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Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: February 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

Rio Getaways is committed to providing honest, unbiased travel recommendations. This page explains how we make money and our relationship with booking platforms.

How We Earn Money

Rio Getaways participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means when you book accommodation or tours through our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

We currently work with:

• Booking.com
• Hotels.com
• Expedia
• Airbnb

Our Promise to You

We only recommend destinations, hotels, and experiences that we genuinely believe will provide value to our readers. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by potential commissions.

Here's what this means in practice:

• We personally research and visit destinations before recommending them
• We include both affiliate and non-affiliate recommendations
• We clearly disclose when links are affiliate links
• We prioritize your travel experience over our commission
• Negative reviews are published even for properties with affiliate programs

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click on an affiliate link and make a booking, the booking platform pays us a small percentage (typically 3-7%) of your purchase. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the website.

These commissions help us:

• Keep the website running and free for readers
• Research new destinations by visiting them
• Create detailed, helpful travel guides
• Test hotels and experiences personally

Your Trust Matters

We understand that you're trusting us with your valuable vacation time. We take this responsibility seriously. If you ever feel a recommendation doesn't meet your expectations, please let us know at hello@riogetaways.com.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make recommendations, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact: hello@riogetaways.com