overseas – The Interiors Addict

Ever since I watched the 2006 film The Holiday, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of home swapping (though I must admit, the idea was made all the more enticing thanks to the addition of Jude Law!). So with the weather starting to cool down, there is no better time to start planning a winter trip that will knock your socks off but won’t damage the budget.

Sulawesi, Indonesia LOW RES — Unwind in Indonesia

The world’s largest and most stylish home swapping site, Love Home Swap, features everything from sprawling châteaux in France to funky urban lofts in New York and extravagant villas in Bali. Providing almost $4,000 worth of savings per trip, Love Home Swap offers luxurious properties in more than 160 countries and according to founder Debbie Wosskow, winter is the perfect time for Australians to get involved.

“Australia is one of our most in-demand swap destinations, and June/July is a peak travel period for our members, so winter provides the perfect swap opportunity for our Australian members.”

Queenstown, NZ LOW RES — Snuggle up in a Queenstown ski chalet

In addition to facilitating simultaneous swaps (where two swappers match dates to swap homes directly with each other), Love Home Swap offers a unique Swap Points system, which means members simply make their property available in exchange for points — and then use those points at a later date to stay in stylish homes of their choice, for free, anywhere in the world.

Park Slope, NY LOW RES — Shop tip you drop in The Big Apple

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A free 14-day trial is available on Love Home Swap, after which membership starts at the equivalent of $22 per month, including unlimited swaps for a year. We are also giving away three Love Home Swap annual memberships worth more than $200 each. To enter, simply fill out the form below by midnight Sydney time on Sunday 5 April 2015.

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If you’re looking to stay somewhere a little different on your next holiday, check out the interiors of these 7 totally unique hotels, curated by Booking.com.

Hotel Palacio de Sal, Colchani, Bolivia: This hotel is built entirely of salt: the walls, floors, ceilings and much of the décor are all made from salt bricks

**Longitude 131, Ayers Rock, Australia:** In the secluded surroundings of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, these five-star tents come complete with panoramic views of Ayers Rock.

**Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, UK:** Embrace your inner royal at Britain’s only intact medieval style castle – and anyone wanting the full back-in-time experience can sign up for such recreational activities, including falconry, archery, and rifle shooting.

**Sextantio LeGrotte Della Civita, Basilicata, Italy:** This strange yet stunning hotel is made entirely from the land — all of the luxurious rooms and suites are set in large caves with stone floors and antique furniture.

**Sorrisniva Igloo, Norway:** Located 12 miles from the center of Alta in Norway, along the Alta River, this hotel is made entirely from snow and ice to offer guests a completely unique (and chilly) experience.

**Treehotel, Norrbotten, Sweden:** Tree houses aren’t just for kids. If you want to be surrounded by nature, this spot perfectly blends impressive architectural design with all the comforts of home — in a tree. Each eco-friendly room is unique and features breathtaking views of the forest.

Which would you most like to stay at?