InventedCity

NYC-LONDON 2001

"Within 10 days of first registering with The Invented City, I succeeded in arranging a home exchange in London at a time of year that was not a conventional holiday period. I was subsequently interviewed by a British TV station doing a story on home exchanges, filmed with my family outside Buckingham palace, and have continued to stay in touch with our exchange partners, who left our home in immaculate condition, including fresh flowers and a bottle of wine to greet us upon our return. I was totally satisfied with the experience, have recommended it to all my friends, and have renewed my membership each year thereafter. What a great way to see the world, save on expenses, and make new friends!"

UTAH-NEW ENGLAND

"We arrived at our New England exchange home well after midnight. The next morning started to walk the grounds only to find that we were in the midst of huge gorgeous (10 acre) garden that would be ours for the next two weeks. In addition to our travels around the area, we enjoyed morning and evening walks in this wonderful, private setting full of ponds, woodlands, fountains and garden art. "

WASHINGTON-ENGLAND

"Our family traded homes and cars with a family from Northampton, England. We put 2,500 miles on their car touring Scotland, Wales, and parts of England. We had a comfortable house in a good location and found the trip invaluable to our 2 teenagers as well as ourselves. By the way, our exchange family drove nearly the same number of miles visiting locales here in Washington! Favorite places are too numberous to mention, however our visit to Hatfield, home to Pooh Bear and all the characters from Milne's books stands out as well as the Lake District (Grasmere and Windermere). Punting in Cambridge and touring Oxford were highlights as well."

SAN FRANCISCO - LONDON

"I've made lifelong friends through the Invented City Home Exchange program! While in London, I was able to meet up with another Invented City listee -- who's home I DIDN'T stay in, but she hosted a dinner party in my honor! She has since moved to the states and we keep in touch. Homes can be exchanged in relative close proximity as well. I exchanged my city-based condo with someone who lives in the wine country -- only an hour's drive away! We both wanted a change for the weekend. It worked out great"

"We exchanged in a small city, in Germany. I felt like we were a part of the place. It will always be special!
Lima, Peru

"I had a worry free vacation because my two dogs had a lovely woman from Montreal with them while I was away!
London, England

"This was a dream vacation come true: our family of nine having a ski vacation together in Colorado!
New London, Connecticut, USA

"Except for the airfare, and a few incidentals, our two weeks in France didn't cost us anymore than staying at home!"
New York City, USA

"We always feel more critical of our housekeeping when we know "company's coming", so we have our house in "apple pie" order for our exchange guests."
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

"Our home was cleaner than when we left. Our exchange guest, a real handyman, even repaired some things that had been on my "fix list" for months!
San Francisco, California, USA

"The exchange idea is great for travelling with kids. It sure beats hotels, motels and cries for fast food every meal!
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

"We usually exchange pet care, but our exchange family in Hawaii had a goat, two geese, two chickens, two cats, and a bird. My daughter loved it!
Brooklyn, New York, USA

"Our Italian exchange partner has become my best friend. We have even exchanged children... my kids skiing with them in Cortina, their son visiting us every summer"
New York City, USA

South Africa

"We've lived in exchange homes around the world. One "stays" in a hotel, but "lives" in an exchange home!"
Bavaria, Germany