Last night I watched “The Holiday” in HBO. This is one of a kind romantic comedy. I must say that the story is very funny, and also original. Starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, the movie offers two complete different sets – the big city LA and rural Surrey England. Surrey is indeed a great place. It’s like England in the era of dark magic. And I don’t know somehow, I really love the way British people talk, their dialect seems classy to me.
In brief, the story begins with Iris, who still fall in love with Jasper, her colleague at a London publishing house. She really believes that Jasper also feel the same way too. However during the company’s Christmas party, jasper announces his engagement with someone Iris already knew. And Iris feels like fall apart. And she wants to leave, try out a new world during Christmas off.
Another life, another scene Amanda has just recently found out that her boyfriend is having affair with her receptionist. She dumps him, but somehow Amanda doesn’t feel any sadness. She is wondering if there is something wrong with herself and decided to take a break from hectic job as movie trailer producer in LA. Provided the fact she is alone during Christmas, and she thinks her life can’t get any worse, she decided to register into temporary home exchange program in the internet. It turns out that Iris also offers her house through the same program and they both temporarily exchange their life. That is the beginning of new life and how finally they find their true love.
For me the most interesting part of the movie is the wonderful scenery of surrey, villages shere and wonersh. Definitely, I should go there someday. And not to forget to tell, I guess Cameron diaz is really a good kisser =D
July 15, 2008 at 12:31 am
Members at http://www.homeforswap.com are doing just that!
Home For Swap is a web site that allows members to exchange homes with each other. It’s a growing trend and offers many advantages over paying for a hotel room.
How it works Homeforswap.com
First you decide where you want to vacation in the world and Home For Swap displays the home listings available in that area. After reading about the home, neighborhood, owners, amenities, and viewing detailed photos and videos, with a click of a button you private message the member and you are on your way.
Homeforswap.com is popular because it offers a unique vacation experience. Members get to know other members, share vacation exchange advice, leave feedback, and be a part of a growing community.
When you travel to someone else’s home you also get immersed in the culture, not just the tourist areas. You meet the real people and dine at the local hot spots. If you want a midnight snack just walk down to the kitchen.
Best of all the exchange is free!