What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support our affiliate partnerships. Our cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content and which travel resources are most valuable.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on site, and how you arrived at our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga* | Stores session state for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users (short term) | 24 hours |
Affiliate Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track affiliate referrals and ensure we receive proper credit when you make a purchase through our affiliate links. They help support our website at no additional cost to you.
| Partner | Purpose | Duration |
| Booking.com | Tracks hotel booking referrals | 30 days |
| GetYourGuide | Tracks tour and activity bookings | 30 days |
| Amazon Associates | Tracks product purchases | 24 hours |
| Viator | Tracks travel experience bookings | 30 days |
Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies from your device,
- Block cookies from being set,
- Set preferences for specific websites,
- Receive notifications when cookies are set.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics Opt-out,
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out,
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. Specifically:
- We may not be able to remember your preferences,
- Some interactive features may not function correctly,
- We may not receive credit for affiliate referrals,
- Analytics data may be incomplete.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and embedded content. These third parties may set their own cookies when you visit their sites or interact with their content. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page.
International Visitors
This website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
EU Visitors
Under GDPR, you have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Right to be informed about cookie usage,
- Right to give or withdraw consent,
- Right to access information about cookies,
- Right to request deletion of cookie data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please use our contact form.