3. Turnkey Kids’ Space
If you happen to be traveling with kids, house swapping with another family is an ideal turnkey solution. No more lugging suitcases of books, toys and distractions with you to keep them entertained. Leave that hefty Pack ‘n Play and other baby accoutrements behind. Look around for a compatible family and you might find bunk beds, scooters, bicycles, highchairs, Wii systems, basketball hoops and other bonus conveniences within the exchange. What hotel can offer that?
4. Discover Destinations You Never Thought Of
House swapping is kind of like online dating. You start with a wishlist of what you’re ideally looking for, but then you start compromising as potential partners stream in. Sometimes you initiate the contact, sometime others reach out to you. You can set specific destinations in your profile, but you never know what – or where – might pop into your inbox. Maybe you can’t reel in that charming Parisian apartment you had your heart set on, but you might get an intriguing bite from a cottage in a Normandy village you’d never heard of. If you’re open minded to serendipitous offers, magical matches and travel experiences can unfold.
