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Affiliate Disclosure — How TravelBuzzy Earns

TravelBuzzy uses affiliate links to sustain our editorial work. This page explains how that works, what it means for you, and how we stay independent.

Last updated: May 2, 2026

What Is an Affiliate Link?

An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that identifies TravelBuzzy as the source of a referral. When you click an affiliate link on this site and complete a qualifying action — such as booking a hotel, purchasing a flight, or signing up for a service — TravelBuzzy may earn a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is identical to what you would pay by visiting the merchant directly.

Which Programs Do We Participate In?

TravelBuzzy currently participates in or may participate in affiliate and referral programs with the following types of companies:

  • Hotel booking platforms — such as Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, Agoda, and similar services
  • Flight booking services — such as Skyscanner, Kayak, and Google Flights affiliate programs
  • Travel gear and accessories retailers
  • Travel insurance providers
  • Car rental services
  • Activity and experiences booking platforms — such as GetYourGuide and Viator
  • Credit card and rewards programs — where applicable and disclosed individually

Specific affiliate programs and partners are noted in individual posts where applicable. We do not maintain a public list of every current partner as these relationships change over time.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines set out in 16 CFR Part 255, which require clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between endorsers and advertisers. TravelBuzzy complies with these requirements by:

  • Disclosing affiliate relationships on this page and in the footer of every page on the site
  • Including an asterisk or note near affiliate links where practical (e.g., "*Prices may include affiliate commissions")
  • Noting "sponsored" or "affiliate" where individual posts contain a majority of affiliate-linked recommendations

Does Earning a Commission Affect Our Recommendations?

We work hard to keep our editorial recommendations independent of commercial relationships. Our goal is to help you find the best travel deals, and we believe that providing genuinely useful, honest content is the only sustainable way to build a readership.

In practice, this means:

  • We do not accept payment to write positive reviews or to rank a property higher than it deserves
  • We do not guarantee coverage to any affiliate partner
  • If two options are similar in quality and price, we may link to whichever one offers an affiliate relationship — but we will not recommend an inferior product solely for commission
  • We may link to products or services that do not have an affiliate program if they are the genuinely best option

You should always conduct your own research before making travel bookings. Prices, availability, and terms change frequently, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information at the time you read it.

Sponsored Content

TravelBuzzy may occasionally publish sponsored posts, advertorials, or brand partnerships. These will always be clearly labeled as "Sponsored", "Advertorial", or "Paid Partnership" at the top of the content. Sponsored content does not represent TravelBuzzy's editorial opinion unless explicitly stated.

Price Accuracy

Hotel and flight prices shown on TravelBuzzy are illustrative or derived from affiliate partner feeds at a point in time. Prices fluctuate based on dates, availability, currency, taxes, and merchant pricing decisions. Always verify the final price on the booking platform before completing a purchase. TravelBuzzy cannot be held responsible for price discrepancies.

Contact

If you have questions about this affiliate disclosure or about any specific recommendation on this site, please contact us at [email protected].