I’ve been in the desert this past week and it’s inspired me. There is no better place to sit out this year’s brazen Winter storms. The days are warm and sunny. There’s hiking, spa retreats and tram ways to take advantage of. It’s a vacation where you can be as active or inactive as you’d like. The Miracle Manor Retreat (left) is a cozy bed and breakfast in Desert Hot Springs, CA near Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. You can customize your own retreat for a week or even a month. Not a joiner? You can create a self directed itinerary suited to your own personal needs.