Michelle M. Winner is a freelance writer who focuses on travel, food and wine, spas, luxury lifestyle, and cruises, as well as Western equestrian, romantic destination, bridal, Hawaiian, tropical, and seaside venues.

Michelle serves as president of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), and she is also a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). A writer for print magazines and newspapers for many years, Michelle's online presence has now reached more than five million views via various media outlets.