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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

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Visiting Family is Even Sweeter with HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen, a special needs mom and disability travel blogger, shares how she's usually a fan of earning bonus guest points on her home when staying with family, but she recently

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Planning Your Road Trip Through HomeExchange

The world is wide and I want to make some memories! This summer, I have some travel goals and some flexibility - which is the perfect combination for planning a road trip through

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Why you should try a hospitality exchange, from members who have done it

At HomeExchange, we have two classic types of exchanges: reciprocal and GuestPoints. However, are you aware that there’s a third way to travel with HomeExchange that doesn’t involve reserving an entire home? Consider trying out a hospitality exchange!

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Tips for Including Wheelchair Accessibility in Your Home Profile on HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Here, she shares how to find determine whether or not your home on HomeExchange is fully wheelchair accessible.

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Introduction to GuestPoints on HomeExchange

Whether you’re new to HomeExchange or you’ve been a long-time member, we know that the concept of GuestPoints can be a little daunting. Here is your one-stop guide to receiving, using

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How does car exchange work?

Car rentals can be costly and complicated, and having a car waiting for you at your home swap is delightfully simple. Here are some answers to the top questions about car exchanges.

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Celebrate National Plan For Your Vacation Day with HomeExchange

The final Tuesday of January is National Plan for Your Vacation Day, a day meant to encourage people to start planning their upcoming trips in advance. If you want to get in the spirit of this holiday, we put together a list to help you plan your next vacation home swap with HomeExchange.

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Vacations for people with reduced mobility is achievable: they have tested (and adopted) home exchange!

Are you someone with reduced mobility who wants to travel? Try home exchanging and find accessible accommodations for your next vacation.

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10 Homes still available this Thanksgiving

This year why not try something new for Thanksgiving and travel someplace new to celebrate the holiday? With HomeExchange, swapping homes means that you’ll have access to a kitchen, a stove, and a place to have your own Thanksgiving celebration.

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What were HomeExchangers' biggest fears about hosting?

For those who have never swapped homes before, it can be scary to open your home up to complete strangers. To ease your fears, read about HomeExchangers who were worried about hosting guests, but found out how rewarding it can be to open up your home to new people and experiences.

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Save GuestPoints with these 11 homes for 100 GP or less

Do you want to go on your next getaway while still saving up GuestPoints for another trip later on? If so, we’ve got you covered with these homes available for 100 GuestPoints or less.

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Short on GuestPoints? Here's how you can get more!

Are you hoping to go on your next vacation, but find yourself needing more GuestPoints to make an exchange? From hosting guests to filming videos about your experience, HomeExchange has many ways you can earn GuestPoints.

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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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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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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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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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5 spring cleaning tips to prepare for a summer of HomeExchanging

With a new season comes the task of "spring cleaning"— clearing out the winter dust, shining things up, and getting ready for summer. Hopefully your summer will be full of travel,

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Who are the HomeExchange Enthusiasts?

At HomeExchange, there are 1001 ways to exchange homes, just like there are 1001 kinds of HomeExchange enthusiasts.

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Sustainable tourism: How home exchanging promotes eco-friendly travel

What is sustainable tourism, and why does it matter? Learn how home exchanging means greener travel that is accessible to everyone.

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10 pet-friendly vacation HomeExchanges in the United States

Finding a pet-friendly vacation home is critical to many travelers. Bringing your furry friend along on vacation can make it even more enjoyable, and you don't have to deal with the

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Discover how HomeExchangers share much more than their homes

Sharing is the core value of home exchanging. But during a home exchange, many members share much more than their homes. Discover what they share!

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Clean, safe vacation rental alternatives for your 2021 getaway

Hotels and other vacation rentals can be heavily trafficked and full of strangers and germs. Vacation with HomeExchange, so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind!

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How to Prepare for Your First Home Exchange

Here are some tips and best practices to prepare your exchange as a host: what to do with your keys, how to access your house, etc.

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What should you do before leaving your host's home?

Here are some tips for leaving the home in perfect condition after your first exchange!

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