What to expect: Set on 35 acres, Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa attracts groups with its meeting facilities and lures leisure travelers seeking a getaway with its extensive spa and personal services. The resort's Indian Wells location is ideal for recreational opportunities, including the two adjacent championship golf courses. Palm Springs' entertainment and dining options are 16 miles away.

Amenity highlights: The resort is home to the 30,000-square-foot Agua Serena Spa with 18 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. Located within the main spa, the Medical and Skin Spa is renowned for nonsurgical skin rejuvenation. Seven pools include two children's pools with water slides and an adults-only pool with rental cabanas, all within the resort's central courtyard. Yoga and movement classes are complimentary, and Camp Hyatt keeps children busy with activities (surcharge).

Amenity highlights: Family and adult spa tubs flank two pools, open year-round. Indoor and outdoor treatments are offered at the spa, in addition to exercise classes. Other amenities include a restaurant featuring cuisine prepared with herbs, salad greens, and citrus from the resort grounds.

Insider tip: The weekend Street Fair at the College of the Desert, 5 miles from the resort, consists of approximately 250 vendors and dining stalls and is open early morning to noon.

What to expect: Graced by fountains, lakes, and waterways, the resort's lush grounds offer views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and tranquil holidays under sun and stars. Families and couples come here for golf, swimming, and relaxation.

Insider tip: The weekend Street Fair at the College of the Desert, 5 miles from the resort, consists of approximately 250 vendors and dining stalls and is open early morning to noon.