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Fishing was once the only way populations residing on the coastlines could survive. Even in today’s age of technology, fishing activities provide livelihood for many people in developing nations. For those who no longer need to depend on fishing, the industry has become a lucrative lure for tourism. Fishing vacations are holidays where majority of the time is spent out on the waters, hunting for fish and bringing the largest catch home. The entire tour can be arranged by tour operators and... Read Full Story

When traveling internationally, there is nothing more annoying than those pesky airport taxes. An easily-forgettable afterthought, airport taxes are fees charged to travelers, usually departing, for “use of the airport” or some other such nonsense. Although, in the olden days, most international airports had silly little kiosks where one had to queue up to pay the price and retain a ticket to prove they’d paid their way out, most have now converted to a system where these taxes are included... Read Full Story

Recently, ExchangeHomes has had a lot of people contact us, asking for a shorter membership option than the customary one year. Their argument is, that a two month membership provides sufficient time for them to seek out and make contact with likely exchange partners, especially if they plan only one home exchange in the foreseeable future. So, beginning today, in addition to a standard, One Year, Annual Membership, we are now offering a “Quickie” two month option for just $10. I’m hoping... Read Full Story

Tenerife, a Spanish island has become a hub as a tourist destination because of its year round spring-like climate due to its favorable geographic location with ocean currents and winds making the place a holiday paradise. Apart from the weather Tenerife also has a lot to offer to the tourists that makes their stay enjoyable and pleasant. Beaches – one of the attraction that draws people from all over the world. There is a large assortment of beaches that you can choose from according to... Read Full Story

Everyone has a different interpretation of beauty, relaxation and vacation. Some people like to relax by doing absolutely nothing, but lying on the beach, drinking their favorite libations and being surrounded by the beautiful aspects of the location. Other people enjoy adventure. Their ideal vacation spot may include hiking, hang gliding, skiing and surfing. Whatever your interpretation of a vacation, there are some amazing places to move in the world based upon beauty, budget, real estate... Read Full Story

You are planning on booking a vacation and you are not sure if you need travel insurance. You have heard the warnings and you know that many travel agents suggest travel insurance as a necessity for any vacation. Since you are planning on spending a lot of money between air fares, hotel reservations, and other arrangements, you feel like it might be a good idea to insure your trip – but is it really necessary? There are a number of unexpected circumstances that could arise prior to your... Read Full Story

Frequent flyer miles sound great in principle—travel with a certain airline and earn points that you can cash in later, or use a certain credit card to earn points without even traveling. What could be better than free airline ticket? Airlines, unfortunately, aren’t so keen on your sudden desire to fly for free. Their goal is to sell seats not give them away, no matter how much they try to entice you into earning frequent flyer miles. By being aware of some simple tricks of the trade, you can... Read Full Story

Doing a home exchange rather than staying in hotels when you travel is a great way to save money and still enjoy all the amenities of…well…home (more privacy than a hostel). Plus, you can generally assume that whoever is staying in your house will treat your items with the same care that they expect you to treat theirs. And those are just a couple of the many reasons you might want to look into a home exchange program if you like to travel quite a bit. However, you are probably aware that... Read Full Story

Travelers have always enjoyed learning local customs and traditions, but travel scams are an occurrence in almost every country around the world. Basically if you travel, you will find one. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings, and cultural differences mark tourists as easy prey for travel scams. Most travel scams involve variations on five general themes: begging, money exchange, diversion tactics, selling “precious” things, and simple fraud. 1. The Beggar A small child wearing... Read Full Story

The numbers of senior home exchangers is on the increase all the time; the reasons for this are twofold. First, a great many of them began home exchanging many years ago and have matured alongside their chosen means of vacationing. Second, either due to the economy, or because they believe it offers a more involved means of traveling, many seniors are choosing to try home swapping vacations for the first time. Seasoned, experienced seniors are great promoters of the concept. They are well... Read Full Story