One of the reasons extended engagements can be fun is due to the fact that you’re getting to spend time with someone you genuinely enjoy spending time with. They are getting you at your best self and you are getting the provider at their best self as well as being the focus of their attention and affection for an extended period of time. There's a more relaxed feel to the whole experience and the connection feels organic whether you paint the town red or just kick back inside (both options are amazing). Each person has to determine what they value though.
Frankly, if you're going to do an overnight, where there is most likely going to be 5H to 8H of sleep required (depending on the provider), you might as well just go all in for a full 24H date. However, I think the sweet spot though for most people would be a "day date"ranging from 8H to 12H. Most providers require that dates 8H to 12H spend around half of the time outside of the shag pad (sometimes less though). That said, with a “day” date there will be some down time for meals and activities but you’re still engaging with one another versus catching z’s (re: sleeping). It’s important to remember that the rate for their time does not usually include the cost of meals and activities though.
I think every extended booking is a bit different because each client is different and has different needs/wants so, I started to implement a "bespoke" rates for overnights and extended engagements because I think it's important to take into account what we are doing. If I'm taken along on a business trip and I'm spending a significant amount of time solo and able to do as I please most of the day, the rate quoted will take that into account.
Andrea said it perfectly though, who you decide to spend the overnight with can make a huge difference. I've done overnights and multi-day dates for first time meetings. They all went extremely well because they did their research, we spoke frequently leading up to the dates, and we had upfront discussions about boundaries, expectations like sleep time, no kissing in the morning until we've brushed our teeth (that was a mutual ask lol), alone time each day, etc. They are what you make of them.
Paige, xx