Go as a companion

               You can travel the world in style -- sleeping
          at the Ritz in Madrid, lunching at the Balzar in
          Paris, taking high tea at the Hyde Park Hotel in
          London, jetting across the ocean on the Concorde,
          no less -- as the guest of a gentleman (or -woman)
          who has the time and money to travel but no one
          with whom to share the experience. More and more
          well-to-do would-be travelers are employing
          professional companions, paying them well, and then
          rewarding them further with first-class trips to
          the world's most exotic destinations.
               The requirements for the job are easy to fill.
          Generally, you must be friendly, reliable, neat,
          easy to get along with, and willing to travel.
          Language ability and previous travel experience are
          pluses, but they are not necessary.
               You can advertise yourself as a traveling
          companion in the classified section of a travel
          magazine or newsletter. Indicate when you are
          available to travel, any previous travel
          experience, any language ability, and a number to
          call for more information. You will be asked to
          produce references. And then you will be asked if
          you're ready for a week in the Caribbean...or a few
          days  wandering the museums  of London...or a month
          exploring the Irish countryside.
               The other way to find a traveler looking for a
          companion is to list your availability with the
          Travel Companion Exchange, P.O. Box 833,
          Amityville, NY 11701; (916)454-0880.