Talk to any citizen of the Bay Area and they'll tell you they love jetting down to stylish Palm Springs every once in a while for much-needed doses of sunshine and relaxation. Come wintertime, the need for vitamin D and desert oasis-getaways jumps tenfold–which is why Virgin America's direct flight from SFO's lavish T2 to Palm Springs, starting this December 15, is heaven-sent during the chilly months we have ahead of us.

It's no secret why Virgin America is the way to go when you're headed to vacationland. The fun starts even before takeoff right in the cabin; enjoy their plush leather seats, mood lighting, full cocktail menu, free satellite TV and an truly impressive selection of movies–all available to order up from the comfort of your seat. If you've got work to do, or if you just want to spend some time internetting, plug your computer into an outlet and use their wi-fi network. If you just want to jam out to music, you can create your own customized playlist from their in-flight music library.

Once you pamper yourself with all these amenities, you'll be addicted. So treat yourself to a trip down to the desert to escape the Norcal cold, and choose Virgin's direct Palm Springs flight when you do it!