Forget stuffy rooms or the mad expense of one night of luxury at a Five Star destination – it’s time to swap homes. This innovative new way of travelling lets you slip into someone else’s flat or house for an affordable and local perspective on your city of choice.
1. Love Home Swap
Whether you desire a week by the pool or a few days on the slopes, this site offers vacation rentals and swaps in 150 countries. Properties range in size, and many cater to the entire family (and even allow pets).
2. One Fine Stay
Live like a local, even when you’re miles away from home. One Fine Stay’s ‘unhotels’ in the Big Apple and London offer unique properties with all the amenities, as well as unexpected luxuries such as a free iPhone available for the duration of your stay.
3. Airbnb
If you love the idea of staying in someone else’s abode but want something a little more out-there, you’ll want to explore this site’s quirky retreats. From converted warehouses to Mongolian yurts, Airbnb truly has something for everyone.
4. Swap My City Pad
Swap My City Pad lets users temporarily trade in their apartment for one in another city – all for free. Users upload property listings and a list of the cities they’d most like to explore, and when they find a match the swap goes through.
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