Travel Brigade

Enjoy Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur! Travel Brigade will be on hand at the “Festival of the Traveller” which runs from Feb. 14-23. This Canadian city’s French Quarter turns into a winter paradise when the rivers freeze over, and it’s time to get out in the day and enjoy the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail, bike races on ice and a game of broom ball  At night, enjoy concerts galore and unique gourmet dining and arts exhibits ranging from snow sculptures to high concept ice huts. 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.

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.

Bypass winter and go directly to spring as Travel Brigade visits Scottsdale, Arizona, for a sunny winter getaway in the beautiful 70-degree weather. We’ll chat about great resorts, relaxing spas, championship golf courses and restaurants that give Southwestern fare a fun new twist. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Rudesheim, Germany, as we float along the castle-filled Rhine River, while enjoying locally produced riesling wines. Off the water, you can ride a cable car up to the hills above the river and walk through the vineyards while enjoying beautiful views down to the river. This is known as the “Romantic” area of Germany because there are so many castles lining the river, some that you can even stay in. We’ll also tell you how to make a local treat called a flaming-hot “Rudesheim Coffee.” Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade as we travel to the Principality of Lichtenstein, a small nation nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. Though small in geography, Liechtenstein is filled with history, beauty and opportunities for fun. We’ll drive up to the Prince’s Castle which overlooks the town of Vaduz, stop by museums and wineries and get our passports stamped. We’ll also head up to the mountain resort area of Malbun for skiing in the winter and mountain recreation in the summer. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Lexington, Kentucky - “The Horse Capital of the World.” We’ll visit Keeneland Race Course, a National Historic Landmark where races have been held every spring and fall for decades, and we’ll even interview a “Betologist” who helps novices learn how to have fun playing the ponies. Next, we’ll go to Kentucky Horse Park to see famous horses and breeds from abound the world. We’ll also head out to the rolling hills of historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Hit the slopes with Travel Brigade’s Ski Utah episode as we glide through “The Greatest Snow on Earth.” 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. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Lucerne, Switzerland, to explore this city rich in beauty and history. The city is built around massive Lake Lucerne and its stunning views. It’s a place where you can find people jumping in for a swim at one of the lakeside spas, or you can take a boat trip around this amazing body of water. The river that runs out of the Lake runs through the Old Town past a tower, bridges, churches and buildings that are hundreds of years old. The city is also home to the moving “Dying Lion” monument. Beautiful vistas can be viewed when you take “Europe’s Steepest Railway” up to the top of Mt. Pilatus. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Disneyland Resort is the perfect theme park vacation. What’s new this year? Hear about the latest additions with Travel Brigade. We’ll tell you about a new Princess Pavilion at Disneyland and other updates at California Adventure. We’ll also talk with a Disney expert about new places to eat and touch on some all-time favorite food stops in the park. We will also discuss various hotel options available on the property for your stay. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.