MissTravel: New Online Dating Site Pairs Beautiful Women With Wealthy Men For Travel

Misstravel Who needs money? Beautiful people travel free. No, Samantha Brick has not written another Daily Mail article on the perks (and pitfalls) of being so attractive. Instead, that's the motto of MissTravel, a new dating website that pairs wealthy, worldly men with beautiful women who want to explore exciting destinations but lack the means. The site breaks members down into two groups: those who are "attractive" and those who are "generous" (there is no third category for women who are good-looking and wealthy, so if you're both, you may be out of luck). The raspy voice behind the promotional video promises women they can stay at five-star resorts, experience fine dining and 'do the fun things travelers do' all for free. The only requirement to make you eligible to find a "travel buddy" is that you be attractive (accounts are subject to approval following photo evaluations). As for who's footing the bill for these trips, the site says they have thousands of doctors, lawyers, bankers, athletes, executives, entrepreneurs and profession-uncategorized millionaires. MissTravel also features an incentive system whereby generous members can gift the attractive members frequent flyer points that they can redeem for airline tickets and hotel rooms. So despite the fact that the site purports itself as just another online dating service looking to help singles find love, as Jezebel points out, the reward they advertise for a woman who travels with rich men enough is eventually getting to travel on her own. "It's like one of those sugar daddy websites, only with a jaunty globetrotting theme," Lindy West, author of the Jezebel post wrote. "It's the Explorers Club meets Ashley Madison. (Do you like your Sherpa guide, but just wish he had bigger boobs and less interest in you as a person?)" It's easy to see how one might start making comparisons to sites like Seeking Arrangements, which matches young women (some of whom are looking to pay for college) with older men willing to provide them a comfortable lifestyle in exchange for companionship, a potentially vague notion. It gets even easier to make such comparisons when reading MissTravel's about our founder section which confirms that the man behind it and the man behind Seeking Arrangements, Seeking Millionaires and What's Your Price -- all sites accused of sounding a lot like legalized prostitution -- are one in the same. Even the sites' users have admitted the lines can get a bit blurry at times: in 2009, one Seeking Arrangements user told the New York Times that with her sugar daddy, “I don’t feel like a prostitute, though maybe I am." Lest anyone get the wrong idea about what traveling with a generous companion might imply or entail for the women, MissTravel attempts to preempt concerns about impropriety with a no-smoking'esque we-don't-welcome-escorts sign. "Our members expect to find genuine profiles, with genuine opportunities to fall in love and enter into a relationship," the disclaimer reads. "We understand that every member has a different motivation for joining this site, but we do not support any members who are registering as escorts. This is not an escort site, nor will we permit any type of escorting on this site. MissTravel.com is strictly an online dating service for people who are looking for a travel partner." Still, the site is self-aware enough to warn users that despite its goal of helping travel enthusiasts find love, by nature, what it's proposing could end up being not so safe: one of their instructional steps is to "Use common sense."

Online Dating Websites Announces Debut of their Guide to Online Dating

OnlineDatingWebsites.net has announced the debut of a new site for finding the best dating websites available today. The primary purpose and goal of the OnlineDatingWebsites.net site is to offer information about online dating websites in a non-biased manner. The creators of the OnlineDatingWebsites.net site said, "We give our site visitors specific details about each site, saving them the trouble of searching out and joining a multitude of sites just to get basic information. Our information can help people to make decisions about which site is the right one for them to consider joining, and we are so glad to make this easy to do!"

The list of the best dating websites on the Internet is found on the front page of the newly launched site in the "5 Best Dating Websites" list. This list was compiled after an exhaustive evaluation for all of the best dating websites on the Internet today, and according to the OnlineDatingWebsites.net site owners, the online dating websites that earn a spot on the list of the top five, have to truly earn that honor. The list is regularly re-evaluated and in the event that new sites warrant inclusion to their best dating websites list, those sites will be added to the list.

Each of the dating websites that is included in the top five list and in the dating website reviews section is reviewed in detail, taking into consideration all of the factors that have been proven to be the most important ones in selecting dating websites. The reviews for each dating website include an examination of the membership prices, the member area of the site, and a review of the compatibility testing process for the site.

Another feature of the new OnlineDatingWebsites.net is the "Online Dating Guide," which features tips on online dating safety as well as various other topics including first date ideas, the etiquette of online dating, how to select a dating website, tips for being a success at online dating, recovering from a break up, and a comparison of online and offline dating.

The owners of OnlineDatingWebsites.net say that they want site visitors to be aware that they are placing a heavy focus on safety with online dating sites. The websites that are recommended on this site are ones which have high levels of security, and the sites which keep all personal information under user control at all times. For example, the site will only recommend sites that allow their users to make the decision about exactly what information is shared with potential matches.

Other topics that are covered on the site include those such as how to write your very first message to a person you are interested in, how to decide which of your matches are the most appropriate for you, and how to handle conversations and instant messaging with others on online dating websites.

Single adults over 50 turning to online dating

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UNDATED (CNN) -- Can people in their 50's find real love on line? The thought is daunting for some baby boomers.
Suzanne Forman is on a blind date, with Todd Grodnick, who she's only met on the phone. Like many unmarried baby boomers, Forman considers companionship more important in her 50s. Forman says, "I mean I can't believe I'm 55. I feel like I'm still 20 or 30 something. I still have that energy. I still have you know that spark that uhm but I do have a lot of candles on my cake."
Introductions through friends and relatives haven't worked. Forman says, "They kept trying to set me up with friends of theirs and each one was just worst than the next. I was a vegetarian and one of the guys they set me up with took me to a Morroccan restaurant and ate raw meat in front of me."
So Forman, and a growing number of singles over 50, are going online find potential matches. Staci Dansey is a 61-year-old real estate agent. She says, "I can't imagine spending the rest of my life alone."
After her marriage ended, Dancy's daughter-in-law made a suggestion. Dansey says, "She said, oh you've got to get on one of those on-line dating sites. And I said I don't think so."
Then her daughter told her about OurTime.com, a dating site for those over 50. Dansey says, "There has been a perfect storm of with a growing number of baby boomers who are single, with a growing number of baby boomers using the internet, and discovering that it's a way to be connected."
Dr. Gail SAltz with OurTime.com says, "It's just a numbers game. The more people I meet the greater the odds that I will meet a guy who wants to have a loving warm committed serious monogamous relationship."
A 2010 eHarmony survey found the Internet is now the most popular way for people over 50 to meet and marry. Gia Gonzaga with eHarmony says, "I've always thought the idea that the older generation is afraid of technology is overblown, because they now seem to adopt it, and adopt it in numbers just as much as everybody else does."
Widow Vange LeClarc and divorce Rob Foss met online in 2008. Foss says, "I had been married so long I'd kind of forgotten the process, so I was like a duck out of water."
Both liked the idea of viewing and reading about potential dates before agreeing to meet. LeClare says, "I think it's less intimidating than going out there and meeting someone at a, ya know, bar."
Dating after 50 is different. Foss says, "We each have assets now. When I was in my 20s, I owned a stereo and a used car."
But the results can be the same. Foss and LeClarc are planning a Hawaiian wedding next year.

Is Online Dating Really Worthwhile?

Find out if online dating is really worth all the hard work and headaches.

... featuring an interview with YourTango Expert Joe Amoia.

Welcome to YourTango Experts' Online Dating Bootcamp: Day 2! Today is all about getting to the bottom of the burning question: is online dating really worth all the hard work and headaches it can cause? Our editorial team sat down with YourTango Expert Joe Amoia to find out. (Wanna brush up on Bootcamp Day 1? Start here.)
With thousands of single guys and sites to choose from, the thought of online dating can be pretty daunting. However, if you've reached the conclusion that online dating is more stressful than it's worth, think again. In the interview below, YourTango Expert Joe Amoia discusses the many perils of online dating. As it turns out, it isn't so scary after all ... and it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Why Your Online Dating Profile Doesn't Work EXPERT
YourTango: Hi, Joe. Let's dive right in. What's the most common complaint women have about online dating?

Joe: Women are discouraged. A lot of them have tried it, had bad experiences, and adopted a been-there, done-that attitude. They're convinced that if it didn't work the first time, it never will.
YourTango: Interesting. Do men feel the same way?
Joe: Well, first you have to differentiate between the men and the boys. The boys are the ones who are out there just looking to prey on women, and they aren't frustrated or discouraged at all because they're taking advantage of women who are vulnerable. The men, on the other hand, are just as frustrated as the women. They ask, "Why can't I meet a good woman? I know they're out there."
The trick for both men and women is to understand how to play this game. Unfortunately, a lot of people waste their time looking for Mr. or Mrs. Perfect. Then, as soon as someone better comes along, they lose interest. Then what happens is that they miss out on great opportunities that are right in front of them. YourTango Experts Presents ... Online Dating Bootcamp! EXPERT
YourTango: Wow, that's interesting. So, here's an important question: how can women distinguish the men from the boys?
Joe: The biggest thing is for women to get clear on what exactly they are looking for. You know, what's the type of guy they want? Once you're clear on that, it makes it easy to identify if the guy you're talking with is even that type of guy. Very often in this online dating world, they're looking for someone just because he's a guy. Okay, well he's a guy, but whether you are really good for each other is a whole other question.
YourTango: So, your advice is for women go into online dating with a clear understanding of what they want?
Joe: Yes. I call it starting with the end in mind. What end results are you trying to get? Are you trying to find a guy who will willfully walk you down the aisle? Are you just here to have some fun and need the guy to bring you to a concert because you have nobody else? Are you here to just date a lot? Really, what's your purpose? What are you here for?
YourTango: Okay, so for those of us who have tried online dating and can't help but feel a little bit like it's a last resort, like, "I'm not meeting guys any other way, so I'm just gonna try online dating." How do we get over that?

Why online dating is so addictive

My return to dating websites this week has been like getting reacquainted with a crack habit. That familiar warm, fuzzy feeling came flooding back as I perused the legions of smiling thumbnails, luring me back into their lonely world with hot promises of everlasting love.

After a recent period of cold turkey from online dating, I was apparently rehabilitated. I had no cravings, no regrets. But now that I'm back online, chatting to a brunette from Dulwich calling herself "Sandy80", that's all gone out of the window and I'm wondering why I ever left. I've got the buzz again. And it has brought with it waves of clarity. I've suddenly worked out why online dating is so addictive
One of my long-standing issues with these sites is the amount of ugly people on them. I'd estimate the proportion of monsters at roughly 85 per cent. Very often a message will pop into your inbox, prompting a jolt of excitement, and then you'll see the sender's face and be disappointed. It stands to reason that this will happen, because the unattractive are more likely to be unattached.
But I've now realised this doesn't matter. If there are 1,000 girls online and 850 of them are butters, there are still 150 left, which is an enormous amount to choose from.
Invariably, most of these will also be culled for various reasons: poor spelling, inconvenient height, flabby arms, racist views. But as these undesirables are weeded out, you'll gradually form a fairly promising shortlist. Like X Factor finalists, they have passed numerous cruel auditions and beat off huge competition. So by definition, those that remain will be close to perfection - and it's much easier to attain perfection on paper.
That is why online dating is so addictive.

Online dating scams break hearts, empty wallets: expert

The trauma caused by online dating scams is worse than any other, because the victims experienced ‘double hit’ – loss of money and loss of ‘romantic relationship hit’ – says an expert.
Professor Monica Whitty, of the University of Leicester, also revealed that online dating scammers groom their victims by developing ‘hyper-personal’ relationships.
Professor Whitty’s study focused on fraud where criminals set up fake identities using stolen photographs (often of models or army officers) and pretend to develop a romantic relationship with their victim.
This is often done using online dating sites and social networking sites. At some point during the relationship they pretend to be in urgent need of money and ask for help. Many victims have been persuaded to part with large sums of money before their suspicions are aroused.
To find out what techniques scammers use 15 victims were interviewed (11 women; four men).
Professor Whitty asked them about their relationship history; what psychological state they were in before the scam; the full description of the scam; why they believe they were persuaded to part with money (if they did); details of what happened after the scam (eg how police dealt with it); how they were psychologically affected by the scam; and what their current state is.
The results showed that basic marketing techniques were used to groom victims, increasing the feelings of a genuine relationship and leaving victims susceptible to fraud.
“Our data suggests that the numbers of British victims of this relatively new crime is much higher than reported incidents show. It also confirms law enforcement suspicions that this is an underreported crime, and thus more serious than first thought,” said Professor Whitty.

“This is a concern not solely because people are losing large sums of money to these criminals, but also because of the psychological impact experienced by victims of this crime. It is our view that the trauma caused by this scam is worse than any other, because of the ‘double hit’ experienced by the victims – loss of money and loss of ‘romantic relationship,’” she noted.
Elsewhere in the study Dr Tom Buchanan (University of Westminster) looked at the psychological characteristics of victims. Over 1000 participants answered an online questionnaire.
The responses showed that people with strong romantic beliefs, who idealised romantic partners were most likely to fall prey to online scammers.
Professor Whitty presented her finding at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference on 19 April, held at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London

Dating Services

The concept of dating services is nothing new; it has a history of its own. Dating services have been of different varieties: initial, there’s the community dating service; second, the video dating service; third, the tv dating game; and fourth, the online dating service.

The community dating services make use of newspapers and community newsletters for posting their advertisements. This is able to need that the shoppers move to their workplace to avail themselves of the service. Such ads, being short, give just the fundamental information concerning the client. Though such services have the advantage that they guarantee the matching of various profiles, their biggest disadvantage is that they do not reach very far. Their services stay limited to the circulation of the paper. Also, their matchmaking services can’t be considered terribly helpful as a result of of the inadequate info in the profiles.

An offshoot of the community newsletter media, the video dating service involves users making a short personal video for the purpose of presenting themselves to prospective mates. Along with giving info about themselves, the video covers their expectations concerning the person they wish to meet. The match seekers turn out the video on their own or use the agencys office for shooting their footage. The videos are placed in a very library, that allows the users to determine them thus that they will try their potential mates.

The tv dating game became quite well-liked throughout the 1990s. It primarily involves one person, who is that the searcher (male or female), and 3 folks of the opposite sex, who are the aspirants. The aspirants should strive to answer, as candidly and honestly as doable, a group of questions which the searcher has ready. The searcher makes the choice based mostly on how well the potential mate answered. The catch of this game is that, sometimes, neither party is aware of what the opposite person appearance like, as they are separated by a curtain or a cover.

Of course, the most recent in the road appears to be online dating service, which could be a combination of all the 3 mentioned above. A comparatively a lot of informative profile can be posted, complete with photo. It’s conjointly potential to upload videos that show the searchers at their best.