Susan B. Barnes

20 years of experience as a travel writer
Published in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Wine Enthusiast, Forbes Travel Guide, AARP, AFAR, Alcohol Professor, Allrecipes, Garden & Gun, Global Traveler, Going, Marriott Bonvoy, Success and Vegetarian Times
Member, Society of American Travel Writers and American Society of Journalists and Authors
Co-author of the Florida travel blog FloridaBeyond.com

Experience

Susan has more than 20 years of her professional writing career in the travel and lifestyle spaces. Her byline has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Wine Enthusiast, Forbes Travel Guide, Global Traveler and AARP, where she's written about everything from scuba diving at the wall of sharks in French Polynesia to food insecurity and human trafficking right here in the United States.

Education

Missouri State University

BS, Organizational Communications

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Articles

Coastal mountains rise above lush green landscape, surrounded by clear blue ocean under a sky with scattered clouds, creating a vibrant, natural scenery.

The Best Time to Visit Hawaii for Perfect Weather and Low Prices

A trip to the Aloha State is all about timing, and we have details on the best time to visit Hawaii to ensure you make the most of your stay

Road stretches across a series of small islands and turquoise waters under a clear blue sky, linking distant landmasses.

Your Guide to a Florida Keys Road Trip: Key Largo to Key West

Headed to the southern part of the Sunshine State? Here's what to see and do on a driving tour through the Florida Keys.