Treat Yo Self...Ideas?

[+ MysticMenace]

I have had lots of fun with providers, for the most part, during these past 10 months, and while I have plans to continue doing it, was planning to save some money for a special weekend or week with one or two of my favorites around the end of year. Outside of the expected fun and play and potentially some time outside (dinner outs, romantic walks), I am curious as to what everyone's memorable experiences were for longer-term appointments. I would think not everything I would curate for the weekend might happen but open to ideas or experiences you are willing to share. Some of the things I am considering are:

• Is it a good idea to have more than 1 provider, or if I decide to bring more than 1, would I need to make sure they know or are comfortable with each other?
  
• I live in the DC area, but was wondering if it would make sense to have a gay-friendly destination trip. Ideas for destination trips around December are welcomed.
  
• How much alone time is expected or preferred for providers in a weekend or week-long appointment?
  
• For members that have scheduled weekend or week-long appointments with providers, what have been your memorable experiences and what lessons learned can you impart for someone who is about to make a big investment like a weekend or week-long appointment?
  
• Other tips, experiences, lessons, or advice around the topic is greatly appreciated.
  

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

Joe,

 

I'm not sure about bringing more than one provider for an extended stay - - I've never done that. However, I have had an extended appointment with a provider and asked him to select someone to join us for a brief visit. As to the rest of your questions....

 

I live in the DC area, but was wondering if it would make sense to have a gay-friendly destination trip. Ideas for destination trips around December are welcomed.

 

Perhaps a gay resort in Florida either in Ft. Lauderdale or Key West. In Ft. Lauderdale I enjoy Pineapple Point http://www.pineapplepoint.com/ and The Cabanas https://thecabanasguesthouse.com/. In Key West, Island House https://islandhousekeywest.com/ is popular as is Equator https://equatorresort.com/.

 

How much alone time is expected or preferred for providers in a weekend or week-long appointment?

 

This will vary by provider, but I always assume that the provider may want time at the gym as well as need to check in either with family, dog sitter, and check email.

 

For members that have scheduled weekend or week-long appointments with providers, what have been your memorable experiences and what lessons learned can you impart for someone who is about to make a big investment like a weekend or week-long appointment?

 

My most memorable experiences on long weekends have been unplanned - a good meal, a stop at a piano bar when returning to the hotel, or a sight-seeing stop recommended by the resort. One escort and I often remember the fun we had in a specific hotel room's chair while in Chicago.

 

Other tips, experiences, lessons, or advice around the topic is greatly appreciated.

1. I find that my best weekends with providers have had good conversations prior to our time together to set some baselines for things such as dining needs, time apart, and frequency of intimacy.
   
2. Discuss sleeping arrangements and needs. For example, I often only need six hours of sleep and will wake before a traveling companion so I often get out of bed and have a cup of coffee while my guest sleeps in.
   
3. Discuss eating and dietary needs. Is a big breakfast needed or is he on a vegetarian or gluten-free diet?