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Some places deserve more than a listing.

Independent editorial storytelling for distinctive hotels, resorts and retreats.

The Resort Series is Cosmopolitan Courier’s editorial collection dedicated to distinctive hotels, resorts and retreats. We create carefully researched, professionally written features that help readers discover places with character, atmosphere and a sense of story. Rather than a listing or a standard advertisement, each feature is designed to feel editorial, lasting and worth reading.

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THE RESORT SERIES
A place in the series is earned, never bought.

Every property in The Resort Series meets the same criteria, set out publicly on our How we choose page.

Our criteria

  1. Character and a clear vision. Independent in spirit, with a story of their own rather than a generic template.
  2. Independent recognition. For example MICHELIN Keys, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star or Four-Star, or The World’s 50 Best Hotels, shown with the year and only where the property holds them.
  3. Chosen on merit, labelled with care. Our editors write every word. Properties check the facts; the voice and verdict stay ours. The series itself has no sponsor.

Every partnership is subject to the same criteria as every guide. If a property isn’t the right fit, we’ll say so before anything is arranged. A partnership never buys a place in the series or a verdict.

How a guide is made: Each guide is researched and written by our editors from the property’s own information, independent sources and a fact check with your team. Every guide states plainly whether our editors have stayed. Where a partnership includes a hosted stay, the guide says so, and it is labelled Partner content from publication.

For brand-managed properties: we welcome a conversation where the property has its own story and character. Brand or corporate communications teams can review image licences and voucher terms alongside you.

PUBLISHED EDITORIAL GUIDES: SEE THE FORMAT LIVE

The Denis Private Island guide shown and the guides linked above are published editorial guides on cosmopolitancourier.com, chosen and researched independently by our editors. Cosmopolitan Courier was not compensated for them, and the properties are not partners. Denis Private Island images: photo courtesy of DenisIsland.

PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS
Three ways to tell your story.

Choose an editorial package and pay the fee or provide an accommodation voucher of the same package. Both options include the same editorial services.

THE RESORT SERIES / EDITORIAL PACKAGES
01
The First Look

A considered introduction.
A considered introduction to your property.

Choose your preferred exchange

US$650 editorial feeor 1 night accommodation voucher

What is included

02
The Feature

A richer story, wider exposure.
A more detailed story with greater visibility.

Choose your preferred exchange

US$1,650 editorial feeor 2 nights accommodation voucher

What is included

Includes the core benefits of The First Look, including publication that is kept current and your “Featured in” badge.

03
The Signature

Two articles. One exceptional property.
Our most complete editorial partnership, told across two sections.

Choose your preferred exchange

US$2,950 editorial feeor 3 nights accommodation voucher

What is included

Includes the core benefits of The Feature and The First Look.

All fees are in USD. *Newsletter placements begin after newsletter launch.

One trusted publication. Three levels of editorial exposure. Each feature is written to last.

OUR PROCESS
Simple from start to finish.

Our editorial work and your accommodation voucher are arranged independently.

  1. Choose your package. Select your preferred editorial package and choose between the editorial fee or an accommodation voucher.
  2. Share your story. Provide information about your property, professional photographs and a contact person who can answer our editorial questions.
  3. We create your article. Our team researches, writes and edits your story. You can review the draft to check that the facts are correct.
  4. We publish and promote. Your article is published on Cosmopolitan Courier, followed by the promotional placements included in your package. You receive your publication links and marketing materials.

We reply within two business days. Writing and editing take 3–4 weeks from receipt of all materials and facts. Draft review: one round, 5 business days.

From signing, your editorial contact throughout is Annabel Vellacourt, Director of Editorial Partnerships, at partnerships@cosmopolitancourier.com.

Brand-managed properties: tell us early if brand or corporate communications approval is needed for image licences or voucher terms, and we’ll build it into the timeline.

AFTER PUBLICATION
Everything in one place.

DELIVERY PACK

Within 5 business days of publication

REPORTING

A short report at 30 days (The Feature) and at 30 and 60 days (The Signature). It confirms each placement delivered and shares page analytics for the period as measured. Newsletter inclusion is reported once the newsletter launches.*

THE BADGE

The badge confirms that your guide was published in Cosmopolitan Courier. It is not an award or endorsement, and it links to your guide.

We don’t guarantee rankings, reach or bookings. We do promise thoughtful, beautifully made work in a magazine readers trust.

HOW YOUR GUIDE IS LABELLED
Partner content

Partner content appears at the top of the guide, on every card that promotes it (including on the hub and the homepage), and in any newsletter post that shares it. The label reads simply “Partner content”. The series itself has no sponsor, and we never use “Sponsored”, “Presented by” or a partner’s logo.

Label, for every partnership (fee or voucher): “Partner content”

GOOD TO KNOW
Clear answers. Simple arrangements.

What does the accommodation voucher include?

Accommodation for two guests in one room, with a king or twin bed and daily breakfast for both guests. The voucher is valid for 12 months. Stay dates are agreed with the hotel, subject to availability.

Who can use the voucher?

Cosmopolitan Courier may nominate a team member, business partner, client or associate to use the voucher. The nominated person may bring one guest.

When will our article be published?

We agree on a publication schedule after receiving the required information and photographs. The article can be published before the accommodation voucher is used.

Can we review the article before publication?

Yes. You can review the draft and request corrections to factual information. Final editorial decisions remain with Cosmopolitan Courier.

Can a partnership buy a place in the series?

No. Every partnership follows the same criteria as every guide. If a property isn’t the right fit, we’ll say so before anything is arranged. A partnership never buys a place in the series or a verdict.

How is a partner guide labelled?

As Partner content, from the day it’s published, whether you choose the fee or the voucher. You pay for promotion of your own guide, never for the series: the series itself has no sponsor. The label appears at the top of the guide, on its cards and wherever we share it and reads simply “Partner content”. The Signature interview is labelled in the same way. See cosmopolitancourier.com/disclosure.

Will your editors stay before writing?

We don’t promise a visit. Each guide is researched and written by our editors from the property’s own information, independent sources and a fact check with your team. Every guide states plainly whether our editors have stayed. Where a partnership includes a hosted stay, the guide says so, and it is labelled Partner content from publication. We only describe a stay if our editors have made one.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

All editorial fees are in USD. Accommodation vouchers are an alternative to payment, not an additional charge. Newsletter placements begin after newsletter launch. Editorial coverage is independently written, and commercial arrangements are clearly disclosed. Fees are invoiced by Done Digital Pty Ltd (ABN 84 683 177 282). We don’t guarantee rankings, reach or bookings.

REQUEST THE MEDIA KIT
Your story deserves to be told beautifully.

Tell us your resort, and we’ll send the media kit with our recommendation for the most suitable editorial package.

Annabel Vellacourt, Director of Editorial Partnerships
partnerships@cosmopolitancourier.com
Editorial questions: editor@cosmopolitancourier.com

Publisher

Cosmopolitan Courier is published by Done Digital Pty Ltd, ABN 84 683 177 282.

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