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Travel Inspiration and Tips

New Year’s Resolutions: Eco-friendly Travel in 2021

Let's make 2021 the year we start adopting even more responsible travel habits! Would you like to know our 2021 eco-friendly resolutions?

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HomeExchange Reviews

Cheap Banff Vacation: How We Stayed in Banff for $21/Night

Learn how a family of 4 spent 5 nights in Banff and 4 nights in Canmore for only $21 CAD per night with HomeExchange. Find out how you can too!

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Guide to home exchange

How to Prepare Your Home for Your Guests: A Guide

Your first exchange can sometimes hold a mixture of excitement and stress in the face of the unknown. We are here to help you prepare your home to welcome your guests as you desire and they deserve!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 stunning North America home exchanges with stained glass windows

Check out a sampling of HomeExchange house swaps in North America with stained glass windows!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

How to take a 'digital detox' during your next vacation

Vacation is a great time to take a break from screens and have a "digital detox". Here are the benefits and how to make it happen!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Solo travel 101: Your guide to independent world travel

Solo travel is quickly gaining in popularity, with more people choosing to explore the world on their own. Here's your guide to solo travel!

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QUIZ: How well do you know "The Holiday"? Test your knowledge!

You watch it every Christmas, you're a fan (of Cameron Diaz, or Jude Law, or Kate Winslet, or Jack Black, or all four!), in short, you know "The Holiday"

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HomeExchange Reviews

The HomeExchange community sends their best wishes for the New Year

Now that the year is winding down, we asked the community to send you some love through our Facebook groups. Here are some of their warm messages and best wishes for 2021.

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Sustainability

Christmas Gift Guide: 5 Ways to Consume Responsibly

Discover our advice and tips for Christmas to consume responsibly and surprise your loved ones with original and authentic gifts!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 holiday vacation rental alternatives for the whole family

Looking for a cozy place to spend the holidays with family? These home exchanges accommodate at least 10, and also welcome children and pets!

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HomeExchange News

What’s new? November edition

Our team continues working hard to bring to you more features to make it easier to organize your future exchanges.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: Peaceful getaway in Hot Springs, Arkansas

HomeExchanger Lori has done 11 home exchanges. This year, she went to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a getaway with her husband. She shares her story about traveling with HomeExchange for a much-need respite.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 3 Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays

There is only one thing to look forward to this year: Christmas. Are you excited? To put you in the mood for the festive season, don't wait any longer. Wrap yourself

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Take a vacation in Mexico with HomeExchange

Enjoy the rich culture, history and opportunities for relaxation Mexico has to offer on your next HomeExchange holiday.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: 100 exchanges in 83 countries

83 countries and 100 home exchanges in almost 50 years: long-time traveler William uses HomeExchange to pursue his passion of traveling the world.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Take a local, sunny summer vacation in Australia or New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, summer is finally here. You can travel locally this year to one of these beautiful home exchanges, all with pools and summer availability.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

8 tips to feed your traveling spirit while at home

Traveling is an important part of our lives and we have missed it during COVID-19! Discover some tips to keep the traveling spirit alive while at home!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Why Are You Thankful for HomeExchange?

This holiday season, we asked members why they're thankful to be part of the HomeExchange community, the best way to travel affordably and authentically.

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Guide to home exchange

Our live session recap: answering your questions about travelling with HomeExchange during the pandemic

Last week, we hosted a live session with members and non-members to answer some questions you might have about travelling with HomeExchange during the pandemic. Here’s a little recap of everything discussed

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Valentine's Day Gifts For the Travel Lover in Your Life

Looking for a special Valentine's Day gift for the travel lover in your life? Our gift guide has 10 of the best presents for travelers at all price points.

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Guide to home exchange

Your Guide to Comfortably and Safely Hosting During the Holidays

Tips to comfortably, safely prepare to host guests during the holiday season.

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Guide to home exchange

How to Plan Wheelchair Accessible Family Vacations

A special needs mom and disability travel blogger shares her tips for planning wheelchair-accessible family vacations.

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HomeExchange News

What’s new? October edition

Our team has been working hard to bring to you more features to make it easier to organize your future exchanges.

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Guide to home exchange

This Christmas holiday, give your HomeExchange profile a magical touch

Add a magical Christmas touch to your HomeExchange profile to make it more welcoming and ensure you find an ideal home exchange for Christmas vacation.

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Guide to home exchange

12 Ways to Make Your Home Accessible for Travelers with Disabilities

12 home accessibility features that can make travel easier for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users, people with visual impairments, and those with chronic illness.

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