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Travel safely with HomeExchange
Organize your vacations with peace of mind
During this uncertain time, we know that cleanliness is an important consideration in your daily life and when making travel plans. Discover why HomeExchange is a responsible and safe way to travel for a worry-free vacation.
HomeExchange: A safe and responsible way to travel during COVID-19
A home just for you
Enjoy the comfort of a house or apartment just for you and your loved ones. There are no common areas to share, and no risk of meeting a stranger as soon as you leave your room like in a hotel.
A real home
Spend your vacations in real, authentic and warm homes with fewer guests per month than other accommodation options.
By the time we arrive at a HomeExchange destination, I will have corresponded with the host family several times, and gotten to know them a bit. During our vacation, our family has its own space, and don’t need to worry about others taking proper precautions.
Marta, +30 exchanges
Communication and trust are key to a home exchange
Cleanliness and safety are the priority of our members
Whether it's preparing their homes to welcome guests in a clean house, or respecting the homes of guests and leaving them sparkling clean, members of the HomeExchange community, regardless of the COVID-19 situation, have always given priority to cleanliness and safety.
Trust and respect are HomeExchange values
Our home is our refuge, and HomeExchange members commit themselves to welcoming other members into their homes in the best possible conditions, just as they would like to be welcomed. This relationship of trust and respect is built through good communication before the exchange.
Up until the last minute, because of the pandemic and restrictions, we were afraid we couldn't leave . But as the relationship of trust with our exchange partners had been established before our exchange, we were able to regularly share with each other the exact sanitary and regulatory situation in France and Iceland. This allowed us to maintain and go on our exchange this past summer worry-free. Another example of the strength of the HomeExchange model!
Thomas, +15 exchanges
Communication - the key to a successful exchange
Especially during this global pandemic, having the opportunity to communicate and build trust with your exchange partner can be reassuring. You can share your expectations and agree on the details, cleanliness or otherwise, of the exchange.
Official tips and recommendations
Are you looking for official recommendations from professionals to prepare for your home exchange in the safest way possible?
- We've summarized the official information and cleaning recommendations.
- We partnered with GoCleanCo to share their professional tips and advice with you.
More questions?
Need more info about organizing an exchange during a pandemic?
Check out our tips on how to update your home listing to better improve your chances of finding an exchange during a global pandemic.
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