If the planets align the way that they're supposed to, I'll be taking my first trip across the pond at the end of January.
Although I've been to Europe, I've never been to England or the surrounding countries in Great Britain. During this trip, it will be just London and I'll be there to work.
Any tips? Any suggestions of areas to stay? 
Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers
Hi Elizabeth--
On ASPD, I had made a few posts with recommendations on working and playing in the U.K. as I have lived there off and on since 2002. These seemed to get good feedback, so I will post two of them here:
Best wishes and please PM me if you have any questions.
NYCF
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Venturing to England? (Part 2)
Money
In terms of credit cards, only a handful of top escort agencies will accept them for payment. However, they will add a surcharge ranging from 5 to 25% (plus the assorted security concerns of providing your name and cc number) And although both guys and girls need cash, obviously guys will need more. Here are a few ways to access cash in the UK:
> Bring All the Cash You Need. This is the least secure and and you will lose about 5-8% on your exchange rate vs either travelers cheques or ATM withdrawal.
> Travelers Cheques. Better exchange rate vs cash. Also more secure should you meet a devious sort when you are staring at your map in Piccadilly Circus.
> ATM Withdrawal. Best exchange rate although a small fee will likely be incurred. Unless you are aligned to a very small ATM network in the States, you will find that you can withdraw cash from the majority of ATMs in the UK.
If you elect to go the ATM way, you should contact your bank before you leave the States to tell them you will be traveling and determine if you have a different maximum daily withdrawal limit when not in the U.S.
Communications
A cell phone, or mobile as its referred to in Europe, is almost a requirement if you plan to play, as a lot of communication on the day you meet a lady will be through text and/or phone call. You will need to determine before you leave the States whether your phone is international-capable. If so, check on rate plans for international use and arrange for activation. If your rates are exorbitant, you may want to check into possibly renting or purchasing a pre-paid mobile phone after you arrive.
Accommodations
I have not stayed in a hotel yet in the UK that requires a card-key for elevator or hotel access. If you plan on staying for an extended time in one of the major cities, you may want to check into corporate apartment rentals as they will save you money both on accommodation and food.
For ladies who would like to do incalls, a piece of advice would be to select a hotel that is near a city's major rail station. For London, I have read that many ladies from other parts of England will stay in a hotel near Paddington Station when they tour in London. Other major London train stations are Kings Cross, Victoria and Waterloo.
Getting Around
England, like most of Europe, has one of the most extensive rail networks in the world. And London itself has one of the most famous rail systems, normally referred to as The Underground or The Tube (
http://tfl.gov.uk). You can get an all-day pass on the tube that will cover all of Central London for less than $10 per day and all of London for less than $20.
If you plan to journey around England on the train, the key to avoid huge ticket costs is to plan in advance. If you only plan a few daytrips, booking even up to a day or two in advance will save you money. (
http://www.thetrainline.co.uk) If you plan to do a lot of travel by rail, you may want to investigate a Brit Rail pass, which includes a discount to Americans provided they purchase it before they leave the States. (
http://www.britrail.com)
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Venturing to England? (Part 4 - The Finale)
For the Ladies Who Wish to Tour in England -- Agency or Independent?
My sense is that the same factors a companion would consider in the States would also apply here as to whether make a go of it as an independent or via an agency. In my opinion, based on the lower market rates in other parts of England, the only scenario where I believe you can earn a reasonable return through an agency is to get linked with a high-end service in London. One thing you will need to understand with some of these upscale agencies is that they get semi-frequent calls for groups of companions to be sent to parties. (Especially from Russian and Middle Eastern visitors!) So if you are not comfortable with the group dynamic, you may need to discuss upfront with the agency.
In the end, my opinion would be to go independent and register with Adultwork.co.uk. In addition to keeping what you earn (after paying the AW fees), you get access to a secure e-mail network through the site and not only can you post a link to your own website (and reviews), but you can also view feedback from other escorts on the gentlemen who may inquire about your services. In order to filter time-wasters, I would recommend asking for a small deposit (which can also be accomplished through AW) and only accept appointments from those who send a booking appointment and have a completed profile. You can make these requirements clear in the profile you complete on the site. You will need to be prepared for an avalanche of e-mail when you first post your profile, so best to complete it at least a couple of weeks before leaving for your trip rather than spend precious leisure or business time having to pore through this correspondence after arriving.
Good News / Bad News About the British American Lust Dynamic
For the ladies, its great news. Yes, the English guys love the American girls and we know that the American girls love the sexy British accents, so before you even meet there is a heightened anticipation. Alas, the reverse dynamic does not apply for us guys. Dont get me wrong, the girls certainly dont dislike the American gents, but you will need to be no less charismatic than your French and Italian counterparts. I used to hire a number of British ex-pats for work in our New York office and the guys would invariably find a girlfriend from Queens and the girls would always keep their British boyfriends!!
Why Its a Great Time to Visit for the Guys
Although it has recovered somewhat in the last month, the British Pound is at multi-year lows against the dollar, hence right now your wallet will get farther in England than it would in the States. In addition, the legality of paid companionship means that there are an amazing number of women who might strike your fancy, whether it be in London or any other part of the UK. In addition, London is home to what I believe is the most culturally diverse cross-section of escorts in the world. Not only British, but Indian, Italian, Scandinavian, Australian and Chinese ladies are here. And of course, a word about the number of women from Eastern Europe and Russia. While I am not going to get on a soapbox, you need to understand that a sizable number of young women from EE are in London and under the management of guys who could care less about the health or welfare of the girls. Please bear this in mind is all I will ask.
Why Its Not a Great Time to Visit for the Girls
If this was written one year ago when one pound would buy you two dollars, I would wholly recommend London or England as a valid destination to earn a reasonable return for your time. And while I am an unabashed fan of English culture and history and highly recommend the UK as a tourism destination, since the Pound has taken a..uh..pounding vs the dollar in the last six months, you are likely to earn a greater return by touring to a U.S. city or other European destination (see below) than you will after you deduct the significant expense of air travel, accommodations, food and transportation. Factor in that unemployment is at similar levels in the UK as it is in the States and that this has increased the number of available escorts. You will still have a distinct advantage in being a hot American chick, but understand these other factors may impact your ability to command top dollar.
If you still would like to combine a European holiday with some business time, I would recommend France, Italy and Germany as destinations where the average rate is higher not only based on the marketplace, but also because all of these countries are on the Euro, which has been a much stronger currency than the Pound. In terms of other English-speaking areas, from what I understand there is a shortage of escorts in Ireland (Thank you once again Catholicism) and thus the rates commanded there are greater than in England and are denominated in Euros.
. (or maybe you'll be ready for a return visit in June. I need to wait until school lets out to do any traveling).