AIR Trust & Transparency

Editorial Standards

Amelia Island Resort Guide is an independent travel-planning publication. Our goal is to help travelers make better decisions using current facts, useful comparisons and clearly labeled editorial judgment.

Core rule: AIR does not describe research as firsthand experience unless an AIR contributor actually visited, inspected, ate at, used, or stayed at the place being discussed.

How we source facts

For material facts such as hotel fees, parking, pet policies, check-in times, amenities, beach rules, attraction hours and government rules, AIR prefers primary sources: the property or operator itself, city or county government, Florida State Parks, official tourism organizations, and other responsible first-party sources. Secondary sources may be used for context, but should not override a current primary source without a clear reason.

Facts vs. recommendations

Facts and editorial recommendations are different. A published parking fee is a fact. Saying a property is a better fit for a family or couples trip is editorial analysis. AIR aims to make that distinction obvious rather than presenting recommendations as objective truth.

AIR verification labels

AIR Verified: the displayed factual details were checked against current primary or official sources on the stated date.
AIR Researched: the page was researched using current identified sources, but may contain information that is less directly verifiable or more interpretive.
AIR Inspected: an AIR contributor personally visited or inspected the property or experience. The scope and date should be disclosed.
AIR Stayed: an AIR contributor personally stayed at the property. The date and relevant context should be disclosed.

Prices, fees and availability

Travel prices change constantly. AIR avoids static nightly-rate rankings when live pricing would be more accurate. When we publish a fee or policy, we include or maintain a verification date where practical and encourage travelers to confirm the final booking total.

Affiliate relationships

AIR may earn commissions from qualifying bookings or purchases. Affiliate relationships do not convert paid placement into editorial judgment. Sponsored or paid placements should be labeled. See the affiliate disclosure.

AI and automation

Automation may assist with organizing data, identifying changes, formatting pages or drafting material. AIR's standard is that published claims must still be supportable. Automation is not a substitute for a source, and generated first-person experience is prohibited.

Updates and corrections

Material factual errors should be corrected rather than silently defended. See our Corrections Policy. Hotel-specific methodology is explained in How AIR Reviews Hotels.