Travelers will find the luxurious main pool at the Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs is peaceful spot on weekdays, but on weekends it becomes the place to see and be seen as they party in the California sun. Watch my video review of the resort.
The rock formations at Bryce Canyon National Park may not attract the huge number of summer travelers other parks in the Southwest receive, but this may just be a great reason to visit this park. Here is an interesting audio podcast on the area from the Amateur Traveler.