Even people like me who celebrate "Festivas" can use some extra cash.

There is no such thing as too much of handbags, lipsticks, shoes and what not.....

Both agencies and Indy girls seem to be doing very well in New Orleans this month, but summers are horrible here. If you're in LA, it's very pretty this time of year so that could also be why. Flights and hotels to LA are also much cheaper in the winter months, so yet another reason. I was just talking with my friend this morning about a trip to Napa, and flights were less than 400 round trip with 3.5 star hotels less than 150 a night. A provider could easily make a 3 day trip, all expenses paid, for about a grand.

But maybe it's driven by the fact that it's holiday time, and thus there is a need for more money.

Who knows?  It's just conjecture on my part, anyway.