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[Peter Pan 2]

Hi,

I am a Dutch businessman and will visit Lima for the first time Feb 1-11. Would love to meet up with fellow mongerers for drinks, lunch, etc. Any good tips on the local jewels much appreciated also. Hope to meet a few of you who make this board into such a great source of information.

PP2

[Member #4351]

Yes, pay Jackson his $19.95.

[Carolinaman]

Hi,

Would be great to meet up with other members, for exploring the city and fun together. I booked my ticket to Lima, arriving on 17th of feb.

I am coming from Europe and this will be my first time in Peru. I am pretty familair with P4P in SE Asia. However never went the other way to South America, so any advice would be appreciated.

Some questions (I did read this forum before posting):

- Would it be possible to bring Euro's and exchange them, or would ATM give good value as well. (Don't want to change Euro into Dollars)

- I am planning on staying in Lima 2x 1 week max. Would it be better to get a chica friendly hotel or an apartment, considering the price and comfort.

Thanks and perhaps see you in Lima.

Blizz

Blizz...I see that you are not set up to receive PM's.
You might want to consider this since it makes it easier to communicate privately. For example if I am going to be there at the same time you are I normally would not want to put my phone number or location that I am staying on the board. BTW It is my first visit to Lima for fun in that the other times have been for business and were limited in duration.

[Artisttyp]

I'm going to check out some of the night clubs in Lima Centro sometime this week. They have a dedicated following on the Spanish board but there's virtually no information here (probably because they're pretty self-evidently not worth the trouble if you have more money than time!) PM me if you'd like to join in.

Most of those centro clubs are for drinks only. A girl will sit down chat with you and order a drink. She will then try to get you to take her to a private "champagne" type lounge for 50 soles. From what I hear not much happens back there.

My advice would be to just go have a beer not expecting much. If you happen to vibe with a girl maybe buy her a beer and get her number for afterwork purposes.

If you stick to that concept you could hit 4/5 of those bars in one night and understand the scene very quickly. You will find that it is more frustrating than anything else.

The place you might want to do more investigating is avenida la marina. There you can go to similar type places but have the option of having a session at a hostel next door. The clubs usually have a deal going on with a hostel. You buy the girl a drink in the club then work out something for the session. I've never done it but I know it is available.

[Member #4351]

Levantaa, wait and see how much those clubs charge you and what you get for your money, THEN talk about money and time.

Blizz, you can easily exchange Euros in soles. Stay in an apartment.

[Blizz]

Hi,

Would be great to meet up with other members, for exploring the city and fun together. I booked my ticket to Lima, arriving on 17th of feb.

I am coming from Europe and this will be my first time in Peru. I am pretty familair with P4P in SE Asia. However never went the other way to South America, so any advice would be appreciated.

Some questions (I did read this forum before posting):

- Would it be possible to bring Euro's and exchange them, or would ATM give good value as well. (Don't want to change Euro into Dollars)

- I am planning on staying in Lima 2x 1 week max. Would it be better to get a chica friendly hotel or an apartment, considering the price and comfort.

Thanks and perhaps see you in Lima.

Blizz

[Levantaa]

I'm going to check out some of the night clubs in Lima Centro sometime this week. They have a dedicated following on the Spanish board but there's virtually no information here (probably because they're pretty self-evidently not worth the trouble if you have more money than time!) PM me if you'd like to join in.

[LongMarch]

Yup. That's correct. I am getting thrown out of my "arriendo/pieza" (I. E. Rental room). For simply have two different women over in a span of 5 days.

On top of that, the chica and I were too loud when we were having sex. From smashing cabezas into the wall as well as the mattress into the sueldo.

Yup these Chilenos are "mojigatos" (prudish people). They don't have a clue how to enjoy life. All they can talk about is how good their economy is.

Freaking pathetic country if you ask me.

In any event, I'll be on way up to Perú a little bit before February 15th.

¡Viva El Perú!

[Lima Busy]

You may get a better response if you post this in the Iquitos thread as well!
Suerte,
LB

I am planning to be in Iquitos for a week Jan. 16-23. Would be happy to meet other members while there.

Also, a question to those who know Iquitos: is Eldorado Plaza Hotel chica-friendly? There is also hotel El Dorado (without a "plaza" in its name), and Victoria Reggia, and Maranon. Where would you recommend to stay, for the optimum combination of room quality, chica-friendliness, availability of a swimming pool and of course price?

And, if I may, a question about jungle trips: what can one do to see the amazon jungle without spending several days and going very far from Iquitos? Like, making a day or two-day trips, perhaps?

[Mikluha]

I am planning to be in Iquitos for a week Jan. 16-23. Would be happy to meet other members while there.

Also, a question to those who know Iquitos: is Eldorado Plaza Hotel chica-friendly? There is also hotel El Dorado (without a "plaza" in its name), and Victoria Reggia, and Maranon. Where would you recommend to stay, for the optimum combination of room quality, chica-friendliness, availability of a swimming pool and of course price?

And, if I may, a question about jungle trips: what can one do to see the amazon jungle without spending several days and going very far from Iquitos? Like, making a day or two-day trips, perhaps?

[Maxisol]

Hello,

I'm a peruvian guy who lives in Europe- I'm visiting my country in february after three years, and I'm planning of course to find some nice girl company!

I speak perfect spanish and can help anybody who wants some help finding or contacting chicas out there, so anybody who wants to go out and take a beer some day just send me a message.

See you guys!

Maxi

[Jaimito Cartero]

Luckily all mine are wrapped up in chase reward points that are good for 5 years. I may hold on to these for a LONG time.

Although I must say the amount of people traveling for christmas was startlingly low. There was quiet an eerie feeling at the airport.

I tried using my 25,000 on US Airways a few months ago but that wouldn't even get me to san diego. It could have a year earlier.

I don't know of any reward program that is getting better. Even credit card programs often devalue, so I wouldn't count on the program being the same five years down the road.

US Scareways suck for awards. I burned my last 30k on an Indonesia to Saigon RT in Biz for 30k. They have added all sorts of fees since then, I think. I'd try and book an inter-South America or Asia trip with the miles. That'd probably be the best value for those miles. They also expire quickly, so keep an eye on them.

All my CO flights to LIM after Thanksgiving and in the middle of December were 100% full.

[Artisttyp]

If you use miles for flights, you should be aware of changes to some frequent flyer plans in the near future.

NW is one of the biggest changes. Going from 60k mileage for Biz class to 90k on January 15th. And these are the minimum miles. It can cost up to 180k if you choose the wrong time.

In general, I'd recommend burning any miles you have, as it's doubtful they'll be worth more next year.

For 2009 I have 1 1/2 paid trips, and 3 1/2 reward trips so far.

LAN sent me an email saying they were changing their rewards program as well. Luckily all mine are wrapped up in chase reward points that are good for 5 years. I may hold on to these for a LONG time.

Although I must say the amount of people traveling for christmas was startlingly low. There was quiet an eerie feeling at the airport.


I tried using my 25,000 on US Airways a few months ago but that wouldn't even get me to san diego. It could have a year earlier.

Jet blue doesn't accept cash on board their planes anymore. I am curious to know what kind of debit card fee there is to purchase the $1 head phones they offer ?

I'm just waiting for it to get worse and it will.

[Jaimito Cartero]

If you use miles for flights, you should be aware of changes to some frequent flyer plans in the near future.

NW is one of the biggest changes. Going from 60k mileage for Biz class to 90k on January 15th. And these are the minimum miles. It can cost up to 180k if you choose the wrong time.

In general, I'd recommend burning any miles you have, as it's doubtful they'll be worth more next year.

For 2009 I have 1 1/2 paid trips, and 3 1/2 reward trips so far.

[Miraflores Apt]

Anybody in town NOW that wants to trade up to the "Bachelor pad" it is open till the 14th of Jan (only $65. 00 a night). Great place to party with your girlfriend by the pool!

PM me.

MA

But I have extended the lease to the end of the summer and can now offer some days for those of you who plan to be in Lima in February!