ACCOMMODATIONS, “WHERE TO STAY?”

NATURISTS AND CLOTHING OPTIONAL, “NOTHING TO HIDE”

BY CLAY LARROY

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Clothing optional vacations are like all other vacations, except that many of your companions will not be wearing clothing. Stripped down to its essentials, clothing optional means just that: clothing may or may not be worn at an individual’s discretion. The related term "nudist" has a somewhat different meaning. At nudist resorts, the expectation is that everyone will be unclothed most of the time. The more commonly accepted term is "naturist", which is the practice of being nude in a mixed social setting. A growing number of resorts and cruise lines offer clothing optional settings, and the trend seems to be taking off. Naturists believe that the body is something to be accepted and respected and is not inherently shameful or problematic.

Clothing optional vacations are not for everybody, and if the concept offends you, please read no further. For those of you considering a clothing optional trip, however, you will find this brief introduction a good way to move past misconceptions and use the assistance of a professional for booking your naturist vacation.

Clothing optional recreation is not a recent development. Since World War II in Europe, clothing optional beaches have been the norm. Likewise, some Caribbean resorts have always had a topless or nude area. What is new is the greater number of resorts and cruise lines that now cater to a naturist setting.

One important point to make at the outset: naturists are careful and adamant in their insistence that naturism is not sexual. While they acknowledge the sexual nature of humans, naturism is not a code word for sex. Note, however, that the some destinations restrict participation to adults, and others further restrict participation to couples only, meaning no single individuals or same sex couples are allowed.

Many first-time naturists feel nervous about their initial outing. Many feel that because their bodies are not model "perfect", that they should not appear nude in front of others. However, the reality of the situation is that the people who go to clothing optional resorts are just like everyone else. Some are tall and some are short; some are petite and some are large. Within an hour, most become comfortable with the setting and their place in it.

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“Naked is a human commodity. Nudity is God's art.”

David Allio

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