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#102633 - 01/10/07 06:46 PM
Great Idea!!!!!
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Check out this link. http://www.homeexchange.com/show.php?id=12270&nav=Previous+PageIf you've seen The Holiday, you know about home exchange. My sister is exchanging their home in Provence for a home in Pebble Beach for six weeks in September. Think about it, no charge other than your travel and food and you use their car and vice versa. I think this is such a great idea!
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#102637 - 01/11/07 07:11 PM
Re: Great Idea!!!!!
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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I think the key is to look at their house. Normally, someone who has a nice home is not going to be a thief. At least, I hope not.
Anno, I put in Minnesota and a few came up that wanted to visit this area. You never know, huh?
My husband said, how do you know it's actually their house? Gads, I don't know, I just told him what my sis is doing. Does it look like I have crystal balls?
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#102639 - 01/11/07 09:32 PM
Re: Great Idea!!!!!
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I loved the movie, the Holiday. This is a great resource for me as my husband and I want to go to Paris this December and our house is located near the Monterey Bay in California. We've rented it before, so have a system to put most of our valuables under lock and key. I think references are important, as well.
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#102642 - 01/12/07 03:11 AM
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Loc: Beautiful New Hampshire
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Hello All: Thanks for the brainstorm about Home Exchange. I have heard great things from most people and in the articles I read and was considering trying it too. What I have learned is that the folks who do this are just as worried about their home as you are about yours and are conscientious too. They exchange emails, references and photos ahead of time so they get to know each other. Some let the visitors use their cars and sports equipement, take care of their pets, etc. They leave maps and tourist material for the visitor to enjoy. People who are hesitant often have their family, friends or neighbors pop over to check on the visitor to make sure they aren't destroying the house. Some people exchange year after year with the same people and become friends. It DOES sound intriguing! Another place to check out is www.craiglist.org (and then click on whatever state/country you are interested in)..they have a vacation swap section...altho I doubt there are references/credentials for those folks like there probably is on the home exchange site? Hmmmmm....sounds intriguing. I'm sure we'd all love to hear from folks who have have great experiences! Thanks and happy travels, KC
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