spare bedroom exchanges?
Jan 4, 2007 | 12:55 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Perth, Scotland
Programs: Tesco Clubcard, Young Persons Railcard
Posts: 150
A colleague participates in "Couch Surfing" ;
http://www.couchsurfing.com/
It's maybe more intended for the backpackers amongst us but they enjoy it and have hosted guests of all ages and from different walks of life.
http://www.couchsurfing.com/
It's maybe more intended for the backpackers amongst us but they enjoy it and have hosted guests of all ages and from different walks of life.
Jan 4, 2007 | 1:02 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,960
Couchsurfing does allow you to set your search parameters, so you can choose things like age, language, gender, etc. of the person/people that you're looking to host or be hosted by.
It def. seems more niched for the backpacker crowd, plenty of non-backpackers there as well. I've had really great experiences with it. It's also a great resource for "local" info. on local favaroite places to eat, see, etc.
It's also not only for those looking for a free crib...you can set it to search for/host people just for meeting up for coffee or a drink, etc. It's clear that it's NOT a dating service, and it offers ways to verify & vouch for the people being considered.
It def. seems more niched for the backpacker crowd, plenty of non-backpackers there as well. I've had really great experiences with it. It's also a great resource for "local" info. on local favaroite places to eat, see, etc.
It's also not only for those looking for a free crib...you can set it to search for/host people just for meeting up for coffee or a drink, etc. It's clear that it's NOT a dating service, and it offers ways to verify & vouch for the people being considered.
Jan 4, 2007 | 1:46 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT->GLD|HH Gold|SPG PLT->GOLD|HGP Gold|MR Silver
Posts: 1,985
As this is not related to a program that can earn miles or points, and is unrelated to a specific hotel deal, I'll move this to TravelBuzz for further discussion of the merits of room exchanges as it pertains to travel opportunities.
Thanks,
Dave, a.k.a. dmfriedman
Moderator, Mileage Run / Hotel Deals
Thanks,
Dave, a.k.a. dmfriedman
Moderator, Mileage Run / Hotel Deals
Jan 5, 2007 | 11:26 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,098
Jan 6, 2007 | 1:51 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LAX-TPE-LAX
Programs: No more status...just doing my best in burning my points/miles.
Posts: 2,021
perhaps craigslist.org?
Jan 6, 2007 | 3:54 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: STE+, used to be with TK but left due to their corruption and political ties
Posts: 4,533
I've used Hospitalityclub several times and have been very pleased. It is basically the same principle as couchsurfing (though I've always been offered a proper bed 
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