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.

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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 a print listing (50 words + image + contact info) in the April Indy’s Child “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.

Fill out this form to participate 

Audience Reach

Participating partners will reach more than 125,000 families across print and digital platforms.

• 20,500+ email subscribers
• 110,000+ 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 $1,965

Full Page Sponsored Content 500-600 Words & 2-4 Images $1,965

Half Page 7.875”w x 4.75”h 3.75”w x 9.875”h $1,245

Half Page Sponsored Content 200-300 Words & 1-2 Images $1,245

Fourth Page 3.75″w x 4.75″h $695


DEADLINES

Space Reservations: March 10
Ad Copy Deadline: March 11
Street Date: March 27
 

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