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14 Hot Springs in the U.S. That Make Winter Feel Like a Luxury

There’s something deeply comforting about sliding into a steaming pool of mineral water while the air around you is crisp and cool. From natural wilderness pools tucked deep in the forest to

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

48 Hours in Nashville: Where to Eat, Drink, and Savor Music City

Nashville is more than honky-tonks and hot chicken. In just two days, you can sip your way through its booming craft beer scene, feast on biscuits and fiery fried chicken, wander through music

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

All Aboard for Autumn: 7 Train Trips With Spectacular Fall Views

Train rides turn magical in autumn, when the windows frame fiery reds, shimmering golds, and glowing oranges. From cozy local rides to legendary cross-country adventures, here are seven train journeys that make the

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

3 Days in Miami: Beaches, Street Art, and Cuban Nights That Feel Alive

Miami is a city that dances to its own rhythm. Sunshine sparkles on turquoise waves, neon lights glow after dark, and the air often carries a hint of Cuban coffee and sea breeze.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

12 Days, 1 Convertible, 2 Kids: The California Family Road Trip You’ve Been Dreaming Of

California isn’t just a place on the map — it’s a dream that begs to be lived on the open road. With endless beaches, giant redwoods, quirky roadside stops, and golden sunsets,

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

3 Perfect Days in San Diego: Beaches, Tacos, and Sunshine You’ll Never Forget

San Diego is one of those cities where time slows down. The air smells like saltwater, the sun shines almost every day, and even in the middle of the city, you can hear

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Teaching Children the Value of Sharing Through Storytelling

Sharing is at the heart of every home exchange. To help families and teachers explore this topic with their children, the HomeExchange team has created a picture book: I Don’t Want to Share.

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Montauk 2025: Beaches, Bagels, and the Best of New York’s Seaside Escape

Montauk, once a quiet surf town at the tip of Long Island, has transformed into a stylish getaway for New Yorkers. Known for its wild nightlife, luxury resorts, and miles of coastline, it’

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

10 Reasons September in New Jersey Will Surprise You (and Why It’s the Best Month to Visit)

When September arrives, New Jersey turns into a playground of festivals, flavors, and family fun. The summer crowds fade, the beaches are calmer, and the state bursts with events that celebrate music, food,

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

16 Reasons to Love DC This Week: Festivals, Films, and Family Fun

Washington, DC, buzzes with life this week. From a massive street festival on H Street to live jazz, Civil Rights films, and even pickleball on the National Mall, the city is showing off

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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Sustainable Tourism

Our 2024 carbon footprint: our emissions are growing more slowly than our activities

Discover the results and main lessons from our 2024 carbon footprint.

  • HomeExchange
    HomeExchange
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Sustainable Tourism

Pet sitting during the vacations: swap your home!

Wondering what to do with your pet when you go on vacation? This is a tricky question that most pet owners ask themselves. With HomeExchange, home swapping is the solution! Having your dog

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

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.

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    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,

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    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!

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    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?

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    HomeExchange
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