An Encore Performance for the Holidays

It’s not always easy to avoid stress during the holidays. Amid the shopping and celebrations, deadlines and meetings, events and New Year planning, it can feel overwhelming. And as someone who lives in Los Angeles, it can be even more stressful with all the traffic.

So imagine my delight when I was invited to drive a brand-new Buick Encore to help get me through a day in LA. Once it arrived, I felt as though this vehicle was made just for me.

It’s a compact SUV, which made it very manageable for a petite person like myself. Parallel parking was ridiculously easy not only because of the car’s size and smooth steering, but also because of the grid lines that appear on the rear backup cameras. I also appreciated the extra space and higher vantage point of being in an SUV — a nice change from always having to look up at other people on the road.

Naturally, I couldn’t avoid getting stuck in traffic while running errands. But it didn’t matter because I got to cruise around while singing along to holiday classics played on a top-notch Bose sound system.

And let’s not forget the sun roof — something we get to enjoy in Southern Californi even in winter. Having the Buick Encore for the day helped me check off everything on my to-do list and enjoy the journey.

The Buick Encore at the Beach

Living in Santa Monica is one of my greatest joys. Soaking in the sunshine and listening to the waves is fulfilling and always gets me centered before taking on the day.

Ready to Go With Plenty of Trunk Space

Making plans is fine, but being spontaneous is fun! I love that the Encore allowed me the freedom not to worry about whether my extra-large folding chairs would fit in the trunk. The vehicle was such an easy, breezy ride along PCH, I wanted to keep driving.

Parallel Parking Is Not a Problem With Buick’s Encore

My niece always brings a smile to my face and brings me such joy, it’s kind of impossible for me to say no to her. So when she said she wanted a picnic in the park, that’s exactly what we did. Parking was so easy and the trunk had more than enough room to fit our bags, picnic basket and other items. It was a perfect afternoon.

The Bose Sound System Was Music to My Ears

“Jingle Bells” or “Feliz Navidad”? Finding the perfect holiday song with that amazing Bose sound system. The sound was so rich, so clear and so inviting it felt as though we were in the middle of a live concert.

An Iconic Moment on the Santa Monica Pier

How’s that for a peerless pier experience?! Before the crowds descend upon the Santa Monica Pier, one of the most iconic destinations in California, I couldn’t resist driving atop those historic wood boards and having the place all to myself.

A Vehicle That Lets You Enjoy the Ride

No matter how busy life gets, especially around the holidays, remembering the big picture always keeps me grounded. Shepard Fairey’s “Peace Elephant” mural at the West Hollywood Library is such a perfect reminder of that.

This post was sponsored by Buick through its partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about the Buick Encore, all opinions are my own.

Mar Yvette

Lifestyle writer and editor Mar Yvette wants to help you make every moment pop!