2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Top Down in the Lowcountry

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Top Down in the Lowcountry

marvin bowser
Cars & Vehicles

What can I say, it was a special day where I had the chance to evaluate a set of joyous vehicles on the open road to replicate the daily itinerary of the active “two car” family during Mazda’s Southern Escape held at Montage Palmetto Bluff, a luxury resort in the Lowcountry between Hilton Head, SC and Savannah, GA. The property is nestled within a 20,000-acre forest surrounded by 32 miles of riverfront (May River) with massive, live oaks draped in Spanish moss dominating the picturesque landscape.

2016 Mazda CX-9: Premium Family Focus at Montage Palmetto Bluff Resort

2016 Mazda CX-9: Premium Family Focus at Montage Palmetto Bluff Resort

marvin bowser
Cars & Vehicles

It was a beautiful few days in South Carolina where Mazda structured their Active Lifestyle Drive Program so the press could experience a cadre of their latest products. I first focused on an adventure in the all-new 2016 CX-9 SUV from the beautiful Montage Palmetto Bluff Resort to Sea Pines Resort, in Hilton Head Island, SC. The family and fitness activity of choice for me was the art of kayaking which paired perfectly with the CX-9 and its active and daring traits.

Classic car suprise

Classic car suprise

marvin bowser
Cars & Vehicles

I was on business travel in rural Virginia in May.  After completing work for the day, we had to drive almost an hour to reach the closest chain hotel (really rural).  I was delighted to find these precious examples of American automotive excellence in the parking lot of the Kilmarnock Va Holiday Inn.  The local community was hosting a parade the next day.  Unfortunately we left the area early to get back to work.