Hi,
I am considering touring......it looks like a great way to meet new friends.  Never did it before and would love some advise on how to go about  it.......
Thanks for your help

on the regional board where you are going a few weeks ahead of your visit so guys can plan to see you. You should taylor your touring rates to the cities you are visiting. LA rates in Portland or Seattle might not work too well. Also, tour areas within driving distance first until you establish a reputation of being a very classy provider who treats her clients well. Reason being, gas is cheaper than plane tickets.

Come on up and visit here in the Twin Cities......  The Cities are fantastic in the fall!

I find that touring is a great way to see the country and even the world but it requires tons of research. I would recommend starting somewhere close and the gradually escalate to longer distances. You have a good numbers of reviews so I guess after you do your research pertaining to the city you may want to visit then, post an Ad on the local board and see what happens so you can feel the market. I think encouraging pre bookings is a great way to asses what the city presents and some ladies may even require deposits in order to prevent having to be on the negatives should cancellations occurs. Remember that touring entails plane tickets, hotel, food and entertainment expenses should you decide to venture out your hotel. You can also request access to the Provider Only board  found under the tab "more" so you can discuss with ladies their impressions regarding the cities you may be interested on and where to stay. I hope this helps!

from other parts of the country who are visiting LA on business or otherwise.

If you make a really good connection with any of them, ask them where they are from and whether they would be interested in hearing from you should you decide to trek to their neck of the woods.

If you get a positive response, then I would think seriously about making that your first place to go.  Having a good prospect already is a strong incentive for an area.

Also, and I now this is controversial, consider asking for deposits from prospective clients if you decide to go to an area.  This will of course help to keep you from being burned if they then cop out after showing initial interest.  Giving a discount for the deposit is a good inducement that I have taken advantage of many times.  

I'll admit to being burned a few times over the course of many years, but I think I'm still ahead of the game on the win/loss ratio.

Of course should you do decide to cancel the trip for whatever reason, be prepared to send those deposits right back ASAP to maintain your integrity.  Bad news travels fast.

Many touring ladies ask for a deposit for longer sessions and that makes a sense. However many guys are going to say "pass" and look elsewhere.

Regional boards work, but there are also some regions where other websites may be frequented more.  Also, using a national verification site can help quite a bit with references/verifications.