The Biskra House has an all-new game room! Now there’s really no reason to leave the house. We’ve added an 8-foot pool table, kept the foosball table, changed the flooring, added lighting and sturdy bar tables and chairs for scorekeepers and card players. All you need to do is grab a beverage and add your…
5 Greater Palm Springs Restaurants You Need To Try Now
It’s a great time to visit the Greater Palm Springs area, with excellent dining options popping up throughout the valley. On our last couple of trips, we’ve made a point of visiting some of the new (and new to us) restaurants that have been getting great reviews, and we weren’t disappointed. Farm “Traveling through the…
A New Look for the Biskra House
Take a sneak peek at our new living room design! We’ve been hard at work making improvements at the Biskra House this year, and we can’t wait to show you. We’ve upgraded the outdoor furniture, added an outdoor shower and have re-designing the living room. Most of the furniture has arrived, with the finishing touches…
A Very Palm Springs Holiday
No snow? No problem. The holidays in Palm Springs are plenty festive. Dark desert skies and cool nights make for extra festive light displays – and extra delicious hot cocoa. Here are a few to check out: Wildlights | November 23, 2018 – December 24, 2018 In December, the Living Desert hosts Wildlights, a glittering nighttime…
Olé All Day: Sangria Recipes for Palm Springs Poolside Sipping
Sangria is the perfect minimal-effort crowd pleaser for lazy days by the pool: boozy, but not too much, refreshing and pretty. The basic formula is simple, just add a quarter cup of brandy to a bottle of wine, a bit of sugar, and a whole lot of sliced fruit. Let it sit (macerate) for 1-8…
18 of the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs is dog-friendly to friendly dogs, which makes it the perfect place to relax with your favorite friends and family members, especially the 4-legged ones. At the Biskra House, you’re welcome to bring your pup (just remember to let us know), and with so many great restaurants offering dog-friendly outdoor seating, there’s no…
10 Reasons Summer in Palm Springs is Surprisingly Great
Summer in Greater Palm Springs is undeniably hot, but it’s also a good time to visit. We’ve always felt like it was our little secret since it’s when we spend the most time at The Biskra House, but now we’re ready to share. These are our top 10 reasons summer in the desert is actually…