This Editorial Policy explains the standards we use when researching, writing, reviewing and updating content on Welcome to Canaries. Our priority is to publish travel information that is useful, understandable and as accurate as reasonably possible at the time of publication.
Our editorial principles
- Usefulness: articles should answer the practical questions a traveller is likely to have.
- Accuracy: factual claims should be checked against reliable sources, especially where information may affect bookings, transport, access or safety.
- Independence: commercial relationships must not dictate editorial conclusions.
- Transparency: affiliate relationships and material commercial arrangements should be disclosed.
- Updates: existing content should be reviewed when important information changes.
Research and sources
Depending on the subject, our research may include official tourism bodies, municipal and regional authorities, transport operators, attraction operators, accommodation platforms, mapping services, weather and environmental services, reputable local publications and direct destination research.
When a detail is especially time-sensitive—such as a ferry timetable, attraction opening hour, ticket price, road restriction or event date—we may link readers to the relevant official source or advise them to confirm the latest information before relying on it.
First-hand experience and researched content
Not every article is based solely on a recent personal visit. Some guides combine first-hand destination knowledge with desk research and verified external information. We aim to avoid presenting researched information as a personal experience when it is not one.
Reviews, recommendations and rankings
Recommendations are based on factors relevant to travellers, which may include location, accessibility, practical convenience, visitor experience, value, suitability for a particular type of trip and available public information. A commercial relationship is not, by itself, a reason for a positive recommendation or a higher ranking.
Affiliate and commercial relationships
Welcome to Canaries may earn commissions from qualifying bookings or purchases made through certain links. Affiliate links help support the cost of operating the website. They do not increase the price paid by the reader in the ordinary course of the transaction.
Where appropriate, affiliate links are identified through disclosures and technical link attributes. Sponsored content, if published, should be clearly distinguishable from independent editorial content.
Use of digital and AI-assisted tools
We may use digital tools, including AI-assisted tools, to support tasks such as research organization, drafting, language refinement, content structuring or quality checks. These tools do not replace editorial responsibility. Material intended for publication should be reviewed, edited and checked by a human editor before it is treated as final site content.
Corrections
If we discover a material error, we aim to correct it as soon as reasonably practical. Minor spelling, formatting or clarity edits may be made without a separate correction notice. Significant factual corrections may be reflected directly in the updated article.
Content updates
Travel content can become outdated quickly. We periodically review important guides and may update prices, opening hours, transport information, recommendations, links and other practical details. The absence of a recent update date does not guarantee that every detail is current.
Reader feedback
If you believe an article contains an error, outdated information or a missing disclosure, please contact admin@welcometocanaries.com. Include the page URL and the information you believe should be reviewed so we can investigate efficiently.