Ahhhh Summer. That time of year where sun, sand and sweet frozen drinks rule. It’s also the time of year for vacations, glorious vacations. We all can attest to being ready to just get away from things. The topic of vacations can get a little sticky though when you’re alone. I have friends who have no problem going on vacations alone. I am definitely not that type of person. Just the thought of going out to dinner alone is enough to make me tremble. Yet they jet off to Greece, Spain, and Italy, happily posting selfies on Facebook of their adventures. I couldn’t imagine navigating a foreign country on my own. I guess it is just perspective. Plenty of women look at a solitary vacation as a chance to completely get away from everyone. Others think of it as a way to explore, experiment, do things outside of the norm, and perhaps find a vacation boyfriend along the way (I’ll explain in a minute why a male companion makes a perfect one).

The reality is, whether by choice or by circumstance, at some point we all end up taking a trip on our own. And that fling I just spoke of? Well, there are plenty of articles espousing the great things about a vacation boyfriend. As a matter of fact, Huffington Post published an article that discussed the “16 Ways to Find Your Vacation Boyfriend or Girlfriend”.

Let’s take a look at what they recommend.

1. Do something crazy. Like zip lining. Or cliff jumping. Or Scuba. Nothing serves as a bonding point like adrenaline.
2. Bring a floaty. You know, one of those cool raft-y ones for the pool, or a giant blow-up unicorn. Instant conversation starter.
3. Talk to the lifeguards. They actually live here, so they have friends. And a social schedule.
4. Ask questions. You know, like “where are your swim trunks from?” Or “have you hit up the massage hut lately?” Or “wanna play with that volleyball?” We’re all on vacation, and we’re all looking for people to hang out with— it only takes a little breaking of the ice.
5. Roll deep. When you hit the cafe or venture down to the beach, bring your friends… or your siblings… or whoever’s around. When looking for a love interest, it’s much easier for a group of friends to approach a group of friends than for lone wolves to approach each other.
6. Cut the alcohol intake. Don’t be that vacation girl or guy, and you’ll be instantly more attractive to your fellow travelers.
7. Pass notes on the plane. Make your move early, and make it bold— pass a cheerful origami hello to someone who looks alluring.
8. Ask someone to reach your shoulders with the sunscreen.  Oldest trick in the book.
9. Look interesting. Like wear a hula skirt, or one of those T-shirts with the bikinis on them. Or maybe a lobster hat.
10. Stay in touch.  It’s not weird to ask the cute person in the jacuzzi what they’re doing tonight and then actually text them. Everybody on vacation is in a new place, and they’ll want to hang out ASAP.
11. Make the lobby bar your bar. It’s the perfect place to gaze over the hotel’s comings and goings, and you’ll have time to dive into conversation while that special someone waits for their room to be ready.
12. Work on your fitness. Hotel gyms are teensy, which means there’s bound to be some banter.
13. Participate in tourism. Those instructional safety videos you have to watch before Jet Skiing are sooo cheesy, right? …you’ll never get to ask a hottie that question if you don’t get off the lounge chair and into local activities.
14. Post up by the pool. It’s where people hang out.
15. Hang with your parents. They’re embarrassing, to be sure. But sometimes they’ve got just the right amount of unabashed pushiness that will perfectly maneuver you into conversation with the cutie at the bar. (Really?!)
16. Pretend your sunglasses sank to the bottom of the pool. Then, once he or she comes to help, reveal that you did not, in fact, lose your sunglasses. If you think you’ve truly spotted your future vacation boyfriend across the swim-up bar, and if all other options fail, just go for the cheap shot.

Okay, are we the only ones here asking if we are in high school? If you are alone, you do not need to resort to sophomoric stunts to find a vacation boyfriend, especially the one about hanging with your parents. More importantly, in each of those recommendations, there is absolutely no guarantee of success (or quality).

We have a much better list of ways to find the perfect vacation boyfriend, and there are only three steps.

1. Call Garren James, the CEO of Cowboys 4 Angels. He will ask you what you are looking for and help you map out the perfect option.

2. Book the Cowboy of your dreams. With more than 80 men to choose from, there is bound to be at least one that fits the bill.

3. Have an amazing vacation. That’s it. Cowboys 4 Angels will provide the perfect vacation boyfriend – good looking, fit, polite, attentive, charming, and fun – the ideal companion for any destination.

There is absolutely no reason to wear crazy clothing or accessories, do things you don’t want to do, hang with your parents (maybe that fits under number 2), or use cheesy pick up lines. The adult way to find a vacation boyfriend is to pick the male companion that fits your ideal type and have a vacation doing exactly what you want to do when you want to do it. You’ll get the vacation boyfriend experience (on steroids). You’ll be safe (he is a known and vetted individual who will protect you). Most of our male companions have traveled extensively (they may even help enhance your vacation with their knowledge). And you’ll have a blast! Sounds like a simple recipe to the vacation of your dreams. What are you waiting for?!