>>>>Ever considered one of those 'home swap' deals? Can be a way of having an 'almost' free vacation if you're happy committing to one place for the duration.....
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>>>I've heard of those, and it sounds like a fun idea ... but who the heck would want to swap with us and spend their vacation in Ellensburg?!?! <g> It's too far from Seattle, or any place interesting really, to be a hot destination spot.
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>>>~~Bonnie
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>>There is always http://www.couchsurfing.org/ hahahaha
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>Again not such a daft idea. Although it started off as a low-budget travel idea I think it's becoming a choice for travellers who want to get a truer feel for a place. I know a few people who have done this (most of whom could easily afford to stay in hotels if they so chose) and all reccommended it....

I've had two friends that have done it & they recommended it as well.