You're experiencing what the vast majority of men on dating sites experience. It seems that paid for sites are the same as free ones. I wouldn't bother with it. Save your money. Concentrate on meeting people with your travel group. Is there anybody there that you fancy? Suggest going out for social things with them; meals, theatre trips etc. Ask them to bring their friends. Put your efforts into meeting people IRL, in real situations rather thanwasting it online with women who, most of the time are just playing games.