Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: July 2025

📢 Important Disclosure

Our pages may contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, this helps us continue providing valuable content about Hawaiian travel experiences.

FTC Compliance Statement

Things To Do Hawaii ("we", "us", or "our") participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that if you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps us continue providing valuable content about Hawaiian travel experiences.

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines for endorsements and testimonials, we are required to disclose any material connection between us and the companies whose products or services we recommend.

Amazon Associates Program

"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."

Things To Do Hawaii 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 and its international variants (Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, etc.). When you click on Amazon links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission that helps support our website operations.

Other Affiliate Programs

In addition to Amazon, we may participate in affiliate programs with other companies that offer products and services relevant to Hawaiian travel, including but not limited to:

  • Hotel booking platforms (Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, etc.)
  • Activity and tour booking sites (Viator, GetYourGuide, etc.)
  • Travel gear and equipment retailers
  • Car rental companies
  • Flight booking services
  • Travel insurance providers
  • Hawaiian specialty food and product vendors

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, the merchant pays us a small commission. This process:

  • Does not increase your cost: You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or not
  • Does not influence our recommendations: We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our readers
  • Helps support our content: Commissions help us maintain and improve our website and continue creating valuable Hawaiian travel content
  • Is transparent: We clearly identify affiliate links and partnerships

Our Editorial Standards

We maintain strict editorial standards and integrity in all our content:

  • Honest Reviews: Our reviews and recommendations are based on genuine experience and research
  • No Pay-for-Play: Companies cannot pay us to write positive reviews or guarantee coverage
  • Clear Identification: We clearly mark sponsored content, affiliate links, and advertisements
  • Reader-First: Our primary goal is providing valuable information to help you plan your Hawaiian adventure
  • Regular Updates: We regularly review and update our recommendations based on current information

Advertising Disclosure

Our website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These ads may be targeted based on your browsing history and interests. We do not control the content of these advertisements, but we strive to ensure they are relevant and appropriate for our audience.

For more information about how we handle data collection from advertising, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Earnings Disclaimer

⚠️ No guarantee of income or results

While we may share information about travel-related business opportunities or income-generating activities, we make no guarantees about the income you may earn. Results vary significantly based on individual effort, market conditions, and many other factors beyond our control. Any income examples or earnings statements should be considered as possibilities rather than guaranteed outcomes.

How We Choose Our Affiliate Partners

We carefully select our affiliate partners based on:

  • Relevance to Hawaiian travel and experiences
  • Quality of products or services
  • Reputation and reliability
  • Value they provide to our readers
  • Alignment with our values and editorial standards

Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, specific product recommendations, or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Things To Do Hawaii

Email: affiliates@thingstodohawaii.com

Website: thingstodohawaii.com

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our affiliate practices.