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Why HomeExchange is the Best Home Exchange Site of 2025

Discover all the reasons HomeExchange is the leader of Home Exchange sites in 2025, from the largest network to our trusted reputation.

  • Haleigh Walsworth
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Sustainable Tourism

Responsible Travel Days: an initiative that could change everything, but is still underutilized

To optimize vacation travel time and make the most of your days off, many travelers choose to take the plane. But even if this mode of transport is often faster, we also know that it is, by far, the most polluting option.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange Through Time

Delve into the archives of the HomeExchange website to discover the history of home exchanging! We've highlighted some of the milestones in our history for you, with key memories from our

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange relaunches LGBTQ+ friendly group for travelers

HomeExchange continues to provide LGBTQ+ travelers and allies a safe, inclusive way to travel, ensuring warm welcomes all over the world.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Discover the Magic of Home Swapping: Even Good Morning America is Talking About It!

Have you ever dreamt of experiencing a new city or country like a local, all while saving on vacation costs? Well, you’re in luck! The concept of home swapping is gaining traction,

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Share your HomeExchange videos with us!

No one can better show the HomeExchange experience than our members - so send in your videos to receive a little reward!

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange in 2023

Now that we've said goodbye to 2023, we wanted to celebrate some of the milestones we've reached together! Join for a quick trip down memory lane. Are you ready?

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

The Holiday and HomeExchange: a 17 year relationship straight out of a romcom

Every holiday season, people everywhere cozy up to watch Iris and Amanda swap homes (and lives) in the film The Holiday, but what some people don't realize is our 17 year

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Legislation on tourist rentals between individuals: let's support the HomeExchange community!

Regulations on short-term tourist rentals between individuals: what impact for HomeExchange? Over the past few years, several municipalities in Europe have introduced new regulations to govern short-term rentals between private individuals. After months

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange releases first ever multilingual phrasebook for dogs

HomeExchange releases the first ever multilingual phrasebook for dogs, making chatting with "man's best four-legged friend" possible during travels.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

1 year of B Corp certification: a retrospective and our future ambitions

One year ago, HomeExchange celebrated the achievement of B Corp certification. This international label launched by the NGO B Lab is focused on helping companies become agents of change, in order to accelerate

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Take part in our video challenge!

Want to help even more people discover the wonders of home swapping? Read on! Most of HomeExchange’s community remembers what it’s like to start your home swapping journey. There are inevitable

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Check out our new map on HomeExchange

If you’ve been a long time user of HomeExchange, you might have noticed that our map looks a little different 👀 We’ve changed our map provider to Jawg so that we can

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Love Home Swap joins the HomeExchange family

The Love Home Swap community, a UK-based home exchanging site, will be joining HomeExchange, the #1 home exchange community in the world.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Check out Your Place or Mine on Netflix for another movie about home swapping

Are you on the hunt for another romantic comedy about home swapping after binge watching The Holiday this winter? Well, you’re in luck, because today, Netflix has released a new film just in time for Valentine’s Day: Your Place or Mine!

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Community, commitment, and values: our vision for the future at HomeExchange

As we dive into 2023, we have a lot of things planned - from badges to improving the quality of the site. Read more about what else is coming up!

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

The Holiday 2: Myth or Reality?

Released in December 2006, the romantic comedy The Holiday was supposed to have a sequel, according to an announcement made in early December 2022 by the British newspaper, The Sun. While Nancy Meyers,

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

A note from our founders

Our founders share their reflections and gratitude for the evolution of HomeExchange and the community these past 30 years.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

The Next Generation of HomeExchangers

HomeExchange is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and we couldn't celebrate this anniversary without honoring our community! We first wanted to thank our most faithful members, the "old-timers"

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

The HomeExchange Cookbook is Here!

We put together a small cookbook featuring 15 recipes from our members that are sure to have your mouth watering. There's something delicious for every occasion, so take a look!

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange 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

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange 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

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange 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,

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchangers Got Talent 2021

Join our contest and share what you love most about your home in whatever way you choose!

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Share Your Experiences Through Videos!

HomeExchangers are used to sharing their experiences and recommendations with the community, so how about adding more through videos?

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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