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Travel Publications Directory

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

157publications
148pay writers
155accept pitches
157 publications
Newspaper

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

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Newspaper

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

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Newspaper

The Age Travel (Australia)

Melbourne-based newspaper travel section. Strong on Victoria, Southeast Asia, and Pacific destinations.

A$0.30–$0.50/word

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Travel Site

The Broke Backpacker

Budget backpacking travel site. High traffic, guest posts for exposure. Particularly interested in Southeast Asia, South America, and budget travel tips.

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Travel Site

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

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Newspaper

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

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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

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Newspaper

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

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Travel Site

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

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Newspaper

The Scotsman Travel

Scotland's national newspaper. Travel section covers Scotland, UK, and international destinations. Scottish angle a plus.

£0.15–£0.25/word

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Newspaper

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

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Newspaper

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

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Travel Site

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

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Travel Site

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

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Guidebook

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

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Newspaper

Times of India Travel

India's largest English-language newspaper. Travel section covers domestic India tourism and international destinations popular with Indian travellers.

Varies

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Newspaper

Toronto Star Travel

Canada's largest-circulation newspaper. Weekend travel section covers Canada, US, Caribbean, and international destinations.

C$0.25–$0.40/word

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Travel Site

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

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Magazine

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

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Travel Site

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

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Guidebook

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

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Magazine

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

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Magazine

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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Travel Site

Travel Weekly

Trade travel industry publication. News and features for travel agents, tour operators, and travel professionals. Insider perspective required.

Flat fee per piece

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