Travel Inspiration and Tips

You can find animal lovers across the globe! Pets are a beloved part of so many families, so it’s only natural for owners to want to take them along for the ride

Trying to find the perfect way to spend quality family time during the winter? Here are a few ideas on how to spend your family winter vacation! Spend winter vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii

Home swapping makes sure you have an insider’s view of the planet’s biggest festivals and most amazing sights. Here are 12 destinations and events to add to your bucket list.

Go beyond the typical American traditions of costumes and trick-or-treating and learn about some of the incredible festivals and celebrations that occur around the world.

Admire the colors of the autumn foliage by organizing a home exchange in the best North American destinations for fall foliage travel.

We know, it is starting to sound a little cliché. The best way to truly experience an Exchange is to “live like a local.” The fact is, we feel that living like a

Yashy, a family travel blogger, gives us the scoop on 5 must have items when trying to pack light while traveling with kids. Author: Yashy is a guest blogger for HomeExchange Family travel

Discover things to do and where to eat in Concord, New Hampshire through the eyes of a house swapping local.

> There are few places on Earth as uniquely compelling as the “Land of Fire and Ice.” Discover why Iceland is a favorite destination for a growing number of HomeExchange members. There must

Thanks to it’s all night hours, young crowd and great food and wine, Barcelona is known as one of the top nightlife destinations on the planet.

> The opportunity to try a local food specialty or walk down historic cobblestone streets without hordes of tourists! That’s what more and more travelers are seeking. So here are five less-known

Here are the top 10 ski destinations in North America, chosen by our home exchange members. All these awesome spots have plenty of home swaps available nearby so you can travel affordably.

Here are the top 10 ski destinations in Europe, with perfect powder in France, Norway, Switzerland, and Italy. Stay there affordably with a home exchange!

Whether you cheer for the Olympics, U.S. Open, or are more of a soccer or cycling fan, home exchanges provide the opportunity to be in the stands at your favorite sporting event.

We’re in the thick of cycling season, particularly in Europe, which is arguably the greatest hub for fans of two-wheeling. Lycra-clad athletes are out in full colorful splendor on almost every paved

The diversity of the Spanish coast has made Spain a destination of choice for vacation. Take a trip with us to discover a Spain full of surprises and varied landscapes!

What young princesses and princes haven’t imagined living in the mysterious world of castles and crowns? Here are nine magical palaces in Spain and Portugal where a home exchange in the vicinity

Here are a few fantastic festivals in some great HomeExchange locales. And they’re all free!

Earth Day, celebrated worldwide each year on April 22, reminds us all that we are invited guests of our planet. On HomeExchange, however, every day is Earth Day for the many members who

Easter weekend provides an occasion to relax and appreciate family, and is a good chance to travel as well. HomeExchange takes you around the world to discover a variety of Easter festivities.

Hidden Gems in Paris: You’ll never forget them! As tourists, sometimes we have the feeling that we don’t know a city well until we have wandered its sidestreets, explored the working-class

It's February and...Valentine's day is around the corner! Every year, thousands of lovers desperately search for the perfect gift for their partner. This year, intead of the typical