An event sponsored by the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau allowed us to learn about the many activities available in the Coachella Valley.
The Bureau represents all the communities including Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio.
Explaining some of the Desert wonders and beauty were Joyce Kiehl, director of communications, as well as Greg Purdy, public affairs manager, for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway..
Joyce Kiehl pointed to the 2017 Visitors Guide which can now be found online at www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com which provides most up to date  information on events, dining, shopping, attractions and accommodations.
It also offers a calendar of special events that will take place in 2017.  Theme is "Welcome to the Oasis".
The evening presentation for media  took place at the new, showplace Paley Restaurant located in the heart of Hollywood at the Columbia Center.
Paley shows a large bar lounge and both inside and patio dining with  an exciting California contemporary cuisine.
Paley is located at 6115 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles.  Telephone 323 544-9430.