Overview
ExploreJeju is an independent travel guide maintained by a small team passionate about helping visitors discover Jeju Island. To keep the site free and continuously updated, we earn commissions through affiliate partnerships with hotel booking platforms.
Affiliate Partners
We partner with the following hotel booking platforms:
- Booking.com - Global hotel booking platform
- Agoda - Asia-focused hotel booking platform
- Hotels.com - International hotel booking service
- Trip.com - Chinese market hotel booking platform
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on a hotel affiliate link on ExploreJeju and complete a booking, we receive a commission from the hotel booking platform. This commission:
- Does NOT increase your cost - You pay the same price whether you book directly or through our link
- Does NOT affect your booking - You receive the same service, cancellation policy, and support
- Helps fund the site - Commissions help pay for hosting, domain, and content creation
Our Commitment
We are committed to transparency and integrity:
- Honest Recommendations - We recommend accommodations based on merit, not commission rates
- Each hotel platform is selected based on which offers the best booking options for our visitors
- Clear Disclosure - All affiliate links are clearly marked
- No Sponsored Content - Hotels cannot pay us to feature them in guides
- User Benefit First - We prioritize providing accurate, helpful travel information above all
Platform Selection Logic
We use intelligent platform selection to show you the best booking option:
- For English Users: Booking.com (most comprehensive inventory)
- For Korean Users: Agoda (popular in Korea)
- For Chinese Users: Trip.com (primary platform in China)
This ensures you see the platform most relevant to your region and language, while we maintain sustainable revenue.
Other Monetization Methods We DON'T Use
We intentionally avoid these revenue methods to maintain content quality:
- No Ads - We don't use display advertising
- No Sponsored Content - Hotels and attractions cannot pay to be featured
- No Paywall - All content remains free and accessible
- No Data Selling - We don't sell visitor data to third parties
- No Tracking Pixels - We use privacy-respecting analytics only
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I book through your affiliate links?
Only if it's convenient! Booking through our links doesn't cost you extra and helps support the site. If you prefer to book directly or through another platform, that's completely fine too.
What if I find a better price elsewhere?
Always book at the best price you can find. Your savings matter more than supporting us through affiliate commissions. We recommend checking multiple booking platforms regardless.
Are the hotel recommendations biased?
No. Our hotel recommendations in guides and reviews are based purely on quality, location, value, and user experience. We don't adjust recommendations based on commission rates or partnership terms.
Do you receive commissions from other sources?
No. Affiliate hotel booking partnerships are our sole monetization method (aside from potential minimal affiliate programs we may explore in the future, which we would disclose here).
Changes to Affiliate Partnerships
We reserve the right to adjust our affiliate partnerships as the travel industry evolves. Any significant changes will be reflected here with updated disclosures.
Contact
Questions about our affiliate relationships? Please contact us at: disclosure@explorejeju.com