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Cowboys, Native Americans, Hollywood stars, world-renowned architects, Fortune 500 heads, and just plain folks have put their stamp on Palm Springs for more than 100 years, making it a fascinating place to visit and live. The Insiders¿ Guide to Palm Springs is your definitive guide to the best of the desert, from elegant resorts to bargain shopping and everything in between.
Carolyn Patten was born in California and had a rolling stone childhood, living in eight other states before landing in Palm Springs in 1989. In her work as managing editor of Palm Springs Life Magazine, director of public relations for the Ritz-Carlton, and tourism p.r. director for Palm Springs, she has made a career of knowing the desert inside and out. She works as a freelance writer, editor, and public relations consultant, with clients in Portland, Oregon, and Palm Springs.