Although Home Base Holidays members give different reasons for their enthusiasm for home swapping, a renewing London member describes the main attraction for many succinctly:
‘We love travelling and like home exchanges as they are so much more personal than an identikit hotel or villa rental'
Since the start of the worldwide economic downturn two years ago, many journalists have written about home exchange primarily as a way of saving money on what for most people is a major expense, holidays, especially when visiting a country with a stronger currency than your own. This is definitely a valid angle for an article on home swaps as, not only does home exchange mean no accommodation costs but many exchangers also swap cars or care for each other’s pets to save on kennel fees. However, for most members swapping homes is still much more than a budget choice and the main benefit remains having the comfort and facilities of a home and the opportunity to live in and discover a neighbourhood like locals rather than tourists.
Check out this attractive offer in the very popular location of Wimbledon in London:
Contemporary townhouse arranged over 4 floors. Remodelled by an architect to create a stylish yet practical family home. Located in a small safe community, 5 minutes walk from the stylish shopping and dining in Wimbledon Village, London. View the full home exchange offer in the popular location of Wimbledon.
Note: the members have helpfully given detailed information on dates their home will be available for both simultaneous and non-simultaneous exchanges.
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