Where the Summer Spends the Winter (1954)

[Music] this is Palm Springs world-renowned Desert Resort a palatial playground nestled on a velvety cushion of sand at the base of magnificent Mount San hinto from all the 48 states and the farflung precincts of the world winter vacationists come and once they do they come back because they know they have found at long last the winter headquarters of the Summer sun on this golden Wasteland whose Timeless Tranquility offers rest relaxation and the inspiration of the Wild Desert Beauty against snowcapped mountains men have built a village which the world has come to look upon as the one Resort in America which has everything if you live in Palm Springs you are known as a villager but every villager even the Indian was once just a visitor now what is the spell of Enchantment that makes a heart want to stay why is it that some resorts are mere vacation spots but Palm Springs is an inspiration a habit a way of life there is more to it than the magestic mountains with powdered wigs of snow more to it than Jade swimming pools warm sun and gay nightlife there is more to it than smart shops lovely ladies in sunsuits the social Crossroads of the winter World these things are sometimes found in other places too but where else can they all be found at once like a spritely symphony on a lovely midwinter day in such an atmosphere of complete Carefree hospitality and so they come from all avenues of Life some stay at modest trailer camps or Auto courts Palm Springs offers accommodations to suit every person and every personality some visitors come especially for the golf and how could anyone fail to improve his game on a course such as the world famed Thunderbird even the Blas professionals find bonus inspiration in this desert mountain setting tournament Players will tell you that the Thunderbird has the fairest Fairways in all the world and this is surely the life to subtract Strokes from score while adding days to your life even Mother Nature welcomes the visitor by providing an extravaganza of color glorious and resplendent in their vivid colors the desert wild flowers of Palm Springs are incomparable a million living bouquets of verbina and Primrose proclaim the sheer Joy of breathing and you are bound to catch your breath a little more when you see the stately Tower the tallest structure in the desert the symbol of El Mirador for the desert is the setting and the Jewel is the glittering Gem of the Desert El Mirador this is more than the entrance to 21 Acres of gracious living this is the unforgettable thrill of actually arriving at the world's most distinguished Resort Hotel El Mirador this is a dream of luxury come true a $5 million Paradise with every conceivable facility for carefree Recreation for El Mirador is the Hallmark of Grace and charm here is a veritable Shang gav enchanting Gardens and Sumptuous accommodations to roam relax rest and romance in the newly arriving firsttime guest is greeted with the ultimate in unobtrusive Hospitality for here is life on the grand scale with nothing overlooked that might contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of the guest leaving the captivating scenery surround ing elor's entrance the guest enters the breathtaking Lobby delightfully appointed striking yet subtly subdued the lobby is highlighted by this contemporary brazer here dancing Flames invite the guests to Lounge beyond the colorful Lobby comes the first enchanting sweep of the grounds lazily sprawled out amid Exquisite foliage and Sun caressed play areas here unfolds the Panorama the Regal Vista of almador magnificent Landscaping flanks the winding walks in the tower is the great Bell of bronze brought from the church of our lady in aaly Italy to chime out its welcome the guest approaches what is to be his desert home perhaps his quarters will be here in the spacious building named arabol meaning Sunglow or perhaps our welcome visitor will carry the key to a Charming Suite or bedroom in estriado or Starlight estriado stands quietly detached in the gardens adjacent to the pool but wherever the guest may choose to headquarter he or she or they perhaps will certainly thrill at the decor they will glow with excitement of the smart Contemporary Interiors designed by the Secretary of Interiors herself Helen Franklin here are luxurious accommodations fashion-wise in appointments yet replete with functional Comfort bright Airy rooms thoughtful little touches cheerful color schemes all psychologically planned deep dowy sleep enticing beds that make insomnia itself get sleepy one of the charms of elor's rooms is the invariable proximity to the delightful Outdoors for every room is a garden room every room has a view with the sliding glass doors open the health-giving desert a comes calling strictly on the guest's invitation and for complete privacy the pleated drapes Glide silently closed in decorative Motif no two El Mirador bedrooms are alike everyone is a Triumph of individuality a particularly inviting are elor's Charming Bungalows these are available on a seasonal basis at remarkably attractive rates magnificently appointed spacious delightfully comfortable depending upon your particular desires your Bungalow may be near the pool near a dining room or near a play area or if you prefer off by itself not near anything nowhere in the desert can you find more inspiring accommodations than in elor's new Cottages these two are available for lease at modest seasonal rates in fact any room or Suite in the hotel may be arranged for at special seasonal rates most Cottage guests have bicycles or small electric cars to assist them in about the spacious grounds these little cars powered by batteries have replaced the Rick Shaws which were pulled about by college boys in pre-war elidor days for the golfer elidor has a splendid 18-hole pitch and Putt course right on the premises this is an ideal spot to sharpen up one's putting and almost any day you're likely to see at least one golfer of Championship caliber a close one yes elidor is a favorite spot of the golfing fraternity and sorority no resort hotel anywhere boasts a greater diversity of participating Sports within its own perimeter for instance there is badminton and croquet and of course there is tennis nearby and a special room for bridge and other card games or perhaps your fancy calls for shuffle board because there are so many delightful places to go cycling enjoys great popularity in Palm Springs Cycles are available on a modest rental basis right at your door at alador and staff members will be happy to suggest interesting places for you to pedal push or Coast the horse of course is synonymous with the west and certainly there are few places in the world that can successfully compete with Palm Springs for colorful equestrian trails in Palm Canyon and Andreas Canyon beneath the Washingtonian palms the Indian country and the dlet noord date plantations and there is no need to search for a suitable Mount gentle or spirited the thorough bread you want will be brought directly to your door by a courteous groom of course some people would rather rather have somebody else at the rigns and for them we recommend the Sur gay and sunfill trips through the village and environs with an adventurous Accent on off the beaten path points of interest now these folks have been on a breakfast ride they met some real Indians saw the wild flowers even had a look at the desert area in which General George Patton trained as tank core troops for fighting in North Africa they saw the Indian Sul for spring learned what makes a tumble weed tumble and heard the fascinating story of the salt and sea and they learned too why Palm Springs gets a cool breeze in the evening now obviously all of this activity is too strenuous for some of elor's guests you take this young lady for instance came to alador to do just nothing at all she certainly came to the right place sunbathing on T tubular Furniture is incomparable especially so adjacent to elor's gigantic olympic sized pool no more lavish setting in all the world for intelligent loafing here one can swim and dive or just watch while enjoying poolside Refreshments some sun worshippers prefer tranquil privacy others like to sunbathe in an atmosphere of Activity one might almost say El Mirador pool is the very center of Palm Springs social life while one Sun bathes he may watch an informal diving exhibition or he may be enjoying a preview of next season's Beach and Resort Wear for indeed The Terrace at elidor pool is generally recognized as fashion headquarters in the west here lovely picture starlets and Cover Girls model the new the Chic the unusual Creations brilliant fashion designers bring their brain children here for try on and tryouts leading buyers from quality shops come for advanc inspections months ahead of the season the news reels come and take pictures fashion illustrators draw sketches of the more widely accepted Creations movie Producers choose the sports wardrobes for pictures which are not yet in production new effects in swimming suits are displayed and then tested in the water for practicability and very often new designs are born right on the spot the beauty of the setting and the informal atmosphere make the poolside style shows outstanding entertainment highlights meanwhile all around you is an atmosphere of refinement for El Mirador is where the more Discerning and discriminating people come to relax in formal warm and friendly but always with discreet respect for the social graces and refin ments at elidor you will enjoy yourself with others When You Wish alone when you so desire life at El Mirador is a dazzling sequence of events for instance the fashion show will hardly be over when you'll see models posing for magazine covers if you're a camera bug either the movie kind or the still photo kind by all means bring your equipment for at elor you'll find unusual subjects such as these cover girls in inspiring natural settings many prize-winning photos have been shot by amateur photographers right here movie studios often make tests of new Talent here the fashion shows are usually followed by some form of aquatic performance on the particular mid-winter day this scene was photographed a famous water ballerina star was giving an exhibition of swimming synchronized to music [Music] [Applause] [Music] the program also included a beautiful exhibition of underwater [Music] ballet these underwater scenes were photographed from Subterranean Port holes alongside the pool guests are invited to take their cameras down into these comfortable cubby holes and shoot scenes just like this the fact is many an underwater Motion Picture scene has been made right [Music] here here is a particularly good shot and Camera enthusiasts may be interested to know that all the lighting was natural and the shooting was done between Christmas and New Year's [Music] well earned Applause now how about a diving exhibition by a world [Applause] champion of course you're right that's an Olympic champion elor pool is a winter mecca for outstanding swimmers and divers here now one of America's Finest springboard divers gives a spectacular performance when the show is over the rendevu is at the Exotic South Pacific room located right beside the pool here you'll find taste tempting canones Delicacies native Polynesian music tall tantalizing tropical thirst quenches when evening comes the desert wild flowers close up their petals but that's when life at elidor really begins to bloom in the gay Supper Club you're likely to meet celebrities from the Arts and Cafe society and chat with Pleasant acquaintances against a happy backdrop of sparkling entertainment a friendly cocktail bar supplied by the most elaborate wine seller in the west and a great diversity of fabulous food as a matter of fact at elidor you can enjoy dining in seven different atmospheres in seven different restaurants you'll be completely and forever captivated by the main dining room and the glittering Terrace room a glowe with white rot iron fittings from this glistening spotless Kitchen come delightful dishes thrilling even to the most seasoned Gourmet expertly prepared by internationally famous Continental chefs and if you wish to dine in your own quarters you'll find the room service impeccable and prompt and no need to travel to the center of the village to shop off elor's Lobby His Highness the guest will find this smart men shop and Mady will see in this dress Salon a touch of Paris right in the desert as well as the beach and Resort Weare modeled at the pool terce here is the gift shop precious obj Dar exclusive Jewels By Rouser quaint Ceramics by California's best contemporary designers most of the gifts are one of the kind available nowhere else there's also a fully equipped drug store on the premises and a barber shop and the desert's most lavish beauty salon where madame or mm moiselle will find the very latest Beauty techniques developed in nearby cinema Studios and where else can the monotony of waiting out a hair dryer be offset by cocktails this is elmor's unique Starlight patio which By Moonlight is an enchanting garden and by day is the center of gay luncheon parties now during Desert circus week there is an extra special hij jinkx here for instance a sheriff's posi is being organized to conduct a kangaroo court Western wardrobe is worn by some but a neckerchief will do in fact most any type of clothing is acceptable at any hour for Palm Springs is all things something's about to happen here oh this young is being sworn in as a special Deputy oh oh no no now the sheriff really didn't expect her to use the gun he'll settle for lip service overlooking nothing in Western atmosphere this guest arrives on Horseback and say confidentially he owns a stable of 14 Cadillacs desert circus week one of the many sparkling pageants of each season in the village features a gay of parade there's rousing Marshall Music and dancing along famous Palm Canyon Drive Hollywood's Western stars turn out in full force gay decorated floats make this an event that Rivals Pasadena's annual Rose Parade or the New Orleans Migra [Music] each entry symbolizes a landmark of Palm Springs colorful kawiya Indians of the AWA calian tribe turn out in full regalia centuries ago these people discovered the health bestowing climate in the rare beauty of Palm Springs and made it their permanent home today the Indians own much of the property in Palm Springs and are an integral part of the community visit ERS are always welcome to the nearby reservation of this tribe free to roam the Canyons in which they fished and hunted long before the first white man [Music] came this lady symbolizes the Spanish influence which is still strong in Palm Springs the famous Howard family of seab biscuit racing Fame is represented not by a horse but by an elephant [Music] Palm Springs is a major Center for tournament [Music] tennis here is a replica of the Old Stage Coach that used to bring visitors from San Bernardino today they come in by fast train and by play notified in advance of your time of arrival elidor sends a station wagon to Depot or airport to bring you to the hotel and soon you too are a part of the pageantry represented in this desert circus week parade part of the fun the excitement the sheer Joy afforded by America's most Charming Resort here indeed is the Supreme headquarters of Resort life in the west America's most desirable vacation land and the most glorious expression of this way of life is is found at El Mirador here is the queen of desert circus week riding the float representing El Mirador [Music] Hotel this is a replica of elor's famous tower of the Stars the Hallmark of gracious living in the [Music] desert the tower that rises above the hotel above the village the tower that represents all the genius of man and creat creating new avenues to Holiday happiness the tower that invites you to come where the summer spends the winter don't wait come this season come to enchanting El Mirador Gem of the desert [Music]