Travel Weekly is another well-known travel trade publication. They have a circulation of 37,000 and have both a print edition, as well as digital edition. In addition to topics like cruises and hotels, they also cover corporate travel and breaking news. To contact the editors, refer to their contact us page.
Recommend is one of the most well-known travel trade publications. Its main demographic is travel agents, so stories should focus on hotels and tour operators that work with travel advisers. Popular destinations include the Caribbean and Mexico. They have no submission guidelines, but you can contact their editors here.
Porthole Cruise Magazine is a consumer focused travel magazine on the topic of cruises and cruising. They publish cruise ship reviews, destination travel information, and photo essays. Rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Cruise Industry News is a trade magazine and website for the cruise industry. They publish news articles of interest to industry executives and professionals. They have no submission guidelines, but you can contact their editors here.
Transitions Abroad publishes articles on “travel, work, study, living, and volunteering abroad.” They want practical information gained from first-hand experience. They are not always open to submissions. According to their writers guidelines, they pay up to $150 an article.
Perceptive Travel is a monthly web magazine dedicated “to plug a hole, to fill a niche, to serve an unserved need for quality writing aimed at independent travelers.” Editors accept only articles from authors with book(s) in print. According to their writers guidelines, they pay $100 for a 1,200-2,000-word article.
Verge Magazine is for "people who travel with purpose." They are a travel magazine for people interested in volunteering, working, and studying overseas. They previously indicated pay of 10 cents (CAD) per word. Department articles are typically 800 words. Features are 1,500 to 2,000 words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Rider Magazine is for mature, discerning and affluent motorcycling enthusiasts. They buy mini travel stories called Favourite Rides, full-length travel/tour features, and other topics – which is almost anything in the world of motorcycling, including unusual museums or events, or stand-out motorcycle organizations. According to their submissions guidelines, they pay $200 and up. It is unclear whether those guidelines are still valid. To contact them, refer to this page.
Adventure Motorcycle showcases "courageous people on inspiring rides around the world." They profile riders, publish industry news, bike reviews, event reports, and DVD reviews. They require photos with their articles. According to their submissions guidelines, payment is $200 and up for Features and Ride Reports. For News, Reviews and Spotlights, payment is between $100-$150.
101 Honeymoons, run by the same company as 101 Holidays, focuses on travel destinations suitable for honeymoons. According to their submission guidelines, they pay between £50 and £100 per article.
101 Holidays is a travel website based in the UK. They publish travel articles such as "6 of the best beaches in Sicily" and "6 French country retreats for families." They do not have strict word counts, but most articles are between 800 and 1,500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay between £50 and £100 per article published. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Escapees Magazine is the magazine of the Escapees RV Club. They offer articles, tips, and personal views about RVing. They particularly want technical and informational articles about RVs. They're primarily written by members of their club, but they do accept submissions from non-members as well. They previously indicated to pay up to $200 per article, but their guidelines are no longer available. To contact them, refer to this page.
Hidden Compass is a literary travel magazine, published online. They want true stories that push "the travel genre and delve into the spirit, culture, history, ecology, perils or residents of a place. They want "all the nuanced, narrator-driven, non-listicle stories that need to be told. We want a tribe of storytellers who journey together." According to their pitch guide, they pay $550 for all stories, plus 50% of fundraising proceeds. They pay an additional $75 per photo.
Travelers’ Tales Collection accepts nonfiction travel essays for consideration in its anthologies. Editors look for personal nonfiction stories reflecting “that unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result.” Previously published essays are considered. Shorter pieces have a better chance of being accepted. According to their writers' guidelines, they pay $100.
RoadRUNNER is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing active motorcycle enthusiasts with information on national and international tours, exciting new places to ride, review of new motorcycles, and information about products that enhance motorbikes’ riding experience. For Tour Editorial, they are looking for articles about motorcycle tours throughout the U.S. and Canada. Articles must be 800-1000 words long and writers must submit 30 to 50 original, high-resolution photographs. They do not want pitches, just complete drafts. According to their writers' guidelines, they pay $100.
AFAR is the 'experiential travel guide.' They cover travel stories from a more personal perspective, telling their "stories through people, allowing readers to explore authentic local cultures from the inside out." According to their pitch guide, pay for their magazine starts at $1 per word. Pay for Afar.com starts at $0.50 per word.
The Los Angeles Times Travel section seeks original destination articles that evoke a sense of place and time, with trips taken within the last two years. They look for first-person pieces (about 2,000 words) and Guidebooks (500 to 700 words). According to their writers’ guidelines, payment starts at $200, with extra for photos. Destination feature story payment starts at $350. Submissions can be mailed or emailed.
Backroads Online is a publication for motorcyclists, and was created with the idea of giving their readers places of interest to ride to and getting the most enjoyment out of their motorcycles. Although it is geared towards the motorcycling population, it is not limited to motorcycle riders. Our previous research indicates that they had several columns open to freelancers and that pay was $75 and up, but that information has been removed from their website. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Green Parent is a UK publication that assists parents in the pursuit of green living and other parenting goals. Word length varies; full-length articles can be around 1500 - 2000 words and short opinion pieces are 600 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay £75 per 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
Simply Family Magazine (Montana) is a monthly magazine designed as a free resource for families in Montana. They cover every parenting stage from newborns through college freshmen. Although they like a local tie-in, there is room for humorous stories and “how-to” articles from non-locals. For more details, refer to their contact us page.
Mississippi Magazine covers the people, places, food, history, events, and culture of the state. They previously indicated pay of $250 to $350 for featured articles, and $150 to $250 for most department articles. Current rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their contact us page.
Adoptive Families is the leading information resource for parents before, during, and after adoption. They cover various topics related to different aspects of adoption, in addition to publishing personal essays. Their guidelines have been removed, so current pitching information is not clear. To contact them, refer to this page.
ADDitude Magazine is ''the leading destination for families and adults living with ADD and learning disabilities.'' ADDitude is mostly written by journalists and mental health professionals, but they also accept articles by parents who have personal experience with ADHD and learning disabilities. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to a payment report, they paid $0.39 per word. Check out ADDitude’s writing guidelines here.
Lies About Parenting publishes thought-provoking articles on all aspects of parenting. They accept pitches for articles that share surprising advice, a personal story, or a revelation. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Alaska Parent Magazine is “Alaska’s exclusive, all-in-one parenting resource.” They publish a helpful editorial calendar, and they generally seek articles on parenting and families. According to their submission guidelines, they pay $40-$200 for original articles. For reprints, they pay $25-$40.
Traverse, Northern Michigan, and Northern Home & Cottage magazines traditionally covered Northwest Michigan, but now include pieces based in the northeastern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Editors look for strongly rooted in the region articles on regional culture, food and dining, home and cottages, history, nature and the environment, arts and crafts, and personalities. Editors buy the one-time right to publish in magazines and the right to publish on the website. According to their guidelines, payment ranges from $50-$100 for online stories and up to $700 for longer format print features (1,500-3,000 words). Departments are expected to be under 700 words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Metro Parent is a regional parenting magazine covering Southwest Michigan. According to their website, their “general goal is to have a good mix of fun and substantive local stories of interest to local parents.” According to their submission guidelines, feature articles from 1,200-2,500 words are paid $200-plus while shorter articles ranging between 150-400 can earn $40-plus.
Diva is a UK-based magazine for lesbian and bisexual voices. Topics include opinion pieces, news features, reviews and previews, interview features, fashion, short profiles, and British and international features. They pay for print articles only. An old payment report indicates a flat rate of £150 per 1000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
Motherwell is a blog that features personal essays and "perspective pieces" about all sides of parenting. They do not list rates publicly. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Western Art & Architecture is the magazine for art collectors and art aficionados in the United States. They are interested in introspective articles by knowledgeable writers and photographs who will evoke the reader's passion in art and architecture. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.