CAMEL SAFARI: Ride the ship of the desert at the beautiful Oasis Date Gardens. Seasonal; March-May and October-November. Information and reservations: (760) 399-5665

CRYSTAL GOBLET CELLAR: The valley’s premier wine boutique with a large inventory of Riedel stemware. Featuring a wine tasting room. 73-200 El Paseo, Suite 3C, Palm Desert. (760) 674-9355

DESERT FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Art classes for all ages. Drop in workshops and Saturday craft classes. Special symposiums. Private lessons, parties and seminars. 110 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 320-6806

OLLY-O-LAND CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY: Visit this unique children’s art museum and gift shop created for the entire family. 139 E. Tamarisk Rd. #101, at N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs in the Uptown Heritage District. (760) 416-0200

PALAPAS OF ARABY COVE: A unique, 12-acre "hand-on" artists’ village and garden center, world-class artists demonstrate and display. Galleries, workshops, tours, special events. Open daily. 3255 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 416-1818

WINDMILL TOURS, INC.: Offers guided tours of giant windmills everyday at 9 and 11 am, 1 and 3 pm. Summer hours may very. See where power is born! Feel the whoosh! (760) 251-1997 or 877-449-WIND (9463)

BALLOON ABOVE THE DESERT: Sip your champagne while experiencing the ultimate romantic adventure with a first class hot-air balloon ride company. (760) 776-5785

DREAM FIGHTS LLC: Fabulous sunrise/sunset adventure in new safe, colorful balloons. Service their highest priority. Group rates, references. (760) 321-5154, 800-933-5628

FANTASY BALLOON FLIGHTS: Established in 1981, they promise guaranteed fun and a great desert view with sunrise or sunset champagne adventures in state-of-the-art balloons with champion pilots. Group, senior and family discounts. (760) 568-0997, 800-GO-ABOVE

ADVENTURE BIKE TOURS: Guided group bike tours. Bikes, helmets, refreshments, full support chase vehicles. Bicycle rentals. (760) 328-0282

BIGHORN BICYCLE ADVENTURES: A full-service bicycle rental and bike/hike tour service. Quality trek bike, knowledge guides, spectacular destinations, Indian Canyon tours daily, Movie Colony by appointment. Electric bike for sale or rent. 302 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 325-3367

BIG WHEEL BIKE TOURS: We deliver bikes & guides to you. Several on & off-road tours offered. Price includes guide, bike, helmet & refreshments. (760) 779-1837, e-mail: etrubee@aol.com

5 STAR ADVETNURES: Offers air-conditioned sightseeing tours. To see celebrity home and glitzy resorts, take the "Palm Springs Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Tour." To see a little bit of everything, take the "Best of Palm Springs Tour." See Jeep Tours below. (760) 320-1500

CAMEL SAFARI: Enjoy a scenic safari ride on camelback at beautiful Lake Cahuilla, a true desert experience led by an experienced guide. Polaroid pictures available. 10 am & 2 pm January- May. 31-760 Holland Rd., Winchester. Information & reservations: (760) 399-5665

CANYON JEEP TOURS: See Jeep Tours below. 320-4600, Fax (760) 320-3225

CELEBRITY TOURS OF PALM SPRINGS: Guided one-and two-hour fun sightseeing tours to movie star homes, country clubs, date farms. Charters available. (760) 770-2700

CLASSICAB: SRA # 96-002. City, celebrity and hiking tours. Day trips to Los Angeles, wineries and San Diego. Multilingual drivers. Air-conditioned luxury sedans and vans. (760) 322-3111

COVERED WAGON TOURS OF COACHELLA VALLEY PRESERVE: Drawn by draft mules. Narrated for individuals and groups. Western cookouts and live entertainment September-June. (760) 347-2161

DESERT ADVENTURES: See Jeep Tours at right. 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite A-104, Cathedral City. (760) 324-JEEP (5337)

DESERT CONNECTION: Specializing in gold tours and travel services for the Japanese tourist. (760) 324-3668

DESERT DISCOVERY: Offers a "Best of the Desert" tour, featuring most popular sights in town, desert and mountains. Luxury coaches, great guides. (760) 340-1280

THE JOSHUA TREE SCENIC TOUR: The earth’s most scenic desert! Bring cameras! Expert guides, free weekly pickups from area resorts. See the park from a luxury motor coach four-hour tour, $45 per person. (760) 285-1608

LIN LINES, INC.: Luxury charter motor coaches and minicoaches, step-on guide service, knowledgeable drivers. (760) 325-5556

SKY WATCHER: Star gazing tours! Sky guides will lead you on the star gazing tour of a lifetime with telescopes, binoculars and fun! 44-489 Town Center Way, Suite D, Palm Desert. (760) 345-2363. email: sales@sky-watcher.com

TOURS AND MORE: Receptive services include meet and greet airport arrivals and departures, step-on guides, transportation, sightseeing, attractions. (760) 322-6945

TRAIL DISCOVERY/DESERT SAFARI: Amazing eco-tours and guided hikes of desert foothills, Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree and mountains beyond the Tram from two hours to full day. Full moon night expeditions, hip packs provided. Runners welcome, (760) 325-HIKE (4453), (760) 770-9191 or 888 TO-SAFARI (86-723274)

WINDMILL TOURS, INC.: Offers guided tours of giant windmills everyday at 9 and 11 am, 1 and 3 pm. Summer hours may very. See where power is born! Feel the whoosh! (760) 251-1997 or 877-449-WIND (9463)

5 STAR ADVETNURES: Offers air-conditioned sightseeing tours. To see celebrity home and glitzy resorts, take the "Palm Springs Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Tour." To see a little bit of everything, take the "Best of Palm Springs Tour." See Ground Tours above. (760) 320-1500

CANYON JEEP TOURS: Tours take off from Spa Resort Casino in deluxe nine-passenger Jeeps to Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park and Windmill tours. Snacks and pictures included. (760) 320-4600 Fax (760) 320-3225

DESERT ADVENTURES: Offers award-winning, fun eco-tours in open-air Jeeps with knowledgeable guides. Geared for individuals, families and group. Reservations required. Specials and discounts for seniors and children. 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite A-104, Cathedral City. (760) 324-JEEP (5337)

SAILPLANE ENTERPRISES: FAA certified pilots can take you and a friend for a thrilling motorless flight tour of the entire desert from Desert Resorts Regional Airport in Thermal or Hemet-Ryan airport. 909-658-6577

DESERT SIDEWINDERS: First and third Friday (October-May), Palm Desert Community Center (760) 340-0086

PALM DESERT ROADRUNNERS: Second, forth Friday (October-May), Palm Desert Community Center. Info: Josanne Raskin 345-6942 Summer workshops with Cliff Simpson every other Thursday June-September (760) 345-6942

RANCHO CASA BLANCA DATES & MATES: Second Sunday (Nov.-Apr.) Rancho Casa Blanca Clubhouse, 84-136 Ave, 44, Indio (760) 342-0311

SUN CITY DESERT DANCERS: 1:30 pm forth Sunday and Tuesday. Workshops, 5-10pm (Oct-June). Del Webb Sun City Clubhouse, Palm Desert, 39-755 Berkey Dr., half mile north of I-10. (760) 360-8043