Travel Publications Directory
Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.
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 Discoverer
Travel newsletter and site. Practical guides and destination features for curious travellers. Clean editorial voice with a strong focus on concrete, useful advice.
Flat fee per piece
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 Scotsman Travel
Scotland's national newspaper. Travel section covers Scotland, UK, and international destinations. Scottish angle a plus.
£0.15–£0.25/word
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
The Travel Magazine
UK independent travel publication. Destination guides, travel tips, and honest reviews. Open to new contributors with genuine first-hand experience.
Flat fee per piece
Time Out
City guides and weekend breaks. Strong local knowledge required. Time Out tone is confident, opinionated, and city-savvy. Lists and "best of city" content performs well.
£0.15–£0.25/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
Toronto Star Travel
Canada's largest-circulation newspaper. Weekend travel section covers Canada, US, Caribbean, and international destinations.
C$0.25–$0.40/word
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
Town & Country Travel
American luxury lifestyle magazine with a prominent travel section. Covers estates, private islands, and high-society destinations. Very selective.
$0.75–$1.25/word
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
Trailblazer Guides
Specialist trail and overland route guides. Trans-Siberian, Silk Road, and long-distance trail coverage. Highly detailed route maps and practical logistics.
Flat fee per assignment
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
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