Condé Nast Traveler

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Journalism, Personal essays, Articles. Official guideline: Condé Nast Traveler guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• A paragraph or two: suggested headline, angle, sources/characters, why now. News pegs help. Responsible travel.
• Stories, not destinations. Disclose any sponsored trip.
• Desks include Women Who Travel, destination guides, cruising, outdoors, destination features, air travel, points, shopping, identity, food, hotels, vacation rentals, Travel Well, Future of Travel.

Subjects they avoid

• “I’m going to X, need anything?”
• The same idea sent to multiple editors.
• Diary travelogues or stream-of-consciousness trip recaps.
• A finished spec draft.

Key requirements

• Pitch only
• One editor
• Disclose sponsored travel

Who can submit

No country list. Preference on destination guides is given to writers based in the city they cover, or who spend notable time there. That is expertise, not a nationality ban.

Rights

Not stated on the pitch page.

AI policy

Not stated in the guideline

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Email the named section editor — firstname_lastname@condenast.com

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Email the named section editor — firstname_lastname@condenast.com

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Read https://www.cntraveler.com/info/how-to-pitch-conde-nast-traveler (updated 24 March 2026).
• Email the named editor as firstname_lastname@condenast.com.

What happens after submission

Expected response: Not a single published reply time for every desk

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.