Bright Idea # 654283

Yes it could work. But you would have to really get to know the person. And you would have to get a person in each major city around the world.But it could work.

It does work and many, many people do that. Here is a link for you: http://www.homelink-usa.org/

it think it's agreat idea pal , except in some cases like mine where we have family to llok after , but I think it would really take off , some in here as such good friends and no so much about each other as it is . good idea pal xx

Hum...did someone just finish watching The Holiday? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457939/ I think it's an interesting idea but it's not something I could do my self.

There are several home swapping sites on the internet. People have done vacations that way for decades, maybe longer. Many people find it to be a great way to travel to get to know other parts of the world or their country. Living in someone's home puts you in the midst of the society rather than in the midst of tourism. But as mean as people are becoming these days it would be hard to trust my home to a stranger, someone I'd never even met.

its a good idea but I think people would hesitate to take part. I agree with some other respondents that you have to know first the person you'd swap homes with. and that would be, really know well like you've been friends for a long time, you know everything about him/her, and you can trust that person. its dangerous to let someone live in your home and live with your family. ^__^

That is a lovely thought. The only drawback for us would be that we couldn't afford airfare to travel to other lands.

yeah why not, by swapping homes you could learn from each others cultures. especially with festivals and important happenings in the family of each other. Why not, I mean there are our family to accommodate the swapping persons. Family members and close friends can help and it would be a great adventure...

That is actually really a great idea...I have heard of house swapping before and it has been done...It just work might work..

i actually read a womans day magazine article about this and how much fun the switching families had...i think the americans went to italy and visa versa...it seemed to be a success!

This idea had worked for some good-intentioned folks in the past. It will prpbably worked also today. However, times have already changed. These are a lot of factors to be considered first before entrusting your home to somebody else, otherwise you may not have a good home to come back to (joke!). Of course, you must trust that person to take care of your home, your appliances, your garden, your pets. And I think this won't be easy. But I believe it could works between siblings or relatives or good close friends. In my country, some people are doing this when they are away. To avoid any misfortunes to happen (like break-in, vandalism, fire, etc) some usually request their close relatives/friends to stay in the house for a period of time. And it is just fine. Now, I would like to extend this idea. Why don't we members of myLot (especially our friends here) open up our homes for other members to come for a vacation. Certainly, you people could find a good hospitable Filipino homes here in my country. Come on guys, have a good vacation here in my country and stay at any home of myLot members.

# 654283!!! WoWza! you have sure come up with a LOT of bright ideas in your time. You must be very very smart (or really really old? *wink*) I think this sort of time share/ cost share plan is popular in Florida. When I was a teen my parents and I took a December Florida vacation and one day was spent touring these condominiums that were purchased and set up with this idea in mind. Each of the partners had the property for a certain number of weeks or months out of the year. I think at the time my parents were considering retiring to the area, the program did not fit their needs but we got a nice lunch out of the day long spiel and went swimming, however, it seemed to me that quite a few folks were signing up for the plan.

I actually do this type of thing with a friend over newcastle way. When she goes away, i go stay at her house and look after the house and animals for her. It saves me paying for accomodation and she doesnt have to worry about the house or animals. It works well, so this could work for others as well. Good idea. Best wishes to you

I've heard of this before, and always thought it's a really great idea. There's a site, (Homeexchange.com I believe) that deals with this. According to them, they've never had any reports of vandalism or theft. I think it's an absolutely amazing idea. But it's not for me. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I just can't trust a stranger with my HOME. Plus, I wouldn't feel as comfortable in someone else's home. I have too much respect for other people, and would probably spend half of my vacation cleaning up after myself, lol.

This plan has worked well for some in the UK but I think it was just within the UK. I think it's a great idea if you get to know what sort of person is going to live in your house.

Well it sounds a good Idea lol but we would still have to find the Money for the flight So that is another Problem as Flights are no cheap lol But yes it sounds good and I suppose really it would be easier to get the money for the flight then the Hotel Flight and all that

I have heard of doing that on T.V before, a few years ago, I was intrigued, this one was a home in canada. It's like a House swap... A great Idea, that's for sure....

LOL then ya would just have to come up with the money for flight or ship . But it does sound like a lovely idea and this is what house setters do. works for them

Actually there are companies that do this. They hook people up together based on where they would like to travel. Me personally, I couldn't do it, I would go nuts knowing a stranger was in my home.

You know honey I think that this is a fantastic idea! I know I wouldn't personally be able to take part in such a scheme for the time being but it sounds like a wonderful idea! Good thinking honey! xxx