a direct flight from
Sea-Tac and get ready for a swanky stay
at one of the WAC's stylish reciprocal
clubs in the desert.
Palm Springs has long been a popu-
lar destination for Hollywood A-listers.
Many of these stars built or bought
innovative modernist structures around
town, especially from the late 1920s
through the 1960s, considered the
Golden Age of Hollywood.
Book an architecture tour or rent
bikes for a self-guided exploration
of homes and properties tied to such
classic names as Liberace, Zsa Zsa Ga-
bor, Clark Gable, Sammy Davis Jr., and
Dorothy Lamour.
Choose your visit wisely. Summer
temperatures usually exceed 100, while
winter highs in the 60s and 70s make
it a perfect sunny escape from Seattle.
During your visit, you can emulate the
likes of Marlon Brando and Frank Sina-
tra with a cocktail at Melvyn's Restau-
rant & Bar. Too busy sightseeing to sit
down? Try a "date shake." Nearly every
Palm Springs watering hole has its own
version of this icy drink.
Palm Springs is also a golfer's haven.
ere are more than 110 courses, several
of which were designed by the likes of
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Rath-
er simply relax? Try e Spa at Séc-He,
where you can bathe in hot spring water
straight from the desert. Whatever your
vibe, Palm Springs has an answer.
To visit a club, members must request
a letter of introduction.
Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews
at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews.
wac.net/reciprocal-clubs
SMOKE TREE RANCH
Historic property with cottage rentals,
horseback riding, golf, and more.
smoketreeranch.com
SEVEN LAKES GOLF
& COUNTRY CLUB
Mid-century modern clubhouse
and golf course.
7lakescountryclub.com
RECIPROCAL CLUBS
Pretty in Palm Springs
Discover a desert oasis this winter
club life
reciprocal club
