Home Exchange Moves Closer to Home
It’s becoming increasingly noticeable that the travel aspirations of many of our US members, both new and long standing, are shifting. The chronic fall in value of the US dollar against both the pound and euro has suddenly made it necessary for members to look closer to home for home exchanges.
Unfortunately it doesn’t end there. The rise in gasoline prices has had a trickle down effect, causing the everyday cost of living to hit the roof in America. Groceries and day to day commodities have all risen astronomically. Anything involving distribution by road (and what doesn’t?) has seen it’s price increase. This results in everyone having less money available at the end of the day to spend on vacationing.
Looking through the listings I’ve seen members in Southern California listing home exchange destinations in Tahoe, Reno, the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. New Yorkers are seeking home swaps in New England, the Carolinas and Florida. Arizonians are looking to visit Mexico.
At the moment, internal air fares in the US are ridiculous and America is so huge that in most instances, driving to a home exchange destination is almost out of the question. Does anyone really want to spend the first and last two days of their vacation on the road?
I spoke with one of our members, a retired airline pilot the other day. He told me that he’s now so sick of what’s now involved in passing through an American Airport, he never intends to fly again! Strong words from a one time professional aviator.
© ExchangeHomes.com All rights reserved.
