{"id":139,"date":"2014-10-01T10:49:25","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T10:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.254\/thevacation\/?p=139"},"modified":"2014-10-01T11:04:11","modified_gmt":"2014-10-01T11:04:11","slug":"escape-the-cold-in-sunny-locales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevacationexchange.com\/blog\/escape-the-cold-in-sunny-locales\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape the Cold in Sunny Locales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This winter has been especially brutal for many states, and it\u2019s no wonder our minds have turned to sunny temperatures! \u00a0There are a number of warm and sunny spots in our house exchange network, so you can find a little refuge from the cold. We have home swap options in Florida, California, and more. Let\u2019s take a look at some beautiful and warm places to escape the harsh winter in the upcoming months.<\/p>\n<p><b>Florida<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/PanamaCityBeachPier.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-401 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/PanamaCityBeachPier-250x186.jpg\" alt=\"Panama City Beach, Florida - TimothyJ (Flickr)\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have a number of exchange homes available in the Sunshine State. From Destin to Anna Marie Island, the beautiful shores of Florida are waiting to be explored! Florida is home to some amazing beaches and fun vacation spots.<\/p>\n<p><em>Anna Marie Island<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Named as one of the Top 10 Beaches for Families by <i>Parent Magazine<\/i>, Anna Marie Island offers family activities like miniature golf, sailing, paddleboard and more. If you\u2019re interested a house swap, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/florida\/anna_maria_island.html\">directory features a number of homes<\/a> for the area.<\/p>\n<p><em>Panama City Beach<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Gorgeous white sands and pretty water make this spot a favorite for many vacationers. Besides miles of beach to explore, there\u2019s a waterpark, bumper boats, a crazy maze and other activities for families or couples. You\u2019ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/florida\/panama_city_beach.html\">several properties for Panama City Beach<\/a> in our member directory; some even overlook the water.<\/p>\n<p><em>Destin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Besides the beautiful beaches, you\u2019ll find a great outlet mall at Destin. \u00a0This spot on the Emerald Coast is a favorite for many and if you\u2019ve never experienced it, maybe it\u2019s time to consider a vacation home exchange in Destin. \u00a0 We have<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/florida\/destin.html\">\u00a020 properties available<\/a> in Destin, and many are available year round. Check out our list to see more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Golden State awaits for you to visit it! There are so many popular tourist destinations in the state, because it has something for everyone. Sun, sand, surf, shopping and more. Our California exchange homes offer you a chance to explore all that the state has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/SanFranciscoJeffGunn.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-404 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/SanFranciscoJeffGunn-250x187.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco, California - Jeff Gunn (Flickr)\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>San Francisco<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can ride the world-famous cable cars or explore a number of interesting museums, including the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Two hours from San Francisco, you\u2019ll find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where you\u2019ll see colorful sea creatures, otters and more. Alcatraz and The Asian Art Museum are also interesting spots to visit in the city. House swapping for San Francisco is available, and you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/california\/san_francisco.html\">see the properties we have<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<p><em>Long Beach<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A decommissioned submarine, the Long Beach Museum of Art, and a vibrant downtown are just a few reasons you might visit Long Beach. You\u2019ll also find great outdoor areas, such as the El Dorado Nature Center. You\u2019ll find a few <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/california\/long_beach.html\">Long Beach house exchange properties<\/a> in the directory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Palm Springs<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Palm Springs has long been a favorite destination for all ages. If you\u2019re a history buff, it\u2019s a must, thanks to the Palm Springs Air Museum, which features several exhibits of WWII planes. \u00a0There\u2019s also a \u201cfolly\u201d theater, canyons to explore, botanical gardens and other points of interest. \u00a0You can browse our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states\/california\/palm_springs.html\">Palm Beach vacation home exchange properties<\/a> to see if you\u2019re interested in this city.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of our properties in sunny locales! As the ice and snow continue, what better time to explore a new sunny region? If sun isn\u2019t on your mind, don\u2019t worry, our other properties can meet any need. As the internet\u2019s # 1 vacation home exchange network, you can find thousands of properties on our website in the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes\/united_states.html\"> United States<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevacationexchange.com\/vacation-homes.html\">overseas<\/a>, including Aruba, Peru, United Kingdom and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This winter has been especially brutal for many states, and it\u2019s no wonder our minds have turned to sunny temperatures! \u00a0There are a number of warm and sunny spots in our house exchange network, so you can find a little refuge from the cold. We have home swap options in Florida, California, and more. 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