I understand your approach too, but I might suggest you at least give the girl(s) a little heads up, like "I'll be in your city next week and I'll call you to go out." Honestly just showing up might not go over too well and they may even feel you are rather thoughtless for not telling them you were coming...JMHO.
I probably will call a few days before I leave, but I know of a few people who went on trips and got stuck at the border and weren't aloud in the country because of paperwork problems. I dont want to plan to see her for a month or 2 then run into problems and get stuck in customs, for what ever reason and not be able to get a hold of her. Then she is sitting there thinking I'm on the way and i'm not, big disappiontment for both. I know a guy who went to Russia a few years ago to see some one, he got his visa but when he actually went, Russian authorites revoked his visa at the airport becuase someone forgot to check his miltary background and he had restrictions on visiting communist countries. He was out of touch with every one for about 3 days while the mess was straightened out.
I was just under the impression that these ladies wanted love and romance and I just dont see how prearranged anything is romantic. sounds snobish to me. I know most wont understand me but thankyou castaway for the vote of confidence. It is nice to talk to you guys because it is a whole new thing for me, and i appreciate the advice.
Casper, romantic is what you make it. It does not need to be surprise and romantic is different for every lady. I know my lady would have "shut the door" in my face if I had showed with a polite notice of intent. When you arrive, you will search for what she feels is romantic. Some, it is a candle lit dinner, some it is a moonlite walk, others it is sex on the beach; for some it might be jewelry.
Casper, I would feel her out, that is a long way to go; see if she likes surprises, she if she plans her schedules or goes with the flow, etc.