Travel Brigade

Join Travel Brigade for a trek through Sonoma to go skating at Snoopy's Home Ice, visit the Charles Schulz Museum, have a wild encounter at Safari West, explore beautiful parks, eat some great food, including amazing Spanish Paella at the Vineyards Inn, all while driving through Sonoma’s world-famous vineyards. We’ll also talk about relaxing at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek and the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," and "He Said, She Said.” Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade to visit Ireland to find your Celtic ancestors. Many Americans and Canadians have Irish roots and we'll talk about how you can trace your family history and travel to Ireland to “go back home.” We'll have interviews with American genealogist David Rencher of FamilySearch.org to learn how to prepare before you go , and noted Irish genealogist Helen Kelly, whose many titles include "Genealogy Butler," to learn what to do when you get to Ireland to make your trip successful. We'll also talk about what we learned from our own experiences traveling into history in the "Townlands" of the beautiful Emerald Isle. 2013 is the year of "The Gathering" in Ireland, so pack your bags and get ready to find your history!  Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Enjoy the trip!

Join Travel Brigade in the Windy City as we make our way to top attractions, eat delicious food, hit the theater district, enjoy great hotels and the experience Lakefront parks. We will have interviews with The Second City comedy club, the Art Institute of Chicago, a local food critic, Water Tower Place shopping area on the Magnificent Mile and the city’s own “Local Tourist.” Come check out the great attitude of the friendly people in this huge city. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.com.     

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade's Ski Utah episode as we glide through "The Greatest Snow on Earth." Learn how to ski for FREE! We'll talk with Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Snowbird and Snowbasin to find out about the state's 14 different resorts - 11 of them located within an hour of Salt Lake International Airport. Besides the powder, we'll talk about what to do off the slopes with great hotels, spas, apres ski, dining and fun non-ski activities. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," along with "He Said, She Said," and "Ya Gotta Eat!" Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Photo Credits: Deep Powder/Lee Cohen - Ski Utah; Ski with Kids/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah; Google Tan/Alexa Miller - Ski Utah; Lunch at Deer Valley/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah.

Join Travel Brigade for our San Francisco episode focused on great activities and entertainment available in the City by the Bay. We'll explore all the new things to do for 2013, ride bikes across the bridge, explore the Exploratorium, feed sharks at Aquarium by the Bay, walk through a real rain forest that happens to sit right in Golden Gate Park or take a "49-Mile Drive" on a trail that lets you catch all of San Francisco's best highlights. Enjoy the trip! Follow us @TravelBrigade.   San Francisco Travel Association photos by Jerry Lee Hayes, Jack Hollingsworth and Lewis Sommer

Join Travel Brigade for a unique episode focused on how families with special needs children can best enjoy their next trip to a theme park. Theme parks have many accommodations and programs available to help families enjoy their visit, and we'll discuss how they apply to a variety of disabilities, including autism, developmental disabilities and mental health issues. We'll talk with SeaWorld, Legoland and Universal Studios Hollywood about the ways they assist families. We'll also have an interview with disability law attorney Dale H. Boam. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Sail with Travel Brigade on the Norwegian Pearl cruising through the Western Caribbean. We’ll have interviews as we sail to Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica, swim with sea life at Stingray City in Grand Cayman, hit the beaches of Cozumel and visit the Mayan site of Tulum on the Mexican coast. We’ll talk about relaxing, rum drinks and great seafood in a tropical paradise. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Park City, Utah, for a look at the Sundance Film Festival and three of the Top 10 resorts as ranked by “Ski Magazine” for 2013 - Deer Valley, Park City Mountain and Canyons Resort. We’ll tell you how to ski for FREE at any Park City resort and give you info on the ins and outs of having fun at Sundance. We’ll have interviews with all three resorts as well as local restaurant critic Ted Scheffler, who will share great places to dine. We’ll also explore beyond the slopes to check out hotels, spas and winter activities. As always, we’ll have “Hot Topics in Travel” and “He Said, She Said.”  

Join Travel Brigade in Park City, Utah, for a look at the Sundance Film Festival and three of the Top 10 resorts as ranked by Ski Magazine for 2013 - Deer Valley, Park City Mountain and Canyons Resort. We’ll tell you how to ski for FREE at any Park City resort and give you info on the ins and outs of having fun at Sundance. We’ll have interviews with all three resorts as well as local restaurant critic Ted Scheffler, who will share great places to dine. We’ll also explore beyond the slopes to check out hotels, spas and winter activities. As always, we’ll have “Hot Topics in Travel” and “He Said, She Said.”     Photo Credits: Sundance photos by Mark Maziarz. Ski photo by Mike Tittel. Photos courtesy Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Fireside Dining photo courtesy Deer Valley.

Travel Brigade cruises out of Southern California for our episode as we bring you reports from the ports of Los Angeles, San Diego and Long Beach. We'll talk with Disney Cruise Lines about their new Pixar-inspired California Coastal Cruises. We’ll have interviews about things to do before or after a cruise in San Diego and Long Beach, and find out what’s new at the Port of Los Angeles. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel" and "He Said, She Said."  

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade's Ski Utah episode as we glide through "The Greatest Snow on Earth." Learn how to ski for FREE! We'll talk with Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Snowbird and Snowbasin to find out about the state's 14 different resorts - 11 of them located within an hour of Salt Lake International Airport. Besides the powder, we'll talk about what to do off the slopes with great hotels, spas, apres ski, dining and fun non-ski activities. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," along with "He Said, She Said," and "Ya Gotta Eat!" Photo Credits: Deep Powder/Lee Cohen - Ski Utah; Ski with Kids/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah; Google Tan/Alexa Miller - Ski Utah; Lunch at Deer Valley/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah.  

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade's Ski Utah episode as we glide through "The Greatest Snow on Earth." Learn how to ski for FREE! We'll talk with Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Snowbird and Snowbasin to find out about the state's 14 different resorts - 11 of them located within an hour of Salt Lake International Airport. Besides the powder, we'll talk about what to do off the slopes with great hotels, spas, apres ski, dining and fun non-ski activities. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," along with "He Said, She Said," and "Ya Gotta Eat!" Photo Credits: Deep Powder/Lee Cohen - Ski Utah; Ski with Kids/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah; Google Tan/Alexa Miller - Ski Utah; Lunch at Deer Valley/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah.  

Join Travel Brigade for a trek through Sonoma to go skating at Snoopy's Home Ice, visit the Charles Schulz Museum, have a wild encounter at Safari West, explore beautiful parks, eat some great food, including amazing Spanish Paella at the Vineyards Inn, all while driving through Sonoma’s world-famous vineyards. We’ll also talk about relaxing at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek and the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," and "He Said, She Said.”  

Join Travel Brigade for a trek through Sonoma to go skating at Snoopy's Home Ice, visit the Charles Schulz Museum, have a wild encounter at Safari West, explore beautiful parks, eat some great food, including amazing Spanish Paella at the Vineyards Inn, all while driving through Sonoma’s world-famous vineyards. We’ll also talk about relaxing at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek and the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," and "He Said, She Said.”  

We’ll take a whirlwind tour around the multicultural, multilingual and very friendly city of Montreal to the Underground City, Mount Royal Park, Olympic Park and Tower, Le Ronde amusement park, jet boating on the Lachine Rapids and the large and beautiful park that makes up the Montreal Botanical Garden. Since the most successful NHL team of all time makes its home in Montreal, we’ll have an interview focused on visiting the Canadiens Hockey Hall of Fame and touring the Bell Centre where the “Habs” play home games. We’ll also talk about the historic Fairmont hotels found in the Quebec province. As always, we’ll have “Hot Topics in Travel” and “He Said, She Said.”

We’ll take a whirlwind tour around the multicultural, multilingual and very friendly city of Montreal to the Underground City, Mount Royal Park, Olympic Park and Tower, Le Ronde amusement park, jet boating on the Lachine Rapids and the large and beautiful park that makes up the Montreal Botanical Garden. Since the most successful NHL team of all time makes its home in Montreal, we’ll have an interview focused on visiting the Canadiens Hockey Hall of Fame and touring the Bell Centre where the “Habs” play home games. We’ll also talk about the historic Fairmont hotels found in the Quebec province. As always, we’ll have “Hot Topics in Travel” and “He Said, She Said.”

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade's Ski Utah episode as we glide through "The Greatest Snow on Earth." Learn how to ski for FREE! We'll talk with Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Snowbird and Snowbasin to find out about the state's 14 different resorts - 11 of them located within an hour of Salt Lake International Airport. Besides the powder, we'll talk about what to do off the slopes with great hotels, spas, apres ski, dining and fun non-ski activities. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," along with "He Said, She Said," and "Ya Gotta Eat!" Photo Credits: Deep Powder/Lee Cohen - Ski Utah; Ski with Kids/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah; Google Tan/Alexa Miller - Ski Utah; Lunch at Deer Valley/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah.

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade's Ski Utah episode as we glide through "The Greatest Snow on Earth." Learn how to ski for FREE! We'll talk with Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Snowbird and Snowbasin to find out about the state's 14 different resorts - 11 of them located within an hour of Salt Lake International Airport. Besides the powder, we'll talk about what to do off the slopes with great hotels, spas, apres ski, dining and fun non-ski activities. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," along with "He Said, She Said," and "Ya Gotta Eat!" Photo Credits: Deep Powder/Lee Cohen - Ski Utah; Ski with Kids/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah; Google Tan/Alexa Miller - Ski Utah; Lunch at Deer Valley/Dan Campbell - Ski Utah.

Join the Travel Brigade Radio Show for a trip that gets as close as you can to the European experience while still in North America - Quebec City, Canada. Visit the Old City that dates back to 1608 and look down from the Chateau Frontenac onto the St. Lawrence River. Check out summer performances by Cirque du Soleil, music festivals and a gigantic projection show called the "Image Mill." We'll also head out to Tadoussac for whale watching and visit Grosse Ile, Canada's Ellis Island. As always, we'll have our "Hot Topics in Travel" and "He Said, She Said" segments.

Join the Travel Brigade Radio Show for a trip that gets as close as you can to the European experience while still in North America - Quebec City, Canada. Visit the Old City that dates back to 1608 and look down from the Chateau Frontenac onto the St. Lawrence River. Check out summer performances by Cirque du Soleil, music festivals and a gigantic projection show called the "Image Mill." We'll also head out to Tadoussac for whale watching and visit Grosse Ile, Canada's Ellis Island. As always, we'll have our "Hot Topics in Travel" and "He Said, She Said" segments.