Hi - the Preferred Destinations area the drop down menu on the listing site really only allows specific places not general areas/countries. We travel often and have done many exchanges (not many on HE so far) which have often happened because we accepted a proposal from a place we had never considered. Could there be a âOpen to all Destinationsâ type option. I think my lack of countries is limiting my exchange options - everything we have done on this platform so far has been using or getting GPoints - have not had one exchange proposal. I regularly get them on the other platforms - and often accept, especially non-simultaneous as being in the âotherâ hemisphere (NZ) for so many means travel dates donât often align. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Christine! Unfortunately, the preferred destinations have to be rather specific for it to properly work but what you could do if youâre looking for reciprocal exchanges is to do a reverse search 
This will allow you to find members who are interested in coming to where you live and you can reach out to them to propose a reciprocal exchange
Youâll find more information about the reverse search here: https://help.homeexchange.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000730557-What-is-reverse-search-and-how-do-I-use-it (You can first do a general search âAnywhere in the worldâ and then use the reverse search and this way, you can find anyone in the world who wants to come to where you live 
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Bonjour cobs ,
The problem with a âOpen to all Destinationsâ type option is that when you do a reverse search on favorite destinations, you get plenty of listings which are NOT interested in coming to your place.
The reverse search is a great tool to find a reciprocical exchange based on city / area / region / country.
Moreover if you choose âAnywhere in the worldâ or âWithin my countryâ + 'View members who are interested in coming to: your city or region or country and / or eventually âClose surroundings (seaside / mountains etc)â , you would see on the map all the listings in the world interested in coming to your place.
Thanks. I will give those options a try.
The reverse of this is, of course, that only countries that I have listed on my destinations will only ever contact me when they are looking - ie if I donât have their country on my list will they ever find me to offer an exchange if they use the search option rather than the map? I have previously accepted many exchanges from places that I never considered but when presented with a proposal we have taken it and enjoyed the experience.
" if I donât have their country on my list will they ever find me to offer an exchange "
No they wonât find your listing is using the reverse search.
But they may find if in searching in your area with points or dates with your opened dates.
Obviously itâs harder to find than the reverse search.
This is why donât hesitate to update your favorite destinations. Including a country if you donât have a particular city in mind.
And one morning, you may have a nice surprise in your mail box.
Many thanks! We have always enjoyed the unplanned exchanges - usually to places we never ever thought of going to - just need more people to tempt me!