Last Updated: April 2026
Transparency is important to me. I’ve been a traveler and travel writer since 2015, and I’ve always believed in being straight with my readers. This page tells you exactly how TouringTony.com makes money, who I work with, and what that means for you.
FTC Disclosure — Required by Law, But I’d Tell You Anyway
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), I am required to disclose any material connections between myself and the products, services, or companies I mention on this site. Here’s my full disclosure:
TouringTony.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that if you click on certain links on this site and make a purchase or sign up for a service, I may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links will always be identified in posts. You’ll see a disclosure notice at the top of any post that contains affiliate links.
Affiliate Programs I Participate In
The following are the affiliate and referral programs currently active on TouringTony.com:
Amazon Associates
TouringTony.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a purchase, I earn a small commission.
Airalo
I recommend Airalo eSIM for international data — it’s what I personally use when I travel. I earn a commission when you purchase an eSIM through my referral link.
NordVPN
I recommend NordVPN for protecting your connection on public Wi-Fi while traveling. I earn a commission on subscriptions purchased through my referral link.
Travelpayouts
Travelpayouts powers some of the flight search widgets and booking links on this site. I earn a commission on bookings made through these tools.
VisaHQ
I refer readers to VisaHQ for visa processing services and earn a commission on completed applications through my referral link.
Google AdSense
This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-2881877086707171). These are paid advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. I do not control which specific ads are displayed. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Editorial Independence
My opinions are my own. Always. I will never recommend a product or service I don’t believe in or haven’t personally used. Affiliate relationships do not influence my editorial content. If I think something is bad, I’ll say so — regardless of whether I have an affiliate relationship with that company.
Products on my Recommended Products page are things I personally own and use. I do not accept payment to place products on that page.
Sponsored Content
If I ever publish sponsored content (posts or reviews paid for by a brand), it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the post. At this time, I do not regularly accept sponsored content, but I reserve the right to do so in the future with full disclosure.
Complimentary Products & Services
Occasionally I may receive complimentary hotel stays, flights, products, or services for the purpose of review. If I did, I will disclose this at the top of the relevant post. Receiving something for free does not guarantee a positive review — I will always give you my honest assessment.
Advertising
If you are a brand or company interested in advertising on TouringTony.com, please visit my Media Kit or Contact Me directly.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this policy or my affiliate relationships, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to be transparent.
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