RoofSwap.com Launches In Order To Meet The Growing Demand
HOME EXCHANGE VACATIONS GROWING IN POPULARITY
RoofSwap.com launches in order to meet the growing demand
October 1, 2009 - New York, New York. As vacationers seek less expensive ways to travel, while at the same time not sacrificing quality, the concept of the “hotel free” vacation has been gaining popularity throughout the world.
To meet the growing demand of the public, Stonehome Capital LLC, a Venture Capital firm based in New York City has launched RoofSwap.com, the Internet’s fastest growing home exchange website designed to provide vacationers with a unique and affordable vacation experience.
“Thirty-seven percent of travelers surveyed said they will vacation at a rental property in the coming year, up from 34 percent last year,“ says Christopher Santini, Chief Operating Officer at RoofSwap.com “And although only one percent of respondents has experienced a house swap vacation, 43 percent would, if given the right opportunity."
First popularized by Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet In the 2006 movie “The Holiday”, where the women exchanged houses in Los Angeles and England, home exchanges have been increasing for several reasons, according to Santini.
“First and foremost is the fact that a home exchange offers a viable alternative to expensive hotels, and usually provides a more complete vacation since there are many more amenities at your disposal,” he says. “Also, home exchanges are often located off the beaten path of the selected city, thus affording vacationers the opportunity to experience the distinct culture of each destination.”
With over 46 years of house swapping experience to draw upon, along with listings throughout the world, officials at RoofSwap understand that home exchangers want to be part of a large network that allows them diverse travel options. “As such, we’ve combined the power of several sites and developed the web’s most user-friendly interface to make house swapping simple, fun and secure,” explains Santini. “We help new exchangers with a step-by-step guide to home exchanging and provide numerous tips and insights from experienced swappers in our Forum.”
