This Puerto Rico itinerary is the next best thing to vacationing with Taylor Zakhar Perez
Oh, to be sitting on a beach, sipping a Mai Tai, and lounging next to Taylor Zakhar Perez right now...
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Oh, to be sitting on a beach, sipping a Mai Tai, and lounging next to Taylor Zakhar Perez right now….
The 33-year-old actor — who played gay in Red, White & Royal Blue and has been one of our favorite Instagram follows ever since — spent nearly the entire summer in Puerto Rico and kept us fed with plenty of content throughout the summer months.
“Took a little bit of PUERTO RICO 
back with me, forever thankful for the people and the Boricua culture that showed me a hell of a good time 
,” he wrote, alongside an assortment of delicious looking meals, sweaty nights out, and some well-deserved rest and relaxation on the beach.
Pack your bags, we’re going on an adventure
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So, it’s safe to say the FOMO is real.
But just because the local LGBTQ+ community’s go-to Halloweekend party, Aventura Vieques, was postponed until the spring, doesn’t mean a Puerto Rican trip has to be off the table.
As a matter of fact, this month marks the end of both hurricane and local tourist season, and thanks to their bustling nightlife and dependably sunny weather, Puerto Rico makes for a perfect vacation trip yearround.
And if you spot the hunky actor around during your excursions, please tell him to hit us up next time!
Here’s our recommended itinerary.
To stay
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
Trendy resort stay 1077 Ashford Ave · San Juan, PR 00907(787) 721-7500
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This gorgeous oceanfront luxury resort was recently renovated and features a spa, whirlpool, outdoor pool, and nine restaurants on site. You know, for when you’re too “tired” for an adventure out.
Coqui del Mar Gay Hotel Adults Only
Adult, clothing-optional guesthouse 2218 C. Gral. del Valle · San Juan, PR 00913(787) 220-4204
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Coqui Del Mar wears its reputation as the gayest hotel in the Caribbean with pride. The gay-owned and clothing-optional hotel also includes a daily “#TropiContinental” breakfast, barbecues, and bikes, beach chairs, and coolers at little to no charge.
To play
Oasis Tapas & Lounge
Grab a drink beachside 6 Condado Ave · San Juan, PR 00907(787) 721-7145
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This San Juan lounge might just be the best spot to make new friends for the night with tapas, an unbeatable happy hour, and go-go boys.
This reasonably priced bear club, bar, and restaurant is filled with dark corners — and frequented by locals, so be sure to brush up on your Spanish!
Related
Where should you go to party in Puerto Rico?
As the Caribbean’s de facto epicenter of gay culture, this viridian island has much to offer gay travelers.
To dine
La Cantina by La Catrina
Drag and dinner 124 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt · San Juan, San Juan 00918(787) 945-9014
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If you’re looking for exemplary Borimex food — a perfect combination of Boricua and Mexican influences — and a queer-friendly spot, look no further than this karaoke bar and restaurant.
And if that wasn’t enough of a selling point, there are weekly drag shows and a can’t-miss happy hour, starting at 4 pm.
Eat like a local at this casual and traditional Puerto Rican restaurant, where the empanadas and piña coladas are only second to their famous pernil con mofongo, featuring pork shoulder and fried plantains.
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