Travel Brigade

  Join the Travel Brigade in Huntington Beach for the U.S. Open of Surfing Championships. We'll talk with surf legend Rockin' Fig about the fun vibe in this town, have an interview from Duke's Restaurant located right next to the beach and pier, and talk about some great hotel options while hanging in the HB. Tune in to find out about activities ranging from bonfires, riding Segways on the sand, having your own "Beach Butler" and vacationing with your dog at the famous Dog Beach. Enjoy the trip. Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

There’s always something new happening in Las Vegas and The Travel Brigade Show hits Sin City to find out what’s new for the summer of 2013 in a place that is always keeps you entertained on and off the Strip. We’ll talk about new shows like Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil, activities like Mob Attraction at the Tropicana and Score at the Luxor, a Warhol exhibit at Bellagio, a place where you can operate a bulldozer, a canyon where you can ride a zip-line, and the continued expansion of the pool day-club trend in Sin City. We’ll also talk about unique food and dining in our “Ya Gotta Eat” segment. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Travel Brigade visits Laguna Beach, a unique Orange County, California, coastal town that has beautiful beaches to go along with a thriving arts scene. In our travel podcast we’ll talk about the annual Pageant of the Masters art festival that begins this weekend, tell you the best places to find beach views that inspire artists, interview local experts about the many great dining options and activities and tell you about a hotel with amazing beach access. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.    

Before you head out to see The Lone Ranger featuring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer opening in theatres next week, come along with Travel Brigade to check out where part of the movie was shot - the beautiful red rock country of Moab, Utah. Hollywood has a long history of filming in Moab, and we'll tell you about a movie museum at the Red Cliffs Lodge where you can see all sorts of artifacts. We'll also talk with an outdoors expert about all of the amazing things you can do at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and find out about fun places to dine and stay in the town of Moab. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade for a summer of sun, sand and waves in Newport Beach, California, the place where the popular series Arrested Development is set. The Bluth family frozen banana stand doesn't really exist, but we will tell you about the two places on Balboa Island that both claim to have invented the frozen banana and Balboa bar. Besides being a fun setting for the show, Newport is a great place to visit. We'll have interviews with locals to find out about renting a beach house, surf and sail lessons for your kids, biking the boardwalk or shopping at Fashion Island. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.   

Experience the dramatic natural beauty of Zion National Park as Travel Brigade takes you everywhere from the heights of Angel’s Landing to the depths of the slot canyons in this episode focused on one of America’s national treasures. We’ll interview a local outfitter to find out about adventures in and out of the park. We’ll also talk with a local about Springdale - a charming small town right on the border of the park - about the wide variety of options for dining and accommodations in the area. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Hiking and canyoneering photos by Seth Hamel. 

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.  

The Travel Brigade Show broadcasts from sunny San Diego, the city known for having the best weather in the country. We'll find out if pandas can tweet in our interview with the San Diego Zoo, speak with SanDiego.org about exploring the different neighborhoods of the city such as Gaslamp and Old Town and talk with theme parks SeaWorld and Legoland. Find out about where to stay and places to eat in the southernmost part of Southern California. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

The Monaco Grand Prix runs through the streets of Monte Carlo this weekend, and The Travel Brigade Show gives you information about making your own fast-paced - or relaxing - visit to this glamorous principality on the Mediterranean Sea. We’ll have an interview with the Fairmont Monte Carlo, the hotel located right on the famous "hairpin" turn. Besides the Grand Prix, find out about the famous Monte Carlo Casino, the Prince's Palace, fantastic hotels, amazing dining, a variety of museums and seaside activities. Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Enjoy the trip!  

There’s always something new happening in Las Vegas and The Travel Brigade Show hits Sin City to find out what’s new for the summer of 2013 in a place that is always keeps you entertained on and off the Strip. We’ll talk about new shows like Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil, activities like Mob Attraction at the Tropicana and Score at the Luxor, a Warhol exhibit at Bellagio, a place where you can operate a bulldozer, a canyon where you can ride a zip-line, and the continued expansion of the pool day-club trend in Sin City. We’ll also talk about unique food and dining in our “Ya Gotta Eat” segment. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

The Travel Brigade Show is off to Edmonton, “Canada’s Festival City,” for summer fun at the Folk Festival and Heritage Festival to give you a taste of festivals can be found here all year long. Learn about top family fun activities at Fort Edmonton Park, Jurassic Forest, Prairie Gardens and West Edmonton Mall. We’ll talk with Telus Science Centre about their exhibitions. Find out about fun and interesting ways to learn the history of Edmonton at Old Strathcona and Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. We’ll also head outdoors for a trip to Elk Island National Park and talk about great places to stay such as Fantasyland Hotel and Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade heads to Montreal for interviews with local experts on fun things to do and see in this city such as the botanical gardens, the underground city, Olympic Park, Le Ronde amusement park and jet boating on the Lachine Rapids. We'll also talk about the historic Fairmont hotels in the area, and how they tie in to the history of Canada. Since no visit to Montreal would be complete without talking hockey, we'll pay have an interview focused on the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Hall of Fame. We'll also discuss why it is that the residents of Montreal, who are always bilingual and often trilingual, are so friendly. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

Travel Brigade takes in the red rock beauty of Moab, Utah, for hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing and river rafting in an area that has both Arches and Canyonlands national parks. We’ll have interviews with Discover Moab and the Red Cliffs Lodge located right on the banks of the Colorado River, and we’ll also find out about exploring slot canyons from the rigger Danny Boyle and James Franco consulted when making the movie 127 Hours, just one of many Hollywood movies filmed in this stunning location. After a day in the outdoors, in our “Ya Gotta Eat!” segment we’ll tell you about local Castle Creek winery, a classic drive-in with handmade buffalo chili burgers and a local diner’s breakfast concoction called the “Sweetwater Skillet.” Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.   

Join Travel Brigade as we visit the West Edmonton Mall in Canada, the largest mall in North America. We’ll hop on the roller coasters at Galaxyland, plunge on the 360-degree-looping Cyclone waterslide at World Waterpark, skate on the ice rink, watch the Sea Lion show and touch sting-rays in the Sea Cavern exhibit. We’ll fall asleep at Fantasyland Hotel, located right in the mall, in a themed suite where your bed is an igloo, jail or the back of a pick-up truck. This is the place where you can do just about anything, and all under one roof. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

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 on Twitter @TravelBrigade.   San Francisco Travel Association photos by Jerry Lee Hayes, Jack Hollingsworth and Lewis Sommer