ReviewsReview byAnna SarjeantDeputy Lifestyle and Travel Editor, Audience·NZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 07:00 PM6 mins to readAnna Sarjeant is Deputy Lifestyle and Travel Editor, Audience for the New Zealand Herald.The resort pool and man-made beach, backdropped by the San Jacinto range. Photo / Anna SarjeantGreater Palm Springs is every inch the coveted destination you’ve dreamed of, especially at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Anna Sarjeant writes.It’s not every day my husband and I stay in an executive hotel suite, complete with two queen beds, separate lounge area, double balcony and an expansive bathroom.
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