Most industry insiders wisely advise that if a bargain travel offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. If the deal is unbelievable, don’t believe it. That’s all you need to know to steer clear of wha&... Read Full Story
Are you one of the many users "tweeting" or following others’ tweets on the widely popular social networking site, Twitter? Well, if you aren’t, you may be missing out on some great travel information and deals. S... Read Full Story
I spoke at length the other day with a member who had joined ExchangeHomes.Com a month or so earlier and was becoming frustrated because she had joined with her travel plans for December already set in stone, airline tickets purchased. She told me that she had contacted several fellow members located in her intended location (France), but none were prepared to home exchange with her.
My first question was—when had she bought the airline tickets? She said August. Her ExchangeHomes.Com jo... Read Full Story
When you go into a home exchange, your thoughts are usually focused on the excitement of living in a new place for a while. At the same time, there is always some level of concern about other people living in your home, particularly if the people you’re exchanging with have children. When doing a home exchange with a family with little kids, keep these tips in mind so that you don’t have to worry about what your home will look like when you return.
Don’t Display, Pack It A... Read Full Story
My brother and his family recently set off on a home exchange to England (our native land). The home he offered for exchange is in Northern California. He has his own home-based business and in the past when he has taken a vacation, his sole employee had managed everything for him. However, on this occasion this wasn’t possible. So, he switched his cell phone for one that can be accessed anywhere in the world. His cell phone number was already published everywhere as his business number... Read Full Story
My brother and his family recently set off on a home exchange to England (our native land). The home he offered for exchange is in Northern California. He has his own home-based business and in the past when he has taken a vacation, his sole employee had managed everything for him. However, on this occasion this wasn’t possible. So, he switched his cell phone for one that can be accessed anywhere in the world. His cell phone number was already published everywhere as his business number... Read Full Story
ExchangeHomes.com has a brand new listing where the home exchange members are seeking an exchange during the week after Christmas.
They are Members 27820 and in exchange they are offering a gorgeous 6 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom custom home that sleeps 10 in Farmington, Utah.
The home is located on a quite culdesac with a beautiful mountain backdrop to the east. They say you could walk up their street and be in the mountains in about 5 minutes. They are centrally located between all major ski resor... Read Full Story
ExchangeHomes.com has a brand new listing where the home exchange members are seeking an exchange during the week after Christmas.
They are Members 27820 and in exchange they are offering a gorgeous 6 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom custom home that sleeps 10 in Farmington, Utah.
The home is located on a quite culdesac with a beautiful mountain backdrop to the east. They say you could walk up their street and be in the mountains in about 5 minutes. They are centrally located between all major ski resor... Read Full Story
Some readers may not be aware that home exchange isn’t a new concept, thought up by some American entrepreneur. Far from it! Home exchange was actually born in Europe, back in the early 1950’s of academic parents. Scandinavian school teachers with long school summer vacations, a desire to travel, but limited funds, hatched the plan to exchange homes and visit and experience each others countries and cultivate international friendships.
Yes—home exchange began in Norway, Swed... Read Full Story
Some readers may not be aware that home exchange isn’t a new concept, thought up by some American entrepreneur. Far from it! Home exchange was actually born in Europe, back in the early 1950’s of academic parents. Scandinavian school teachers with long school summer vacations, a desire to travel, but limited funds, hatched the plan to exchange homes and visit and experience each others countries and cultivate international friendships.
Yes—home exchange began in Norway, Swed... Read Full Story