What you get with a Yankee Magazine subscription

Yankee Magazine is a bimonthly print publication focused on New England culture, travel, food, and regional history. A subscription delivers six issues per year to your home address. Each issue typically runs 80 to 100 pages and includes feature articles, photography, recipes, travel guides to New England destinations, and regional news.

The magazine is published by Yankee Publishing Inc., based in Dublin, New Hampshire. Subscriptions can be purchased directly from Yankee Magazine's website, through third-party subscription services, or occasionally through promotional offers. Print subscriptions arrive by mail; the company also offers digital access to current and back issues through their website for subscribers.

Key Takeaways

  • A standard Yankee Magazine subscription costs between $20 and $30 per year for six bimonthly print issues, depending on whether you pay the full year upfront or use a promotional rate.
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel, so you will need to contact the company directly to stop delivery or manage your account.
  • Digital access to the current issue and archives is included with most print subscriptions through the Yankee Magazine website.
  • Gift subscriptions are available and typically arrive with a gift announcement card; the recipient receives the next available issue as their first copy.

Subscription pricing and payment options

Yankee Magazine offers several subscription tiers. A one-year subscription (six issues) is the standard option and typically costs between $20 and $30 depending on current promotions. Two-year and three-year subscriptions are sometimes available at discounted rates per year. The company frequently runs promotional offers, particularly around the holidays, that may reduce the first-year cost.

Payment is accepted by credit card, debit card, and sometimes PayPal through their website. When you purchase a subscription, you will receive a confirmation email with your subscription details and start date. Renewal notices are sent by email before your subscription expires, and charges are processed automatically unless you cancel beforehand.

How to start and manage your subscription

To purchase a subscription, visit the Yankee Magazine website and select the subscription option you want. You will enter your mailing address, payment information, and email address. The first issue typically arrives within four to six weeks of purchase, depending on the current publishing schedule and your location.

To manage an existing subscription—change your address, pause delivery, or view your renewal date—log into your account on the Yankee Magazine website using the email address associated with your subscription. If you do not have online access or prefer to speak with someone, you can contact their customer service department by phone or email; contact information is listed on their website.

Cancellation and refund policies

Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of your term. To cancel before renewal, you must contact Yankee Magazine directly through their website, by phone, or by email. Cancellation requests are typically processed within a few business days, and you will receive a confirmation email.

Refund policies vary depending on how much of your subscription remains unused. If you cancel partway through a subscription term, the company may issue a refund for the unused portion, though this is not may provide. Contact customer service with your subscription details to discuss your specific situation and what refund options may be available.

Digital access and back issues

Most Yankee Magazine print subscriptions include access to digital versions of the current issue and archives through the Yankee Magazine website. After logging in with your subscription email and password, you can read the current issue and browse back issues, typically going back several years. The digital archive is searchable by topic, making it useful for finding recipes, travel guides, or articles on specific New England regions.

Some third-party subscription services may not include digital access, so confirm what is included when you purchase through a reseller. If you subscribe directly through Yankee Magazine's website, digital access is standard.

Gift subscriptions

Yankee Magazine offers gift subscriptions that can be purchased for one, two, or three years. When you order a gift subscription, you provide the recipient's mailing address and can include a personalized gift message. The recipient receives a gift announcement card in the mail, and their first issue arrives with the next publishing cycle.

Gift subscriptions are a fixed-price option and do not renew automatically unless the recipient chooses to continue after the gift term ends. You can purchase a gift subscription through the Yankee Magazine website by selecting the gift option at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to receive my first issue?

Your first issue typically arrives within four to six weeks of purchase. Timing depends on the current publishing schedule and your location. You will receive a confirmation email with your subscription start date when you purchase.

Can I change my mailing address without canceling?

Yes. Log into your account on the Yankee Magazine website and update your address in your subscription settings. If you cannot access your account online, contact customer service by phone or email with your subscription details and new address.

What happens if an issue doesn't arrive?

Contact Yankee Magazine customer service with your subscription number and the issue you did not receive. They can investigate the delivery and either resend the issue or credit your account. Keep your confirmation email handy, as it contains your subscription number.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Some subscription services offer pause options, but this varies. Contact customer service to ask whether you can temporarily suspend delivery without canceling. If a pause is not available, you can cancel and restart your subscription later.

Is there a student or senior discount?

Yankee Magazine occasionally runs promotional offers that may explore to students or seniors, but these are not permanent discounts. Check their website or contact customer service to ask about current promotions that might explore to your situation.