Ola Home Exchange, Good-Bye Expensive Vacations
Ever sit with a friend as she recites an exciting story of her
romantic vacation in Mexico? You may have found yourself zoning
out, watching the movie in your mind of lying on the beach
sipping tropical drinks beside your hubby wearing his seductive
Speedos.
Admiring her golden complexion you ponder, "I couldn't possibly
afford a vacation right now," as she hands you photos of her
adventurous hike through the Mayan ruins.
You could shop around for discount airfares but then there are
always the expenses of hotel, car rental and dining out, right?
Wrong. There's something called Home Exchange and lots of people
do it. Now before you go zoning out on me this time, I can
assure you that it's the perfect alternative to wishing you were
in your friend's photos.
For some people, home exchange isn't just a one-time deal. Many
continue to home swap year after year and it no longer becomes a
question of saving money but gaining new friends in distant
places and adding some extra spice to a vacation.
You offer them your home for their vacation and they in return,
do the same for you. Who better knows your desired destination
than the ones who live there? Not only can you exchange homes
for a couple of weeks but you can also trade vehicles or offer
each other some useful travel tips on hot spots and great local
entertainment.
Of course this isn't something that you jump into or decide at
the last minute. There's always a substantial amount of
communication with home exchangers before saying bon voyage so
any concerns are dealt with before the bags are packed.
If you happen to establish a friendship from your home exchange
adventure, then you've gained more than just memories of a
wonderful holiday. Home Exchange can also flourish into home
hosting, where you entertain your guests for non-simultaneous
vacations.
It's a special way to take your dream vacation without going
broke and now you've saved enough money to purchase other things
while on vacation in Mexico...like bottled water or a new
bathing suit for hubby.