Do you remember the movie the Holiday? Two women with guy problems swap homes for the holidays in other countries where they each meet a local guy and fall in love...
Well, home exchange isn't just for the movies. If cost is preventing you from taking a vacation this year, a home exchange program may be just the answer.
House swapping has become increasingly popular over the last few years and it's a budget friendly alternative to weekend getaways and long term vacations.
There are many home exchange sites that offer a yearly sign up fee of $59. This will give you access to a website where you can not only look for homes that are open for exchange, but prepare a listing for your own home where other house exchange seekers can find you.
How it works - after paying the initial fee and making a listing for your home (make sure you include lots of great photos of your home and interesting information about the area you live in) - start looking for homes in destinations you would like to travel. You can then contact the home owners and see if they are interested in swapping houses with you.
There will be no charge for you to stay in the home you choose and you will not make any money for opening up your home. With hotels costing upwards of $100 a night - this can be a huge money saver. Especially if you have a large family. This will also allow you to have a home with a kitchen where you can make your own meals, also saving you a ton of money.
Staying in a home exchange can allow you to spend more time in your dream destination. This may also allow you to visit places that you normally would not be able to afford - besides the cost to get to the destination, the cost of food and any activities you may be interested in - the biggest part of your vacation (the lodging) is free.
It's easy to imagine people wanting to swap homes for a destination like a loft in NYC, a cozy cottage in France or a beach house in Florida - but what if you're hometown doesn't exactly come to mind for top vacation destinations? Trust us, there are plenty of people who will want to visit for reasons you may never dream of.
Sometimes people aren't looking for the hottest destination - they are just looking to get away, to visit some place new and with the house exchange program they get the benefit of free lodging with all the comforts of home.
HomeForExchange.com contains over 13,000+ listings worldwide in over 85 countries. Join the leading home exchange club now!
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