While the hard winter keeps hitting Europe, it is summer in the South, and today we decided to present you some destinations you may want to consider if you need to flee from the cold:

Argentina: Buenos Aires is the capital of Tango, but there are so many other choices in Maradona’s homeland. From Mar del Plata, where sun, beach, nightlife and entertainment find their summer crib, to the Northern areas where right now the 2010 Dakar rally is covering over 9000 kilometres through desert, dunes, mountain, sand and hard soils… Check out the scenery you are watching on TV directly with home exchange. There’s much to discover!

Australia: The Australian Open is about to start and Melbourne will become tennis capital of the world for a couple of weeks, but there are plenty of beautiful things to explore after tennis is gone: the Blue Mountains, the Aboriginal cultural expressions, the kangaroos, untouched beaches, reefs, and more… Check out what our Australian users have to share at HomeForHome.

Brazil: there are 18 Brazilian houses in HomeForHome. Famous for its sunny beaches and splendorous carnival (to come this February), Brazil has a lot to offer to swappers looking for fun in addition to the weather change. Rio de Janeiro is probably the most famous destination in Brazil, so we will dedicate it an entry of its own later this week (stay tuned!)

New Zealand:  If you want hot, then dig and dive in Hot Water Beach, or feel the summer breeze jumping off Sky Tower (Auckland), or check out one of the busiest outdoor activities calendar in the world to find an activity that suits your adrenaline quota. From art festivals to international sport activities covering surf, canoeing, cricket, golf and more, there is plenty for every taste in New Zealand. Search for your exchange…

We’ll bring you more warm thoughts soon!