The number of mountain homes listed for home exchange on speciality website HomeExchange.com has grown by more than a third over the past two years, says the company.
British families who use HomeExchange.com have taken advantage of the service to make regular ski home exchange trips from the UK to Europe and America with properties in the Alps and Rockies among those listed.
The benefits of a home exchange for skiers can include the use of a comfortable home-from-home experience and flexible arrival and departure dates. Both parties are normally willing and able to avoid peak travel times, thus saving more money by tailoring the duration of the stay to their mutual convenience.
Another benefit is that ski kit and even cars can sometimes come as part of the exchange, reducing the hassle and expense of a typical winter holiday so long as sizes match and safety standards are legally met. www.homeexchange.com