How to Find the Perfect Vacation Exchange Partner

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How to Find the Perfect Vacation Exchange Partner

Nearly 80% of Americans plan to travel for vacation each year. And many of these families prefer the ease of heading to their favorite destination.

They love it so much so, that they might have a timeshare or even a vacation home in that destination. But sometimes you just need to get out into the world and see something brand new. 

If you’re looking to experience a new destination this year, you might want to consider a vacation exchange. If you have a timeshare or property that you’d like to swap with someone else, so that both of you can experience a new place, then you’re in luck.

There are numerous ways you can find vacation exchange homes that fit your needs. Keep reading below to learn how to plan your home exchange vacation today. 

Exchanging a Timeshare

There are a few ways you can exchange a timeshare with someone else. And it all depends on what program you are a part of. 

Most programs allow you to exchange your timeshare with another member that is a part of the same program. This will be the easiest option.

If your program requires you to stay during a certain timeframe, then you’ll need to organize a swap with someone for those exact dates, which may be difficult.

Some programs are even more flexible, however. For example, Disney Vacations works on a points system. If you don’t want to stay at your “home resort” then you can use your points at any other qualifying Disney Resort, though the rate might be higher.

Likewise, if you’re a Hilton Vacation Club member, you’ll get access to an even bigger program, Resort Condominiums International (RCI), which extends far beyond the Hilton brand. 

You can use the Hilton RCI exchange to obtain RCI club points to be used at any of their affiliated properties worldwide. An RCI vacation exchange makes it easy for you to take a vacation anywhere in the world. 

You can even find properties that focus on a fitness vacation exchange, so you can get in shape or stay in shape while you travel. 

Exchanging a Primary or Vacation Home

You don’t need to own a timeshare in order to find a vacation home exchange. You can actually swap your primary home or vacation house with somebody.

If you have a vacation house, this is much easier. If considering a swap for your primary residence, you’ll need to do some prep work beforehand to make the house accommodating to travelers. 

Nonetheless, there are numerous platforms that facilitate home exchanges like this. 

You can sign up for sites like homeexchange.com, where you’ll pay a modest annual fee. Then, you can list your home.

You can schedule a direct exchange, where you and another family swap homes during the same dates. But since it might be hard to find an exact swap, they make it easy by using a points system.

When someone stays at your home, you get points. Then, you can use those points at any time to stay at someone else’s property, and the mutually beneficial cycle continues. 

Plan Your Vacation Exchange Today

In the past, planning a vacation exchange was time-consuming and costly. But today, countless platforms streamline the process so you can spend less time finding an exchange partner and more time traveling and making memories.

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