As we beckon in the New Year each January, our travel PR agency looks back on the top stories of the past twelve months in order to brainstorm angles for future media pitches. While new, distinct and often even quirky angles make for amazing features, there are time-tested roundups that bring travel destinations, hotels and companies extensive exposure –broadening awareness and supporting sales.
This week Fodor’s Travel released its list of “Fodor’s Top 10 Stories of 2014.” With a number of our clients’ destinations included in the roundups from Ambergris Caye, Belize and the Dominican Republic to Mexico, here are our top five picks for Fodor’s most compelling features.
“World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2014
Our most viewed story of the year highlighted the year’s top honeymoon destinations, from Tahiti to Croatia to the Caribbean.
Read the Article: World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2014”
“15 Best Beaches for 2014
No matter what time of year, people want to be on a beach, and this story highlighted the best ones to visit in 2014, including locations in France, Greece, St. Lucia, and Colombia.
Read the Article: 15 Best Beaches for 2014”
“Top 15 Beach Destinations for Winter Escapes
In case you forgot, last winter was brutal, so it makes sense that our list of beaches where you could escape the frigid temperatures was extremely popular.
Read the Article: Top 15 Beach Destinations for Winter Escapes”
“World’s Best Destinations for Solo Travel
With each passing year, solo travel grows more popular, so we picked some of the best places in the world for our readers to head off on their own.
Read the Article: World’s Best Destinations for Solo Travel”
“20 Places to See Abroad Before You Die
Following the success of 2013’s 20 U.S. Places to See Before You Die, our global edition of bucket-list destinations was also a runaway hit.
Read the Article: 20 Places to See Abroad Before You Die”
With an understanding of the most read stories of the past year, our team is busy working to continue to solidify powerful and enthralling placements for our clients both in high-impact features and roundups.
What stories did you find most valuable in bringing in inquiries for your property or destination last year?