Destination of the Week: Quebec City’s Old World Charm

Join the Travel Brigade Radio Show in beautiful and charming Quebec City as we walk down centuries-old cobblestone streets while listening to the locals speak French. Head up to the Old City to enjoy the views from the famed Chateau Frontenac Hotel looking down on the St. Lawrence River.  See Beluga, humpback and blue whales […]

Destination of the Week: Cruising – New kids programs with Disney and NCL

Kids programs are the best thing about a family cruise. Learn how the whole family can have fun as Travel Brigade talks with Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line about exciting new things happening in their kids’ programs. Hear from a “Cruise Insider” about how kids can best enjoy their time on board. We’ll also […]

Destination of the Week: West Edmonton Mall – The Largest Mall in North America

Join the Travel Brigade Radio Show as we visit the West Edmonton Mall. 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 […]

S. California trip has one theme: Have fun at several parks

Southern California theme parks, especially Disneyland, beckon kids of all ages and now is the perfect time to plan a trip. There are many new things at the parks this year and you’ll want to check them all out. We made a recent run through some of the parks, and here were some of the […]

Renting a house in Newport Beach, California, makes a perfect family vacation

One thing that makes Newport Beach, California unique as a beach destination is that families, including extended families, or groups of friends, can rent a house together right on the beach. While some beach cities have hotels or stores along the beachfront, or just parking lots, Newport has homes running all along the beachfront, and also […]

California’s Newport Beach…Surf, Sand and the 4th of July

Join the Travel Brigade on Sunday, July 1, for sun, sand and waves in Newport Beach, California. From the beach side to the bay side, from the Fun Zone to the pier, we’ll take you up and down the Balboa Peninsula. We’ll have interviews with locals to find out about all of the activities in […]

Newport Beach Hot Sheet

Visit Newport Beach http://www.visitnewportbeach.com 1-800-94-COAST City of Newport Beach Recreation Department http://www.newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3151 Burr-White Realty http://www.burrwhite.com 2901 Newport Blvd. 855-675-4630 Fashion Island http://www.shopfashionisland.com 401 Newport Center Drive 949-721-2000 Balboa Bikes n’ Beach Stuff http://www.balboabikes.com 601 E. Balboa Blvd. 949-723-1516 Duffy of Newport Beach http://www.duffyofnewportbeach.com 949-645-6812 Jane’s Corn Dogs 106 McFadden Place or 600 E. Bay […]

Cruising with Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Going on a cruise can be an ideal way to travel together as a family because parents and kids can spend quality time together – and apart. Thanks to children’s programs on cruise ships, kids can be somewhere safe doing fun activities targeted specifically to their age group, while the parents have their own fun, and […]