Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website at destinationsofwonder.com, operated by Destinations of Wonder (“we”, “us”, “our”), a trading name registered in Portugal. By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish any editorial content, photographs, or other materials from this site without our prior written consent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, its servers, or associated systems.
• Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or infringes third-party rights.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from the site without our permission.

2. User Accounts

Certain features of this site may require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
• Take responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that have been inactive for an extended period.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including editorial articles, destination guides, photographs, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Destinations of Wonder or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our content or quote brief excerpts (with attribution and a link to the original) for non-commercial purposes. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

4. Affiliate Links & Commercial Relationships

Some links on this site are affiliate links — primarily to Booking.com and Amazon (though there can be others) — through which we may earn a commission if you make a booking or make a purchase. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of any specific property beyond our editorial assessment. The price you pay for a booking is unaffected by the affiliate relationship.

Our editorial integrity is independent of commercial relationships. We do not accept payment to specifically feature or review any property in positive light if we deem that property or product to be of inferior quality. In this case, we will not feature the product/property, and/or we will remove it from our platform.

The criteria we use to evaluate a property or product is always based on our own experience, or an average of the experience of other users and clients. Should there be no verifiable data to validade an experience, we will simply not endorse it.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for informational purposes only. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. Visiting a third-party site is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimers

The content on this site is provided for general informational and editorial purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, that:

• Information is complete, accurate, or up to date.
• The site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
• Any property featured on the site will meet your individual expectations.

Travel involves inherent risk. We recommend you conduct your own research and consult relevant authorities (including travel advisories) before making any travel decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Portuguese and EU law, Destinations of Wonder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content. Our total liability for any direct loss shall not exceed €100.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

8. Newsletter & Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive editorial updates and curated travel content by email. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We do not sell or share email lists with third parties for marketing purposes.

9. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection provisions that may apply in your country of residence. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lisbon, Portugal, subject to applicable EU consumer rights law.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@destinationsofwonder.com