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A Safari in Summertime
If you're looking for thrills and adventure this summertime, there's no better way to go than a safari. The bushveld is one of the best 'get-away-from-it-all' holiday destinations, for you to unwind from the stress of everyday life. Also a perfect...
China Travel Tips
Survival China Travel Tips and Tricks These China Travel Tips, Survival Techniques, will help you get around and make your trip to China easier, so you will be able to experience the real China with a little less stress. China is an odd beast...
Own A Slice of Paradise in Mexico Quintana Roo
Is your heart set on a getaway home in Mexico Quintana Roo? Real estate Mexico Quintana Roo brokers offer a plethora of rental and purchase options from ocean front villas and bungalows to condos and apartments to make your Quintana Roo real estate...
The Costa del Sol is still Europe's Premier Holiday Destination, find out why.
Since the 1960's and the advent of package holidays the Costa del Sol has
always been one of the premier holiday destinations in Europe, and with
good reason. The weather is perfect, with little or no rain between
the beginning of June and the...
The Truth About Youth Hostels
How youth hostels provide the magic power to surprise almost everybody. Here is the little known (yet true) story of the origin of hostels. In August 1909 the German teacher Richard Schirrmann had been caught in a violent thunderstorm on an eight...
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Ola Home Exchange, Good-Bye Expensive Vacations
Ever sit with a friend as she recites an exciting story of her romantic vacation in Mexico? You may have found yourself zoning out, watching the movie in your mind of lying on the beach sipping tropical drinks beside your hubby wearing his seductive Speedos.
Admiring her golden complexion you ponder, "I couldn't possibly afford a vacation right now," as she hands you photos of her adventurous hike through the Mayan ruins.
You could shop around for discount airfares but then there are always the expenses of hotel, car rental and dining out, right? Wrong. There's something called Home Exchange and lots of people do it. Now before you go zoning out on me this time, I can assure you that it's the perfect alternative to wishing you were in your friend's photos.
For some people, home exchange isn't just a one-time deal. Many continue to home swap year after year and it no longer becomes a question of saving money but gaining new friends in distant places and adding some extra spice to a vacation.
You offer them your home for their vacation and they in return, do the same for you. Who better knows your desired destination than the ones who live there? Not only can you
exchange homes for a couple of weeks but you can also trade vehicles or offer each other some useful travel tips on hot spots and great local entertainment.
Of course this isn't something that you jump into or decide at the last minute. There's always a substantial amount of communication with home exchangers before saying bon voyage so any concerns are dealt with before the bags are packed.
If you happen to establish a friendship from your home exchange adventure, then you've gained more than just memories of a wonderful holiday. Home Exchange can also flourish into home hosting, where you entertain your guests for non-simultaneous vacations.
It's a special way to take your dream vacation without going broke and now you've saved enough money to purchase other things while on vacation in Mexico...like bottled water or a new bathing suit for hubby.
About the Author
Barb Di Renzo is Co-Owner and Editor of http://www.u-exchange.com. A worldwide company specializing in home exchange and home hosting for vacations at no cost. Further information may be obtained by e-mailing Barb at bdirenzo@u-exchange.com or calling 1-877-586-6619.
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