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6 Destinations to Take Your Mom for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still scratching your head wondering what to do, the good news is that we’ve put together a list of places to go that are sure to make this special day even more perfect for your mom.

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Destinations

5 Out-of-This-World Places for Star Wars Fans to Visit

In honor of Star Wars Day, we put together a list of locations you can visit to walk the very steps of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Rey, and R2D2. Check out our list of filming locations that you can visit right here on planet Earth without needing to travel to a galaxy far, far away.

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Experience

My HomeExchange Story: Experiencing The Best of Colombia

Lauren and Jesse Stuart, a travel blogging couple that run the blog Wandering Stus, share their experience of their travels and their first international HomeExchange stay in Bogota, Colombia.

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Tips

Enjoy a Sustainable Vacation With These 6 Eco-Friendly Homes

Here at HomeExchange, we're passionate about protecting our planet every day. To play our part in making the world a better place, check out these 6 eco-friendly homes.

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Experience

7 European Destinations Off the Beaten Path

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to plan your vacation, and what better place to travel to than Europe? This summer, why not try something new and travel off the beaten path? To help with your planning, we’ve put together a list of seven unusual European destinations.

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    HomeExchange
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Tips

How HomeExchange Allows My Family the Medical Care We Need

My six-year-old son has Spina bifida. For him, this means he was born with a fatty tumor in his spine that needed to be removed, causing lower limb paralysis and medical complications throughout his body.

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Tips

Get to know HomeExchange: Tips for attractive profile and listing

Before you start arranging an exchange, take some time to complete both your Personal Profile and your Home Listing. The more complete they are, the more likely you are to be found and contacted for an exchange.

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Destinations

5 Must-see Destinations in Ireland

Discover 5 must-see destinations in Ireland!It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Ireland and its beauty are on our minds, so we’ve put together a list of some places travelers cannot

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News

We recreated the movie The Holiday in real life!

Who hasn't dreamed of living the adventures of their favorite movie characters? The HomeExchange team is not going to deny it! And for Christmas 2021, after two complicated years, we have decided to

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Story of a Perfect Christmas Vacation in Kimberly, Canada

For parents around the world, the 2021 holiday season posed an extra difficult challenge. I’ll explain… A few weeks before Christmas, I thought back to my childhood. I remember sitting around on

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News

Where Do We See Ourselves in the Next Few Years?

It’s been almost three years since we merged the GuestToGuest and former HomeExchange communities to form the new HomeExchange community, so we wanted to take some time to reflect on the past

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Tips

Choose the train to travel more responsibly

To all the dreamers who like to escape the time of a journey, To all the impatient people who like to be in the heartbeat of a place as soon as they arrive,

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    HomeExchange
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Tips

Home Exchanging: Focus on the "Hospitality Exchange”

At HomeExchange, two main types of exchange are available to you. There is the classic one: the reciprocal exchange (I come to your place and you come to mine, on the same dates

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Destinations

Member's Testimony: What to Do in Menorca on a Home Exchange?

With a dozen home exchanges under her belt, Gaëlle and her partner went to Rita’s home on the Spanish island of Menorca for a GuestPoints exchange in the summer of 2021. To

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Carbon footprint: What is the Impact of our Business?

HomeExchange publishes its carbon footprint and undertakes a responsible approach with its employees. Social and environmental responsibility is an integral part of the HomeExchange philosophy. We believe in a more responsible, slower and

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    HomeExchange
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News

A Letter from Virginie, Our Head of the Product Team

Hello, I’m Virginie, working in the Product team with Kate, Nathalie, Marko and Liliane. We’re also collaborating alongside our team of developers: Emeric, Adelise, Aimé, David, Florient, Huy, Mathieu, Romain, Vincent,

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Reviews

My HomeExchange story: 'See the world and make new friends along the way'

Jeff shares his home swapping story and his favorite experiences from his years of traveling with HomeExchange.

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Reviews

My HomeExchange story: Our tropical Hawaii family vacation

HomeExchange member Megan traveled to Hawaii with her kids in June, enjoying a tropical vacation without breaking the bank. Thanks to HomeExchange, Megan was able to save money on accommodations and spend her

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Take the test: is HomeExchange for you?

You signed up for HomeExchange recently, but maybe you're still wondering whether HomeExchange is right for you. Let's find out! If you like it, share with your friends and family!

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Destinations

Plan an affordable leaf peeping getaway in Vermont with HomeExchange

There are a million reasons Vermont in the fall is an ideal getaway, whether it's a family vacation with all the kids, a romantic couples' trip, or a solo journey to unplug. The

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Destinations

8 beautiful Texas getaway cabins

Vacationing in a Texas getaway cabin ensures you'll have the best of both worlds: a peaceful home off the beaten path, while being near plenty of attractions.

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    HomeExchange
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Destinations

5 destinations for a family-friendly Labor Day weekend vacation

These five destinations are ideal for your Labor Day vacation, with plenty of family-friendly offerings and opportunities to relax and unwind.

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    HomeExchange
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Destinations

Maine vacation rental alternatives for a last-minute summer getaway

So you procrastinated planning your summer vacation, and now are scrambling to find something last minute. No worries, it happens to the best of us! Maine is known for its stunning natural beauty

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    HomeExchange
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Tips

Dispelling your HomeExchange hosting fears

We’ve summarized members’ most common concerns when it comes to hosting for the first time and how the team and our community manage them!

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Destinations

Big Bear vacation rental alternatives for a California mountain getaway

If you're looking for affordable Big Bear vacation rentals, consider HomeExchange for your vacation accommodations. HomeExchange offers beautiful vacation rental alternatives in Big Bear Lake, California, for a fraction of the price and

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