You’ve booked the flight. You’ve packed four pairs of sunglasses, five jockstraps, and one wildly inappropriate mesh tank. The vibes? Immaculate. The DMs? Already warming up. Congratulations, you’re officially on vacation mode — and baby, you are radiating hot tourist energy.

But before you start winking at locals, flooding Grindr, or dancing on a bar shirtless in flip-flops (we’ve all been there), a gentle reminder: there’s a difference between serving hot tourist and acting like a walking cautionary tale.

Here’s how to give bold, beautiful, I’m-on-a-break energy — without being that guy.

1. Dress Like You Know the Assignment

Yes, you’re on vacation. No, that doesn’t mean you have to dress like a confused college sophomore at Coachella. Think: bold boy bikinis, breathable tanks, mesh that hints more than it screams, and jocks for… later.

Let your style say, “I’m here to turn heads,” not “I got dressed in the dark.”

2. Learn One Phrase in the Local Language

You don’t need to be fluent, but a little effort goes a long way. “Hi,” “Thank you,” “Two tequilas, please,” and “Sorry, I thought this was a gay bar” will get you far.

Bonus points if you pronounce it with a wink and a grin. Confidence is universal.

3. Respect the Culture (But Still Make Out with It)

Hooking up while abroad? A+ summer activity. But remember: you’re entering someone else’s world, not a theme park. Be curious, not entitled. Say thank you. Tip well. Ask before you touch. And please, don’t assume every local is into you just because your tank top is cropped.

4. Explore Beyond the Gayborhood

The beach parties and backrooms are fun (and necessary), but don’t forget to actually see the city. Museums. Street food. Hidden viewpoints. Cute café boys. Make memories that don’t all involve blackout nights and missing swimwear.

(But also… get your swimwear back. That one was expensive.)

5. Hook Up Like a Gentleman

You’re on vacation, not a demolition site. Whether it’s a quickie with a local or a three-day fling with a fellow tourist, bring good vibes, good hygiene, and maybe some backup lube. Be communicative. Be safe. Be generous. And leave them with a story they’re excited to tell.

6. Take the Photo — Then Put Your Phone Down

Yes, the lighting is perfect. Yes, your thighs are thicc. Yes, we love a good travel thirst trap. But don’t spend your whole trip glued to the front-facing camera. Live a little. Laugh a lot. Let someone else take a photo of you actually smiling, not posing.

7. Don’t Brag — Glow

Hot tourist energy isn’t about flexing. It’s about enjoying yourself so deeply that people want to be near you. Wear what makes you feel sexy. Smile at strangers. Share sunscreen with the hot guy on the lounger next to you. Be the fantasy, but don’t force it.

Bottom line?

You don’t have to be that guy to be the hot guy. Just pack light, flirt often, hydrate always, and leave every place (and every boy) a little better than you found them.

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