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26 Palm Springs Dos and Don'ts

Get the 411 on one of the world's hottest (literally) gay getaways.

Neal Broverman Aug 05, 2015

Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.

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26 Palm Springs Dos and Don'ts

Get the 411 on one of the world's hottest (literally) gay getaways.