It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and 11 years later the vehicle is still competing with the heavyweights in its class. The problem for the Fusion is competition – it’s fierce. The segment includes Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry; Volkswagen Passat, […]
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Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe enhances “Ritz Kids” program
Looking for a vacation spot in Lake Tahoe that will challenge your children and keep them entertained? The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will enhance the popular “Ritz Kids” program this summer. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe introduces an initiative for the Ritz Kids program that includes an Energy Challenge and Sustainability […]
Minivan with style: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Once the rage and deemed the vehicle of choice for “soccer moms” everywhere, minivan sales peaked in the early 2000s and has slowly subsided ever since. This year Chrysler bid farewell to the Town & Country minivan, an automobile it had produced for more than two decades with some degree of success. Realizing the peak […]
Woodinville: Washington’s premiere wine region
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Californians love their wine. Well, guess what, so do people in Washington, who also know quite a bit about the art of winemaking. Washington is the second largest premium wine (wines sold for $8 or higher) producer in the U. S., trailing only California. Located 30 miles northeast of Seattle, Woodinville Wine […]
Seattle: A summertime playground for tourists
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It doesn’t take long for a visitor to arrive at the realization that there’s a mind-blowing natural beauty to the Seattle region. With a week to really get to know Seattle and all its many intriguing areas, guess what? Upon departure, my wife and I felt there were so many more things […]
2017 Subaru Impreza an impressive hatchback
Although definitely more of a sport utility vehicle kind of guy, I can also see the attraction car buyers have for hatchbacks. It doesn’t seem that long ago when hatchbacks were shunned. In some circles, they became known as “notchbacks” and “liftbacks,” two terms that weren’t flattering for a vehicle that many people considered a […]
2017 Kia Cadenza: Attractive, affordable sedan
We’ve become a fan of Kia automobiles over the years, won over by an array of vehicles that are almost universally attractive, affordable and provide solid gas mileage and performance. It’s been mentioned here a few times in the past that Kia has become a “player” among its automobile manufacturing competitors. The jokes regarding cheap […]
Mammoth Mountain ski resort purchased by Aspen group
Aspen and Mammoth Mountain ski resorts are now under one roof. Rumors that have been around for years finally came to fruition on Wednesday. Mammoth Mountain, which also includes Bear Mountain, June Mountain, and Snow Summit, has been bought by Aspen Skiing-KSL Capitol Partners. KSL Capital Partners also owns Lake Tahoe ski resort Squaw Valley […]
New tree-themed Spa at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
Spa treatments just got a little better at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where pampering guests is the daily mission. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has introduced three new localized and very unique spa treatments inspired from the architectural design of the Ritz-Carlton Spa. Offered year-round, the new treatments encompass the […]
2017 Mazda6 among top midsize sedans
The midsize sedan landscape is full of great vehicles. There is at least a half dozen that people should feel confident about when driving them off the lot after purchase. One of those midsize sedans is the 2017 Mazda6, which features many enviable qualities, including affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and […]