It’s the time of year when The Holiday is playing across countless television screens across Ireland, but did you know that house swapping originates back to the 1950s when a group of teachers set up the first home swapping business?
While neither Jude Law or Cameron Diaz, or indeed LA mansions, are guaranteed, an affordable and easy way to holiday is.
There are a number of benefits to doing a home swap including:
• Incredibly affordable.
• Experience areas that you never considered before.
• Live like a local.
• Travel light.
• No need to worry about who will feed the cat and water the plants.
• It’s a sustainable option.
Home swapping is now becoming more and more popular in Ireland particularly with families with young children and retirees. There are several large international home swapping websites, but Ireland’s largest home swapping website, Home4Home, is specifically for the Irish market with local knowledge and Irish-based staff.
With high prices and low availability, Home4Home allows unlimited home swaps per year for the cost of less than one night in a B&B. Originally aimed at the Irish market, there are now international properties listed on the website from those living abroad who want to come home to visit family and friends.
If you are interested in swapping with a like-minded family and experiencing different parts of the country and perhaps a few trips abroad, check out www.home4home.ie
