There are surprisingly few magazines devoted solely to travel journalism, but most mainstream magazines now include travel articles
of one kind or another. This is partly because travel journalism is a hybrid genre, embracing aspects of consumer journalism
("What holiday shall I choose?"), literary writing ("I was there"),
current affairs and foreign news. Many such
outlets are included in the list below, alongside the specific travel titles. Of the travel magazines, the
best known in our listing are:
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Traveller Heavyweight and high-quality, closer to travel
literature than consumer journalism. Calls itself "adventurous and authentic'. Grandaddy
of the genre at 30 years old.
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Wanderlust In its first decade has established itself
as the best practical magazine for adventurous travellers. Says it aims to help the "free-spirited' traveller. Lively and useful.
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Conde Nast Traveller Not to be confused with Traveller, this is the glamour-seeker's bible. Originally claimed to offer "luxury on a budget'. Such stuff as dreams are made on.
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National Geographic Still the best in the world, though sometimes accused of blandness. Explores the world in stunning photographs and highly accessible text.
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For latest information on travel sections within national magazines and newspapers, check the Writers'& Artists' Yearbook, published annually by Black. This also has contact details for travel editors, as does the trade publication Pimms United Kingdom Media Directory (coloquially known as "PIMS'). If you are considering submitting your own work for publication, you might find The Writer's Handbook (Macmillan/PEN) useful.
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African Affairs Prof. P. Woodward Dept of Politics University of Reading PO Box 218 Reading, Berks RG6 6AA, UK 0118 9875123
Quarterly journal, featuring learned articles on contemporary issues.
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Australian Gourmet Traveller Australian Consolidated Press PO Box 4088 54 Park Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia 29 282 8000
Consumer publication for travellers who enjoy food.
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BBC Wildlife Magazine Broadcasting House Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2LR, UK 0117 9732211
Monthly wildlife and conservation issues.
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BBC On Air Magazine BBC World Service 227 NW Bush House The Strand London WC2B 4PH, UK 020 7557 2211
Monthly magazine with world outlook and full radio and television guide.
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Bulletin Voyages 5115 Degaspe St 330 Montreal H2T 3B7 Canada 514 287 9773www.acra.com
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Business Traveller Condor House 5-14 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4V 5AA, UK 020 7580 9898www.businesstraveller.com
Monthly magazine aimed at the business traveller and featuring airfare cost-cutting information.
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Canadian Geographic 39 McArthur Avenue Vanier Ontario K1L 8L7 Canada 613 745 4629www.canadiangeographic.ca
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Camping and Caravanning Greenfields House Westwood Way Coventry CV4 8JH, UK 02476 694995www.campingandcaravaningclub.co.uk
Monthly journal for enthusiasts.
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Conde Nast Traveller Vogue House 1 Hanover Square London W1S 1JU, UK 020 7499 90804 Times Square New York NY 10036, USA 212 286 2860www.cntraveller.co.uk
See introduction to this section.
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Escape Routes 3rd Floor Endeavour House 189 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8JG, UK www.escaperoutes.net
020 7437 9011020 7208 3740
New magazine offering practical information on mainstream destinations, aimed particularly at women and families.
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Essentially America Phoenix Publishing and Media Ltd 18-20 Scrutton Street London EC2A 4TG, UK 020 7247 0537www.phoenix.wits.co.uk
Bi-monthly consumer magazine on lifestyle and travel in USA and Canada.
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Explore Suite 420 301-14 St N.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada T2N 2A1 403 270 8890www.explore -mag.com
Quarterly colour magazine devoted to adventure travel world-wide.
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The Explorers Journal The Explorers' Club 46 East 70th St New York NY 10021 , USA 212 799 6473EXJOURNAL@aol.com
Official quarterly of The Explorers Club. Established 1904. Interdisciplinary in scope, highlights all areas of exploration work.
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Flight International Reed Business Information Oakfield House Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3DH, UK 01444 445566www.reedbusiness.com
Highly respected weekly journal covering everything to do with the aviation industry both commercial and military.
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Food and Travel 51a George Street Richmond Surrey TW9 1HJ, UK www.foodandtravel.com
020 8332 9090020 8332 9991
Monthly glossy magazine reporting on both topics from around the world.
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Geographical 47C Kensington Court London W8 5DA 7 Chalcott Street London NW1 8LX, UK 020 7938 4011 http://www.geographical.co.uk
Monthly magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. High quality articles on geography, exploration, travel.
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Globe The Globetrotters Club BCM/Roving London WC1N 3XX, UK
Newsletter of independent travellers' club. Articles on individual experiences, news of members on the move, tips, mutual-aid column for members.
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Great Expeditions PO Box 64699 Station G Vancouver BC V6R 4GT, Canada 604 734 3938
For people who want to travel and explore, offers trips, a free classified ads service, discounts on books, an information exchange, articles and travel notes.
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The Great Outdoors SMG Magazines 200 Renfields Street Glasgow G2 3PR, UK 0141 302 7700tgo@calmags.co.uk
Monthly publication featuring walking, backpacking and countryside matters.
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Holiday Which? 2 Marylebone Road London NW1 4DX 020 7830 6000www.which.net
Excellent consumer issues magazine, published by the Consumers' Association.
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Islands 3886 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93105 USA 805 682 7177
Glossy colour title devoted to the world's islands, large and small.
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International Travel News Martin Publications Inc 2120 28th Street Sacramento CA 95818, USA 916 457 3643www.intltravelnews.com itn@ns.net
News source for the business and/or pleasure traveller who often goes abroad. Contributions mostly from readers. Free sample copy on request.
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The Lady 39-40 Bedford Street The Strand London WC2E 9ER, UK 020 7379 4717www.lady.co.uk
Classified ads in this weekly publication can be a useful source for self-catering accommodation and some overseas jobs.
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Lonely Planet Newsletter Lonely Planet Publications 10A Spring Place London NW5 3BH, UK 020 7428 4800www.lonelyplanet.com go@lonelyplanet.co.uk
Quarterly newsletter giving updates on LP guidebooks and lots of useful tips from other travellers.
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Mountain Biking UK Beaufort Court 30 Monmouth St Bath BA1 2BW, UK 01225 442244www.futurenet.com
Monthly publication for mountain bikers.
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National Geographic National Geographic Society 1145 17th St, NW Washington DC 20036-4688, USA 202 857 7000www.nationalgeographic.com
See introduction to this section.
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National Geographic Traveller 3000 University Center Drive, Tampa Florida 33612, USA 813 979 6625www.time.cust.serve.com
Quarterly consumer title from the National Geographic stable devoted to travel and destination reports.
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New York Times website www.nytimes.com/pages/travel
Register here to read some classic travel writing.
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Nomad BCM-Nomad London WC1V 6XX, UK
Newsletter aimed at people on the move and written by peripatetic publisher, with many readers' reports.
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Official Airlines Guide Church Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4HB, UK 01582 600111 www.oag.com
Monthly airline timetable in pocket format.
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Outside Magazine 400 Market St Santa Fe Mexico 87501 505 9897100www.outsidemag.com
Contemporary lifestyle magazine featureing adventure travel, sports, fitness and photography.
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The Railway Magazine King's Reach Tower Stamford Street London SE1 9LS, UK 020 7261 5533railway@ipcmedia.com
Monthly established 1897.
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Resident Abroad Maple House 149 Tottenham Court Rd London W1 P9LL, UK 020 7896 2525www.ra.st.com
Monthly publication for British expatriates.
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Rough News Rough Guides 62-70 Shorts Gdn London WC2H 9AH 020 7556 5000www.roughguides.com
Newsletter of the Rough Guides. Thrice-yearly.
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Salon website www.salon.com/travel
"Wanderlust' section of this online magazine used to contain some top travel journalism now it is accessible through an archive search.
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The South American Explorer South American Explorers Club , Casilla 3714 Lima 100, Peru www.samexplo.org
Official journal of the South American Explorers Club. Accounts of scientific studies, adventure, and sports activities in South America.
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South East Asia Traveller Compass Publishing 336 Smith Street 04-303 New Bridge Centre Chinatown Singapore 0105 221 1111
Glossy title geared at frequent and business travellers to the region.
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Time Off Time Off Publications 60 Berwick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Australia 7-252 9761
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Travel and Leisure 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036, USA 212 382 5600www.amexpub.com
Glossy title for American Express members.
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Travel Trade Gazette United Business Media City Reach 5 Greenwich View Place Millharbour London E14 9NN, UK 020 8861 6102abergin@unitedbusinessmedia.com
Weekly travel industry newspaper.
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Traveller WEXAS International 45-49 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW3 1DE, UK 020 7581 4130www.traveller.org.uk
See introduction to this section.
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Travel Smart 40 Beechdale Road Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, USA 914 693 8300travelsmartnews@aol.com
Newsletter for affluent travellers.
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Traveltips PO Box 580188 Flushing NY 11358, USA 718 939 2400www.travltips.com info@travltips.com
First-person accounts of freighter and passenger ship travel. Bi-monthly publication includes updated listing of passenger-carrying freighters, primarily embarking in US ports.
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Wanderlust PO Box 1832 Windsor SL4 1YT, UK 01753 620426www.wanderlust.co.uk
See the introduction to this section.
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