Episodes

  • Hospitality Insider with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels
    Jun 22 2024

    It's all about attention to detail and exemplary customer service on this special Hospitality Insider episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. Hear about the unique guest experiences provided by the boutique hotels that are part of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels.

    FEATURED GUESTS: * Robert Hunt - General Manager of Alcazar Palm Springs. Visit: https://alcazarpalmsprings.com/ * Karima Zaki - Vice President of Operations of Town and Desert Hospitality. Visit: https://townanddesert.com * Adam Ramirez, owner of Luxe Hospitality Consulting LLC. Visit: www.luxehospitalityrevpar.com Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. View the hotels and sign up the the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter here: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/

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    55 mins
  • Super Summer in Palm Springs, Southern California
    May 25 2024

    From lounging poolside to sunrise hiking adventures, shopping and dining, and sizzling summer lodging deals, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show is all about Having a Super Summer in Palm Springs, Southern California.

    FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. View the hotels and sign up the the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter here: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    * KIMBER FOSTER is the Director of Palm Springs Tourism. Hear about her summer recommendations for unique activities and special events that include the upcoming Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31-June 9, 2024), the performing arts, pet-friendly fun, and more. Visit: https://visitpalmsprings.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/

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    26 mins
  • Palm Springs Road Trip Adventures
    Apr 27 2024

    From Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Integratron, it's all about Great Road Tripping Adventures on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show.

    FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. View the hotels and sign up the the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter here: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    * SANDI HEMMERLEIN is a writer and photojournalist. Based in L.A. but constantly on the prowl for new adventure, she spends most of her time nurturing her interest in birds, animals, neon, historic theaters, puppets, folk art, trains, and stained glass. Sandi documents everything on her own website https://www.avoidingregret.com which complements her work for PBS SoCal (as producer of the digital series SoCal Wanderer), Atlas Obscura, Los Angeles Magazine, Stacker, and many others.

    * KEVIN CARLOW has been a seeker of the strange and mysterious since his early childhood, spent reading in dusty corners of libraries and running amok in the woods of Massachusetts. While making a living in the service industry full-time in the Coachella Valley these days, he also has years of experience blogging and writing professionally about topics as varied as cocktails, movies, and tarot-reading. More: https://crypticcocktails.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/

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    46 mins
  • Film Festivals in Sunny Palm Springs
    Mar 23 2024

    It's all about the Fabulous Film Festivals, Screenings, and Palm Springs Movie Scene on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show.

    FEATURED GUESTS:

    * MICHAEL C. GREEN – Executive Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center which incubates, produces, and encourages arts and cultural programs. He is also Chair of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, and co-owner of Triangle Inn. Visit: https://psculturalcenter.org/ & https://www.triangle-inn.com/

    * BETH ELLEN - Executive Director of the Desert Film Society that promotes the appreciation of film in the Coachella Valley by providing Society members an unique opportunity to view the latest in art, international & cutting-edge independent cinema and educating members by providing a platform for discussion of the art of film and film craft. Visit: https://desertfilmsociety.org/ & https://cinemafrancaisps.org/

    * THEODORE "TEDDY" GROUYA is an award-winning filmmaker, and Founder & Director of the American Documentary And Animation Film Festival and Film Fund (AmDocs), as well as the Director of the Architecture Design Art Film Festival (ADAFF). The American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) is the largest documentary festival on the West Coast. The 13th Annual Festival runs from March 21-25, 2024. Visit: https://www.amdocfilmfest.com/

    Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e

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    43 mins
  • Experience the Spring Wildflowers in Sunny Palm Springs
    Feb 24 2024

    The spring desert wildflower season has begun! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Hear all about the spring wildflower season including where and how to witness the beauty of these wonderful wildflowers, and the local boutique hotels that have gorgeous gardens to enjoy as part of your "flower powered" experience.

    Listen to this past podcast covering outdoor experiences in Palm Springs that includes hiking and cycling, jeep tours and aerial tram rides: https://youtu.be/VF73FQsqev4?feature=shared

    Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/

    Podcast photo courtesy of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels & Visit Palm Springs.

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    45 mins
  • Stay & Play in Sunny Palm Springs this Winter
    Jan 27 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Winter Events, Activities, and Unique Lodging Destinations Palm Springs, California.

    Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    MODERNISM WEEK happens Feb. 15-25, 2024. Follows are some informative links:

    * Modernism Week 2024 Q&A: http://tinyurl.com/2p8um98p

    * Big Blend Radio Podcast on Palm Springs Desert Modernism: http://tinyurl.com/3m637fky

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    23 mins
  • Designer David Rios - The Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel in Palm Springs
    Dec 10 2023

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel.

    WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE

    Featuring nine unforgettable suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Hotel is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to its Hollywood roots. Visit https://thevelvetropeps.com/

    Co-owned by drag persona Trixie Mattel, the Trixie Motel is a pink paradise located in the heart of Palm Springs that features seven custom themed rooms. Visit https://trixiemotel.com/

    Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/

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    28 mins
  • Gregory Douglass - Palm Springs is Quality of Life
    Oct 14 2023

    From the big open blue skies and desert sunshine to a supportive and inclusive community, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Gregory Douglass who talks about the Quality of Life that Palm Springs provides visitors and locals alike.

    Along with being a noteworthy singer/songwriter and performer, Gregory is a writer for Boutiquely Palm Springs Newsletter for the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, and co-publisher of https://www.thepalmspringsguys.com. Also visit his music site: https://gregorydouglass.com/

    Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

    Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e

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    38 mins