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Peace of Mind for the Home Exchanger

March 26th, 2008

chectravel_041Home exchange traveling has reached a new level. For the first time, home exchange experts and clubs have come together to form an independent professional organization - CHECtravel - for the benefit of the individual home exchanger, the clubs and home exchange as a way of traveling.

By selecting JewettStreet as your home exchange club you have proven excellent judgement. Since its launch in late 2006, JewettStreet has steadily built on its reputation as a trustworthy and reliable home exchange organization. Our nomination as a CHEC certified home exchange club simply confirms our commitment to high quality and standards in relationship to our members.
JewettStreet has also helped formulating CHECtravel standards and practises as a council member.

Who are CHEC members?
Members of CHEC are individuals and home exchange clubs who:

meet strong standards of conduct within the home exchange community
agree to follow the highest principles of ethics and voluntary self-regulation
either have a proven track record of honesty and integrity in their home exchange activities or promise to abide by the CHEC code of conduct
endeavor to make home exchange a safe, secure and reliable way to travel

Why we recommend you become a CHEC member
CHEC members enjoy peace of mind when exchanging with a fellow CHEC member who adheres to the same ethical standards
Individual CHEC exchangers benefit from the safety and security provided by a CHEC member club
CHEC mediation service
Rebate package including home exchange travel insurance, car rentals, luggage and other travel accessories (Ten plus Ten Plan), books, maps and tours (Ten plus Ten Plan)
And other services

CHEC membership discount for JewettStreet members
The CHEC membership introductory price is US$ 25 for the first 500 members (regular price 49,95). In addition, JewettStreet members receive a 20% discount. In order to get your discount when signing up, simply type in the following code: chc

We will be happy to add information about your CHEC membership to your JewettStreet listing so that other JewettStreet members will recognize you as a CHEC member. Please simply reply to info(at)jewettstreet.com. In the subject field type: CHEC.

More information on CHECtravel


Serendipity Home Exchange

March 5th, 2008

My family and I had plans to make a step visit to Lago Maggiore this coming weekend. We wanted to have a look at a romantic cottage that was for sale. It came with a private setting, a large garden with fig and palm trees and a breathtaking view over the lake and the mountains. (In the back of my mind I could already picture numerous new and exotic home exchange offers coming our way with such a spectacular second home in sight.) 

A month ago, in the course of my annual search for a summer swap I contacted the owner of a JewettStreet listing in the Upper Italian Lakes region. I was a bit disappointed when I got no response. Meanwhile, I had all forgotten about this particular home exchange request, when suddenly a few days ago I received a friendly reply from the listing holder. His answer came late; however, the timing couldn’t have been better!  A summer swap was not possible for him, but he was interested in an exchange at a later date. I looked up the location of his listing. It was only 10 km (6 miles) from the place we planed to visit! Would he be interested in a swap this weekend? Yes, he would!  

We had finalized the details of the home exchange arrangement, when I learned from the real estate broker, that the extraordinary cottage we had laid eyes on was sold yesterday. Suddenly, the purpose of our visit was gone, but not so the desire to explore Lago Maggiore and the possibility of purchasing a second home there. Again, we hit a stroke of luck. Instead of a rush weekend now, we have agreed on a 10-day swap in May, when the camilias are in bloom…  

Serendipity home exchanges are a rare gift. They happen when you least expect them.


The JewettStreet BlogHaus

The founder of JewettStreet.com, Ursula Godwin Niesmann, maintains this blog for JewettStreet members and for anyone interested in Home Exchange.

If you have any questions, or suggestions, feel free to use the JewettStreet contact form. See you soon again!

Yours,
The JewettStreet.com Team


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