Assignments
Welcome to the Assignment page for our online magazine. If you are not familiar with this program, please read about the assignments program before applying.
If you’re ready to participate, read the list below and ‘apply‘ for any assignment you feel capable of delivering or simply send an email to bloggers (at) planeteye (dot) com. Please apply for all assignments that you feel you are qualified to write. If selected for the assignment(s) you will receive a confirming email along with additional information.
Current assignments
| Pubs in . Target audience: Baby Boomers, foodies. Many visitors to are not familiar with British styled pubs – what they are, what they offer, the culture and social life surrounding them. Explain what one can find in a pub, tips on how to choose one, and then select a neighborhood or area of the city and make some recommendations. Keywords: , food, beer. | apply |
| Cloisters (NYC): Target audience: museum fans, history buffs, general travelers. Give readers an engaging look at the Cloisters, from what is, what they’ll see, and how to get there. Give sufficient information that a reader could make an afternoon of it, with other suggestions of thing to do, see, eat, etc., in the area. | apply |
| Harlem: Target audience: Baby Boomers, music lovers. The neighborhood has changed over the years, and is now a vibrant community full of culture, history, music, and food. Create a weekend in Harlem that combines these themes, giving readers a taste of this diverse community. Provide tips on what to do and see, relevant costs, how to get there, and any special tips to make it a special weekend. Keywords: neighborhood, , music, Harlem. | In process |
| Dali Museum (): Target audience: art lovers, museum buffs, Baby Boomers, general travelers. Give readers a peek at this newly opened museum, including what to do and see, and tips for making the best choices on visiting. Keywords: art, museum, Dali. | apply |
| Rodin Museum, . Target Audience: Baby Boomers, art lovers, museum go-ers. Known best for the iconic work The Thinker, there’s lots more to discover in this museum. Give readers information about the museums and why they should visit. Keywords: , museum, art. | apply |
| Rockefeller Center: Target audience: general travelers. From it’s television cachet to the ice skating rink, this popular building is often referred to in the movies and on television. Explain to visitors why they should (or shouldn’t) visit, what there is to see, and the best way to do it. Include prices, ticketing, and practical information. Keywords: architecture, NYC, attraction. | apply |
| Versailles. Target audience: Baby Boomers, art lovers, garden lovers. Create an enjoyable day trip from to Versailles, explaining transportation and what there is to see. The Palace, of course, but anything else interesting, along with some suggestions on where to stop for a bite to eat or something to drink. | apply |
| Brighton (): Give readers an engaging look at this city just a ways out of . With it vibrant entertainment, culture, and beaches, the city is a hot spot for visitors of all ages. You may opt for a narrow focus of the city, or more of an overview with lots of suggestions for things to do/see, so please specify you’re approach(es) in your request for this assignment. | In progress |
| United Nations NYC – Target audience: Baby Boomers, college ageds, families, business travelers. Architecturally impressive and home to a variety of global works, visitors are welcome at this site. Provide some history and de3tails about how to arrange a visit/tour and what a visitor can expect to see. With winter and spring break coming up, this is a popular spot for educational visit. Keywords: NYC, United Nations, family travel. | in progress |
| MLB Spring Training. Target audience: Baby Boomers, families, sports fans. The Cactus League (Arizona) and Grapefruit Leage (Florida) kick off in February. We’d like articles on each of the leagues that include all pertinent details including team information, game info and how to get tickets, location, other things to do and see surrounding the excitement of a new seasons. Please indicate which league you are applying for. Keywords: sports, baseball. | In progress |
| Pompidou Museum (): Target audience: Baby Boomers, architectural fans. art lovers, museum visitors. Give readers a peek at the contemporary art museum, its eclectic collections and neighborhood. Include tips on the best way to see it, any special suggestions, and what else there is to do in the neighborhood. Keywords: , architecture, art, museum. | apply |
| Colosseum in – Target audience: Baby Boomers, religious travelers, architecture fans, history buffs. From gladiators to present day attraction, the Colosseum has a magnificent history that traces the evolution of . Take readers on a tour, giving them tips and suggestions to best enjoy the site without all the touristy gimmicks. Include all pertinent details along with suggestions on how to spend the balance of the day. Keywords: , attractions, history. | In progress |
| Concierge, . Target audience: architectural fans, history fans, general travelers. The former prison lights up the night, but inside offers a distinctively different feel. Take readers on a tour, giving them tips and suggestions to get the most out of a visit. Be sure to include important ticketing details, must see spots, and what else can be done to make a great day in . Keywords: , attractions, architecture, history. | apply |
| Liverpool. Target audience: music lovers, Baby Boomers, Beatles fans. Known for its connections to The Beatles, give fans the information and tips they’ll need to make the visit. Include other things to do and see in the area, providing sufficient information for a weekend visit that will be enjoyable for music lovers as well as the non-music lovers in their families. Keywords: Beatles, music, Liverpool. | In progres |
| Shakespeare in – Target audience: Baby Boomers, theater fans, literary fans, families. Explain to readers how to best have a Shakespearean experience in . Discuss a bit about Stratford on Avon, history and today, and give lots of practical information on how to enjoy this theater. Keywords: Shakespeare, , theater. | apply |
| NYC Airports. Target audience: all travelers. With three primary airports in this congested area, travelers have lots of choice and potential missteps in travel planning. Provide practical information along with helpful tips on how to navigate the airports, where they’re located, and how to get into city, and any additional information that would help a traveler. This is a how-to type of feature. Please specify which airport you are applying for. Keywords: NYC, transportation. | apply |
| Missions. Target audience: Baby Boomers, families, history buffs, religious travelers. With its heavy Spanish influence, there are several notable missions in the area along with Historic Old Town. Give readers a taste of the best of what’s to see, including historical and modern sites. Help them make a day of it with some great choices for authentic Mexican food and drink. | apply |
| Grande Arche, Target audience: architecture fans, art lovers. One of the city’s modern monuments, towering over the business district, offers views of the city that a visitor might overlook. Provide some history, viewing tips, and offer up suggestions of what else there is to do and see in the neighborhood. Key words: , monument, art, business. | apply |
| Television: Target Audience: Baby Boomers, television fans, general travelers. Tell readers how to get tickets to see television that’s filmed in NYC (including David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, and more). Include all the details from advance planning to day of show, and any special tips to have a good time. | in progress |
| Everglades. Target audience: outdoor enthusiasts, Baby Boomers. Provide information and suggestions to readers on the best way to visit this national park. This can cover a lot of territory, so break it up into meaningful pieces to give a visitor an idea of the best way to tackle it. Include all pertinent information, including best time to visit, recommendations, fees, etc. Keywords: Florida, Everglades, national park. | apply |
| Beacon Hill Neighborhood (): Target audience: Baby Boomers, architectural fans, history buffs. Give readers a neighborhood view of this often photographed area of . Include some information on the neighborhood, the architectural style, and a little history of the area. Include “must see” sights and suggestions for places to grab a bite to eat/drink. Keywords: , neighborhood, history, architecture. | In progress |
| Daytona Beach: Target audience: Baby Boomer, beach lovers. It’s not just for Spring Break parties any more, it’s a beach city full of lots to offer a traveler. Give readers a taste of things to do and see in one of Florida’s most famous cities offering great restaurants, history, and plenty of things to do and see. When applying for this assignment, please include the angle and theme you will use in writing about this locations. Keywords: beach, sun. | In progress |
| Little Havana. Target audience: Baby Boomers, culture lovers, foodies. This neighborhood in is as much a center of political fervor as it is of food. Explain the neighborhood, describe Cuban food, and provide practical information and tips for a visitor to safely visit the area and sample the culture and cuisine. Provide recommendations. Keywords: Cuban food, Little Havana, . | apply |
| ’s Old Town. Target audience: Baby Boomers, history buffs, foodies. Create a fun weekend for visitors, including a little taste of the many opportunities this neighborhood has to offer. Include some history, attractions, and food, explaining why this is a well-visited area of the city. | In progres |
| Marco Island, Florida. Target audience: Baby Boomers, families. A recreational favorite, give readers suggestions on what to do and see, along with information on how to get there. Include information on beach and water experiences, along with ideas on what to do when you’re out of the sun. Key words: beach, sun. | apply |
| Outdoor : Target audience: Baby Boomers, outdoor enthusiasts , nature lovers. Select one or two of the notable outdoor recreation sites in the greater LA area and provide the reader with information for an enjoyable day trip. Whether it’s one of the national parks, beach, sporting or other adventure activity, provide sufficient details (drive time, fees, best time to see, etc.) to allow a reader to replicate the experience. Include add-on options if applicable. | In progress |
| Snow vacations: There are a few snow destinations left: , Ketchum ID, Mont Blanc, Davos. The feature should cover basics, including information about lift tickets, recommended area restaurants, other things to do, and any special tips that help you get the best value for your snow experience. Don’t forget apres ski and nightlife, if the area has one. No hotel information. Please indicate which destination(s) you are applying for. | apply |
| Have a great idea for an article? While this list will be refreshed regularly, we are always open to pitches based on your travels. If you are being considered for a press trip, and would like an assignment for iStopOver Magazine, please let us know. We’re happy to talk with you about how our editorial needs may help you secure a press trip. If you have a story idea similar to the ones we feature here, but with a special twist or angle of your own, please let us know. We’re happy to consider adding your ideas to our editorial calendar. | submit |
What is an assignment?
An assignment is a single article assignment that iStopOver Magazine will pay at a special rate. Each assignment is carefully considered based on the needs of our clients and partners and all articles are expected to comply with the following general characteristics:
- Approximately 800-1,000 words
- Theme and intended audience will be explicitly defined in the assignment. We expect research, fact checking and that the post will be written for the specified demographic/niche.
- In many cases a particular destination will be targeted and preference will be given to those writers that have first hand knowledge of the area, whether as a local or visitor.
- Geo-tagging should be included. Our content team will add advanced geo-location features across these assignments. This will require additional edits to your writing to be done by the iStopOver team.
- Specific keywords will be supplied to be used in the article and as tags, and your writing should be done with those keywords in mind. If you don’t understand how to use targeted keywords to increase SEO, please ask for more information.
- Higher editorial standards will be enforced, and you will be provided with a preliminary general style guide. The style guide may be modified from time to time as additional clients and partnerships become available. Your should follow all best practices, including linking, photos, sourcing and attribution. Articles should only be saved as Pending Review to allow our editorial team to review, request edits as needed, and add interactive content prior to publication.
- Note: Current editorial needs include , , , and New City, and New Zealand. We are also looking for some pitches for Baby Boomer travel articles for sun destinations in Arizona, Southern California, and Southern Florida. While we encourage pitches on any topic, these destinations will get priority.
