There are some places where the local law enforcement don't like prostitution.

The USA is the classic one, where apart from a few legal brothels in Nevada and indoors in the state of Rhode Island, saying anything that could be interpreted as 'I will have sex with you for money' can end up with you in prison. Some police forces will even arrest you for turning up for an appointment if they've booked you via an escort site.

(Hence escorts in the US being big on getting references from new clients - they're trying to avoid entrapment by the police.)

Earlier this year, I was surprised to discover that another such place is... Jersey (and, I suspect, the other Channel Islands too).

Annoyingly, their local 'law officers' won't answer questions on this subject, even when they resign and go into private practice. Although I still can't find a law specifically outlawing prostitution, it is illegal to trade in Jersey without official permission, and 'personal services' are certainly covered by that.

In any case, it is clear from a thread on another message board that, if they know you're coming to the island, you'll not be allowed in. (This is particularly interesting given that people coming from the British Isles shouldn't have to go through Jersey immigration - it's a sign of how seriously they take this.)

So, what to do if you want to do a tour somewhere that doesn't want you working there?

#1 Be glad that you use a 'working name'. If your passport is in the same name as you use for work, I'd probably give places like Jersey a miss unless you want to risk the wasted fare and other costs - being refused entry is not something covered by most travel insurance - never mind the scene at the (air)port.

#2 Be glad pictures of your face aren't all over your ads. If they are, ditto.

#3 Make sure your announced date of arrival isn't the date you actually arrive. Why make it easier for them to spot you?

#4 Consider travelling with (and staying in the same place as) other people, and not other workers 'on tour'.

#5 Be very, very discreet while you're there.

(Oh, before you book the trip to Rhode Island - they keep trying to change the law there, so do check to see if they've succeeded.)

Edit: they have. Cross Rhode Island off the list.