The return of warm weather heralds the return of spring, which means spring vacation for students of all ages and their families. With the rise of international services like AirBnB and CouchSurfing, more people with extra rooms or properties are becoming willing to host strangers at their homes for added income, and more travelers are staying at local homes rather than hotels or hostels for added convenience, lower prices, and the added benefit of a local to give them the inside scoop on their destination.