Last Updated on December 28, 2024
The Haphazard Traveler is a personal blog written and edited by Adrienne Barile. The articles are written and created from my first-hand experiences and/or extensive research on a destination, product, service, or company.
If you choose to click through from my product or hotel recommendations to the retailer site or booking platform and make a purchase, I might receive an affiliate commission.
How I Recommend Products and Hotels
Product and hotel recommendations from this site and related social media channels are editorial and independent.
When determining if a product, experience, or hotel is worth your time and money, I consider its quality, value, location, amenities, level of service, and other relevant criteria.
What is “Affiliate Marketing”?
The Haphazard Traveler is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
On my site, I also place affiliate links from other companies such as Booking.com, Expedia, G Adventures, and Viator. Any qualifying purchases made through these links might earn advertising fees.
Complimentary Items or Services
Unless specifically noted otherwise, I pay for my own travel including hotels and flights. This might include bookings using points I have earned from credit card miles and other loyalty programs.
If I receive any complimentary services like tours or hotel stays, or if I am provided with complimentary items to review, this will be indicated in the article. Regardless, I never agree to positively review anything in exchange for a media visit or sample. I will always tell you what I like and what I don’t like so you can trust my recommendations.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact me.
FTC Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission requires that I disclose to readers when I endorse a product or service and have a “material connection” to the seller.
These FTC guidelines are available online. (Specifically, §255.5: Disclosure of Material Connections.)