Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2025

How We Make Money

Vietnam Insider is a free travel resource. We earn money through affiliate partnerships with travel booking platforms. When you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our Affiliate Partners

We currently partner with:

  • Booking.com - Hotel and accommodation bookings
  • Agoda - Hotel and accommodation bookings

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click on an affiliate link on our site, a cookie is placed on your browser. If you make a booking within a certain time period (typically 30 days), we receive a small commission from the booking platform.

Important: You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the booking site. The commission comes from the platform, not from you.

Our Editorial Independence

We want to be completely transparent: affiliate partnerships do not influence our recommendations.

Here's how we maintain editorial independence:

  • We recommend hotels and services based on quality, location, and value - not commission rates
  • We include options that don't have affiliate programs when they're the best choice
  • We never accept payment for positive reviews
  • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly (look for phrases like "affiliate link" or "we may earn a commission")

Identifying Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on our site are identified in several ways:

  • Links to Booking.com or Agoda from hotel recommendations
  • Buttons labeled "Book Now" or "Check Prices"
  • Disclosure statements near recommendations (e.g., "We may earn a commission...")

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Running a travel website requires significant time and resources. Affiliate partnerships allow us to:

  • Keep our content free for all visitors
  • Invest in research and content updates
  • Cover hosting, maintenance, and operational costs
  • Continue providing honest, helpful travel advice

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make recommendations, please contact us. We're happy to explain our process.

Thank you for supporting Vietnam Insider by using our affiliate links!