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    411 on Jonthegiant

    in The Deli

    Posted

    On 2/1/2024 at 5:31 AM, Jrmcrm said:

    He's quite active on his twitter and engages with several users there, but no reviews. Should I take the plunge?

    I see he got an RM review on Wednesday, was that you by chance?

    Recommendations for Miami / Ft. Lauderdale

    in The Deli

    Posted

    6 hours ago, jetlow said:

    I'm normally attracted to fair haired guys - but I'd be willing to go down to Florida for that one. 

    BTW - what's the ballpark rate down in Southern florida?.  It can't be New York/LA/San Francisco rates.

    I didn't explore a lot of options, but speaking just of dilancristian, his prices were consistent with NY/LA/SF rates. I also didn't try to negotiate.

    411 on Matias

    in Spas & Masseurs

    Posted

    Yeah he isn’t cheap. I believe others have mentioned that he offers more if you request it, I didn’t because I just wanted to see how things went. He also only gave (and charged for) a single hour, while I had booked 90 minutes. I didn’t complain, as I assumed that he had mistaken my request.

    Tips for bottoming for an XL partner

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    Sit on him first.

     

    I wear out pretty quickly if he's coming in from behind and I can't see him, and if he's quiet and unexpressive. When I'm able to key in on his excitement I lose track of my own discomfort.

     

    I think these are two great suggestions, which I’ve had to figure out the “hard” way. I’m with you on not lasting too long, but these things help. I think that a top’s experience helps a lot when they’re huge. Hung and young (inexperienced) isn’t my preference.

    How does AirBnB work?

    in Tech Talk

    Posted

    I prefer having the entire place myself.

     

    That’s a good point, Airbnb lets you choose Entire Place / Private Room / Shared Room, so you can filter. However you should generally read thoroughly and ask questions, if there is any ambiguity. Some people list an in-law suite as its own place... of course if it has its own entrance and is private, than that maybe fine with you, but best to read and look carefully (and always ask if uncertain). On the other hand, I’ve definitely seen upgrades where my “private room” was a pool house or cabin with its own patio or outdoor space.

    How does AirBnB work?

    in Tech Talk

    Posted

    One thing I’d add too, is that I always communicate with the host before booking. There are many reasons to do this, the biggest (for me) are: 1) getting a sense of the host’s personality and service skills, 2) confirming that the place is available and that the host is comfortable having me stay there, and 3) asking any questions ahead of time.

     

    In my initial request I usually write a sentence or two about the trip that brings me to the host’s area, so they have can get comfortable with who I am and what I’m doing. Keep in mind that in many cases you are staying in someone’s home, so it’s good to build a little trust on both sides. Naturally there are a lot of professional Airbnb hosts on whom these assurances are wasted!

     

    I generally avoid places that can be “booked instantly “ because I prefer to have hosts who are engaged and who perform a little due diligence. But that’s just me.

    How does AirBnB work?

    in Tech Talk

    Posted

    Is it true you can find fully staffed luxury homes/villas on AirBnB? Is it better to go with Superhosts?

    I’ve never stayed at an Airbnb with professional staff / caretakers, so I’m not sure about that. As for SuperHosts, I’d say in my experience reviews reveal more than that simple designation, but there’s probably no harm turning that filter on in areas with a lot of listings. I read the reviews as I would on Yelp (or here for that matter), that is to say to take them with a grain of critical thinking. Sometimes people will complain about things that are clearly stated in the listing, are plainly outside of the host’s control, or which can be seen positively or negatively depending on your personal preferences.

     

    For the most part, I’ve found people on Airbnb to be upfront and honest (I’ve only been a guest though, not sure what it’s like as a host). On a couple occasions I’ve had minor issues (access code doesn’t work, host fell asleep when they knew I was arriving late) but these were always resolved without Airbnb involvement. Just like on this site, you can sometimes find amazing deals from people who are new hosts and don’t know their worth yet (some use airbnb’s Automated pricing which seems to hurt more than help the host).

     

    If you like meeting people and you don’t need the hotel amenities, I think it’s worth a try.

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