Location: Example: Sydney,
8k, W
This home is 8 kilometres West of Sydney centre. Distances may
be shown in miles (m) or kilometrs (k).
North,
East, South and West
indicates the direction you would go to reach the exchange home
from that city or town.
Preferred destinations:
Example: GB EUR SA O
| A = Austria
AU = Australia
B = Belgium
C = Canada
CB = Caribbean
CH = Switzerland
D = Germany
DK = Denmark
E = Spain
EUR = Europe (anywhere)
F = France
FN = Finland
G = Greece
GB = Great Britain
HI = Hawaii
IRL = Ireland
IL = Israel
I = Italy
|
M = Mexico
N = Norway
NL = Netherlands
NZ = New Zealand
P = Portugal
S = Sweden
SA = South Africa
SAM = South America
US = USA (anywhere)
USNE = USA, North East
USNC = USA, North Central
USNW = USA, North West
USSE = USA, South East
USSC = USA, South Central
USSW = USA, South West
O = Open to offers |
Preferred transactions: Example: X LT
| X = home exchange holiday
WX = weekend exchange
XY = youth exchange
XH = hospitality exchange
LT = long term exchange |
OA = homesitting offered
NSX = non-simultaneous exchange
O = Open to offers
OG = seeking a homesitter |
Preferred period and dates: Example: 2-3w,
8 Jun - 9 Aug*
Duration of holiday specified as d (days), w (weeks) or m
(months). Example listing indicates 2 to 3 weeks
The first date (8 Jun) is the earliest start date for the
2-3w period. The second date (9 Aug) is the latest end date.
* asterisk here means additional dates shown elsewhere in
the listing
Member's name: Example: John & Judy Barnes
Family group: Example: 2-1-1*
Example: This family comprises 2 adults,
1 teenager and 1 child
*asterisk indicates that the child's age is shown below in
the 'Additional information' section
Details of home: Example: A-6-3-2
- A = house/bungalow, single floor/1 level
- B = house, 2 floors/levels or more
- C = apartment, condo or flat
- D = holiday/vacation home
This example home can sleep 6 people in
comfort. It has 3 bedrooms and 2
bathrooms
Member's address and contact details:
(address - telephone - fax - email)
* an asterisk before the address means that although this
is the contact address, it is not the address of
the home offered for exchange
Member's occupation(s): Example: Dentist
/ teacher
Additional information:
ac = air conditioning
ae = exchange cars
ag = extensive grounds
al = allergies
an = car necessary
apl = all domestic appliances
bb = barbeque
bc = balcony / deck
bi = use of bicycle(s)
bs = baby sitter available
ca = use of motor home
cc = country club privileges
cf = tourist area / resort
ch = central heating
cl = cultural attractions
cs = convenient shopping
ctv = cable TV / satellite
cu = near college / univ.
dr = clothes dryer
ee = experienced exchanger
fi = fishing
fn = friendly neighbours
fo = forest / woods
fp = fireplace
ga = garage
gd = garden
go = golf hf
hf = hi-fi / stereo
hh = domestic help available
hp = wheelchair accessible
hs = use of second home
ht = hunting
ic = infant care facilities
j followed by country
abbrev = languages
e.g. jGB/F (English/French)
or jD/E (German/Spanish)
la = lake
li = elevator / lift
mk = modern kitchen
mo = microwave oven |
mt = mountains
mu = museum(s)
nc = children not welcome
np = pets not welcome
ns = non smokers
nsx = non-simultaneous exchange
p = parking
pc = seeks pet care
pi = piano
pk = park / playground
pl = beach
pv = privacy / seclusion
ri = horseback riding
rf = references available
ro = peaceful surroundings
rt = restaurants
sa = sauna / jacuzzi / hot tub
sba = swimming pool (private)
sc = security / doorman
se = boating / sailing
sk = skiing
sp = swimming (public)
ss = spectator sports
t = near public transport
te = tennis
tr = theatre(s)
tv = television
ub = use of boat
uz = view
vcr = video recorder
wa = walking / hiking
wf = waterfront
wm = clothes washer
wv = dishwasher
www = use of our computer for
Internet access
yd = terrace / patio / yard
z = sea / ocean |
Accommodation available (B&B): Example:
2 DB+, 1 SB+, K
DB = room with double bed
DB+ = room with double bed & private bathroom
TB = room with twin beds (2 singles)
TB+ = room with twin beds & private bathroom
SB = room with single bed
SB+ = room with single bed & private bathroom
K = extra bed available |
