The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is arguably the top luxury lodging destination in the Lake Tahoe region. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a great lodging option for the upcoming holiday season. As the only ski-in/ski-out destination in Lake Tahoe, families can enjoy ski valet services, award-winning dining and culinary offerings, […]
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2019 Mazda Miata: still delivering fun
Even though changes have been made to the latest edition of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, its essence remains. This is a sports car that puts a high priority on fun. The Mazda Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in the convertible category for three decades. The lightweight roadster debuted in […]
Frisco Colorado a winter wonderland
Located in the heart of Summit County in Colorado, the Town of Frisco is known as The Main Street of the Rockies. Ideally positioned within 30 minutes of six renowned ski resorts, and bordered on three sides by public land, Frisco is the ideal base camp for a variety of winter activities. Vail Mountain is 30 […]
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe remodeled
Change has begun for Hyundai sport utility vehicles. Included in the transformation is the 2019 Santa Fe, previously an SUV that could transport five to seven people, depending on the model chosen. There’s no longer a third-row option with the Santa Fe. For 2019, Hyundai made the all-new Santa Fe a two-row, five-passenger, midsize crossover […]
Several changes for 2019 Honda Pilot
Three years ago, the Honda Pilot went through some major changes. Practically everything was new – engine, transmission, styling, and interior features. Although the Japanese automaker has made additional changes to its popular midsize crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2019 Honda Pilot is not dramatically different than the 2016 model. New this year is a […]
2019 Acura MDX solid luxury SUV
The stylish Acura MDX is quite a versatile, upscale sport utility vehicle. It can serve as a family-friendly vehicle that has three rows of seating and can haul up to seven people, providing appropriate transportation for kids and their many activities. But it can also be the cool SUV that one uses for the daily […]
2018 Volkswagen Passat solid family sedan
Not much has changed with the Volkswagen Passat over the last six years. And frankly, that’s not necessarily a bad thing because the Passat possesses some enviable qualities that make it a good choice in the midsize sedan category. Although significant changes have not been made, the Passat still can match many of its rivals. […]
2018 Ford EcoSport lackluster SUV
Ford decided to add to its existing fleet of sport utility vehicles, unveiling the 2018 Ford EcoSport earlier this year. With gas prices rising, especially in California, offering a five-passenger subcompact crossover SUV like the EcoSport makes sense. Not surprisingly, the subcompact SUV class was the fastest-growing segment in 2017. However, this pint-size SUV isn’t […]
Redesign major plus for 2018 Lincoln Navigator
For a decade, the Lincoln Navigator remained virtually unchanged. Other than a few minor tweaks and changes most years, the Navigator was literally stuck in neutral as the competition passed it by. So, we’re pleased to see this full-size luxury sport utility vehicle arrive this year with a complete redesign. Long overdue, the new-look 2018 […]
2018 Volkswagen Alltrack offers versatility
Wagons are very popular these days, possessing many of the characteristics that car buyers value in a sports utility vehicle. Add one more wagon to the list: Introduced a year ago, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack possesses some enviable features that give it the versatility that appeals to people who enjoy staying active. That includes the […]