I am a local who has known Laurie Lund for 20+ years. Wedding planning is about having a plethora…read moreof resources. Laurie's resources run deep. She has a plan "A" and always a plan "B". Couples want to feel safe that their wedding vision will be executed. You can put your trust in Laurie and her staff. I do! Rev. Richard Cadieux

Our wedding was a month ago, and we only have great things to say about Laurie and her team. We can…read moresay with certainty that we couldn't have done it without her, and she was with us every step of the way. She handled every snag, random task, and even winter rain in the desert and worked so that we could just enjoy our wedding. We had a blast, and have her to thank for that. Every vendor she recommended to us was top notch. Book her for any event in the Palm Springs area!

I couldn't be happier with my birthday centerpieces! Valerie took my ideas and executed them…read moreperfectly. The process was seamless from start to finish, and her attention to detail really showed. I would absolutely use her again!

I used Valerie for my wedding flower needs and she was amazing!! The entire process from beginning…read moreto end was so smooth and the flowers were gorgeous!! Not only was she great at communicating, but I relied on her artistic abilities to fulfill a vision that I was struggling with. My husband and I are macabre people and she had no problem working with bones and helping me get the dark beauty I was hoping for. She made my bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, groom & groomsmen boutonnieres, and added flowers and leaves for my centerpieces. Everything was much better than I could've asked for, and I couldn't imagine getting the support and help from any other florist. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again, and I HIGHLY recommend her for professionalism, support, value, and absolutely amazing attention to detail!!

Our family absolutely loves the cabin up in Big Bear! We have come here several times now and the…read morekids always ask when we will go back. It's conveniently located to the slopes and to downtown. Parking is easy. The house has always been clean when we arrive and check in is easy as well. The bedrooms are each equipped to sleep a full young family and there are plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. The best part is the entertainment options. It's not an empty house. You walk in and there are things to do from little kid toys, to arcades, and a pool table. TV works well and the couches are comfortable. Would highly recommend this cabin for 2-3 families comfortably. 4th family could work also if people are ok sleeping on the couches. (I would be!)

We've stayed here 3 years in a row with 2 other families (5 kids total) and love it every time!…read moreSpacious enough for everyone, with a great layout for both hanging out and finding quiet time. The bar and pool table are big hits, and the cabin is always cozy, clean, and well-stocked. Our favorite Big Bear tradition!

Ice and water machines work half the time, lakes look terrible full of moss. I'm not paying any…read moremore for this expensive membership.

Just returned from looong weekend at LaQuinta CC. We live in Newport Beach in California. LaQuinta…read morewas heaven with its beautiful blue skies, greenest golf course and coral colored, looming mountains. I don't golf but the view was mesmerizing. Dinners and service were both A+!

Love, love, love Lotus Garden Center…read more Looking for unique flowers or gifts? If you live in the Coachella Valley , Lotus Garden Center in Palm Desert should be your first and only stop. It's where I buy my bouquets for my girlfriends' birthdays, they did beautiful Thanksgiving arrangements for my family event and drop dead gorgeous arrangements and the bridal bouquet for my daughter's wedding.

I was introduced today to Lotus Garden Center when a very beloved store on El Paseo sent me an…read morearrangement in gratitude for my business. Was I ever impressed! The delivery guy called me in advance to make sure he could get into my community (good idea - his name had to be called in to the gate). When he arrived he was dressed festively in a sequin shirt and also wearing a big smile. And my goodness, the flower arrangement was breathtaking!!! It is of substantial size and I'd say the majority of the elements will last a long time and will definitely last beyond Christmas. The artistry of the arrangement is 5 stars! Simply gorgeous and luxe looking. I had to read some of the other reviews and now understand they also sell gifts. I'll be checking them out in person now.

Soooooo. 5 stars with a caveat. You're gonna pay... and pay.. nothing here is inexpensive. But if…read moreyou have the extra $$ it's worth every penny. So what differentiates this from other Palm Springs area resorts? The service, by far. The property is phenomenal and the upkeep and maintenance is good, on par with other places. For example, at the pool, we found straws from the previous guest, etc. not a deal breaker, but something to observe. But everyone I interacted with genuinely seemed like they wanted us to have a good time. If it was fake, it was very good acting. From the valet to check in, amazing! Javier checked us in. 7 out of 5. Stress free. The pool area, 8 out of 5. Off the charts. Attention management: I stay at a lot of hotels and resorts. And though I'm sometimes overly generous with my ratings, I can honestly say Dru is the best server I've had, ever. She should run the joint! I wish I could give her a raise. Evan was pretty bad ass too and should be commended! Will I be back? 100 percent. Amazing property, rooms are great, staff is awesome. Food is good, but avoid the breakfast buffet at Rockwood. $40 for powdered eggs is no bueno! Other than that, you'll love it here!

We stayed at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa over the Fourth of July weekend, and…read moredespite how busy it was, the resort handled the crowds really well. The staff was attentive, and everything felt well organized. We had dinner at Aquifer65 & JW Sushi Bar one night, and it was fantastic. We also enjoyed dinner at Mikado Japanese Steakhouse, where the hibachi experience was both entertaining and delicious. The rooms are a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the property, but the overall experience more than makes up for it. The pools, grounds, and amenities make this a great place to spend a long weekend. I'd definitely recommend staying here--just be prepared if you're visiting in the summer. The 104-degree desert heat is no joke, so plan on spending plenty of time in the pool and staying hydrated!

This review is for the only restaurant there at the golf club…read more Terrible, terrible, terrible for the food and services and ambiance. We were invited by a friend to this so call private golf club to eat. There were literally teenagers working there. The way they dress, talk and no ideas on working in a restaurant or even hospitality. Food presentation was awful and the taste was dried and salty. They never came out to see what we needed. As a customer we had to constantly tell them what to do for all the basic that they should have been trained in. We order coffee. A cup was of coffee was brought out. Where is the creamer. Then creamer was brought out. Can we get a spoon to stir please. Constant back and forth. No self awareness of what is needed on the table or what goes with what. We can hear them laughing aloud in the restaurant as there were only 2 tables with customers including us. We heard recently there was a change of the executive chef, that did not help in quality of the food. But i think they need to re-evaluate the restaurant management and its priority. It appears this club and restaurant services senior people with money, and being private club on a Friday and in Pauma Valley with no nearby restaurants , except for some decent ones in the casinos, they settle for this restaurant. Truly my last time here and will let people know. Hire cooks and service people that want to be in the hospitality business. Not teenagers.

Love love love Palm Valley. Grounds are kept up immaculately. Food at the club is very good. HOA…read moreis responsive, cheerful and accommodating. . Club could use a facelift which I believe is on the calendar.

Treated my Best Friend and I to a weekend trip to Indian Wells and Palm Springs. Her only request,…read more"Lazy River." Found this resort, and had an easy decision from the views of the resort, reviews, and location... and of course, the lazy river! Beautiful resort with incredible staff. Extremely helpful and attentive Valet and Bell Service, Great Bartenders and Staff at Carmochas... Friendly Baristas at the little market (thank you all for making our morning lattes!)... and shout out to Sean and Jeremiah - our Fantastic Servers at the Hi Tides Day Bed. You both were incredible!! Our room was beautiful, too!!! Comfy bed, well maintained features (I loved the furniture and layout). A/C in our room was perfection! Bathroom was spacious and the shower-head was perfect. Body wash smelled fantastic! Overall exceptional resort and stay.

The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells is a very nice hotel if you're looking for a fun and/or relaxing…read moregetaway. I stayed over for a birthday staycation using my American Express Platinum Card benefits. Early check-in went smoothly. The America Express check-in gift was a $25 credit to use in the Market Cafe. They also gave me a voucher for two drinks for my bithday, which was a thoughtful gift. Although a room upgrade is supposed to be a perk of my booking, I was not upgraded. I did ask, and wasn't told there weren't any upgrades available, so I'm not sure why. Instead the check-in receptionist, made it sound like my room (pool view) was an upgrade, but that was the room I had originally booked. ROOMS: I loved the design of the room, with a step down into a sitting area that helped separate the sleeping and living areas and a small balcony with two chairs and a table. The room was comfortable and in good condition, though my front door did stick so I had to be careful to pull it firmly closed. POOLS: There are multiple pools: two family pools, a couple of 1 ft deep kiddie pools, a splash pad, lazy river, and the 18+ pool and hot tub. I split my time between the lazy river and adult pools and greatly enjoyed them both. The lazy river gets quite busy and seating is limited so if you want to sit there, get there when it opens. It was over 100 degrees out, so the water was warm from the sun but still a little cooler than the air. The adult hot tub is fairly spacious compared to many hotel hot tubs and there was plenty of room to spread out without being crowded in next to strangers. FOOD: While there were servers walking around the pool area taking orders, the one in the adult pool area never came up by the hot tub. If you order at the vista square kitchen they'll deliver to your seats by the pool, so you don't have to stand around waiting for your food. Pro tip: if you want a light meal order one of the kids meals, which is about half the price of an adult meal and has the option of a side of watermelon or fries. The Camino Springs Market has pre-made sandwhiches and salads. They cannot make them to order if there are ingredients you can't eat, so choices will be limited if you have an allergy or other issues with an ingredient. The charcuterie was good. Tia Carmen had a good breakfast buffet, but the dinner was overrated. Next time I'll try Carmocha instead. ACTIVITIES: While I didn't partake, there were plenty of family friendly activities going on. There are bikes to rent, a cactus walk, kids activities throughout the day, a fire for smores (you have to buy a smores kit from the Camino Springs Market) at night, and on the evening I was there they showed a movie at the pool. Overall, service was good, the facilities were enjoyable, pools were great, and food was lackluster.