James
Hong Kong
Mar 24, 2016 - Mar 27, 2016
Became a member in: 1991
Renewal Date: 30/Jan/2021
We are a retired professional couple & experienced home exchangers (50+ wonderful exchanges since 1992). We have also travelled extensively to most continents.
We are non-smokers. Ken was a Buyer and Raya was an elementary & secondary school principal & most recently an adjunct professor at the University of BC. She is also a published author. We love travelling and meeting people from various parts of the world and experiencing their lifestyles. We enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, walking, golfing, good food and good wine. We are flexible and Hospitable.
Profession
Educator/Writer; Retired Buyer
James
Hong Kong
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have a lovely 3500 square foot contemporary home with a panoramic unobstructed 180 degree view overlooking vineyards & the Okanagan Lake. We live in a resort area near many attractions, including over 100 wineries (walking distance to some), excellent golf courses, ski areas, hiking & biking trails, boating, beaches, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
Our home has wireless computer internet access, big screen TVs, movie channels, exercise & wine making rooms, pantry, air conditioning, etc.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Kelowna has hot, dry summers & mild winters. The Fall is pleasant & picturesque with the wine grape & fall fruit harvesting. We have an annual average of 2000 hours of sunshine & very little rain. The climate here is similar to Western/South Western US, averaging approx. 87 degrees in the summer. (The Okanagan is a semi-desert area). In addition to being noted as Western Canada's premiere wine grape area, the Okanagan is also known for its fruits, vegetable & year-round recreational offerings.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We live in a resort area near many attractions, including over 100 wineries (walking distance to some), excellent golf courses, ski areas, hiking & biking trails, boating, beaches, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
Kelowna has hot, dry summers & mild winters. The Fall is pleasant & picturesque with the wine grape & fall fruit harvesting. We have an annual average of 2000 hours of sunshine & very little rain. The climate here is similar to Western/South Western US, averaging approx. 87 degrees in the summer. (The Okanagan is a semi-desert area). In addition to being noted as Western Canada's premiere wine grape area, the area is also known for its year-round recreational offerings, world-class golf courses & ski areas.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We agree to uphold the Standard HomeLink Conditions as outlined on this website and understand that both parties of any exchange agreement must hold valid, current HomeLink memberships in order to benefit from the HomeLink system of support and follow-up.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1991
Renewal Date: 30/Jan/2021
We are a retired professional couple & experienced home exchangers (50+ wonderful exchanges since 1992). We have also travelled extensively to most continents.
We are non-smokers. Ken was a Buyer and Raya was an elementary & secondary school principal & most recently an adjunct professor at the University of BC. She is also a published author. We love travelling and meeting people from various parts of the world and experiencing their lifestyles. We enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, walking, golfing, good food and good wine. We are flexible and Hospitable.
Profession
Educator/Writer; Retired Buyer
James
Hong Kong
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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