: a stay at a residence by a traveler and especially by a visiting foreign student who is hosted by a local family
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Baia’s Winery: An excellent homestay at a Kutaisi winery, where the food, accommodation, and people don't disappoint.
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Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Phil Bowen of Guides of Bhutan should be your go-to logistician to find a guide, driver, and accommodations, which can range from homestays to splurge-worthy hotels.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024
Hence the introduction of the daily SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) that people must pay, as the country wants to ensure that the population benefits from tourism—meaning homestays or farm stays are an important part of the experience here.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Available through any Bhutanese tour operator, the itinerary offers flexible accommodations ranging from hotels to homestays, providing options that suit different preferences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Phil Bowen of Guides of Bhutan should be your go-to logistician to find a guide, driver, and accommodations, which can range from homestays to splurge-worthy hotels.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024
Hence the introduction of the daily SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) that people must pay, as the country wants to ensure that the population benefits from tourism—meaning homestays or farm stays are an important part of the experience here.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Available through any Bhutanese tour operator, the itinerary offers flexible accommodations ranging from hotels to homestays, providing options that suit different preferences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Homestay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homestay. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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