Home exchanges can be used to celebrate a variety of special occassions, whether you go en masse or as a single family unit.

Something unique to couples however, is the idea of an anniversary exchange. If you are interested in celebrating a wedding anniversary or a relationship anniversary of any nature abroad, then home exchange is an economic and romantic way of doing this.

Some friends of mine recently got engaged. At the immediate post-announcement drinks, I think the main thrust of what everyone was saying was:

“Congratulations how are you going to find a venue and cover all the costs.”

A little depressing. This here economic climate seems to be touching all areas of life, no matter who you are or what you might be doing (or marrying).

What we’re offering you at http://en.homeforhome.com in terms of weddings, might not be for everyone. Some people spend their lives dreaming of that one day where they adorn themselves in a white dress (or top hat and tails), skip down the aisle and celebrate their love with a a priest and a massive congregation of their friends and family. To be followed with a gigantic dinner and party and a band.

If that is your dream and your wedding plans have been hampered by the credit crunch crisis, then maybe it’s best to ride out these old hardy years and hold on until the ships of prosperity come sailing in.

BUT. If you’re not hung up on a precious and expensive white wedding, then there are plenty of options open to you if you want to get married in year 2009.

You can do home swaps all around the world, and as at homeforhome we currently have a large number of homes available for swapping, your destination options are very broad.

Eloping can be very romantic. It can take the stress out of the wedding and replace it with intimacy. It’s a very beautiful option for people who are looking for something different.

You can have a wonderfully chimerical private wedding in an idyllic location, and enjoy the precious moments of a holiday together in a very intimate, private and special homely environment.

Homeswap. Elope. Have the time of your life.

Home exchange is such a cheap, easy and comfortable way to travel across the world AND go on holiday with the peace of mind that someone is looking after your own house. So how about doing a property exchange for short breaks as well?

What happens if a friend decides to get married under the jewel studded Parisian sky, or against the back drop of the sun bleached stone of Tuscanny? Why not use the occasion to explore the region and make it a long weekend doing a flat exchange? The accommodation would cost you nothing – it would only need the planning!

Of course there are plenty of people in the same situation who would water at the mouth at the idea of spending a weekend in England. Perhaps attempting to fit in a trip to Australia in three days would be pushing it a little, but an exploration of any place offered by the rich tapestry of European terrain would be more than possible.

And if you´re wondering whether all this could be possible, then the answer is, without a doubt, YES. Doing a home swap is just like having friends in your house – no contract would ever prohibit you from doing this.

You can look up a various university social networks that can tell you all about interesting places to visit for students, or people who are seeking entertainment and a little fiesta time in a foreign city. Also, we at homeforhome.com can always advise you on the ways and means through which you can organize your home exchange successfully and happily.