BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Now in its third year, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 has clearly established itself as a strong entity in a crowded field of very competent five-passenger, crossover sport utility vehicles. Mazda definitely made a wise move several years ago, introducing the CX-5 in hopes that it would fare better than its low-selling predecessors […]
Squaw Valley ski resort gets foot of snow for closing weekend
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although it’s been a disappointing ski season in Lake Tahoe, the season is ending in a very nice way for Squaw Valley ski resort. Squaw Valley ski resort is the last Lake Tahoe resort to pull the curtain down on the 2014-15 ski season, concluding with skiing and snowboarding both today and […]
A Maui vacation full of enticing activities
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A trip to Maui is indeed a journey into paradise, where the temperatures never drift far from the 75-85-degree range with mild humidity. There are many ways to enjoy a Maui vacation. Maui is Hawaii’s second largest island, measuring 48 miles long and 26 miles wide. Below are some entertaining options in […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe preparing for summer activities
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Family fun is standard during the summer months in Lake Tahoe. Great weather, a world-class lake, and many activities to enjoy are part of the annual lore. This summer, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will introduce and welcome back a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. With returning signature events […]
Kapalua features some terrific restaurants
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rest assured, there will be no shortage of great dining options when visiting the Kapalua region of Maui. The problem for many tourists is picking a restaurant because so many of them are enticing. Below are three personal favorites while staying at Kapalua Resort in November 2015. Kai Sushi restaurant: Are you […]
Gondola will connect Squaw Valley, Alpine ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rumored for several years, the link that has been speculated between jointly owned Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is now official. Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC announced it has reached an agreement with the owner of private land located between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows to create a base-to-base gondola connection between […]
Maui: Vacation in Paradise
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL In the faint morning light, waves can be seen crashing in the distance as a gorgeous sunrise is beginning to surface, signifying the start of another magnificent day in Maui, where the possibilities seem almost limitless in the pursuit of fun. Dawn may have just arrived at Kapalua Villas, but the activity […]
Incline Village golf courses opening soon
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although the ski season in Lake Tahoe was a disappointment with inadequate snow totals, the result is a longer golf season at places like Incline Village Golf Courses. The two Incline Village Golf Courses will have early opening dates for the 2015 golf season. The Mountain Course, an 18-hole executive course, opens […]
Amgen Tour hits Lake Tahoe on May 8
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Lake Tahoe will once again be hosting a portion of the Amgen Tour of California. This Tour de France-style cycling road race challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California’s iconic roadways. Riders in the Amgen Tour of California will make […]
New Acura TLX replaces previous sedans
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While perusing the Acura stable of sedans one will discover there are now two noticeable omissions this year: the TL and TSX models. The folks at Acura decided to ditch both models and reintroduce them – kind of – with one new model, the 2015 Acura TLX. Acura, the luxury division of […]