Snow Holidays that Save You Money and Let You Experience More
Announcement posted by Crema PR 13 Jun 2018
Mindahome.com.au is an Australian owned and operated website that provides a forum for Australians to connect with pet owners in search of someone to care for their pets while they are away.
Travellers benefit from free accommodation, as well as earning the love of a new fur-friend, while pet owners have the peace of mind that their pet will be less anxious in their absence; remaining in their own home environment.
Organising a holiday to hit the slopes can be expensive. Gear hire, lift passes, travel and accommodation costs can all start to stack up.
By house and pet sitting, singles, couples and families can base themselves in homes close to the main snow fields and pay nothing for accommodation.
During the winter months in NSW, house and pet sitting positions are listed(1) in locations such as Canberra, Bredbo, Queanbeyan and Jindabyne, providing ideal opportunities to visit the snow or take in more of the surrounding region.
Similarly, positions are listed in Omeo and Eurobin in Victoria(1) which are just 20km from the popular family snow spot, Falls Creek, while positions listed in Dilston and Newnham in Tasmania(1) are just over an hour's drive to Ben Lomond - paradise for downhill and cross-country skiers.
Sue Coombs, co-founder of Mindahome.com.au says that the opportunity to secure accommodation that has all the conveniences of home, for free, is very attractive for many holiday-makers.
"House and pet sitting is all about living like a local and getting to know more about the places you visit," said Ms Coombs.
"Caring for the home and pets of others in exchange for free accommodation during peak periods, especially for snow-goers, means that more of your holiday budget can go towards enjoying experiences, rather than a place to stay."
"99% of Mindahome positions do involve the care of a pet, so being an animal lover is a must, but most people enjoy meeting new animal friends, some of which become fur-ever friends."
Experience is the new currency with 6 out of 10 Millennials(2) choosing experiences over material possessions.
"Discovering the way other people live and making friends with different animals while house and pet sitting is attractive to many travellers wanting to expand their life experience," Ms Coombs explained.
"Not only does house and pet sitting provide these bespoke opportunities to get more of a local's perspective of a destination, and stay in a place with all the comforts of home, it also presents many savings on accommodation."
Members join Mindahome.com.au for just $59 per year and can choose to stay in as many homes as they like without having to pay another cent.
For more information visit www.mindahome.com.au.
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Editor’s Note: Sue Coombs of Mindahome.com.au is available for interview on request.
Sources:
(1) As at time of distribution. Positions listed occur between 1 June and 31 August 2018.
(2) Roy Morgan Research
Media Contact: Maria Crema, Crema PR, m: 0402 239 929, e: maria@cremapr.com.au
More about Mindahome House and Pet Sitting: www.mindahome.com.au
Mindahome is an Australian owned and operated house and pet sitting business that connects home and pet owners with sitters across Australia. Specialising in pet and house sitting for rural and residential properties, Mindahome has quality experienced sitters available to care for homes and family pets. Home owners and renters can list their property and pets for sitting opportunities for free on Mindahome. House and pet sitters pay a low annual registration fee of $59 per year to stay rent free in as many or as few homes as they like each year. 99% of Mindahome house sitting opportunities involve caring for all types of pets and animals which can include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pets requiring regular medication and also farm animals. Mindahome house sitters use the service to organise accommodation for annual holidays and short breaks. Sitting opportunities are varied and can be for short or long periods.