Judy and Mike
United Kingdom
Feb 8, 2024 - Feb 22, 2024
Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2024
Married now for nearly 60 years, have enjoyed 35 odd home exchanges all over the world, and every one a wonderful experience. We are in our mid to late 70s now, fit and well - no intention of stopping travel. Love meeting people. 3 adult kids 11 grandchildren, fortunately they all live close to home.
Additional languages spoken
Afrikaans
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired Business man / Nurse (Retired)
Our personal links
Judy and Mike
United Kingdom
Jenny
Australia
Shirley
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia |
Open to all dates | USA |
Open to all dates | Canada |
Open to all dates | Southern Africa |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
MEMBERS SINCE 2001
We have enjoyed exchanges all over the world, and every one has been a wonderful experience.
OUR HOUSE is in a "gated community" offering security, a heated indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, Lawn bowls, Library, snooker tables, and plenty of social activities. Wonderful friendly and helpful neighbours.
OUR HOME - is modern,(New)with all the expected "mod cons" it has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - Ultra modern Kitchen - Open plan living - Dining - Lounge with great indoor/outdoors flow - big covered patio - Centrally heated and cooled - Gas fire and Plasma TV with Sky TV (50 channels)-10 min walk to pubs - cafes - banks - Supermarket and shops.
TAURANGA AND THE BAY OF PLENTY - has beautiful beaches with safe swimming, lots of activities and close to many tourist activities such as the Coromandel Peninsula, the Rotorua thermal area, and the world Hobbit capitol, bush walks, beaches and much much more.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a "Gated Community" modern individual homes with all the facilities you can desire, a Safe environment plus easy access to all facilities. Large shopping complex 10 min walk away. The Bethlehem Country Club has a heated indoor swimming pool, Gym, Library, Out door Bowls arena, a beautiful club house and much more.
Public Transport available directly outside our house - Large shopping complex including dining, banks, super market etc short walking distance. (7min) An abundance of Golf Clubs within easy reach. (Golf clubs available) Lots of nature walks and bike tracks directly from home, a choice of beautiful beaches a short 15 min drive. Tauranga boasts the best weather and most sunshine hours in New Zealand
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Beautiful beaches, walking/biking tracks, mountain walks, within an hour's drive, caving, thermal tourist areas, volcanic activity, rivers, lakes, deap sea fishing and diving. Restaurants aplenty of every standard. Usual city amenities. Plus all the amenities offered within our Village such as heated pool, gym, out door bowls, library etc. Extensive shopping area 15 min walk from home.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We do live in a "Gated Community" with all the facilities and activities it offers, our house is a free standing single dwelling of 3 bedrooms - modern new and warm and sunny. All we have is available for your use, bikes, golf clubs etc. definitely NO SMOKING. All the gardens are taken care of, secure gated community with extremely friendly and helpful neighbours.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2001
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2024
Married now for nearly 60 years, have enjoyed 35 odd home exchanges all over the world, and every one a wonderful experience. We are in our mid to late 70s now, fit and well - no intention of stopping travel. Love meeting people. 3 adult kids 11 grandchildren, fortunately they all live close to home.
Additional languages spoken
Afrikaans
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired Business man / Nurse (Retired)
Our personal links
Judy and Mike
United Kingdom
Jenny
Australia
Shirley
United Kingdom
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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