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[QUOTE=Sperto;2846818]I'm reading a lot about problems finding GF hotels. Some suggest motels for a short-time fuck, book a double room or book two rooms. I don't say they are bad advices but I wouldn't do it. I have stayed in hotels and pousadas in 79 different cities in Brazil and I always managed to bring girls back to my hotel.

If I against all odds ends up in a hotel / pousada that doesn't allow guests or if I want to avoid paying an extra fee there are solutions.

1. If you already have your key just pretend it's raining and walk straight to the elevator with your girl.

2. Tell the receptionist you and your guest are just going up to your room very quickly to. Invent anything. Try out some beverage or food you brought from home / give her a present you brought to her. Use your fantasy. As they say in Brasil "cara de pau".

3. Smaller hotels and pousadas sometimes have no night staff as the guests have their own key. As easy as pie to bring girls.[/QUOTE]Sperto, this might work for a seasoned Porto-speaking traveler. Wouldn't work for most of us. And not everywhere. Plus people rarely start looking for accommodations after rolling into town. I've done that, especially in small towns, but that's not a common trend.

Here are more examples.

1 and 2. Hilton Leme security have eagle eyes. There are two entrances to the elevators. They've caught me twice right at the elevators even when it was super busy and I used the entrance further away.

3. Wouldn't work in bigger hotels. They'll very politely ask her to stay in the lobby while your run your errand.

4 and 5: I suspect that most receptionists aren't blind and most mongers don't like any kind of uncertainty. What if I don't succeed in sneaking a girl in? Do I need a plan be? But if I always must have a plan be, it's easier to just proceed to plan be and avoid the aggravation.

That being said, my favorite hotels in Rio: Hilton Copa and Grand Hyatt do allow guests after filling out a long form, so there is that. Hyatt is asking them not use common areas, Hilton does not. And, by the way, there are plenty of vacation rentals, both in Rio and Salvador (and I suspect elsewhere) that won't allow guests. It's not uncommon.

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2846928]Wouldn't work for most of us.[/QUOTE]It could work very well for those who travel around Brazil, and not only goes to Rio / São Paulo for one week every second year. We all share our experiences and others might or might not learn something.

First stop Rio, should I go north or south for non-pros which cities? SP skip?

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2846928].

That being said, my favorite hotels in Rio: Hilton Copa and Grand Hyatt do allow guests after filling out a long form, so there is that.[/QUOTE]X, thank you for the info. I'm heading to Rio later this month, any insight on the JW Marriott Copa? It'll be my first time and I'm not sure if I should go with JW or the Hilton Copa. I'd love to bring back some company but not entirely necessary. Any info would be appreciated, TIA.

What do you guys think is the appropriate age to retire from the hobby? I know some on this site have fessed up to being in their 70's. When is the right time to hang it all up so to speak? Any thoughts?

[QUOTE=StanBob;2847197]First stop Rio, should I go north or south for non-pros which cities? SP skip?[/QUOTE]Rio sucks.

[QUOTE=TheCane;2849707]What do you guys think is the appropriate age to retire from the hobby? I know some on this site have fessed up to being in their 70's. When is the right time to hang it all up so to speak? Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]Whatever age you are dead. I ate dinner with 2 guys in their 80's yesterday here in Thailand and all they talked about was pussy.

[QUOTE=TheCane;2849707]What do you guys think is the appropriate age to retire from the hobby? I know some on this site have fessed up to being in their 70's. When is the right time to hang it all up so to speak? Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]This is a very good question and hopefully many members chime in (if anything just posts an age)! So I'm Game [B]........[/B].

I am assuming your addressing the Solo Monger. If you travel with a partner or in groups, your group may insulate you against detrimental (opportunistic) situations / issues / problems.

On an individual (Solo Monger) basis it really depends on your assessment of your mind and body.

Mind Am I sharp or forgetful? Can I think fast or is my mental capacity (although good) slowing down? Can I handle stressful situations? Am I losing a step and got scammed or a provider {s) stole from me without me noticing? Can I get myself out of an environment or situation that is rapidly deteriorating or out of my control? How well can I control issues / situations? Am I unknowingly putting myself in compromising positions that could cause me Injury or endanger my life? (Ask yourself critical questions to truthfully assess your mental health status and your ability to maintain above average Situation Awareness [URL]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situation_awareness[/URL]).

Body Am I physically in good to moderate shape? Do I need assistance in certain situations? Can I move fast enough to avoid attackers? If confronted by an attacker, can I defend myself? Do I tire easily? Do I have medical condition (s) that can turn negative without notice? Can I readily evac to a medical facility if my health suddenly deteriorates? Am I subject to injury? Does my plumbing work sufficiently to enjoy myself or am I working too hard or at the mercy of pharmaceuticals? If pharmaceuticals are needed, is it compromising my health in other areas? (Ask yourself critical questions to truthfully assess your body / physical health status and your ability to enjoy Mongering).

"Take, for example, the African jungle, the home of the cheetah. On whom does the cheetah prey? The old, the sick, the wounded, the weak, the very young, but never the strong. Lesson: If you would not be prey, you had better be strong."
-G. Gordon Liddy

Overall, it's an individual's assessment of tier abilities when traveling alone.

Ok, after all that I say between 65-70 With a strong penchant for [B][u]65[/u][/B]. But hey, look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, born on July 30,1947 (age 76) on observation he looks like he can still handle himself. I don't know? All I know I'm still going strong despite my elderly status.

"I'm virile, vigorous, and potent!"
-G. Gordon Liddy

(Plumbing works? Or Medically assisted? [URL]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_fathers[/URL]).

[QUOTE=SethMacfarlane;2849469]X, thank you for the info. I'm heading to Rio later this month, any insight on the JW Marriott Copa? It'll be my first time and I'm not sure if I should go with JW or the Hilton Copa. I'd love to bring back some company but not entirely necessary. Any info would be appreciated, TIA.[/QUOTE]I visited a friend staying at JW once. It's a perfectly good GF hotel in excellent location, although not to the normal JW standards and with tiny standard rooms. Both JW and Hilton have seen better days. I prefer Hilton for the following reasons:

1. Even the lowest fare puts you in an ocean-view room.

2. They have 2 pools. When the rooftop is full, the one next to the restaurant still usually has space.

3. Gold elites get free breakfast and it's easy to get Gold with a credit card (not sure about the lounge access nowadays, but it used to be the case).

Of all these benefits, I value the ocean view the most. The lowest fare at JW buys you a view of nothing.

[QUOTE=TheCane;2849707]What do you guys think is the appropriate age to retire from the hobby? I know some on this site have fessed up to being in their 70's. When is the right time to hang it all up so to speak? Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]TC, I remember a cartoon from either Penthouse or Hustler magazine. It depicts an old guy with a prostitute. She explained to the coroner that he came, and then he went. That's how we should all go out!

FiddyCent.

[QUOTE=TheCane;2849707]What do you guys think is the appropriate age to retire from the hobby? I know some on this site have fessed up to being in their 70's. When is the right time to hang it all up so to speak? Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]Hugh Hefner never retired. He died in his 80's. If he didn't have access to young women, then he would have stopped way before. I knew a guy in his early 60's who didn't monger, so he checked out of sex. Never shaved his face for years. Beard like ZZ Top. Didn't care about his appearance, because in my opinion, he wasn't attracted to old women and was against hookers. He used to bust my balls for going to Mexico or wherever.

I had another friend I worked with that committed suicide at 59. He couldn't get young women anymore and didn't know what to do with himself other than work and bet sports.

That being said, I was recently in Hawaii and saw this guy in the lobby with his surfboard getting ready to walk to the beach. He was in his late 60's but his body was like a 25 year old with a Six pack. He surfed in retirement. I realized then we all need to retire in a beach mongering destination so we can all surf or boogie board in the day and monger at night. Brazil seems to be the best spot for that.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2849749]Whatever age you are dead. I ate dinner with 2 guys in their 80's yesterday here in Thailand and all they talked about was pussy.[/QUOTE]Perfect answer! Why retire from the game? As long as the desire is there, keep on truckin'.

Good news on the Brazil Visa front:

It's been delayed till Jan 10, and it will be an E-Visa (online).

[QUOTE=Balboa;2849856]Good news on the Brazil Visa front:

It's been delayed till Jan 10, and it will be an E-Visa (online).[/QUOTE]I wonder if you still need this E-Visa if you otherwise already have a valid tourist visa that was obtained the old-fashioned way and is in your passport? I wouldn't think so. The last paper visa I got was valid for 10 years with multiple entries.

[QUOTE=TheCane;2849862]I wonder if you still need this E-Visa if you otherwise already have a valid tourist visa that was obtained the old-fashioned way and is in your passport? I wouldn't think so. The last paper visa I got was valid for 10 years with multiple entries.[/QUOTE]If your paper visa is still valid you don't need another.