Travel MagazinesMegan Shea

AICE Media

Period 5

Travel Magazine examples:

The Sunday Times Travel

Sunday Times Travel

Total Circulation 971,922

Frequency: 12x per year

Median HHI: $98,400

Median Age: 50%, 56% women

Sunday times travelDescribe the Masthead: Wide, bolded sans-serif. LowercaseWhat type of stories: “The world's most influential travel brand offers insider access to destinations around the globe with a signature mix of smart advice, immersive photography, and expert reporting on hotels, food, design, style, culture, and trends.”

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Afar Magazine

AFAR Magazine (Media kit)

Audience: 1,000,000

Total Circulation 250,000

Bonus Circulation: 9.5%

Ad/Edit: 40%/60%

Frequency: 7x per year

Median HHI: $116,808

Median Age: 48.6, 56% female

Afar magazine

Describe the Masthead: Wide text, sans-serif font. Exaggerated spacing in between letters.What type of stories: “inspires travelers to immerse themselves in authentic experiences that create deep connections between the reader, place, and local culture. Edited for an affluent and sophisticated audience, AFAR attracts highly engaged readers who have both the desire and the means to pursue the luxury of experience.”

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Islands Magazine

Islands Magazine (Media Kit)

Male/Female: 54/46%

Median Age: 56

HHI: $173,101

Frequency 8x

Audience: 2,300,000 (online) 60,000 (print)

Islands Magazine

Describe the Masthead: Lowercase, serif font. CenteredWhat type of stories: “We embody the soul of the island traveler, and we seek out the essence of what makes islands so alluring. In our magazine, on our website and across media platforms, we take our readers on adventures they have always dreamed of and give them the tools to help them live those dreams.”

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Conclusion

Each travel magazine reviewed covers stories appealing to those who like to travel. The stories offer suggestions, deals, and vacation spots and ideas. Each cover utilizes a variety of conventions learned in this course to draw in audiences.