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Couch
surfing
- Did you know there is a network
of couch swappers? There were in fact 3950 couches available in
New Zealand at the time of this posting! It works a bit like a
social networking site. You put up your profile, say you have a
couch available, and people make contact and sleep on your couch
when they are passing through on their travels. And of course
you can use any one of the members couches when you are cruising
around overseas. Have a look at www.couchsurfing.com.
House-swapping
- If you swap with family members then you don’t
have to advertise and you should know whether your place will be looked
after or not. – A.C.
- There are lots of listing
services for those looking for house sitters or wanting to
swap their property with others in places near and far. House
swapping is a great way to get cheap accommodation and have
someone look after your house while you are away. Some of the
more interesting sites are: Home
Link International, Home
Exchange, Holswap,
and Mind
My House.
Motels
- When going out of town we
always check www.wotif.com
and www.lastminute.co.nz
for motels and hotels. Great
rooms and really great prices.
We also use www.holidayhomes.co.nz
and www.holidayhouses.co.nz
for when the whole family are going away for a few nights or
more. All 3 sites
have been very helpful and have saved a thousands in accommodation.
Just think...a house right on the beach...all your
family...sleeps 12 for around $170 a night.
That's $14 per person per night!!!
- Angela Allan
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