In the midst of the current economic crisis, the financial pinch that
keeps many would-be vacationers at home hurts those in the tourism business. To
help address the situation, La Settimana del Baratto offers an exciting range
of holiday destinations that are free in exchange for some work. Now in its
fourth edition, between November 19 and 25, nearly 800 institutions across
Italy are participating in the initiative.
In
exchange for stays at bed & breakfasts, guests provide such services as
fixing the B&B’s telephone or Internet lines, cooking dinner, watering the
garden, harvesting olives or whitewashing a wall. Bookings are made through La
Settimana del Baratto’s website, where participating B&B’s list their needs
and prospective vacationers can register their services.
For
more information (or a last-minute booking), see www.settimanadelbaratto.it
