Cookie Policy
Last updated 6 November 2026
We use very few cookies, no advertising trackers and no analytics. Here is each one, what it does, and how to change your choice.
Change your choice any time: open cookie settings.
Necessary (no consent needed)
These make the site work. They never track you across other sites.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
mt_vid | Modern Travel | Random visitor id so My trips works without an account. | 1 year |
better-auth.session_token and related better-auth.* | Modern Travel | Keeps you signed in; protects sign-in forms. | Up to 30 days |
mt_consent | Modern Travel | Remembers your cookie choice. | 1 year |
mt-theme (local storage, not a cookie) | Modern Travel | Light/dark theme preference. Stays in your browser only. | Until cleared |
Booking partner (your choice)
The Vrbo search box on destination and trip pages is served by Vrbo (Expedia Group). When it loads, Vrbo sets its own cookies in your browser. They are used to show live listings and to record that a booking started on Modern Travel, which is how we earn a commission. We only load the box after you choose Accept all or press Load Vrbo search. If you decline, you can still search Vrbo through a plain link.
| Set by | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Expedia Group / Vrbo | Widget functionality, affiliate attribution | Vrbo privacy policy |
What we don't do
- No Google Analytics, no Meta pixel, no advertising networks.
- No cookies from Viator on our site; you reach Viator only by clicking a link.
- No fingerprinting or cross-site tracking.
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking the necessary ones means sign-in and My trips won't work.