The rules of the house.
The fine print, written plainly. By using destination.com you agree to these terms. Last updated April 15, 2026.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using destination.com. These Terms govern your use of our website, newsletter, and all related services.
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using destination.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Use of the site
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to: (a) use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws; (b) scrape, crawl, or systematically collect content from the Site without our written permission; (c) reproduce, republish, or redistribute our editorial content without attribution and a link back to the original; (d) use the Site to transmit spam, malware, or other harmful content.
Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including text, images, guides, graphics, logos, and the Site's design — is owned by destination.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content. You may quote brief excerpts (up to 100 words) with clear attribution and a link back to the original page. You may not reproduce full articles or guides without written permission.
Affiliate links & booking
The Site contains affiliate links to Expedia and other travel booking platforms. When you click an affiliate link and make a booking, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay. We are not a party to any booking contract between you and any third-party booking platform. All bookings, cancellations, refunds, and disputes are governed by the terms and conditions of the relevant booking platform (e.g. Expedia).
Accuracy of information
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date travel information, but we make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content on the Site. Travel conditions — including visa requirements, entry restrictions, prices, hotel availability, and opening hours — change frequently. Always verify current conditions from official sources before travelling.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, destination.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Third-party links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including booking platforms, tourism boards, and airlines. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Governing law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in New York County, New York.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@destination.com.
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