Riviera Palm Springs.

The Rat Pack of Frankie, Sammy and Dino may be gone, but their former desert hangout, opened in 1959, entertains with a renewed swing. After undergoing a sweeping $70 million makeover in 2008, the Riviera Palm Springs finished a multimillion-dollar update last year that added a second pool bar and a dazzling Morocco-meets-mid-century-modern lobby, among other flourishes. The playful, plush vibe extends across the property, a destination in its own right as well a convenient launchpad for all things Palm Springs. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]