At Travelling-Club, trust is not an afterthought — it’s the foundation. This Affiliate Policy exists to explain, clearly and openly, how affiliate links work on our website and what they mean for you as a reader.
We believe transparency should feel natural, not hidden in fine print.
1. Our Approach to Transparency
Travelling-Club is built on thoughtful travel, honest recommendations, and reader trust. That same philosophy applies to how we earn revenue.
Some of the links you’ll find on our site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you choose to make a booking or purchase through them — without any additional cost to you.
We believe you deserve to know this upfront.
2. What Affiliate Links Actually Mean
Affiliate links are simply tracked links that allow us to understand when a reader visits a partner website through Travelling-Club.
Here’s what they do and don’t do:
They do:
- Support the ongoing work behind Travelling-Club
- Help us maintain and grow the platform
- Allow us to keep content free to access
They don’t:
- Increase your booking or purchase price
- Affect your experience on a partner’s website
- Influence our editorial opinions
You are never obligated to click on an affiliate link to enjoy our content.
3. Where You’ll See Affiliate Links
Affiliate links may appear naturally within our content, including:
- Destination guides
• Hotel, flight, or experience recommendations
• Travel planning resources
• Editorial features that reference booking platforms
We place these links thoughtfully as only where they genuinely add value to the reader.
4. Editorial Independence Comes First
Travelling-Club operates with full editorial independence.
Our recommendations are never:
- Bought
- Scripted
- Influenced by commission rates
What we write about, how we present destinations, and which experiences we highlight are guided by research, relevance, and traveler interest — not commercial pressure.
If something doesn’t align with our standards, we don’t promote it. Simple as that.
5. How We Choose Affiliate Partners
We collaborate only with travel platforms and services we believe are reputable, reliable, and useful to our audience.
Before working with any affiliate partner, we consider:
- Brand credibility and user trust
- Quality of service and transparency
- Relevance to our content and readers
- Long-term value, not short-term gain
We’d rather say no than compromise trust.
6. Your Relationship with Third-Party Platforms
When you click an affiliate link, you’ll be redirected to a third-party website. Any booking, purchase, or transaction you make is handled entirely by that platform.
Please note:
- Travelling-Club does not process payments
- We do not control third-party services
- Each partner operates under its own terms and privacy policies
We encourage you to review those policies before completing a booking.
7. Cookies, Tracking & Affiliate Attribution
Affiliate programs often use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals.
These cookies:
- Do not collect personally identifiable information
- Exist solely to attribute a referral
- Expire after a defined period set by the partner
For full details on cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
8. Sponsored Content & Paid Collaborations
On occasion, Travelling-Club may collaborate with brands on sponsored content or paid features.
When this happens:
- Sponsored content is clearly disclosed
- Editorial integrity remains intact
- Opinions remain honest and independent
We do not publish content that disguises advertising as unbiased editorial.
9. Why This Disclosure Matters to Us
Affiliate disclosure isn’t just a compliance checkbox — it’s a commitment.
We believe readers should always know:
- When commercial relationships exist
- How a platform sustains itself
- That trust is valued over transactions
Travelling-Club exists because of its readers. Protecting that trust matters more than any commission.
10. Changes to This Affiliate Policy
This Affiliate Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect:
- New partnerships
- Industry or regulatory changes
- Updates to how Travelling-Club operates
Any changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Questions? Let’s Be Clear.
If you have questions about affiliate links, partnerships, or how Travelling-Club is funded, you’re always welcome to reach out via our Contact Us page.
We’re happy to explain as clarity builds confidence.