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With the recession, credit crunch, crisis or whatever you may want to call it, many people are cutting back on luxuries, including holidays.

But holidays are essential aren't they? They allow you to see new places, learn about new cultures, have your breath taken away by awesome sights, get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, unwind and recharge your batteries, and spend some quality time with your family. We all need a holiday now and again.

So, how can you holiday on a shoe string?

Well, take a look at our Cheap Flights and Cheap Hotels pages to find out how you can save hundreds of pounds or dollars on flights and hotel accommodation. We will help you to bag a bargain and enjoy an Andalucia holiday without breaking the bank!

Another idea to help you save on holiday accommodation is to do a home exchange or house swap. All you have to do is swap your home with someone else.

Obviously you're going to find it easier to swap your home if your property is in a touristy place, attractive setting or near great attractions, but different people have different tastes anyway.

Imagine swapping your flat in London for a townhouse in a picturesque Andalucian village, or your Californian suburban house for an apartment in Seville or Granada! Obviously there are risks involved, but many people enjoy doing this year after year.

Here are some of the main house swapping or home exchange sites:-

HomeExchange.com - This site was featured on the romantic comedy movie "The Holiday" starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as two women who swap their homes, and their lives, in England and California. The site has over 26,000 listings and costs $99.95 per year to join, although it is free in the second year if you don't do a home exchange in your first year with them.

HomeForExchange.com - This home exchange website costs €45 for 1 year, and again your second year is free if you don't exchange in the first year. There are nearly 11,000 worldwide listings on this site.