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Living BETWEEN CRUISES: The Secret Way to Free Stays!

KirkToriStory
KirkToriStory
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👁️ 293 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 6:31
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've done home exchanges in Canada, France, Australia, Belgium, even Switzerland.

Each of our experiences have been so amazing.

It's not just a stay, it's an experience.

So far, Kirk and I have only had amazing experiences and we've met some wonderful people through it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider doing a home exchange for free overnight stays between cruises.
Sign up for home exchange.com with a $235 annual fee to access thousands of homes.
Use guest points for nonreciprocal exchanges to stay in homes for free.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What if somebody breaks something or ghosts me?Home Exchange includes guarantees like property damage protection, theft coverage, and 24/7 support and mediation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to stay in gorgeous homes for free while between cruises?
QHow does the home exchange program work?
QWhat are the benefits of home exchange for cruisers?

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Are you between cruises and wondering how to make the most of your time on land? As part of our retired life, we've discovered the secret to FREE overnight stays! In this cruise vlog, we're sharing our cruise tips and tricks for living on a cruise ship without breaking the bank. As part of the FIRE movement in Canada, we're always on the lookout for ways to travel affordably and live life to the fullest. One of our favorite hacks is home exchange, where we swap homes with like-minded individuals and enjoy free travel accommodations. We've had amazing experiences with home exchange in the UK and can't wait to share our stories with you. From cruise ship living to alternative living, we're excited to take you along on our journey. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for some serious cruise inspiration! Tired of overpriced hotels between cruises? We share our favorite travel hack—HomeExchange.com—where we’ve stayed in France, Belgium, Australia, Canada, and even Switzerland for FREE! Sign up with my code victoria-561d9 to get 250 GuestPoints—enough for a weekend away! 🏡✨ In this video, I’ll show you how we use HomeExchange, what it looks like, and why it’s become our go-to between cruises. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.homeexchange.com ➡️ Use referral code: victoria-561d9 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Instead of hotels, we stay in homes around the world 00:13 What is a home exchange? 00:49 How does Home Exchange work? 01:31 Home Exchange Program that we use 02:08 How Home Exchange works 03:42 Home Exchange Guarantees 04:25 Sign up with my referral code to get free points! 05:45 Try out home exchange if you like HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH V VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH AZAMARA? Click my link and get a $200 VISA for your spending! https://refer.azamara.com/vcarter KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory