Terms and Conditions

The Only Way Is Travel

Welcome to The Only Way Is Travel. These Terms and Conditions explain how you may use our website, content, travel reviews, travel offers and enquiry services.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please do not use this website.

1. About The Only Way Is Travel

The Only Way Is Travel is a travel review, travel blog and travel inspiration website. We publish honest travel reviews, hotel reviews, airline trip reports, airport lounge reviews, food and drink reviews, destination content and selected travel offers.

Our content is designed to help readers make more informed travel decisions. We share personal travel experiences, opinions and general travel information.

Where travel offers are featured, they may be arranged through the travel agent Travelosophers, with eligible bookings being ABTA protected.

2. Use of This Website

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

Copy, reproduce or republish website content without permission
Use the website for unlawful purposes
Attempt to damage, disrupt or interfere with the website
Misuse contact forms, enquiry forms or subscription forms
Submit false, misleading or harmful information
Use our content in a way that suggests we endorse another business, product or service without written permission

We may restrict or block access to the website if we believe it is being misused.

3. Website Content

The content on The Only Way Is Travel is provided for general information, travel inspiration and review purposes only.

We aim to keep our information accurate and useful, but we cannot guarantee that all content will always be complete, current or free from errors.

Travel details can change, including hotel facilities, airline services, lounge access, prices, menus, loyalty benefits, routes, schedules, resort fees, tourist taxes and booking conditions.

Readers should always check the latest details directly with the relevant hotel, airline, restaurant, travel provider or booking agent before making a decision.

4. Travel Reviews

Our travel reviews are based on our personal experiences, opinions and observations at the time of Travel.

Reviews may include comments on location, rooms, service, food and drink, facilities, value for money, loyalty recognition and overall experience.

Your own experience may differ from ours. Hotels, airlines, lounges, restaurants and travel services can change over time.

Our reviews should not be treated as guarantees of quality, availability, price or service.

5. Travel Review Ratings

Where we provide ratings, scores or star ratings, these are based on our own review approach and personal opinion.

Ratings are intended to provide a quick summary of our experience. They should be read alongside the full review for context.

A rating does not guarantee that every reader will have the same experience.

6. Travel Offers

From time to time, The Only Way Is Travel may feature selected travel offers, holiday ideas, package holidays, hotel stays, cruises, flight-inclusive holidays, tailor-made trips or other travel arrangements.

Travel offers are provided for information and inspiration only. Prices, availability, departure dates, room types, board basis, flight details, inclusions and booking conditions may change at any time.

A featured offer does not guarantee availability at the time you enquire or book.

All travel offers are subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant travel provider, tour operator, airline, hotel, cruise line or booking agent.

7. ABTA Protection and Travelosophers

Travel offers featured by Only Way To Travel may be arranged through the travel agent Travelosophers.

Where eligible, bookings arranged through Travelosophers may benefit from ABTA protection.

ABTA protection applies only to qualifying bookings and travel arrangements. The exact protection available will depend on the type of booking, the travel provider and the terms issued at the time of booking.

You should check all booking documents, confirmations and terms carefully before making payment.

8. No Direct Travel Contract With The Only Way Is Travel

Unless clearly stated otherwise, The Only Way Is Travel does not act as the final travel provider, tour operator, airline, hotel, cruise operator or package organiser.

When you make a booking through a travel agent, tour operator or travel provider, your contract will usually be with that provider, not with The Only Way Is Travel.

We are not responsible for the performance, availability, cancellation, amendment, failure or quality of any third-party travel service.

9. Enquiries and Bookings

If you submit a travel enquiry through this website, we may use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry or pass relevant details to the appropriate travel agent or provider.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a booking.

A booking is only confirmed once the relevant travel provider or travel agent has confirmed it and any required payment has been made.

Before booking, you should carefully check:

Destination
Travel dates
Passenger names
Flight details
Hotel details
Room type
Board basis
Transfers
Baggage allowance
Deposit and balance dates
Cancellation terms
Amendment terms
Passport and visa requirements
Travel insurance requirements
Health and entry rules

10. Prices and Availability

Any prices shown on this website are for guidance only unless clearly stated otherwise.

Prices may change due to availability, exchange rates, taxes, fuel charges, supplier changes, seasonal pricing or other factors outside our control.

We do not guarantee that any price shown will still be available when you make an enquiry or booking.

11. Travel Documents, Passports and Visas

You are responsible for ensuring that you have valid travel documents for your trip.

This may include a valid passport, visa, entry permit, vaccination certificate, travel insurance documents or other required documentation.

Passport validity rules, visa requirements and entry conditions vary by destination and may change.

You should check official guidance and your travel provider’s requirements before booking and before Travel.

12. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that all travellers arrange suitable travel insurance as soon as they book.

Travel insurance should cover, where appropriate:

Cancellation
Medical costs
Emergency treatment
Repatriation
Baggage
Travel delays
Missed departures
Cruise cover
Winter sports
Pre-existing medical conditions
High-value items

It is your responsibility to ensure that any insurance policy is suitable for your personal needs and destination.

13. Health, Safety and Destination Advice

Travel involves risk, and conditions can change quickly.

Before travelling, you should check relevant official travel advice, health advice and destination requirements.

This may include guidance on safety, local laws, entry requirements, vaccinations, medical facilities, weather conditions and travel disruption.

We are not responsible for any loss, injury, disruption or inconvenience caused by your failure to check current travel advice.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including hotels, airlines, restaurants, travel providers, booking platforms, tourist boards, social media pages or partner websites.

These links are provided for convenience and information only.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy policies, terms, pricing, availability or services.

Using third-party websites is at your own risk.

Some pages on The Only Way Is Travel may contain affiliate links, referral links, sponsored content, paid partnerships or commercial offers.

Where this applies, we aim to make this clear where appropriate.

If you click an affiliate link or make a purchase through a referral link, we may receive a commission or benefit at no extra cost to you.

Our opinions remain our own, and we aim to keep reviews honest, fair and useful.

16. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphics, layout, branding, reviews and written material, belongs to The Only Way Is Travel unless otherwise stated.

You must not copy, reproduce, edit, distribute, publish, sell or use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

You may share links to our website provided that you do not misrepresent our content or suggest endorsement without permission.

17. User Comments and Submissions

If the website allows comments, reviews, contact form submissions or other user-generated content, you are responsible for what you submit.

You must not submit content that is:

False or misleading
Offensive or abusive
Discriminatory
Defamatory
Spam or promotional without permission
In breach of copyright
Unlawful or harmful

We reserve the right to edit, refuse or remove user-submitted content at our discretion.

18. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our email updates, we may send you travel reviews, travel offers, blog updates, website news or related content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

We will handle your personal information in line with our Privacy Policy.

19. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

These explain how we collect, use and protect personal information, and how cookies may be used on the website.

You should read these policies alongside these Terms and Conditions.

20. Limitation of Liability

We aim to provide helpful and accurate content, but we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available, error-free or fully up to date.

To the fullest extent permitted by Law, The Only Way Is Travel will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, inconvenience or claim arising from:

Use of this website
Reliance on website content
Changes to travel services
Incorrect third-party information
Travel disruption
Cancelled or amended bookings
Problems with hotels, airlines, lounges, restaurants or travel providers
Website errors, downtime or technical issues
Third-party links or services

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

21. Website Availability

We aim to keep the website available and working properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We may update, suspend, withdraw or change any part of the website at any time without notice.

22. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page. By continuing to use the website after changes are made, you agree to the updated Terms and Conditions.

23. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes relating to these Terms and Conditions or the use of this website will be subject to the courts of England and Wales.

24. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact The Only Way Is Travel through the contact details provided on our website.

Important Note

These Terms and Conditions are provided as general website wording and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure they are suitable for your business, website structure and booking arrangements.