Her debut book A Guide to Drinking in Venice was published in 2026. She has written for the Tonic Magazine, Ritz Magazine, Mail on Sunday, Condé Nast Traveler online, Sainsbury’s, Grazia, and many other publications.

She established the award-winning drinks and travel blog, A Lush Life Manual (alushlifemanual.com). She also created and has hosted Lush Life Podcast (listen here) since 2016, where she interviews bar industry professionals. She is also the editor of the Venetian luxury magazine, luxuryinvenice.com.

She was awarded the first-ever TravMedia 2019 Sit-Up Award for Rising Star of the Year and was Highly Commended for BGTW Travel Blogger of the Year 2022. She was a Top Ten Finalist for Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award 2019, Traverse Creator Awards 2019; Saveur Magazine Blog Awards 2018 Best Drinks Blog; BGTW Travel Broadcaster of the Year and the Travel Blog Post of the Year 2020.

Susan has been visiting Venice for as long as she can remember.  The wonder she felt as a child has never left her—and no matter how many times she returns.

For anything press related, please contact Laura Creyke at laura@markhutchinsonmanagement.co.uk.

For collaborations and all other enquiries please contact Susan at susan@alushlifemanual.com.