Travel Publications Directory
Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.
Saudia Magazine
Saudi Arabian Airlines inflight magazine. Destination features across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Varies
Ski Magazine
The leading US ski and mountain travel magazine. Destination reviews, resort profiles, technique, and gear. Writers need firsthand skiing experience.
$0.50–$0.75/word
Skyscanner Content
Flight search engine content arm. Travel tips, destination guides, and practical travel hacks for a value-conscious global audience.
Flat fee per piece
Smithsonian Magazine
Travel and culture coverage with strong emphasis on history, science, and arts. Long-form journalism with rigorous fact-checking standards.
$1–$2/word
South China Morning Post Travel
Hong Kong's English-language newspaper. Strong on Asia travel — China, Southeast Asia, Japan, and regional destinations.
Varies
Straits Times Travel
Singapore's leading English newspaper travel section. Strong on Southeast Asian destinations, premium resorts, and Singapore Changi connections.
Varies
Sunday Times Travel
One of the UK's most-read travel sections. The Sunday Times Travel supplement covers luxury, family, and adventure. Features tend to be longer than weekday travel pieces.
£0.30–£0.50/word
Sydney Morning Herald Travel
Australia's leading newspaper travel section. Pacific, Southeast Asia, Europe, and domestic Australian travel. Print on Saturdays, active digital.
A$0.30–$0.50/word
The Age Travel (Australia)
Melbourne-based newspaper travel section. Strong on Victoria, Southeast Asia, and Pacific destinations.
A$0.30–$0.50/word
The Broke Backpacker
Budget backpacking travel site. High traffic, guest posts for exposure. Particularly interested in Southeast Asia, South America, and budget travel tips.
The Guardian Travel
One of the UK's most-read travel sections. Strong emphasis on sustainability, independent travel, and off-the-beaten-track destinations. Active online and print.
£0.25–£0.40/word
The Independent Travel
Digital-first UK news publication. Travel section covers a broad range of destinations with emphasis on news-driven travel stories and practical guides.
£0.20–£0.35/word
The New York Times Travel
One of the most prestigious travel sections in the world. 52 Places, Frugal Traveler, and feature well assignments. Very competitive — pitches from new writers rarely accepted cold.
$1–$1.50/word
The Points Guy
Leading points and miles / credit card travel site. Strong focus on maximising travel with loyalty programmes. Requires deep knowledge of points systems.
Flat fee per piece
The Telegraph Travel
Major UK newspaper travel section with strong print and digital reach. Covers luxury, family, adventure, and cultural travel. Particularly strong on European destinations.
£0.25–£0.40/word
The Times Travel (UK)
Saturday Travel section of The Times UK. Comprehensive destination features. Slightly premium rates, particularly for the Saturday magazine supplement.
£0.30–£0.45/word
Time Out Guides
City-focused travel and lifestyle guides. Strong local knowledge required. Time Out covers restaurants, bars, arts, and travel in major cities worldwide.
Flat fee per assignment
Times of India Travel
India's largest English-language newspaper. Travel section covers domestic India tourism and international destinations popular with Indian travellers.
Varies
TourRadar Content
Tour booking platform with a content hub. Destination guides, tour advice, and travel tips. Brand-aligned content for a global tour-booking audience.
Flat fee per piece
Trafalgar Blog
Upscale guided tour brand content arm. Destination features, travel tips, and culture aligned with Trafalgar's escorted tour products.
Flat fee per piece
Travel + Leisure
One of the largest US travel magazines. Covers luxury, destinations, hotels, food, and gear. T+L has both a strong print presence and high-traffic digital site.
~$1/word
Travel Africa
Specialist magazine covering wildlife, safaris, and travel across the African continent. Pitches need firsthand experience on the ground.
Varies
Traveller (UK)
Quarterly glossy published by Cazenove+Loyd. High-end travel with emphasis on exclusive access and bespoke itineraries.
£0.20–£0.35/word
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