Hobbyist from Canada, well known and welcomed in my home area. And I'll say right up front that this is posted under an alias to prevent traceability (but I'll share my board name which corresponds with the same at home via PM as appropriate).
I have a trip coming up to Tampa Bay area, and was thinking it could be a perfect opportunity to make new friends.
Backpage is never an option, and both recent reviews and a consistent history are important.
Most of the verification sites in the US can't deal with Canadian references (I do have some quality references). Working on a P411 membership, which should be in place before I arrive. My references will respond to text or e-mail asking about me.
I'd rather meet in my (4+ star) hotel rather than unknowingly end up in the wrong part of town.
However, I am traveling with colleagues, and absolute subtlety and discretion are a must.
And to cap it all off, I find my second phone won't work in Florida - so whatever arrangements I might make will have to be through hotel phone and/or e-mail.
So I think with all those conditions, I might be searching for a unicorn, but perhaps someone out there will correct me ...
