Professional dancer and Playboy Model Chloe Abbot (Chlostar) is always traveling, especially when she’s on the competition circuit. The international destination of choice for Chlostar is clear: Puerto Rico. Here’s why she loves the island getaway so much.
Why Chlostar loves Puerto Rico
“The beaches are unreal. The water is so clear. it’s literally bath water-like, it doesn’t look real when you’re there. It’s so incredible. And the sea turtles! My gosh, you could really swim next to sea turtles,” Chlostar told Playboy.
Puerto Rico, for those of you who haven’t taken freshman Spanish, means “rich port.” Its people often refer to the island as Borinquen, which loosely means “Land of the Valiant Lord” in Taíno. Many with Puerto Rican heritage still refer to themselves as “boriqua” or “borinqueño.”
Tourism is a major part of the island’s economy, welcoming 5.1 million visitors in 2022 alone. Aside from the crystal clear beaches Chlostar adores, the island offers countless historical and scenic destinations.
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El Yunque is an honest-to-goodness rainforest, full of unique birds, colorful amphibians, and waterfalls that look straight out of a dreamscape. The city of San Juan is a bustling capital, full of amazing restaurants, enchanting night life, and even a vibrant art scene.
History buffs will love the cobblestone-lined streets of Old San Juan, whose forts like Castillo San Felipe Del Morro back stretch back all the way to the 1790s. The citadel still has a few of its original canons.
Chlostar, a New Hampshire native, loves visiting Puerto Rico with her boyfriend, whose family lives there. Aside from visiting its beaches, Chlostar loves the abundant wildlife.
“I love all the animals, and they’re around everywhere.” says Chlostar. “Horses. Cows. Even iguanas just hanging out on the trees.”