The Travel Bite with Rachelle Lucas 531yf

Tapas, anyone? During this episode, Rachelle chats with Emilio and Lael of GoAhead Tours about the food, wine, and flavors of Barcelona, San Sebastion, and the Rioja region of Spain.

During this episode, Rachelle chats with Robert Simonson, cocktail and drinks writer for the New York Times, six-time Tales of the Cocktails Spirited Award nominee, and the author of The Old-Fashioned. As one of the leading authorities on spirits and cocktail culture in the United States, he also writes for Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Edible Manhattan, Edible Brooklyn, Saveur, Eater, PUNCH, and more. He’s just released a new book called A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World - a narrative history of the craft cocktail renaissance.

During this episode, Rachelle chats with April Wachtel, Founder of Swig + Swallow — a cocktail party that comes in a box. She’s a twenty year veteran in the beverage and hospitality industry, and has worked in every role from busser to bartender to beverage consultant. She’s developed recipes for Lincoln Center Kitchen and MetLife Stadium, has taught cocktail classes to over 3000 students at 5 different schools. She’s shares with us some cocktail recipes and tips for home entertaining.

During this episode, Rachelle chats with Brian Christenson about his family's bootlegging past, the craft spirits trend, and what goes into making

During this episode, Rachelle chats with Anthony Caporale, the director of beverage studies at the Institute of Culinary Education. Anthony is also the Producer and Host of Art of the Drink TV, the leading cocktail web show with millions of viewers worldwide and over 75 award-winning episodes. And he’s the creator of an off-Broadway show, Imbible, about the Spirited History of Drinking, which takes audiences on a 10,000-year journey through the history and science behind alcoholic beverages. He’s here today to talk to us more about mixing cocktails and holiday entertaining.

Rum punch and large batch cocktails are a new trend, and Patick Williams with Punch Bowl Social gives us the scoop on this cocktail revival during this episode. Learn about the five ingredients that make a classic punch, the history of punch, and a few great recipes to try at home too. Look for the recipes on TheTravelBite.com and check out the Punch Bowl Social for cocktails, food, and entertainment.

Want to know how egg nog got it’s name? Or which historic figure was known for rolling a barrel of cider? From mulled wine, to hot toddys, this episode is full of holiday spirit. Rachelle chats with Tim Hewes, a bartender at the Willard InterContinental's historic Round Robin Bar in Washington DC. With a background in History and Education, Jim creates cocktails while also linking a piece of history to them and he has plenty to share about the history behind some of our favorite holiday cocktails!

You Need A Budget (YNAB) is an online platform that specializes in setting goals, breaking it down, and sticking to it with a simple 4-step method. During today's episode, Rachelle chats with Todd Curtis about YNAB and how to get organized and save for the holidays and the new year.

During this episode, Rachelle chats with Karen Riordan, CEO of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance. She’s here today to talk to us more about the culinary scene and tasting trail in the Greater Williamsburg area, where America’s first beer was brewed and the first documented Thanksgiving took place.

Ever considered staying on a farm? How about a farm in Vermont, New Hampshire, or Michigan when the leaves are changing and there are pumpkins in the field? Or a farm just about anywhere that grows apples hauling out the cider press for some of what you might call ‘liquid gold’? Cows and goats are still being milked. Winter squash is still in the field. The chickens are still laying eggs, although fewer as the days grow shorter. Today’s guest, Scottie Jones, is the founder of the the U.S. Farm Stay Association and owner of Leaping Lamb Farm in Oregon. She’s here to tell us more this unique travel trend that connects travelers with farmers.

With the Clubhouse opening its doors in 1886 to the world’s wealthiest families of the time, Jekyll Island Club Hotel has seen its dose of historical moments such as the first transcontinental telephone call and the founding of the Federal Reserve. Whispers of ghostly apparitions of the deceased millionaires and past workers throughout the island, along with the mysterious recalling of strange voices heard by both guests and employees, it would seem all fingers point to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and the Jekyll Island Historic District being haunted by the ghosts of its past.

Rachelle chats with Meagan Coates, a trip designer from Trek Travel about what goes into putting together cycling vacations. Meagan shares some great tips about all the technical and physical aspects of planning a cycling tour, from beginner cyclists that simply enjoy food and the great outdoors, to serious athletes that want to ride across the United States. And if cycling through vineyards during harvest time, pedaling up to gourmet picnics, and rolling through the golden autumn foliage of Vermont sounds fun to you, you’re going to enjoy this episode.

Estes Park, Colorado, the base for Rocky Mountain National Park, has so many fun fall activities for travelers. During this episode, Rachelle chats with Brooke Burnham with Visit Estes Park about all the hiking, craft brewery events, and the reason why they call October "Elktober." She'll also share some spooky stories about the luxurious Stanley Hotel, known for being the place where Stephen King got his inspiration for The Shining.

Have you ever tasted Pennsylvania wines? Now is a great time to try them as October is Pennsylvania Wine Month! Anywhere you visit throughout the state, you’re only an hour away from wine country and Philadelphia alone has over 35 wineries just a short 45 minute drive outside of the city! To help us learn more about Pennsylvania’s wine routes, our guest today is Jennifer Eckinger with the Pennsylvania Winery Association. She’ll tell us more about this special wine region, the types of wines you’ll find there, their Wine Trails, and fun harvest events for fall.

Ever wonder what day of the week is the best for booking travel? How about travel dates to avoid? During this episode, Rachelle chats with Randi Wolfson with Skyscanner.com about how to get the best deals for flights and hotels, tips for navigating airports, and how to prepare for hectic holiday travel.

As one of the top 10 fall foliage destinations in the USA, Door County does fall like no one else with haunted lighthouses, winding roads through forests of autumn-colored leaves, apple harvests, and a festival nearly every weekend. During this episode, Rachelle chats with Jon Jarosh with Door County Visitors Bureau about the best times to go, what to do this autumn, and how to get there.

Today's guest is Kim Olson, a writer and photographer who shares stories about travel, creativity and everyday life at lifeofexploring.com and on Instagram @lifeofexploring. During this episode, she shares with us some safety tips that are great to when exploring the National Parks or any outdoor adventure.

During this episode, Rachelle chats with Falyn Owens about what it was like growing up in Panguitch just outside Bryce Canyon National Park as well as the history of Bryce Canyon, how it got it's name, and more about the largest collection of hoodoos in the world.

Rachelle chats with Jason Frye, author of several guidebooks including Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip and Moon Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. In addition, he’s also contributed to Southern Living, AAA Go!, Thrillist, and Forbes. Jason is currently working on another guidebook about Great Smoky Mountains National Park and during this episode he gives some great tips about where to go and what to see in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Today’s guest is Leigh Barnes with Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest provider of adventure travel experiences. Originally from Australia, Leigh has a ion for travel, real world experiences, and exploring the outdoors. He’s here today to talk to us about one of the more unique National Parks, and one of the least visited, the Dry Tortugas.