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About THIRDHOME

They say it’s the journey, not the destination. At THIRDHOME, we think it’s both.

THIRDHOME is the world’s largest global network of trusted luxury second home owners, renters, and adventurers. We built THIRDHOME to offer members exceptional travel options, enhancing and expanding the experience of owning a luxury second home. Here’s how it works.

Members leverage available time in their luxury second homes in our signature Exchange program, thereby opening doors to countless other homes around the world. Our Rentals program elevates the concept of home sharing, allowing owners to list their luxury second homes for rent within a gated selection of trusted members.

The next level of curated experience awaits in our Adventures program, where members enjoy uniquely tailored journeys designed to thrill, intrigue and inspire. To apply for membership, contact one of our global concierges to start the conversation.

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It’s not enough to disrupt an industry. Our mission is to disrupt the disruptors by making THIRDHOME the most trusted name in luxury travel. It’s to curate the world’s largest network of luxury second home owners, renters, and adventurers. We will meet and surpass our members’ expectations to provide the world’s most luxurious home destinations and bespoke experiences that thrill, intrigue, inspire, and give maximum value to those who expect the most out of what life has to offer.

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Virgin Airlines' Voyeur magazine said, "Trade to Travel (TTT) is a trend that will change the way people travel. Swaps with TTT are on everyone's wish list." We are the world's most luxurious collection of vacation homes and villas, boutique hotels, resorts, spas, castles, chateaux, penthouses, private islands, boats, yachts and megayachts available for exchange.

The Editor of Elite Traveler magazine said, "Trade to Travel is the biggest news in the luxury travel industry since the advent of destination clubs." But TTT wasn't born after destination clubs. It was born before them. The founder of the first destination club, Private Retreats, partnered with TTT over 20 years ago so members of Private Retreats could enjoy TTT properties and vice versa. Today we partner with destination clubs and private residence clubs around the globe.

In addition to trading accommodations using our points exchange, we also offer a dazzling array of luxury vacation rental properties at the guaranteed lowest rates. For decades, we've arranged accommodations for celebrities like Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Downey Jr. We would love to show you the same star treatment!

Celebrating 32 Years of Service

Established in 1991 (in the same week the World Wide Web became publicly available), Trade to Travel was the first vacation home exchange as well as the first luxury home exchange, boutique hotel exchange, and non-reciprocal exchange for owners of luxury properties (also known as points exchange). We are the ONLY exchange whose members are able to enjoy private islands and megayachts on a trade basis.

Owners of many of the world's most outstanding hotels have been members for decades. The visionary owner/proprietor of Lumley Castle in England has been a member since 1992. Before most people ever heard of the internet, and before we did any advertising, he somehow heard about TTT through the grapevine when word-of-mouth crossed the Atlantic and he called to say, "I hear you ladies have a great idea."

THE SORTS OF PROPERTIES ENJOYED BY OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Bon Vivant Villa , a nine-bedroom estate on Barbados with a staff of 14, including four (yes, FOUR) world-class chefs. Visited by the Queen of England and hailed by the London Times as one of the world's most gracious getaways for the well-heeled. Bon Vivant's owner has been a member of TTT for 18 years.

The Park Hotel Kenmare , a magnificent manor house named the "Best Hotel in Ireland" by Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure. Also named the #2 Spa in Europe. Its proprietor has been a member of TTT for 22 years.

Cayo Espanto , a private island off the coast of Belize frequented by the likes of George Clooney and Tiger Woods. Our members have been enjoying it at 90% savings since 2003.

The Presidential Yacht, USS Sequoia , was used by 10 United States presidents during their terms in office. Today it is privately owned and has been available to members of TTT for over a decade. Cruise the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay aboard this 104-foot Trumpy yacht, dine in the salon where FDR and Churchill planned D-Day, and stroll the top deck where Nixon and Brezhnev negotiated the first arms-control treaty. Create your own history aboard the Sequoia by hosting up to 50 guests for a reception, business event or family gathering.

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Trade to Travel opens thousands of doors for you. The owner of "Casa Suenos" in Manzanillo, Mexico has enjoyed over 90 of his fellow members' properties. We invite you to try to surpass his record!

HomeExchange Collection Debuts to Exchange Luxury Homes Worldwide

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HomeExchange, the global leader in home exchange vacations for over 30 years, has launched HomeExchange Collection. The exclusive community was created for like-minded travelers to meet, share, and exchange their luxury homes. One of the real luxuries for members of the HomeExchange Collection is the possibility to feel at home anywhere in the world in luxury homes with character. The other is the possibility to uncover unique local cultures and customs from host members who offer unparalleled pre-arrival advice for memorable moments and authentic travel experiences.

HOMES After a soft launch to HomeExchange members in late 2021, HomeExchange Collection now features 300 homes in over 35 different countries. Unique and authentic accommodations are individually certified on quality, location, and amenities after being evaluated on items like notable artworks; luxe recreational offerings like a private pool, boat, tennis courts; technology available; wellness features; personal services; and family-friendly features. Offerings range from penthouses in global cities and centuries-old villas and castles among fig and olive groves to wilderness retreats surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and even luxury yachts in the Arabian Sea. Locations span Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Top destinations currently featured for the summer travel season are Argentina, Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, and France, to Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Mauritius, Spain, and the United States.

MEMBERSHIP Sage, unparalleled advice on the destination from host members creates connections as well as opportunities for living like a local while on vacation. With inherent trust in one another as part of the community, conscientious homeowners are dedicated to sharing their homes and destinations, providing recommendations for a more authentic vacation experience. Membership is as varied as the homes, with notable sustainable and ecological fashion designers, international consultants, interior designers, scientists, architects, artists, and engineers all among the community. Hospitality, generosity and trust are essential values that link the members of HomeExchange Collection together and allow everyone to travel with peace of mind.

EXCLUSIVE SERVICES As part of HomeExchange Collection, members safely lend each other their exceptional living spaces on a secure and easy-to-use online platform. Members of the HomeExchange Collection private community can exchange their homes over dates of mutual choosing. Or, if a member wishes to lend their home without reciprocity, their guest can offer them GuestPoints to be welcomed as a guest in another exceptional HomeExchange Collection home at a later date. Exclusive advantages and tailor-made services for members range from comprehensive support from a dedicated team and 100% flexible cancellation as a guest to up to $2,000,000 in property damage protection. Unlimited access and exchanges to both the private HomeExchange Collection platform selection of high-end homes and the groundbreaking HomeExchange catalog of over 450,000 properties across 159 countries is also included.

HomeExchange Collection costs $1,000 USD on an annual subscription. For more information, visit https://www.homeexchange.com/collection .

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We offer a spectacular diversity of accommodations worldwide. Options include a beautiful villa with pool on a private island in Bermuda which can be enjoyed with use of the owner's 50' yacht. The owner was the 8th member of TTT over two decades ago. Years before anyone ever heard of the internet, she somehow heard about TTT through the grapevine as word-of-mouth spread about the revolutionary idea that the three women who founded TTT had come up with. A couple of weeks later, word of TTT crossed the Atlantic Ocean and we received a call from the owner of Lumley Castle in England who said, "I hear you ladies have a great idea." Lumley is a magnificent 13th century castle with 21st century elegance which sits on splendid parkland overlooking a verdant golf course and the lovely River Wear.

Perhaps you're in the mood for Broadway? We'd love to offer you a penthouse overlooking Central Park. Or a South African Safari in the lap of luxury? Let us know and you'll soon be on your way!

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Who are our members? They own luxury vacation properties and love to travel. Many form friendships with fellow members which last for decades. Hosts often leave "Welcome" gifts for their TTT guests, and guests often leave "Thank You" gifts for their hosts. With Trade to Travel, the world is simultaneously a larger place and a smaller place.

Never again will you waste hours online searching for ideal accommodations at the best possible rates. Simply let us know when and where you want to go, or ask for our recommendations. We've been arranging luxury vacations worldwide for our members longer than any luxury travel club in the world and we'd love to tell you all about our favorite properties in your destinations of choice.

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Leverage your Lifestyle! If you own a vacation property and love to travel, Trade To Travel was created for you. Membership is an outstanding way to leverage your investment in your property, maximizing ROI and FUN in ways no other company in the world makes possible!

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Members are all responsible owners of luxury properties. They will treat your property the same way they want guests to treat their properties.

Members agree to be responsible for any/all damages which they might accidentally cause during their stay. Any member failing to honor this commitment in a manner satisfactory to all concerned would lose their membership in TTT and forfeit all of their accrued points. Each member agrees to our "Terms & Conditions" which details the accountabilities of all involved parties.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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