House-Swapping for Vacations (or please pass the 600-count sheets) {Luxist}

Mar 5th 2010 5:18PM CHECtravel, a home exchanger support organization, offers trip cancelation insurance exclusively designed for home exchangers underwritten by AIG Travel Guard. This includes a $1,500.00 damage waiver covering any mishaps that may occur while vacationing at your home exchange partner’s residence. Coverage for non-refundable items like airline tickets, rental car and hotel deposits are also covered with no deductible.
As to knowing you’re not swapping homes with a criminal? That’s easy! Only trade with CHECtravel members! All members have had voluntary background checks.