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Tucked against the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa<\/a> offers a desert getaway with an unexpected tropical twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Located in the Greater Palm Springs area, the resort features 215 guestrooms and villa suites surrounded by 11 acres of olive trees, citrus groves and flower gardens. Throughout the property, a custom tropical design aesthetic blends with the natural beauty of the desert, creating a setting that feels relaxed and elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For guests looking to make the most of the resort\u2019s wellness-focused atmosphere, the property features three saltwater pools with cabanas, along with Spa Rosa, a 12,000-square-foot destination spa offering treatments inspired by the surrounding desert. A 24-hour fitness center rounds out the wellness amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s also plenty to keep guests occupied between pool time and spa appointments. The resort\u2019s signature restaurant and bar, Grapefruit Basil, offers a place to settle in for a meal or drink, while Rosa Boutique carries exclusive retail products. Guests can also enjoy two bocce ball courts and 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outside, the resort leans into the social side of desert evenings. A spacious patio features a signature fire wall and eight fire pits, with nightly live music adding to the laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With its combination of scenery, landscaping, pools, spa amenities and island-inspired design, Tommy Bahama Miramonte offers a different take on the traditional Palm Springs-area escape – one that feels perfect for a wellness weekend or a getaway spent enjoying the resort. 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