Palm Springs is the place to be for mid-century modern style and design, where carefully restored homes, hotels, and commercial properties designed by masters like Albert Frey, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and William Cody are plentiful.

Each year (normally February), visitors from worldwide converge for Palm Springs Modernism Week, a nine-day celebration of vintage architectural heritage – including home tours, book signings, films, art shows, and parties - drawing legions of dealers and collectors. For a fascinating self-guided tour of Palm Springs’ modern architectural highlights, purchase a full-colour fold-out map ($5) at the Palm Springs Art Museum.