DORAL DESERT PRINCESS RESORT
PALM SPRINGS, CA
1. Registration and Check-In
CELS registration is between 4:00 - 5:00 on the first day of the program. Read the announcement board in the lobby for location. Hotel check-in is not until 3:00PM. If you arrive early, stroll the hotel in and out to get acquainted with their offerings. At registration you will be given a CELS packet with the week's schedule, participation list, special events and a smile. Dinner is scheduled for 6:00 PM with orientation following dinner – check the white board for current information. Please bring your CELS packet, reading glasses and pen/pencil to Orientation. |
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2. Address where you will stay
Doral Desert Princess Resort
www.doralpalmsprings.com
(760) 322-7000
67967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234 |
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3. Telephones
Doral Desert Princess Resort Front Desk: (760) 322-7000. Please give family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an emergency. The fax number is (760) 322-6854.
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4. Lodging
Perfectly located on the border of Palm Springs in Cathedral City, Doral Desert Princess Resort offers convenient access to popular Palm Springs attractions and exciting things to do. Downtown Palm Springs shopping, restaurants and entertainment, and Palm Springs International Airport are minutes from our door. Free shuttle service to downtown Palm Springs and Palm Springs International Airport. Stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains complement the captivating desert landscape that surrounds the hotel. Experience a desert haven of tranquility at Doral Desert Princess Resort where all of your needs are met.
The beautifully-appointed guestrooms offer a tranquil escape with an oversized floor plan, plush furnishings, two double beds, expansive vanity space with professional-grade lighting, make-up mirror, and patio or balcony seating. Complimentary, high-speed Internet access in the public areas, premium cable and HBO, telephone with private voicemail are among the many lifestyle amenities featured in our standard accommodations. More features include: on site tennis and golf, an Olympic size pool, free airport shuttle, complimentary self & valet parking, ATM, Fairway Café, Cabana Pool Bar, and Lounge, 24-hour front desk service, room service, free daily newspaper in the lobby. |
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5. Meals
3 Night Program – 3 Breakfasts; 2 Lunches; 2 dinners
4 Night Program – 4 Breakfasts; 3 Lunches; 2 dinners
5 Night Program – 5 Breakfasts; 4 Lunches; 3 dinners |
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6. Requesting a Roommate
For those participants registered as a Double who did not request a particular roommate by name, CELS will assign you a roommate (of the same sex) to share one room (having two beds). Important: If you originally registered as a Double and then decide to request a Single room on the CELS Information Sheet (which you send to us), you must contact Road Scholar/ Elderhostel to arrange for payment of the single room supplement. |
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7. Early arrivals and late departures
The Doral Desert Princess offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the hotel directly to make these reservations at (760) 322-7000 We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as a CELS/Road Scholar participant. |
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8. Transportation
Transportation to the site is the responsibility of the participant. The hotel has free pick-up from the Palm Springs Airport. Just give them a call when you arrive. If you need transportation from LAX (125 mi), or Ontario (70mi) airports you can call Express by ExecuCar, (800) 427-7483. You need to make reservations at least three (3) days in advance and verify times, and prices. We recommend renting a car to maximize your enjoyment of optional activities during free time. It is Road Scholar/Elderhostel’s policy for the participants not to drive their vehicle to any program activities once the program has started. If you would prefer to drive yourself or with another participant, there will be a sign in sheet when you arrive for you to initial in order to release “CELS”.
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9. Clothing
Comfort is the keynote for all activities. Check with www.weather.com for
current conditions. Casual clothing, layered for changes of temperature. |
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10. Health & Safety, Information & Release Forms
Please fill out the Mandatory Health & Safety, Information & Release Forms completely (all sides) and return IMMEDIATELY to CELS and not to Boston. MOST IMPORTANT, we need this information for nametags, hotel and room assignments and transportation requirements, which are done weeks before a program. |
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11. Directions to The Hotel
East on I-10, Exit Date Palm Drive, turn Right at off-ramp, turn Right onto E. Vista Chino, Hotel on the left, approximately 1 mile from freeway.
West on I-10, Exit Date Palm Drive, turn Left at off-ramp, turn Right onto Vista Chino. Hotel on the left, approximately 1 mile from freeway.
Call resort for free Palm Springs airport pickup (760) 322-7100. |
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12. Important Miscellaneous information
Palm Springs Follies – If you are interested in the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies this year, call them directly for reservations at (760) 327-0225. This is not included in the tuition. Mention that you are a CELS/Road Scholar guest and you will receive a discount! www.psfollies.com
Thursday Night - You will have Thursday Night open to go to the Village Fest in downtown Palm Springs from 6-10PM. Also on Thursday the Palm Springs Art Museum is free from 4 – 8 PM.
Please help CELS/Road Scholar and your fellow participants. If you must cancel your enrollment, please give us as much time as possible to notify people who might be on the wait list and need to arrive from another state. Call the Boston Road Scholar office promptly at (800) 454-5768. And if it is less than a week’s notice, also call us (CELS) at (760) 776-8874. If you cancel or will be delayed on the first day of the program, call the hotel at the number listed under ‘telephone’ above and leave a message for the CELS Coordinators so they don’t keep waiting for you. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
For questions regarding your registration, enrollment status, or program payments, please contact Road Scholar Registration at (800) 454-5768. If you have any questions about any other aspect of this program please contact us at CELS (760) 776-8874.
Again, we welcome you to the desert. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us by email at eldercels@earthlink.net , by phone at 760-776-8874 or by fax at 760-776-8875. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, program number and program date. If you are leaving a voice message, please speak slowly and clearly.
We are looking forward to seeing you! |
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