Affiliate Disclosure
At Phenomenal Place, transparency is fundamental to our relationship with our readers. This disclosure statement explains our affiliate partnerships and how we maintain editorial integrity while recommending extraordinary travel experiences.
Transparency
Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe in complete honesty about our affiliate relationships and how they may influence our recommendations while maintaining editorial independence.
Legal Compliance
FTC Compliance Standards
Our affiliate disclosures meet and exceed Federal Trade Commission requirements for transparency in affiliate marketing and sponsored content.
Partnerships
Travel Industry Partnerships
We partner with reputable travel companies and booking platforms to provide our readers with valuable travel services and experiences.
Ethics
Ethical Marketing Practices
Our affiliate marketing practices prioritize reader trust and value over commission potential, ensuring authentic recommendations.
Revenue
How We Earn Income
Clear explanation of how affiliate commissions work and how they support our mission to provide free, high-quality travel content.
Independence
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions and travel recommendations are made independently, regardless of potential affiliate commission opportunities.
Complete Affiliate Disclosure Statement
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you make a purchase after clicking on them. These links help us identify that the purchase came from our recommendation, and the merchant pays us a small percentage of the sale as a commission.
Important: Using affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant’s website.
How We Use Affiliate Links
Phenomenal Place participates in affiliate programs with various travel-related companies, including but not limited to:
- Hotel booking platforms (Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia)
- Flight booking services and airlines
- Travel insurance providers
- Tour operators and experience providers
- Travel gear and equipment retailers
- Car rental services
- Travel guide publishers
Our Commitment to Honest Recommendations
We want to be completely transparent about how affiliate partnerships may influence our content:
- Editorial Independence: Our travel recommendations are based on our genuine experiences, research, and editorial judgment, not on commission rates.
- Honest Reviews: We provide honest, balanced reviews that include both positive and negative aspects of travel services.
- Clear Disclosure: We clearly mark affiliate links and sponsored content throughout our website.
- Reader First: We prioritize our readers’ interests and travel experiences over potential earnings.
How Commissions Support Our Mission
The income we earn from affiliate partnerships directly supports our mission to provide free, high-quality travel content:
- Funding travel research to discover new phenomenal places
- Supporting our team of travel writers and editors
- Maintaining and improving our website and content quality
- Investing in photography and multimedia content
- Keeping our content free and accessible to all travelers
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance
In accordance with FTC guidelines, we make the following disclosures:
- All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed on this page and throughout our content
- We use clear language like “affiliate link” or “we may earn a commission” when appropriate
- Our disclosures are prominently placed and easily noticeable
- We comply with all applicable advertising standards and regulations
Sponsored Content and Partnerships
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or work with tourism boards and travel companies on promotional partnerships:
- All sponsored content is clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “In Partnership With”
- We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content
- Sponsored articles meet the same quality standards as our regular content
- We only partner with companies whose services align with our values and quality standards
Your Trust Is Our Priority
We understand that your trust is essential to our success. Our affiliate partnerships allow us to continue providing valuable travel content while maintaining our independence and integrity.
We promise to:
- Only recommend travel services and products we genuinely believe in
- Provide honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations
- Clearly disclose all affiliate relationships and sponsored content
- Put our readers’ travel experiences and satisfaction first
- Continuously earn and maintain your trust through transparency
Questions About Our Affiliate Disclosure?
If you have any questions about our affiliate partnerships, disclosure practices, or how we earn income, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re committed to maintaining transparency and answering any concerns you may have.
Last Updated: January 2025
Contact: For questions about this disclosure, please visit our contact page
This affiliate disclosure is part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with advertising regulations. We reserve the right to update this disclosure as our partnerships and practices evolve.