Looking for travel advice, tips, tricks or travel inspiration? Consider purchasing one of the best travel magazines! This is a great option to get regular updates about travel trends, tips and more. BTW, your travel magazine subscription doesn’t have to come in the mail like the good ‘ol days! Most magazines are also available in digital format so they are super convenient.
We’ve done the leg work for you and found the 10 best travel magazines you can subscribe to. No need to spend hours online researching new destinations or travel tips! Just open up one of these amazing travel resources and you’ll have all the information you need to plan your next vacay.
Here are the 10 best travel magazines you should subscribe to ASAP:
1. Travel and Leisure
Travel and Leisure has long been a go to for travel and vacation insights. It’s chock full of destination inspiration and planning tips. It also hosts the World’s Best Awards each year (digital awards) so you know you’re reading about the best of the best in the travel industry. Did we mention this magazine (or any of the below) would make a great gift? Keep this in mind for the avid traveler in your life!
2. Conde Nast Traveler
Conde Nast is a global media company with years of publishing experience under their belt and their Conde Nast Traveler magazine is super reputable when it comes to travel news and information. You’ll be reading up on the best destinations in Maine or the best Airbnbs near National Parks or how to travel in London like a pro. And the best thing? The subscription is super affordable. At only $10 for a year long subscription (print and digital), it’s totally worth it. Definitely a go to travel magazine.
3. National Geographic
National Geographic is not technically a “travel” magazine persey, but we’re all about it because it will definitely inspire some serious adventures! National Geographic (and National Geographic Traveler online) is well known for its content, photography, and detailed accounts of the world. After browsing through the magazine, you’ll be booking a tropical adventure in Tahiti before you know it! The digital version does have a travel section filled with awesome stories from around the world and various “guides” that are great resources.
Since we’re all about babies and kids here at BabyQuip, we also really love the images throughout National Geographic’s magazine. Your kiddos will enjoy looking at the photos of the world, exotic animals, beaches, and more. Want to really knock your kids’ socks off? What about purchasing a subscription to National Geographic Kids?!
4. Wanderlust
The name says it all! Wanderlust magazine, the self prescribed “Original Travel Magazine” is truly for the avid traveler. This magazine is full of amazing resources for international travel. It is a UK based company but fully accessible to international readers. Wanderlust has a lot of “real time” information about travel on a global level too. Travel advisories, restrictions, and updates are available on their website and with the digital subscription.
5. Lonely Planet
We’ve got some good news and bad news: Lonely Planet no longer offers a print magazine (bad news) but, they do offer amazing non-fiction print guides for kids (good news)! Yep! You heard right! You can find tons of travel guides written for little adventurers on The Lonely Planet’s Kids site. While these aren’t technically magazines, they will totally provide an awesome overview of various destinations with kids in mind. There’s even a travel blog specifically for kiddos! Even though there isn’t a magazine available, The Lonely Planet is still an amazing resource for travelers of all ages.
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6. Food and Travel
Are you a foodie and an avid traveler? Consider Food and Travel magazine. The best of both worlds! Not only does this magazine give you tons of travel tips but you’ll also find tons of information about food, dining, and cuisine; plus lots of recipes! Looking to take a wine tasting or beer tasting trip? Food and Travel magazine is a great resource. PRO TIP: with a paid subscription, you can also download their apps on Android, iPhone, or Kindle, making this magazine super accessible no matter where you are.
7. Wander
Not to be confused with Wanderlust (mentioned above), Wander digital magazine is AMAZING and free! Wander magazine’s motto is “Live Well, Eat Well, Travel Well” and we can for sure get behind that. This easily holds a place in our top 10 best travel magazines with tons of amazing content including beautiful photography and images. The travel inspiration is top notch. And don’t forget….it’s FREE.
8. Costco Connection
Ok, this may be an unexpected addition to this list BUT hear us out. Costco Connection is for Costco Executive members so if you aren’t an executive Costco member, then get on it! But in all seriousness, Costco Connection is a great travel resource magazine. In every issue, you are guaranteed to find information about interesting travel destinations, helpful travel items (clothes, suitcases, etc.), and even deals on travel exclusively for Costco members.
The Costco Connection is free for non-members digitally too. Costco is amazing in a lot of ways but they seriously just gained some major brownie points. And get this? The Costco Connection magazine is the 4th biggest magazine in America. Pretty cool, right?
9. AARP The Magazine
Another not so obvious travel magazine is AARP The Magazine. AARP is obviously for those over 50, so if you are over 50 and can become a member, do it! Or if you have a friend or family member that can become a member and get this magazine, encourage them! The publication often has articles and features about various travel spots, travel tips for families, different types of lodging options, and more. Plus, like Costco, AARP members can take advantage of discounts on various travel purchases.
10. AFAR
Last on our list of best travel magazines is another go-to, travel industry, must-have: AFAR Magazine. AFAR covers the globe near and far (LOL). They literally have articles and guides on nearly every destination you can think of and probably destinations you didn’t even know existed. The content is thorough and interesting and inspiring! You can even explore their articles based on the type of travel you’d like to plan: Family Travel, Cruise, Road Trip, LGBTQ, etc. It’s also super reasonable at only $24 for two years worth of magazines!
There you have it, folks! All the best travel magazines and travel reading you could possibly need to plan your future vacations. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, open up one of your new magazines, and start planning. Adventure awaits.
Did we miss an amazing travel magazine or resource? Comment below!
Kaylee Garcia is the mama to one sweet boy and one sweet girl, and wife to an awesome husband. Kaylee and her son (he’s only 4!) have completed over 20 trips via air travel (thank you, Alaska Airlines!) on over 40+ airplane rides! They love sharing travel tips with other families since they’ve learned a lot in the last 4 years. Kaylee enjoys spending time with family, researching baby gear, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Wow! Great list! I did not even know about a couple of these. I will check out Lonely Planet next.
I love these magazines!
They have given me some travel destinations that have become some of my best trips!
Maybe if I look at them all now I won’t miss traveling so much :(
Costco Connection? Who knew?! Thanks so much!
Love National Geographic!
Fun list. I’ll have to add one or two of these to my reading pile.
Food and Travel magazine is a favorite. It definitely inspired a couple of our family vacations.
Great list! Thanks for sharing.
Good info, I love these.
I’m sad not to see Country magazine. As a long time subscrober I really enojy it.
If you had to pick one to subscribe to, which one would it be. I simply cannot afford all of them
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Wanderlust is seriously the BEST! So inspiring. Our little family loves to travel.
My kids get the kid version of Nat Geo. It was originally a gift from their grandmother, but now we subscribe becuase they love it sooooo much!
GREAT LIST OF MAGAZINES THAT COVER TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD.
I love this list and I embarrasingly subscribe to 5 of these!! I guess I love to hoard magazines but my favorite is definitely Afar.
How did I not know about costco connection?
I’ve been a member for years.
I’m gonna look it up now