MARKETWATCH: Contains up-to-date information on new, existing or defunct publications with travel-related features and/or sections: blurb on the publication, circulation information, percentage of freelance work, pay scales per word or per article and valuable editorial contact information including email address, website URL (in most cases, directly to tShe writer's guidelines page), mailing address, tel/fax, if appropriate. Publications include consumer magazines (i.e. travel, popular, local, trade), in-flight magazines, newspapers, eZines, tabloids…anywhere freelance travel articles are accepted! Occassionally we have "special issues", such as the September 2002 special issue on inflight magazines. Coverage is primarily North American publications, and plans are to expand internationally to Europe, Latin America and Asia publications.

TRIPS: Press trips offered by hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism offices or airlines. If trips are low for the month, contact information for exciting new destinations or tourism offices is listed.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: General information in the travel and freelance journalism fields such as writer's conferences, travel-writing classes, travel statistics, interesting websites, recent laws enacted and awards….and more.

BOOKS: Book reviews related to travel destinations, freelancer writer's, tourism ...and more!

TIPS Writers share valuable tips and "lessons learned."

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Best Life is the name of the new special interest magazine for men. The magazine targets the 40+ successful man who appreciates the finer things in life. From cutting-edge technology to high-end fashion, food and wine, ultimate travel destinations and the latest trends in fitness and health, Best Life provides a man with everything he needs to support an upscale, active lifestyle. Click here for writer's guidelines. Content includes XX. Contact is [Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

blue magazine is an adventure lifestyle publication covering outdoor recreation, action sports and adventure travel on a global, national and local level. Reader is age XX-XX, "educated and active with an adventurous attitude." Circ. XXXK. "blue is an adventure in media. We encourage a variety of voice and perspective to shed light on the world through which we move. blue stories do not only engage the reader, but they inform. They leave the reader with insight into the topic at hand and a new outlook on the world." Editorial topics include action & outdoors (surprise them with something new!); adventure travel (a distinct & offbeat slant); environment issues and culture (upcoming films, books, music, etc). Pay is $XX - $XX per word up to XXXX words. Extensive (8 pages!) writer's guidelines can be requested via email below. Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Body & Soul is a bimonthly magazine for those who want to live healthier, more balanced lives. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. Subject covered include integrative medicine, nutrition, self-help psychology, spirituality, the mind/body connection, work & money issues, and organic living. Six features (XXX - XXXX words) per issue, and up to eight columns that include Holistic Health, Food/Nutrition, Spirit, Home, Community, Travel and Life Lessons (XXX-XXX words). No fiction, poetry, or previously published articles. Pay varies with experience, & nature of the story, but is approximately $XX0 for short news pieces, $XXX for features article. More on writer's guidelines online at URL below. XXX XXX is the editor-in-chief. Query with clips of recent work, and a resume via snail mail (no phone calls) to Editorial Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Budget Living is the title of the new magazine to be launched in XXX, 2002. Magazine entrepreneur Don Welsh starts up this new venture, "Martha Stewart Living meets Money meets House Beautiful meets Consumer Reports," says Welsh. "The magazine is about living well and not paying through the nose."

Business travel publications feel the pain of September 11th, and in-flight magazines have adapted content to reflect the changes in business travel life. See what Duncan Christy, editor of Delta Airline's Sky magazine has to say: Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Canadian Traveller is a monthly Canadian magazine for Canadian travel agents. Circ. XXK, over XX% freelance. Magazine is made up of features and special sections. Destination features are a combination of what there is to see and do, and how a travel agent can sell it. Writer's work closely with the editor and tourist office to produce copy. Articles require: overview, the main story explaining why agent should sell the destination; top attractions, top places to see and things to do; cruise lines, a list of major cruise lines that visit the destination; tour operators; new product developments, how agents can sell & make money from; agent specials; agent fast facts, i.e. getting there, getting around, best months to visit. Open to suggestions for other ideas. Contact Name, Address Email address. Website address.

D Magazine is an authoritative guide to living, working and playing in the XXXX metropolitan area. Travel senior editor Nancy Nichols writes that since Sept. 11th, they've cut back travel coverage and kept what they write to staff only. She's hoping this changes, and will be in touch if so.

EmpireNY is a new monthly magazine that focusing on business in the New York City area. It's primary interest is business practices, opportunities, deal-making and economic development in & around NYC for businesses to succeed. This glossy, color magazine has Hillary Clinton & economic development in NYC on its' premier issue cover. Travel-related pieces center around business issues, companies (I.e. JetBlue). However….they plan to launch a travel & leisure issue later this year, and are open to ideas. Editor-in-chief XXX XXXX suggests to go to their website (URL below), subscribe for a free issue and keep checking their editorial calendar. Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Fitness is for the active woman, and features articles for balanced lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, sports, and behavioral exercise. Circ. XXM, XX% freelance (travel). Tentative editorial for Oct: fall travel getaways, XXX 2002: travel to winter retreats. Pay is $XX - $XX per word. Query via email or fax, Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Grace is a new magazine to hit the newsstands XXXX. Grace Magazine's target audience is the full-fashioned woman who are a size 12 and above. It will "embody the full-fashioned lifestyle with features and columns that highlight relevant fashion, beauty and style tips while offering an extensive shopping an resource guide that caters to the 68% of women who are a size 12 and above." Sections include travel, food, wine, pop culture, entertaining and home design. Ceslie Armstrong is editor-in-chief. For travel, Name, Address Email address. Website address.

GQ or Gentleman's Quarterly, is the monthly men's magazine devoted to men's personal style and taste. Features cover finance, food entertainment, technology, celebrity profiles, sports, travel and fashion. Travel coverage has been restored as a regular department, says Jim Nelson at a recent Publicity Club of NY luncheon. [Query via fax to Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

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Latin Trade covers cross-border business in Latin America for senior-level executives. Features cover management, finance, technology, marketing, telecommunications, country reports, politics, & government, industry reports & direct investments and trade stories on Latin America. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. Although they have a fairly good freelance network established in Latin America, they are open to new ideas. Magazine has two features sections "Currents" (800-1,000 word articles) and "Trade Talk" (200 word articles). 2x / year offer travel supplements. Pay $XXX - $XXXX per word. Photo editor is Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Men's Journal is for active men with an interest in adventure sports, travel and fitness. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. Published 12 times a year, Men's Journal covers general lifestyle information for men ages XX-XX. At a recent Publicity Club of NY luncheon, Jack Wright, executive editor, said they are expanding their travel coverage by featuring more coverage of new places to visit in the United States. Features 2,000-7,000 words and 400-1,200 words, equipment & fitness stories, 400-1,800 words. Adventure travel…not luxury travel! Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Menz Magazine is a Canadian publication for the active, adventurous Canadian male aged 25+. Circ. 50K, 40-50% freelance. It showcases the latest in sport, travel, health, fitness, automotive, high-tech gadgets, finance and personal development. Published 4 times a year. Pay is XX-$XX per word - more for more exotic and harder to find articles. They look for stories that have an adventurous spirit, are of interest to today's active male, and appeal to participants, not spectators. "Don't ask us what we're looking for, tell us what we need." Submissions with relevant photos and/or artwork will receive higher priority. Travel-related articles (as examples) from past issues include exploring the Galapagos Islands and Alaskan Glacier Climbing. Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.

One2One Living is a new magazine for today's singles. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. The XXXX debut featured articles included: Dating Myths, 10 Celebrities You'd Hate to Marry, Do's and Don't of Online Dating, Hot Spots; Las Vegas (i.e. travel with singles focus). Currently looking for articles on the top 10 states to live when you're single. With the highlights and singles focus for each location. See sample article on travel at XXX. Pay is $XX. Contact is [Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

Petite Magazine is the new magazine to debut XXX for petite women, 5'4" & under, and is filled with fashion, celebrity profiles, beauty tips, and health, nutrition, fitness, travel sections. Articles for the travel section need to be a complete cross section of places. Each month they choose Family Oriented, Upclass Spa or Resort and then an economical for all. For instance, Petite's Premiere Issue will be Dude Ranch in Utah, Three Spas from Seattle and Bullhead City, AZ across the river from Laughlin Nevada. In August they will be opening travel pieces up to freelancers at $XXX to $XX cents a word depending on the location and length. They also require digital photos. Travel queries should be sent via email or snail mail to Name, Address Email address. Website address.

PERLA is a new bi-monthly magazine launched in XXX. Circ. XXK and growing, XX% freelance. PERLA explores south Texas' rich mix of arts, history, literature, politics and personalities. This non-profit magazine provides critical insight into local news, characters and events, while engaging an international audience of artists, writers and readers in an exploration of universally relevant themes. Regional coverage includes News and Politics, Arts & Culture, Media (film, literature, music, internet), Environs (development, environment, architecture) and Food & Travel. "We are interested in essays of 1000 - 4000 words in length that provide insightful analysis or a new angle on current news topics and trends, pop culture, or influential regional personalities. We favor writing that places local events and people in a national or international context." For travel articles, PERLA put an emphasis on "the value of place in individual development and the emotional and spiritual satisfaction of eating and traveling." More writer's guidelines on their website at URL below. Pay is $XX - $XX per word. Preferred method of contact is via XXX.. For illustrations, contact is [Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

Rich Guy Magazine is a new quarterly magazine for men. Initial circ. XXK. The first issue was September 26, 2002, inserted in the XXXX to an upscale male target audience in XXX. Also distributed in corporate jets and business/first class lounges in major airports, professional sports team locker rooms, high class special events and sport tournaments, luxury hotels, resorts, spas and cruise lines. Technology, travel, men's lifestyle and more. Pay is XX - XX per word. ("don't let the name fool you!"). Preferred method to query is via XXX. Contact is [Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

Smoke Magazine is a quarterly magazine for "affluent men, ages 28-40; active, educated and adventurous." 175K Circ., 75% freelance. Will consider any article involving cigars: the making of, shopping for, sporting with (I.e. Golf & Cigars), adventures with (you get the drift), etc. There is no travel section per se, but a feature (cigar-making in Turkey was a past feature) or a write-up in the "Smoke City" section could be travel-related. Pay is $500-$1,500 for 1,500 - 3,000 words, negotiates payment individually. Contact Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Voyageur is published quarterly for Carlson Hospitality Worldwide and distributed to guests at XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. Travel-related stories must be in destinations where hotels/resorts are located. Cover story is usually 1,200 words which is an authoritative, yet personal profile of a destination, mixing standard and off-the-beaten-path activities and sites (inc. sightseeing, recreation, restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions.) The Cultural Feature focuses on an aspect of a country's or region's arts and culture (inc. visual, performing, culinary, and folk arts.) Pay varies, from $XXX - $XXX per word. Query [Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

Southern Women is a new magazine launched XXXX. Circ. XXK (initial launch), XX% freelance. The magazine will have a special southern angle, focusing on fashion, beauty, health, fitness, gardening, travel and event planning. The core readership will be southern women - for example, the first issue featured planning an outdoor Thanksgiving and highlights of women who have gone on to exciting careers outside of the state. However, no doubt appeal to women elsewhere in the U.S., with articles on travel and tips on how to pack smarter. The target audience is women, 20-50 years old. Initial copies for the October launch was distributed for free in gyms, spas and shops in New Orleans. In two months the magazine is set to go monthly, and in six months it will go to paid circulation. Publisher Maria Muro welcomes travel pieces from freelance writers. Editor is Claire Harth. Pay is $XX -$XX per word. Preferred method to query is via XXX. Contact is [Name, Address Email address. Website address.]

Washington Flyer Magazine is a bi-monthly publication for travelers at Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. Circ. XXXK, XX% freelance. Target audience is primarily affluent, well educated and who flies frequently in and out of Washington, D.C. Sections to break in (notably "Washington Insider" and "Mini Escapes"), go to their website. For Insider, you almost have to live in D.C. to root out the best stories (these are the 350-word ditties about people in the arts, sports, biz, and there is usually a news peg). The Mini Escapes stories have to be new and original. Pay ranges from $XXX to $XXX per article (length...350 to 1,500 words) For domestic and international routes for National and Dulles airports, go to Query Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Wingspan is the in-flight magazine for All Nippon Airways (ANA). Magazine is divided up into the following sections: Feature story, The Occasional tourist, Japan from A to B, A Family Album, Japanese Things, Fiction, Gallery (Photography). Writer's guidelines detail each section, and here's what to look for for Features queries: non-typical travel stories, preferably "how-to" accounts of an interesting activity to pursue at ANA's international destinations, and ones with a human element. Text includes a sidebar of approx. 400 words on some related aspect or person(s), saving the need to weave them into the main story. Photographers should give consideration to the need for a horizontal having a patch of solid color, for use as the spread. [~2,400 words / 6 - 8 pages;10 - 14 photos, from a selection of ~ 40] The Occasional Tourist: A light, first person account of an activity or point of interest at the destination (or somewhere in the same part of the world; the locale can be a little farther afield of the destination than the above feature). Should include a short "Getting There" box detailing transportation access, tour sign-up information etc. Contributors to this section generally supply both text and photos. [750 words/ 2 pages; 3~5 photos]. Editor in chief is XXX. To receive the Wingspan writer's guidelines send a blank message to XXX. Name, Address Email address. Website address.

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Trips
Boulder Beyond the Ordinary is the name of an upcoming press trip, July 10 - 14, 2002 sponsored by the Boulder CVB. Join them for a hands-on, participatory experience, designed to let you feel like a traveler, not a captive sightseer. The trip covers (for 6-8 journalists max.) complimentary air and/or ground transportation, lodging, meals, activities and recreational equipment. Primary target of publications are with those of circulations 50,000+ , US markets. Established writers that can provide clips ofpreviously published articles and a letter of intent from an editor would be beneficial. You must fill out a RSVP form by May 2, 2002. Request RSVP Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Cooperstown, New York, "America's Most Perfect Village," offers unique, family-friendly activities not available in theme parks or big cities. Located 70 miles from Albany on the shores of Lake Otsego, it boasts three distinctive museums; The Farmer's Museum, The Fenimore Art Museum, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The Hall of Fame recently unveiled a new exhibit on Cal Ripkin, which will remain open through the 2002 baseball season. The 2002 Hall of Fame Weekend will take place July 27-29, and will include the Induction Ceremony for Ozzie Smith, considered one of the greatest fielding shortstops of all time, as well as a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Colorado Rockies. Tickets are required for the Hall of Fame Game. Cooperstown's prides include The Otsega and Leatherstocking Golf Course, The Clark Sports Center, and the Glimmerglass Opera. For general information on the Village of Cooperstown; XXX. Accredited media will be eligible for a discounted ticket. Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Glacier Bay's Bear Track Inn offers three to five night sport-fishing packages, and extends a welcome to the media. It is located 65 miles north of Juneau, and 10 miles from Glacier Bay National Park in the tiny community of Gustavus, Alaska which boasts some of the best sport fishing in the world. It is the place for the complete angling experience. For more information, contact the Inn at XXXX. There is limited press trip space available in the shoulder season--May to early June, and September. For a media trip, accredited travel writers and photographers contact XXX.

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• 10-12 May & 01-03 September Goshen, Vermont, Blueberry Hill Inn. Set on an enchanted forest byway in a cleft between Romance and Hogback Mountains within 22,000 acres of the Green Mountain National Forest, Blueberry Hill beams its enduring, enveloping welcome. Indulge in the 'Blueberry Hill Inn Experience.' A feast for all the senses with internationally acclaimed and sumptuous cuisine created by one of only 200 Master Chefs of Great Britain. Fabulous gardens, country rooms, TV- and telephone-free, Gemütlichkeit, wood-fired sauna, spring-fed pond-Heaven on earth!
• 9-11 June Salem, Massachusetts, The Salem Inn. The Salem Inn is itself a testament to the 'bewitching seaport's' 18th and 19th century maritime and cultural heritage. Three architectural gems comprise the Inn where 'history-making hospitality' is the order of every day! Located in the heart of Historic Salem, near sights, attractions, dining and shopping.
  
• 13-15 June & 3-6 October, 2002 - Bar Harbor, Maine - Balance Rock & Ledgelawn Inns. Savvy travelers know that an incomparable experience awaits them at this 1903 oceanfront mansion cum sumptuous country inn. Here a host of indulgent amenities and dreamy décor will pamper guests in grand style. Footsteps from Main Street and located on the Historic Shore Path, the Inn is Bar Harbor's most prestigious address and the choice of discerning travelers. Balance Rock Inn has been awarded AAA's prestigious Four Diamond Award for eleven consecutive years. Its nearby sister-property, Ledgelawn Inn, is every family's ideal spot in Acadia. This turn-of-the century shingle-style summer "cottage" is one of the last remaining mansions in the Bar Harbor Historic Corridor.
  
• 18-21 June - Cape Cod. 559 miles of seashore, 13 lighthouses, 92 fishing boats, 115 beaches, 365 ponds, 46 miles of bicycle paths 35 antique cars, hundreds of whales, 321 hotels, 83 museums, 43 golf courses, 715 restaurants, one kite festival, four centuries of architecture, 252 B&Bs, 2,254 places to shop, 52 harbors, 97 fairs, 10 baseball teams 147 antique shops and galleries, 14 parades, 75 nature paths, 365 sunsets, 78 band concerts, 8 fireworks displays. Cape Cod-Getting Here Is Easy-Leaving Is The Hard Part.
  
• 23 June-01 July & 5-13 November - Cultural Countryside & Coastal Culture. Featuring world-class museums in each of its seven New England destinations paired with classical New England inns, Cultural Destinations of New England offers travelers rich, compelling and educational cultural experiences. Each CDNE trip will be themed.

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The Dude Ranchers' Association's 2002 Directory is now available free of charge. It lists and describes its over 100 member ranches located in 12 Western states and two Canadian provinces. For help in planning a great vacation at an authentic dude ranch, get the free copy by writing, calling or emailing (information below). Travel writers with assignments or clips of published stories and submission queries should be presented to the ranch of choice before hand to request a discount, which run from 10% to 50% for lodging and meals. Transportation to the ranch is handled by the writer. Contact XXXX.

Ski Utah and Southwest Airlines present an exclusive opportunity to explore mountain vacation options in and around the Salt Lake City. Visit Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort's 11,000' Hidden Peak via their aerial tramway, picnic amongst the wildflowers and high-alpine scenery at neighboring Alta Ski Area, and discover the many recreational opportunities at Park City's year-round alpine resorts - Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Utah Olympic Park - 2002 venue for Olympic Nordic jumping, bobsled, skeleton and luge as well as summer training center for the world's greatest future Olympic athletes. Accommodations include one night at Salt Lake City's newest five-star property, Grand America Hotel, airfare on Southwest Airlines, Park City lodging, transportation, all meals, guide service and/or lessons and equipment rental. Hiking and biking abilities from beginner to expert are welcome. The July 15-18 (Mon-Thurs) trip is offered to working journalists only. Trips are limited to XX participants. Contact XXX.

Announcing
ASJA 2002 Conference "Moving Forward: Expand Your Writing and Selling Skills", April 12-14, 2002 in New York City audiotapes are now available at website below. $12 per cassette tape or $14 per CD. Name, Address Email address. Website address.

The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism announces the 2nd Annual Jerry Morris Master Writer Award. This competition seeks to recognize outstanding journalism that has promoted Massachusetts as a premier travel destination. It is open to all writers whose work has appeared in the United States in 2002, and is not restricted to work appearing in travel publications. Only articles that appeared in print outlets (newspaper, magazine, online) will qualify. To obtain an entry form, visit the following site and simply follow the instructions. Submission deadline is XXX.

Writer & Editor One-on-One. Join experienced freelancers for networking with editors from Self, Profit, Continental, Reader's Digest, Cooking Light, National Geographic, Meredith Integrated Marketing and Modern Maturity at the eight annual Magazine Writers Chicago conference, July 26-28, 2002 at the Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago, IL. Fee is $445 before June 20th. Contact

Books
Hidden Books, Ulysses Press, paperback, 5"x8" US $13.95. Three new books on the Hawaiian Islands are out. Hidden Kauai, Hidden Oahu, and Hidden Maui, by author and publisher Ron Reigert, reveal the many less known secluded beaches, surfing spots, ancient temples, ethnic restaurants and out-of-the way hotels of the three most visited islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. The author's love and respect of the delicate ecosystems of the islands is obvious in the sidebars about the coral reefs, or his warnings about bringing in plants, produce, or animals which could introduce pests that could ruin the balance of the flora and fauna. His insights into the unique language, history and culture of the people of Hawaii help the traveler understand and love the islands and the people. Not only are they wonderfully detailed guide books, but books that entice you to visit the islands, then when you have returned, to reread them and to savor your trip all over again. Reviewers contact Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Sleep Cheap In New York: High Quality Lodgings at Rock-Bottom Rates, by Lisa Mullenneaux, Pennington Press; paperback, 4 ½" x 8 ¼", 312 pp, $15.95, b&w photographs, maps, line illustrations, indexes. It is available in bookstores, and online bookstores or by calling 800/431-1579. Written by a Manhattan resident, this guide shows travelers how easy it is to find cheap sleeps in America's costliest city. It features 141 accommodations that charge less than $150.00 a night. Each property was personally site-inspected and rated according to value, cleanliness, security, and guest services. Comments on the smells of the rooms and hallways of some places were found as well. You can't get more personal than that! To request a review copy or to arrange an interview with the author, please Name, Address Email address. Website address.

Tips
"Here is an interesting experience, from which all writers and photographers might benefit. For the last year, I've been trying to have a Canadian publication return to me a 35mm slide I sent them, to accompany an article that they requested. At the time, they were in a great hurry. Therefore, I didn't take the time to have the slide copied, but sent them a unique original, something I try very hard not to do. The editor promised several times to return the slide, but never did. I ultimately sent him, by registered mail, an invoice for the amount I expected this slide to earn in its lifetime. Some weeks later, having heard nothing, I emailed him, and told him that, if no cheque was soon forthcoming, I would be forced to advise the Travelwriter Marketletter, and other similar organizations, that their subscribers should be very wary in dealing with this publication. The word "Professional" was used liberally during the email, with intimations that this publication was not only less than professional, but lacked accountability as well. My Canadian editor called right after my email arrived, making the usual excuses about lost slides, and so on, and even commented on the fact that the slide wasn't so great(!!!!!). However, he never did say that he would not pay for the slide. "How can we resolve this problem?", he asked. Several years ago, during a similar problem with an American publication, I actually did contact the Marketletter. The editor was on the telephone to me very shortly afterward, and his cheque arrived soon after, the understanding being that I would advise the Marketletter editor at once that the problem was resolved. We have negotiating power here, fellow subscribers!" For the complete article, contact Name, Address Email address. Website address.

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