Editorial Calendar

2026: WINTER

2027: SPRING  | SUMMER  | FALL | WINTER

Winter 2026/27

52 Getaways

  • Holiday Season in the Desert

  • Rafting the Rio Grande in Texas’ Big Bend

  • All Aboard the Canyon Spirit

  • Road Tripping on the Scenic Byways of Nevada

  • The Sacred Landscape of Monument Valley

  • Indigenous Tourism of Southern Colorado

  • Sip & Surf: From Vineyards to Beach in Southern California

  • Cactus League Spring Training Vacation

RESERVE SPACE // 9/18/26

AD DUE // 9/25/26

ON SALE // First week in November

SPRING 2027

February/March/April: Coast to Desert Discoveries

  • Beyond Death Valley: Mojave Desert Adventures

  • Historic Hotels of the Southwest

  • Skiing the High Sierras at Palisades Tahoe

  • A Cultural Escape to the Santa Fe Opera

  • A Deep Dive into Utah Indigenous Tourism

  • Surf’s Up: A Weekend at Huntington Beach

  • An Indulgent Getaway to Cabo

  • An Insider’s Look at St. George, Utah

RESERVE SPACE // 1/1/27

AD DUE // 1/8/27

ON SALE // First week in February

Summer 2027

May/June/July: The Great American Road Trip

  • Alpine Peaks & Red Rock Canyons: Exploring Southwestern Colorado

  • Wellness Retreat to Sedona and Verde Valley, Arizona

  • Legendary Paths, Modern Roads: Northern New Mexico Road Trip

  • Tents & Tunes: Colorado Glamping Retreats with Live Entertainment

  • Icons of the Southwest: Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

  • A Weekend in Oceanside, California

  • Ancient Roots: New Mexico’s Wine Country

  • An Insider’s Look at Estes Park, Colorado

RESERVE SPACE // 3/12/27

AD DUE // 3/19/27

ON SALE // First week in May

Fall 2027

August/September/October: Slow Travel

  • Discovering Americana in 5 Small-Towns

  • Exploring Salt Lake City and Utah’s Great Basin

  • Up and Away: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  • Back Road Journeys: 7 Scenic Detours off the Beaten Path

  • Slow Food, Southwest-Style

  • Dark Nights & Silent Retreats: Dark-Sky Sanctuaries

  • The Town that Silver Barons Built: Alamos, Mexico

  • An Insider’s Look at Flagstaff, Arizona

RESERVE SPACE // 6/18/27

AD DUE // 6/25/27

ON SALE // First week in August

Winter 2027/28

November/December/January: 52 Getaways, Wellness Edition

  • The Ultimate Southwest Wellness Road Trip

  • Curate Your Own Fitness Journey in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

  • A California Oasis: Coachella Valley

  • Desert Cures: Immersive Wellness at Miraval, Tuscon

  • Horse Healers: The Southwest Equine Retreat Experience

  • California’s Shangri-la: Ojai

  • Healing in New Mexico: Ghost Ranch Getaway

  • Following the Arizona Art Trail

RESERVE SPACE // 10/1/27

AD DUE // 10/8/27

ON SALE // First week in November

In Every Issue

QUICK PICKS

Destination or attraction-specific short articles.

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Itinerary-based stories about three days at a single destination, typically a city or a defined region.

OFF THE GRID

Stories about travel to destinations where the traveler unplugs from electronics for a more present and mindful travel experience.

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

In-depth, feature-length editorial about travel to a specific region in the Southwest.

DISCOVER

Destinations one can explore easily in a day; topics range from neighborhoods to short excursions and usually highlight a local attraction.

POUR

Southwest beverages, including wine/wineries, brew/breweries, spirits/distilleries, ciders, coffee, tea and beverage trends. Stories often include wine, beer or distillery trails in a given area.

TASTE

What’s cooking in the Southwest food scene; topics range from culinary trends and agritourism to urban food tours and chef profiles.

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