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Travel Publications Directory

Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.

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157 publications
Guidebook

Frommer's Guidebooks

Long-established US guidebook publisher. Budget travel focus. Writers must have firsthand, up-to-date knowledge of the destination.

Flat fee per assignment

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Travel Site

G Adventures Blog

Adventure travel operator's content hub. Personal stories from G Adventures trips, destination features, and responsible travel angles.

Flat fee per piece

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Travel Site

Gap Year

UK gap year and student travel site. Budget travel, volunteering, working abroad, and first-time independent travel. Young adult audience.

Flat fee per piece

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Magazine

Geographical

Royal Geographical Society magazine. Exploration, environment, adventure, and people. Strong editorial standards with a scientific and geographic bent.

£0.20–£0.30/word

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Brand

GetYourGuide Content

GetYourGuide's editorial platform. Destination guides focused on experiences, activities, and tours.

Flat fee per piece

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Newspaper

Globe and Mail Travel (Canada)

Canada's national newspaper travel section. Strong on Canadian destinations, US, and international features.

C$0.30–$0.50/word

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Brand

Globus Blog

Guided vacation brand content arm. Europe, North America, and worldwide tour destinations. Aligned with the Globus family of brands.

Flat fee per piece

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Travel Site

Goats on the Road

Long-term travel and digital nomad blog. Guest posts accepted. No payment but good exposure for writers building their portfolio.

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Travel Site

Hand Luggage Only

UK-based travel photography and inspiration site. Visual-first content. Occasionally pays select writers for destination guides and travel tips.

Flat fee per piece

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Travel Site

Head for Points (UK)

UK's leading points and miles website. British Airways Avios, hotel loyalty, and UK credit card strategy. Requires deep knowledge of UK loyalty programmes.

Flat fee per piece

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Magazine

Hemispheres (United Airlines)

United Airlines inflight magazine. Destination features, city guides, business travel. Global scope aligned with United's route network.

$0.50–$1/word

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Guidebook

Hidden Tracks

Curated travel guides to off-the-beaten-track destinations. Strong emphasis on authentic local experiences over tourist trails.

Flat fee per assignment

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Brand

Hilton Direct

Hilton Honors editorial content. Destination features and hotel profiles aligned with Hilton properties worldwide.

Flat fee per piece

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Newspaper

Hindustan Times Travel

One of India's largest English-language newspapers. Travel section covers domestic India and international destinations popular with Indian travellers.

Varies

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Travel Site

Hostelworld Blog

Budget accommodation booking platform with a content hub. Backpacker destinations, budget tips, and hostel culture.

Flat fee per piece

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Brand

Hyatt Passport Blog

Hyatt Hotels' editorial content platform. Destination guides and experiential features aligned with World of Hyatt properties.

Flat fee per piece

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Brand

IHG Hotels & Resorts Blog

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) travel content. Destination guides and hotel features spanning Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and InterContinental brands.

Flat fee per piece

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Guidebook

Insight Guides

Photo-led travel guides with cultural depth. Insight Guides commission writers for cultural essays and destination chapters.

Flat fee per assignment

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Brand

Insight Vacations Blog

Premium guided tour brand content. Destination features aligned with Insight Vacations itineraries. Luxury and cultural travel angle.

Flat fee per piece

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Magazine

International Living

Covers living, retiring, and investing abroad. Practical expat angles on cost of living, healthcare, visa routes, and property. Writers should have lived in the destination.

$0.25–$0.40/word

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Travel Site

Intrepid Travel Blog

Content arm of Intrepid Travel. Responsible travel, sustainable tourism, and adventure. Strongly aligned with the Intrepid brand values.

Flat fee per piece

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Newspaper

Irish Times Travel

Ireland's newspaper of record. Saturday travel section covers Europe, long-haul, and Irish domestic travel. Strong on Ireland, UK, and Continental Europe.

€0.25–€0.40/word

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Magazine

Islands Magazine

Dedicated to island destinations worldwide. Covers culture, wildlife, beaches, and island life. Strong photography integral.

$0.50–$0.75/word

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Travel Site

Jetsetter

Luxury travel deals and inspiration site. Hotel reviews, destination guides, and travel tips with a luxury orientation.

Flat fee per piece

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