Spend the holidays in the sun 

Enjoy some vitamin D with the whole family, spending your winter holidays basking in the sun and splashing in the waves. Stay in a home exchange with a pool, road trip to a sunnier state, or find a beach house to spend a sandy Christmas. Spending Christmas outdoors allows easy social distancing, the chance to unwind and disconnect from technology, and plenty of fun for kids, adults, and even pets. 

Spend Christmas on the slopes

After months of lockdowns and travel restrictions, head for the hills— for a ski or snowboard Christmas vacation to remember. Staying in a home exchange during your Christmas ski trip ensures you'll have a clean, private, welcoming house to return to at the end of a day on the slopes. There are plenty of home exchanges in the US near excellent skiing and snowboarding spots. You'll be able to social distance and enjoy a snowy, active winter vacation.

Spend Christmas in a festive, 'Christmassy' city

If you want maximum Christmas spirit this year, find a US city that goes all out to celebrate the season. Check out this list of towns that go all out for Christmas and plan your vacation in a quaint, snow-covered village or a big sparkly city.  Holiday displays, festivals, decorations, markets, and ceremonies will help you feel festive and make sure you have plenty to do during your vacation.

Practical

Choosing to house swap for a cheap Christmas vacation will allow you to find a house or apartment in ideal location, allowing you to easily visit the destination of your choice, whether in the city, by the ocean, or in the mountains. Home exchanging means you can look forward to staying in a fully equipped, comfortable accommodation just for you. Most home exchanges have fully stocked kitchens, games, movies, toys, and more, making you feel at home during your Christmas getaway. 

Affordable

HomeExchange lets you plan a Christmas vacation for a low price, whether you're traveling as a couple, with family or with friends. You can explore the US in an authentic way and save at least 30% of your travel budget. Registration with HomeExchange is free; you only pay when you're ready to finalize your exchange. Once you become an annual HomeExchange member, you can enjoy unlimited exchanges all year. Your Christmas travel will be backed by our COVID-19 guarantees, so you can plan a holiday vacation with peace of mind.

Authentic

Unlike typical vacation rentals, home exchange gives you the opportunity to meet new people and travel like a local, not like a tourist! HomeExchange members benefit from advice and tips from their hosts when visiting a new city. Your host can provide plenty of suggestions on what to see, where to go, and where to eat. 

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