I will be making my first trip to Costa Rica solo Dec 5-9(Mon-Fri). The anticipation is killing me and I think I've read damn near every thread on this board, so I figured I would introduce myself and ask a few questions.

I'm relatively young at only 27. My only experience with P4P is limited to a few sessions in Amsterdam during a backpacking trip and one drunken night in a German whore house. I'm not worried about travelling solo, but I have never done it before. It seems most of the guys there will be at least 20 years older than me. I have no problems partying with some older guys, and I'm sure I could learn a thing or 2 from you guys. Will I stick out like a sore thumb being so young? I'm pretty tall so I already stick out wherever I go. I do plan on taking Pops tour.

I already booked a room at the Sportsmens. I was told my room is some kind of minisuite with a jacuzzi and queen bed in the mansion wing for $109 a night, but I can't find anything matching that description on the website. Any idea what room this could be?

I know there are many opinions on this, but how do you handle your cash? I have always taken cash out of ATM's while travelling abroad because my bank (Capital One) charges 0% conversion charge and no fees for international ATM transactions. Though my bank account was compromised after my last trip overseas so I'm not so sure ATM's are the best option, especially in a developing country like Costa Rica. Carrying over $1500 in cash just makes me nervous. How much cash do you normally exchange when you arrive? I plan on paying using Colones for most things. I assume SL accepts both currencies?

Tip: pay for things in the currency the price is quoted in. In this case, SL quotes the rooms in dollars. When you pay in colones, they have to do a conversion and it's usually at about a 5% hit to you. If the rate is 505, and you pay in colones, they will convert them about 520. This is common among all hotels, restaurants, bars, car rental places, etc. The girls will accept either currency. To make it simple they will convert at 500:1. For example, $70 or ¢35,000.

I guess I should add this. Don't worry about the negotiating as much as finding a chick who you think digs you at least a little. It will make your experience much better than a blow up doll that lays there. I am not saying you can't get what you want just by flashing your wad, but why start there. Since this is your first trip might be overwhelmed with all the advice and all the women. Remember the law of attraction still works even with working girls..... Just do your thing and flash the girls a smile.......It just might work.........

Thanks for the advice guys. Keep it coming. Here's another question. What would you have done different on your first trip?

I will be making my trip Dec 5-9 Me too any chance you are comming in from miami AA(Mon-Fri).

I already booked a room at the Sportsmens. Me too again

I wouldn't have paid any of them...but I grew wise by day #3 of that first trip


Cujo

You are not the first younger guy to ask about age on here. As it pertains to chilling out, your age does not matter......I am older than you, but by no means 20 years older. What matters is how you handle yourself. So don't sweat your age, just act like you have been there before and all will go well.

As for money, you are better off getting money out of the ATM's there are ones at the airport and all over San Jose.....

I am always here so hit me up before you get to town and we can have a drink or two with Bill at the lodge.....

the DR


<------OG'n it for the young guys too.......