Travel Documents:

Canadian citizens require a valid PASSPORT for entry into the United States.  Participants who are not Canadian citizens should contact their local consulate.  Landed Immigrants to Canada must have a Permanent Resident Card to re-enter Canada.

Time Zone: 

Palm Springs operates in the Pacific Time Zone (PST) and standard time early November to mid-March.

Therefore, in March when it is 12:00 PM (noon) in Palm Springs, it is:

• 12:00 pm in West coast Pacific Time Zone
• 1:00 pm in Mountain Time Zone
• 2:00 pm in Central Time Zone
• 3:00 pm in Eastern Time Zone
• 4:00 pm in Atlantic Time Zone

Climate: 

Warm, dry and plenty of sunshine is expected in March. You can expect an average daytime high of 26°C and an evening low of 17°C.

Currency:

The official currency is the US Dollar (USD).  US dollars and all major credit cards are accepted across the country.

Electricity:

California operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz.   All electrical sockets are standard, just like living in Canada.

Attire: 

Palm Springs by nature is very casual destination.  Clothing should be light and layered for the day. 

For the business session, smart casual attire is recommended.

For daily excursions, lightweight clothing, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, sunglasses and sandals are recommended.

For the welcome evening at Mister Parker’s, jackets and collared shirts are required for the gentlemen. For ladies a cocktail dress is recommended.

The remainder of the evenings, smart casual attire is recommended for all the other private group events.

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