You could win a free stay at a Los Angeles or English home, just like the movie 'The Holiday'

Morgan Hines | USA TODAY

In the age of Airbnb, it's easier than ever to imagine switching houses with someone in another country like in the 2006 film "The Holiday," where a Los Angeles woman (Cameron Diaz) and a Brit (Kate Winslet) escape their disappointing love lives by spending Christmas in each other's homes.

Would you find peace and relaxation in a new environment? Would you find a new love interest, as they both do? The possibilities of a week in a different home seem kind of endless, based on the film's premise. Now, you might have the chance to find out.

Love Home Swap, a members-only global home exchange community, was actually inspired by the movie "The Holiday." And now the company is partnering with vacation timeshare company RCI to stage a special contest, "#SwapMyHoliday Sweepstakes." While the actual holiday season has passed, the contest gives travelers an option to redo theirs, "The Holiday"-style.

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In a statement, Fiona Downing, senior managing director of RCI, told USA TODAY that given the hubbub of the actual holiday season, they believe that many travelers haven't been able to make their dream vacation actually happen.

“We decided to launch the #SwapMyHoliday Sweepstakes to give travelers a chance to win a holiday re-do for two and live out their ‘The Holiday’ dreams in one of our gorgeous properties," Downing explained.

The winners of the contest, which began Tuesday, will have the opportunity to take a complimentary week-long trip for two to either Los Angeles or in the northern English country town of Cheshire – just like in the film. And the homes available for a stay match those in the movie, too: a modern, luxurious Hollywood home and a cozy English cottage.

The trip will take place after the contest concludes, though dates are not yet set.

The contemporary Los Angeles property, located in Ranchos Palos Verdes, is expansive and includes:

Four bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Ocean views

A pool and hot tub

Fire pit

And just like in the movie, the retreat in Cheshire, England, is more quaint, featuring:

Exposed brick

A wood fireplace

An oversized copper bathtub

Large skylights

A private garden featuring a fire pit and breakfast table

River views

To enter, would-be house-swappers need to share a photo depicting how they spent their holidays and hashtag "#SwapMyHoliday" on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Contestants are also required to tag their travel partner and follow Love Home Swap on whichever social media platform they use to submit their entry. The contest closes on Feb. 9 and the odds of winning will depend on the number of entries. (Read the rules here.)

The package for the winner includes a roundtrip to the chosen destination for two, seven nights of accommodation and ground transportation, plus $1,000 in spending money.

The best part? There's no swap required so you don't have to let a stranger live in your own house, though you may want to in the future, given that Love Home Swap has more than 10,000 member homes in 100 countries.

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