Palm Springs at £439 rtn

Palm Springs is quite possibly, probably, definitely THE COOLEST place in California. In the US. No, in the world. Yeah, I said it. 

The cars, the houses, the palm trees, the cacti. Prepare to be teleported straight into a 1950s movie. Famously boasting a desert mid-century modern style, it's kind of iconic. 

What to do? Welllll, aside from checking out architecture and vintage cars galore, a lazy day around one of the many pools, sipping on margaritas, is time well spent in our book. Check out the art museum for some modern creations, and grab lunch or dinner at Porto Via. 

Plus, LA is just a 2-hour drive away! If nonstop flights and a scenic drive are more your style, opt for direct flights to LAX instead.