Summer Travel Planner
Our Summer Travel Planner gives families a head start on planning their warm-weather adventures with inspiring, family-friendly destinations and easy getaway ideas. In this special preview, we’re highlighting can’t-miss attractions, weekend road trips, and regional favorites to help readers map out their best summer yet.
Travel Section Highlights
>>Featured Travel Article
Our April issue includes a special Summer Travel Planner designed to inspire families as they begin planning their warm-weather adventures.
In this seasonal preview, we highlight family-friendly destinations, can’t-miss attractions, and easy weekend getaway ideas — positioning participating partners in front of parents who are actively researching and booking their summer plans.
This is one of our most timely and high-interest planning features of the year.
>>Summer Travel Planner Listing
Cost: $395
Print Deadline: March 10, 2026
Special Offer: Your Summer Travel Planner listing is FREE with the purchase of a 1/4-page ad or larger in the April issue. Includes an image and listing (50 words + image + contact info) in the printed April SW Ohio Parent “Summer Travel Planner” section (see example), plus a digital listing in the online article, Facebook promotion, and inclusion in our multi-advertiser eBlast on April 7, 2026.
Audience Reach
Participating partners will reach more than 125,000 families across print and digital platforms.
• 16,000+ email subscribers
• 44,000+ social media followers
• Strong website traffic from local parents actively planning summer activities
This multi-platform package puts your destination in front of families at the exact moment they are deciding where to travel.
MECHANICALS
Full Page
7.875”w x 10.25”h
$1,925
Full Page Sponsored Content
500-600 Words & 2-4 Images
$1,595
Half Page
7.875”w x 4.75”h
3.75”w x 9.875”h
$1,145
Half Page Sponsored Content
200-300 Words & 1-2 Images
$995
Fourth Page
3.75″w x 4.75″h
$625