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Winter season is upon us, and the thought of frigid temperatures will make any person want to exchange the winter chill for warm weather. This winter, come play in Palm Springs and save $50.00 or more on LGBT lodging, attractions, retail and dining.

Gay and lesbian resorts are offering discounts including Chestnuts, La Dolce Vita Resort and Spa, Triangle Inn at Palm Springs, Queen of Hearts and The View Palm Springs. Complete listing of winter discounts available online at www.ComePlayInPalmSprings.com.

MARTINIS & MANICURES
SpaTerre at Riviera Resort & Spa 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. (Now through September 30) $35/person (Includes Mini Manicure, One Drink, Fruit & Cheese) From now until September 30, 2009, every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. pamper your fingertips, and your thirst. It’s Martinis & Manicures… and, ladies (and gents!) it’s fabulous!

Here’s what you get: A 30–minute Mini Manicure, which consists of removing nail polish, treating the cuticles and nails, a luxurious hand and upper arm massage is given, followed by a nail buff and polish. Plus you receive a Spa-tini or another martini of choice from our specialty list; fruit and cheese platters you may help yourself to, and a seat in the charming ambiance of our exclusive Buddha Lounge. All martinis come with straws for easy sipping while your hands are being expertly massaged and pampered by SpaTerre’s friendly and knowledgeable staff. Once your manicure is done, you are welcome to stay as long as you’d like at the Riviera Resort & Spa; meander its gardens, have a scrumptious dinner at Circa 59, visit the elegant sidebar or Starlite Lounge or stretch out in a pool deck chair by a warm fire pit. Although a luxury spa and resort might not always be a weekly destination for you, it’s worth the trip just to escape the everyday hectic and slip into some good old fashioned pampering.

Residents in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties have the opportunity to participate in competitions both online and at selected venues in their hometown to earn a trip to Palm Springs, California.

A schedule of events, tickets, and entry forms are available online at www.WeKnowWhatYouNeed.com.

Picture Perfect Palm Springs
Designed to collect new images of Palm Springs, this contest invites users to share their picture perfect vacation photos of Palm Springs. Submit a photo of Palm Springs to earn a chance to win a vacation to the desert oasis. Submissions are being accepted online through March 15.

Owner/Dog Look-A-Like Contest
During the last two weekends, more than 60 dogs and their owners had their photo taken at My Pet…Naturally a pet store in West Los Angeles. Ten dog owners and their four-legged friends were selected to go to the finals to do a “dog walk” on the runway on March 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the pet store to compete in this “Owner/Dog Look-a-Like” contest for an opportunity to go on a pet-friendly vacation to Palm Springs. This event is designed to feature the more than three dozen pet-friendly hotels in Palm Springs.

Aids/LifeCycle
Cyclists participating in the AIDS/LifeCycle event, a seven-day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles May 31-June 6, will have the opportunity to earn an “Outdoor Adventure Stay” in Palm Springs. Participants raising at least $3,000 by April 15 will be entered into a contest to experience the ultimate in hiking, biking and relaxation after this challenging, yet cause-worthy event. The winner will be whisked two short hours away via limo and champagne to this desert paradise.

The Great Outdoor Adventure
In order to raise awareness of the natural outdoor beauty and activities in Palm Springs, residents of the Laguna Woods Village in Orange County who are participating in the month-long “Senior Games,” will be entered into a chance to win the “Great Outdoor Adventure” package. The contest is being promoted within this senior community of 18,000 residents that can enjoy a vacation close to home.

Half-Naked Chef
In the spirit of Top Chef and America’s Next Top Model, Palm Springs is sponsoring a cooking competition in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange Counties. Contestants must use “Palm” or “Springs” in their recipe. Gay men will display their good looks and cooking abilities to take the top prize of a trip to Palm Springs.

Win a free trip for 2 to Palm Springs!

Send in a 2 minute video or write in 500 words or less and tell us why you think Palm Springs is exactly what you need. Entries can be humorous, poetic, dramatic, or anything that gets your point across.

The best submission will be chosen for the grand prize. Log-on to www.WeKnowWhatYouNeed.com to submit your entry, view and comment on other entries, and blog with other contestants. All submissions must be in by 5:00pm (PST) February 6th 2009 and the winner will be announced February 11th, 2009.

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