Hey, cheap people! You, maybe? Saving money is not the main reason to swap homes. I don't like to exchange with people who are so focused on avoiding travel costs that they cut important corners. Like the folks heading here in January to use my home. I am in the process of trying to avert a home exchange disaster with people who are either cheapskates or way too adventurous.
Here's what happened. A couple from a very attractive area of Europe asked to do a non-simultaneous swap. They had already purchased their air tickets so their dates were inflexible. This is never a good sign but I agreed to the exchange. However, I use my apartment on days my children attend school, so I had to ask the swappers to begin their stay one day later than they wished. Their flight was getting in late at night. Could they stay at a hotel for one night? I would welcome them the following day.
Sure! No problem!! Home exchange confirmed!!!
They are due here within two weeks. We were discussing how to meet and I casually inquired about which hotel they had reserved for that first night. Their answer horrified me and may just sink this exchange....
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