How We Earn Money
Transparency about our business model and affiliate relationships.
Last updated: January 16, 2026
Affiliate Disclosure
Devour Destinations is a participant in affiliate programs, including the Viator affiliate program. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
The Short Version
When you book a tour, cooking class, or other experience through our links, we may earn a small commission. This costs you nothing extra and helps us keep creating free content.
How It Works
We partner with Viator, a leading booking platform for tours and activities, to provide our readers with easy access to book experiences we recommend. Here's how the process works:
- We research and write about food experiences we genuinely recommend
- We include links to book these experiences on Viator
- When you click a link and make a purchase, Viator tracks the referral
- We receive a small commission (typically 8-10%) from Viator
- You pay the same price as booking directly—there's no markup
Our Editorial Independence
Our recommendations are never for sale. We maintain strict editorial independence:
- We only recommend experiences we've personally vetted or thoroughly researched
- Affiliate relationships never influence which experiences we feature
- We include negative aspects of experiences when relevant
- We recommend free alternatives when they're the better choice
- We do not accept payment for positive reviews
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Creating high-quality travel content requires significant time and resources. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Keep our content free for all readers
- Research and write comprehensive guides
- Regularly update content to ensure accuracy
- Avoid intrusive advertising
Identifying Affiliate Links
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships:
- Pages with affiliate links include a disclosure at the top
- Individual links are marked with "Viator" or similar indicators
- We use "sponsored" or "nofollow" link attributes as appropriate
What We Don't Do
To maintain your trust, we commit to the following:
- ❌ We do not create fake reviews or testimonials
- ❌ We do not recommend experiences solely because they pay higher commissions
- ❌ We do not hide our affiliate relationships
- ❌ We do not accept payment to write about specific products
- ❌ We do not use deceptive tactics to get clicks
Your Choices
You always have options:
- You can search for experiences directly on Viator or other platforms
- You can use our recommendations as research and book elsewhere
- You can clear your cookies before clicking affiliate links if you prefer
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn money, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@devourdestinations.com.
This page is required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing disclosures. We believe in full transparency with our readers.