EXCLUSIVE APPLICATION-BASED
LISTICLE
INVITATION
Title: The Ultimate Croatian Itinerary of ‘Must-Do’ Experiences
Publishing Partner: Condé Nast Traveler
Digital or Print: Digital (via cntraveler.com)
Application Deadline: February 28th
Publishing Month: March / April 2026
Editorial Listicle Package Includes:
A professionally written feature (100–150 words, adapted to your brand) that doesn’t appear as promo, sponsored, or an article’s URL
One high-resolution image featured alongside your segment
If selected for the final list: an exclusive guaranteed placement in the editorial listicle “The Ultimate Croatia Experience: Itinerary of the Country’s ‘Must-Do’ Experiences” published in Condé Nast Traveler (digital/online)
Full SEO optimization with a Google-indexed backlink driving traffic directly to your website
AI search and discovery positioning - AI is becoming a primary decision-making tool. When people ask AI for recommendations, it pulls answers from trusted and editorial sources (like Condé Nast Traveler), not ads or self-published content. Being featured in authoritative high domain authority and ranking media outlets places your brand directly inside the source material AI relies on when generating recommendations. If you are present, you are considered. If you are not, you are invisible.
Strong amplification of your reach and target audience exposure through the audiences of other selected participants, who will share the article on their platforms once it goes live
Long-term visibility on Condé Nast Traveler
Opportunity to repurpose your editorial across your own channels (website, newsletters, social media, booking sites, investor decks)
Note: The editorial team may lightly refine the final headline closer to publication date to ensure maximum seasonal relevance and client alignment. The core theme and positioning will remain the same.
What Is This Listicle About?
The Ultimate Croatian Itinerary of ‘Must-Do’ Experiences is a curated editorial itinerary showcasing the ten experiences that represent how Croatia should be experienced at the best level.
Rather than listing similar businesses side by side, this feature presents a journey through the destinations, bringing together places to stay, dine, explore, taste, sail, see, and experience culture in a way that feels intentional, aspirational, and authoritative.
Only 10 total experiences are chosen across Croatia. Per category, usually only one or two experiences at most are included, never repeating the same micro-location or the same type of experience. Together, the selected experiences form a single, cohesive journey across Croatia and the Croatian coast, where every stop has a clear role and a distinct character.
Published on Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s most prestigious travel platforms, this is a curated, story-driven feature designed to inspire high-value international travelers and position Croatia not just as a destination, but as a complete, layered travel experience.
Launching in Spring, the feature is strategically timed to align with pre-season marketing activations, international travel planning, and early booking momentum. This feature positions your business as part of the recommended way to experience Croatia, not just a place to visit.
Amplification Factor
The amplification factor is the network effect that begins the moment you enter this curated club. Your feature doesn’t stay on the publication alone. It moves through every other selected experience, many of which have large, loyal, and high-spending audiences. When they share the listicle, their followers see you positioned beside experiences they already trust, placing you in the same tier in their minds. Sometimes these are properties you admire or benchmark against, and now you appear alongside them in front of their exact audience. This creates a multilayered value: wider reach, elevated brand perception, and a reputational boost that compounds far beyond the publication.
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Who This Feature Is For?
This listicle is created for a very limited number of destination-defining Croatian experiences that together represent the ultimate way to experience Croatia.
Hotels, Resorts & Villas
Exceptional independent hotels, luxury resorts, and character-driven villas that represent the highest standard of staying in a specific region of Croatia. Only one or two properties are selected, never competing within the same location.
Restaurants, Wineries & Drink Experiences
Destination restaurants, wineries, olive oil estates, distilleries, tasting rooms, and signature food or drink experiences that travelers would plan a trip around, chosen to express Croatia through taste.
Natural & Cultural Landmarks
Iconic viewpoints, historic sites, UNESCO locations, protected landscapes, scenic roads, and places of exceptional beauty that define Croatia visually and culturally. This category is especially relevant for tourist boards and place-based authorities.
Sea, Land & Adventure Experiences
Sailing routes, yachting concepts, charter experiences, outdoor adventures, and active itineraries that show how Croatia is explored across the coast, islands, and inland regions.
Wellness, Culture & Immersive Experiences
Wellness retreats, cultural institutions, heritage programs, slow-travel concepts, and immersive experiences that add depth, authenticity, and meaning to the journey.
Events, Festivals & Signature Moments
Major music festivals, established cultural festivals, seasonal programs, and landmark events that attract international audiences and define how Croatia is experienced, not just where.
Agencies & Experience Curators
High-end travel, cultural, or destination agencies only when they are the creator or curator of a defining Croatian experience, such as a signature itinerary, private route, exclusive access program, or destination-shaping concept. Agencies are featured for what they create, not the services they sell.
LISTICLE ENTRY
Our listicle entry isn’t open to everyone. Our invitations are hand-picked, reserved only for pre-selected candidates whose brands match the prestige of the outlet. That’s how we keep the standard high — and the listicle itself powerful.
ABOUT
A Global Standard in Travel Media
Condé Nast Traveler is one of the world’s most trusted and influential travel publications, setting the benchmark for aspirational yet credible travel storytelling. Since 1987, it has earned authority through its “Truth in Travel” commitment and today stands as the go-to source for discerning travelers planning their next trip.
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16M+ monthly unique visitors across cntraveler.com
22M+ monthly video views and 16M+ social followers
68% U.S. readership with strong U.K., Canadian, and Australian presence
Audience skews 58% female, ages 25–54, with high household income and premium travel spend
Average U.S. audience purchasing power: $500B+ combined
Why It Matters To You
A Condé Nast Traveler feature places your name in front of affluent, high-intent travelers actively researching where to go, where to stay, and what to book this season. With a digital domain authority of 89+, every placement delivers not just prestige, but lasting SEO equity — your brand gains a powerful backlink and a feature that continues driving traffic long after publication.
Impact
More than just visibility, Condé Nast Traveler is a credibility badge. Being featured here signals to readers, partners, and competitors alike that your brand belongs among the most trusted names in global travel. It’s an evergreen stamp of authority that elevates reputation, supports PR campaigns, and boosts conversions across all your channels.
Understanding the Difference: Condé Nast Traveler (US) vs. Condé Nast Traveller (UK)
It is also worth clarifying a distinction that is often misunderstood.
Condé Nast Traveler (cntraveler.com) refers to the U.S. flagship edition, which reaches over 16 million monthly unique readers and serves a predominantly U.S. and global audience. This differs from Condé Nast Traveller (cntraveller.com) with two Ls, the U.K. edition, whose readership is approx 1.7 million monthly unique readers, more U.K. and Europe-focused. While both operate under the Condé Nast umbrella and share editorial standards, the audience composition, scale, and international amplification of the U.S. edition are much stronger and materially broader.
Condé Nast publishes additional regional editions globally, each serving its own local market. However, the U.S. and U.K. editions are most frequently confused due to their similar naming and .com domains, differentiated only by spelling. As a result, coverage in the U.K. edition is often mistakenly assumed to carry the same reach as the U.S. flagship, which is not the case. The editorial opportunities referenced here are specifically within the U.S. Condé Nast Traveler environment.
THE POWER OF
LISTICLES
Listicles offer an elegant, accessible way to get your business in front of Editorial. Listicles offer a powerful, story-driven way to position your brand in front of millions of aligned, high-intent readers — all while becoming part of a curated narrative that enhances your credibility and exposure.
They are cost-effective, SEO-optimized, and highly shareable, making them one of the smartest media investments for emerging or independent brands looking to break into premium digital PR.
While a standalone branded feature in a top-tier outlet like Condé Nast Traveler can range from $8,000 to $20,000, inclusion in a thoughtfully produced listicle delivers 80–90% of the same value — at a fraction of the cost — without sacrificing professionalism, storytelling quality, or search visibility.
Being featured alongside other respected names adds instant social proof, increases your perceived brand value, and places you within a trusted editorial environment that resonates with readers.
For many businesses, a listicle feature is the ideal gateway into global digital PR, offering brand recognition, SEO equity, and evergreen discoverability in one beautiful editorial package.
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THE PROCESS
Apply via our application form below
Our editorial team reviews all submissions for fit and alignment.
Please apply only if you’re ready to confirm participation upon selection.
If selected
You’ll receive an official confirmation email with the next steps.
Within 48 hours, confirm your preferred payment method — secure payment link or bank transfer.
Once confirmed, you’ll receive full participation details and an invoice for EUR 2,600.Payment & Editorial Phase
Payment is due within 7 days of confirmation.
After payment, our editors craft your 100–150-word editorial feature based on submitted assets (quote, bio, photos, link).
You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve your segment before publication.Publishing & Deliverables
Your article is published on cntraveler.com with an indexed backlink to your website.
You’ll also receive a press-ready link and optional promotional assets for your own channels.
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APPLICATION
Apply now to be considered for Condé Nast Traveler’s Edition: The Ultimate Croatian Itinerary of ‘Must-Do’ Experiences — a feature that introduces Croatia as it’s meant to be experienced. Published ahead of the pre-season, this editorial sets the tone for how the destination will be talked about, explored, and remembered in the year ahead.
Editorial Note
Access to this page is by private invitation only. If you’ve been directed here, your brand has already been identified as a strong potential fit for this upcoming feature.
Due to exceptionally high demand and a highly selective editorial review process, placements are approved on a rolling basis — and in some cases, select candidates may be invited to confirm their placement earlier to secure their inclusion ahead of the deadline.
Because categories and regional allocations are limited, some may close well before the official application date. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for the best opportunity to be reviewed and considered for inclusion in this limited-edition feature.
APPLICATION FORM
Editorial Quality Assurance
This feature is produced as contributor content — an established format used for high-value features across the publication. It carries a regular small byline noting that Condé Nast Traveler’s editorial staff was not involved in the creation of this content, maintaining transparency while preserving full editorial integrity. Unlike promotional or affiliate pieces, it appears without any “sponsored” or “advertisement” labeling on the article URL— ensuring your inclusion stands within Condé Nast Traveler’s premium storytelling framework, consistent with the publication’s tone, quality, and global authority. Final content may be subject to minor editorial adjustments to align with the publication’s tone and formatting. All key features and approved positioning are preserved.
Confidentiality Notice
We respect your privacy. All application details, personal information, and submission materials will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties. The process is fully discrete and by invitation only, ensuring that only a handful of exceptional candidates are selected.
Publication Assurance
Once an application is approved and the placement fee is confirmed, inclusion in the article is 100% guaranteed. Listicles are published as cohesive editorial features that include multiple selected participants and are almost always published within the initially indicated timeframe. In rare and exceptional circumstances, minor scheduling adjustments may occur due to publisher timelines or unforeseen delays in the collection of materials. In such cases, we reserve the right to extend the publication timeline by a maximum of 30 calendar days. If publication does not occur within this maximum extension, the applicant is eligible for a full 100% refund, no questions asked.
WHAT HAPPENS IF
YOU’RE SELECTED?
If you’re selected, you’ll receive a private email invitation welcoming you into the feature and outlining the next steps in detail. This email will ask you to confirm your preferred payment method — either via secure payment link or bank transfer — within 48 hours of receiving it. Once confirmed, you will receive your invoice and participation details.
Please note that selection is highly limited and confirms your editorial placement. We kindly ask that only applicants who are fully prepared to proceed with payment upon selection apply, as each confirmed spot represents a reserved editorial space within the Condé Nast Traveler feature.
Investment (Only Upon Selection)
You will be invited to confirm your placement with a one-time editorial contribution of EUR 2,600, which includes:
Professionally written feature in Condé Nast Traveler’s editorial tone
Guaranteed inclusion in the Condé Nast Traveler feature that sets the tone for global travel in 2026
Exclusive placement within the article (up to max 10 spots available)
Full SEO integration and Google-indexed backlink
Long-term visibility on cntraveler.com (DA 89 / DR 88)
Opportunity to repurpose your published article across your own marketing channels (website, social media, newsletters, investor decks, etc.)
One high-resolution image (landscape orientation, minimum 2000px wide) to accompany your feature
Please note: participation is by invitation only and reserved for applicants ready to confirm their placement upon selection.
NOT SELECTED?
YOU MAY STILL HEAR FROM US
If you're not selected for this listicle, don’t worry, we keep a highly curated list of standout businesses we genuinely believe in. When new editorial features come up, we revisit that list first.