"Hemmed in by taupe foothills that reverberate when the sun sets pink or blue, the 244-room Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage sits on a bluff overlooking Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. The three pools sit high on a cliff, and plenty of stone fire pits are perfect for making s’mores with the kids (or for cozying up with wine, a book, or just the view). Hot List 2015 - Family-Friendly"