Commercial transparency · The Spa Traveller
How The Spa Traveller earns revenue
Some links, product routes, booking partners and advertising placements may generate revenue for The Spa Traveller. That commercial activity supports the platform, but it does not buy editorial conclusions.
Where a commercial relationship is relevant to a recommendation or transaction route, we aim to make that relationship clear to readers.
How the model works
Different commercial routes, clearly separated
The Spa Traveller may use affiliate links, advertising, paid partnerships and commercial placements. These are not all the same thing, and we treat them differently.
Affiliate links
If you follow a marked affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase or booking, The Spa Traveller may receive a commission from the merchant.
Display advertising
Advertising may be served by third-party platforms such as Google AdSense. Advertisers do not determine our editorial conclusions.
Paid partnerships
Sponsored or paid commercial activity should be labelled clearly so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial coverage.
Hosted experiences
Hotels, spas or brands may sometimes provide access, hospitality or product samples. That does not guarantee positive coverage or an award.
Editorial independence
Commission is not a ranking signal
- Inclusion comes firstA place or product should have a useful editorial reason to appear before any commercial route is considered.
- Claims remain claimsMerchant language, product claims and programme promises are not automatically treated as editorial fact.
- Commercial links are markedAffiliate and sponsored links may use appropriate rel attributes and disclosure language.
- Readers keep the choiceYou can use our editorial guidance without following a commercial link.
Travel and product transactions
The merchant remains responsible for the transaction
The Spa Traveller provides discovery, editorial context and planning guidance. We are not the hotel, spa, retailer or booking merchant unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Bookings
Live prices, availability, deposits, cancellations, changes and package inclusions are controlled by the booking provider.
Products
Ingredients, suitability, fulfilment, delivery, returns, warranty and live pricing remain the responsibility of the retailer or brand.
Third-party terms
When you continue to an external merchant, its own terms, privacy notice and customer-service policies apply.
Affiliate FAQs
How commercial links work
These answers explain what changes—and what does not—when a reader follows an affiliate route.
Do affiliate links increase the price I pay?
No. A qualifying commission is paid by the merchant and does not add a separate charge to the reader.
Does commission determine which spa or product is recommended?
No. Editorial inclusion should have a useful reason independent of the commercial route. Commission is not used as a ranking signal.
Who handles bookings, delivery, returns and cancellations?
The named merchant or provider controls the transaction, including live price, payment, fulfilment, changes, cancellations, returns and its own customer-service terms.
How are Amazon links disclosed?
Relevant Amazon affiliate links are marked near the commercial route, and the site carries the required statement: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Questions about a commercial relationship?
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Use the Contact page for partnership, affiliate, advertising or disclosure questions.
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