We believe in being upfront about how PlanYourSpainTrip.com supports itself. This page explains which links on our site are affiliate links, what that means for you (spoiler: nothing extra to pay), and how we decide what to recommend.
The short version
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that includes a tracking code identifying PlanYourSpainTrip.com as the referring site. When you click one and then make a booking or purchase with that partner, we may receive a commission from the partner — typically a small percentage of the booking value. You pay exactly the same price as if you went directly to the partner's website.
Our affiliate partners
We work with (or plan to work with) reputable travel companies across the categories most relevant to trips in Spain:
We also participate — or apply to participate — in affiliate programs administered through networks such as CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) and TravelPayouts. These networks simply handle the tracking and payment relationships between us and the individual travel brands above.
How we decide what to recommend
Our editorial process is simple:
- We recommend places we've visited, researched in depth, or that have a strong reputation with independent travelers.
- We never accept payment in exchange for a positive review. A link being affiliate does not mean the business paid us to mention them.
- If a better option exists that doesn't pay us a commission, we'll still mention it.
- We sometimes link to the official source (such as the Alhambra's official ticket site) even though there's no commission, because sometimes that's the right answer.
Where you'll see affiliate links
Most affiliate links appear in the following contexts:
- Hotel suggestions inside our destination guides (e.g. "Where to stay in Barcelona")
- "Book this tour" or "Check tickets" buttons inside our attraction guides (e.g. our Alhambra guide)
- Car rental recommendations inside our road trip and driving guides
- A dedicated travel resources page, if and when we publish one
Individual posts may include a short disclosure banner near the top as a reminder. All affiliate links are ones we believe add genuine value for readers.
Your cost: zero extra
To be completely clear: clicking an affiliate link on our site does not make your booking more expensive. In many cases, the partner's rate is the same whether you come from us, a competitor, or directly. Affiliate commissions are paid by the partner out of their existing margins.
Why this matters
Affiliate commissions are how independent content sites like ours stay sustainable without flooding readers with intrusive ads or gated paywalls. If you find our guides useful and decide to book through one of our links, thank you — it's the single most meaningful way to support the site.
FTC & Amazon Associates compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 16 CFR § 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising," the EU's consumer protection requirements, and similar transparency regulations worldwide. If we ever participate in the Amazon Associates Program, we will add the required "As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases" notice.
Questions?
If anything here isn't clear, or you want to know whether a specific link on our site is affiliate, email hello@planyourspaintrip.com or use our contact page.