Thought I would start up a little conversation about vacations. I'm looking to take someone on a trip with my at the end of next month. Already talking with someone specific but if that falls through I may be looking to you ladies for another travel partner. With that in mind I was curious any thoughts any of you have on the subject of traveling with a companion. Ladies, have you been on a trip with any gentlemen? If so where and anything special you can disclose that happened? Also for the other guys out here have you ever had a provider accompany you on a vacation before?

This is a first for me so looking to see if you have any suggestions on do's or do not's.

....some good, some bad! Just sayin'

I have been to Cancun for 3 days, a cruise for 2 days, Vegas a few days and when on my US road trip, many cities in between with a few great friends.  Here's the deal:

        -Best to travel with someone you have met already;
        -Suggested to allow that person to participate in the plans;
        -Always allow some "personal space" to ensure you and your travel companion enjoy some personal freedom/space;
        -If traveling with someone new, make sure you are honest and set all expectations/plans on the table;
        -Remember, people are people and we all need balance and our own space;
        -An educated consumer is our best customer.... know what you are getting into so read reviews.
         
I have some great stories with wonderful people, and can also share a horror story or two....As in any relationship, honesty and communication are critical. Best of luck and keep up posted. Curious as to this result.....

Always Sexy~
Toni

Scheduling a multi-day excursion with a provider brings up many issues for a "client". There must be more than sexual chemistry for it to be successful. Mutual,respect and attraction, good conversation etc. this can be easy to fake over a few hours but over days true personalities will emerge. So...anyone you pick must be very familiar with you and vice-versa. Also, how does one price those out? Could be prohibitive if you just went by hourly companionship rates. If that were the case you might as well get married (just kidding, just kidding). I am sure the providers realize that they are getting a vacation and not just providing a service....as I said, interesting thread

with someone you've never met. You are asking for trouble, and so is she. 2-4 hours is nothing compared to 24 much less several days. Boundaries have to be established. Anyone can be nice or get along with someone for a few hours, but that can change once you're together for a long time. Personally, I do not see how many providers can do this... simply hop on a plane giving all their info to some guy they have never met, not knowing what he is going to be like. In this situation, a reference or even several are no good to me, because they do not know how "I" will react/get along with the guy. Some women can do anything for that kind of cash... ha, not me.  

Bathroom time, getting ready time, sleeping in the same or separate bed, how much on the clock time, etc. all of those things need to be established and that's just not something I would want to do with a total stranger. My advice is spend some time with the ones on your list before you take the plunge. I have heard so many horror stories from both guys and gals about this very scenario with someone they have never met.

Even when we did not meet before ( I guess I am just lucky). I also spent a long time on the phone chatting asking for preferences and making plans.

Between the do's and the don'ts:

 
Communication is very important, ask the right questions concerning her experience as a travel companion, inform the lady of the schedule and planned activities or places you want to visit or see, ask for her preferences also, there is nothing worst than being caught on a place with no entertainment. For example, some places may required advanced reservations so you need to make sure that you plan ahead. Plus it is also important for her to know so she can have the wardrobe ready.  

 
Give her privacy. As much as we want to dedicate all our time to you, it is also important to let us call our family or check on our pets plus you don't want to be glued to us by the hip. Let her choose if she wants to buy her own tickets, some ladies are not comfortable disclosing their real name when you book their plane tickets or make travel arrangements.

Ask her about her meal preferences or restrictions. Some ladies are vegetarian, some ladies are gluten intolerant etc, so be mindful of this when scheduling your travel.

Have fun and be yourself, treat her like a lady. Nothing is more than amazing that a marvelous gentleman who is polite, generous and fun. Have enough beverages for her, snacks, anything she may need.

Be flexible: we are human beings too, we get tired also and we need someone who is understanding to our sleep needs. It is nice to be intimate with someone on vacation but don't forget we still need to eat, sleep and  
Perform our daily body functions

Wow! Some great detailed responses so far! Glad to see some input....  

The particular provider I am speaking with is someone I have seen several times. We do seem to get along pretty well but again that is for our brief encounters. Also this is somewhat of a working vacation for me as I will be gone during part of the day playing golf and working at an event a few hours in the evening which will allow for plenty of personal time. I do think she is looking to get away for a bit herself. She is the one that brought up the idea of traveling with me when she found out I do for business some. She said she is an expert at finding things to do when left by herself.

Anyway, thanks for all the feedback and ideas! Keep them coming!

with ladies from TER.

A few thoughts...
Know the person you are going with VERY well.
You are going to see each other in a completely different light when you go away together.
The lady you saw for 1 or 2 hours with the perfect makeup and hair is NOT the lady you are going to wake up with the next morning.
You will see her take off her makeup, you will see her without makeup and without perfect hair in the morning.
She will wake up to see you with beard stubble.  
You will be sharing a bathroom, which can lead to all kinds of interesting discoveries about each other.
Both of you may not be used to sleeping with someone and be uncomfortable all night listening to the other one snore.
And, very important, more than likely, it's NOT going to be 3 or 4 days of constant sex.

I'm not saying it's terrible, I really enjoyed the times I did. Just be aware of what you are getting into and thoroughly talk it out, and know the person very well before hand.

With the right person, it can be a lot of fun and be very enjoyable and fulfilling for both of you.

But, then again, what do I know. I tend to ignore any advice I give myself, and just plow ahead

Thanks for the candid advice Bob. I too am very good at ignoring my own advice. Lots of good suggestions to discuss before embarking on this adventure!

Much appreciated Toni! Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Very good feedback... Just what I'm looking for.

Sounds like you are good at rolling the dice! Either that or excellent at communicating before hand and setting expectations... Thanks for the feedback!

And I have been on plenty of trips with gents I'd never met until we began our trip. The key is communication. A lady has to know herself and her limits, and how to read between the lines of a prospective friend's emails.  

I am fortunate in that I am a very laid back and accommodating person in general- extremely easy to get along with. Nothing type-A about me in my companionship style. Lol! That has allowed me to enjoy many different personalities. I've traveled with both gents who have insisted on spending 24-7 with me, and with gents who have had to do their own thing on trips. I'm fine either way. But again, communication is key!

It is important for either party to feel free to bring up anything that is annoying them without feeling like it will make a scene or bad energy between them. There are always diplomatic ways of doing this. No need to lash out at someone or be nasty. And the best trips are those where we checked in with each other to make sure things are going as expected for both parties.  

The flight thing is an interesting dance. I usually book my own travel unless it is a friend I've known for many years (which I have a few). Obviously, keeping track of tickets, etc., is important in preserving one's identity, but being able to have boarding bar codes on phones now helps (at least with domestic travel).  

Hotel keys is another thing- make sure you get a key for each of you and pray it works and that she doesn't lose hers or get locked out of the room because hers doesn't work (don't put your key next to a mobile phone!). Or have a back-up plan should a key issue occur. I have never had a hotel ask my ID on check-in when I have been checking in with a gentleman. I do get "Mrs. [insert last name of gent I'm traveling with]" from time-to-time, but this always makes us giggle, and we just go with it.

And do have a bottle of the linked product below on-hand. Keep it handy where either of you can use it. Speaking of which, the lobby is your friend.

I had a girlfriend have the unthinkable happen while on a multi-day engagement with a guy- they were in an accident (his fault, and he was driving) resulting in her having to spend time in the hospital. It was a nightmare for her because he was a real jerk about it. So sad. So I would caution everyone to be careful and not drink and drive or not get into a vehicle driven by someone who has been drinking.

Finally- remember to check the safe before you check out! Don't leave anything there- it can cause very embarrassing situations.

Have fun!! Traveling with a fun friend can be such a wonderful experience. I'm fortunate that my worst experience was merely boring or annoying- nothing terrible like my girlfriend experienced.  

I'm sure you will have fun!

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I certainly enjoyed my (2) cruises with Toni....but I would have never done it if I hadn't know her for awhile! She is a doll!

...ahhh, the memories! I am smiling now. It is definitely better in the Bahamas

I recently had a long date with a porn star that had to "go" and turned on the bathtub faucet to keep "quiet"...  
I only wish she had the Poo Pourri in her purse We laughed about it afterwards.

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I went on a 5 day vacation to Paris in 2008 with my favorite ATF from the then famous South Florida agency Miami Companions.    It was all arranged by the owner Paul and his wife Laurie.    The trip was fabulous, romantic and me and my partner had a fantastic time.

You should know the girl very well, have a budget and shop for bargains on travel and accommodation.    Don't go with a bottomless wallet, you know what I mean.

Looks like we have gotten most of the plans for this getaway in place and we are both looking forward to it. Still 7 weeks out and time for tweaking things as needed.... Just wish it wasn't that far away. I guess I know how to plan things so they can be anticipated for a long time...

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions, they are greatly appreciated!

While I have been on many and many with repeat friends, I always ensure that we are compatible.  
I always make time for myself, going diving in the Caymans, horse back riding along the coast of Aruba, or hiking the red rock in Las Vegas.  It is important to spend time away from each other so that the time together is that much
More injoyable.  I do this when traveling with girlfriends too. Everybody requires a little space.  
I have yet to embark on a cruise and that is simply becAuse I fear them, don't get me wrong, I can swim but I don't want to have to jump overboard to escape an annoying passenger or date. But that's just me!

Fun memories! Great post

 
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