We spent 6 days around Christmas at the resort. We...

We spent 6 days around Christmas at the resort. We were 3 families, a total of 14 people. Everyone had a great time. We used the spa for massage, the gym for work outs, young ones took the boat ride - from the lobby, and had the breakfast package so we all met at breakfast every morning. Palm Desert weather was 70 to 82 for the week. Plenty of hiking nearby from easy and flat to 10 miles at 8500 ft by gondola. Joshua Tree is an hour drive but worth a day. Advice - make reservations in advance everywhere including restaurants in the hotel. Plenty of good places to eat nearby. Really booked for new year's.