Nude Resorts on a Winning Streak

ABC News ^ | 7/12/06 | BUCK WOLF

[Millee]

There's never been a better time to skinny dip, play tennis au natural, or Jet Ski in the raw. It's "Nude Recreation Week" and America's fast-growing network of 260 clothing-optional resorts offer an ever-expanding list of outdoor activities for nudists.

Since 1992, the $400 million nude vacationing industry has tripled in size. There are now clothing-optional hotels and time-share condos in nearly every major tourist destination, nude cruises, and in-the-buff charter flights that won't let you fly by the seat of your pants.

"I think Americans are waking up to the peace and serenity that comes with taking off your clothing. For one thing, nobody has a pocket for a cell phone or beeper," says Carolyn Hawkins of the American Association for Nude Recreation, which boasts more than 50,000 dues-paying members.

"In a room of naked people, you don't know who's a judge, and who's a secretary. It's really leaving all those distractions that divide people behind."

[b4its2late]

Why is it that most nudists are people you don't want to see naked?

[Gumlegs]

Well, it's one way to avoid wrinkles.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Leaving all those distractions behind?

At a nekkid resort he thinks you can leave distractions behind?!?!?!?!?!?!? (He thinks you WANT to leave distractions behind? ....)

Anyway, I guess the staying streak of these nekkid resorts depends, in a large part, on whether you need depends, and on how fast you run. (Or decide not to run, as the case may be. It's a difficult subject to get your hand around. Exceeds the grasp of the subject, to say the least. Or stay the lease.)

[Mase]

George: Well I just got back from swimming in the pool. And the water was ..... cold...
Jerry: Oh... You mean... shrinkage.
George: Yes. Significant shrinkage!
Jerry: So you feel you were short changed.
George: Yes! I mean, if she thinks that's me she's under a complete misapprehension. That was not me, Jerry. That was not me.

[Mike Bates]

Someone's havin' delusions of adequacy again!

[Millee]

Wine, huh??? I've heard that stuff is good, I'll have to try it! ;o)

[MotleyGirl70]

There's never been a better time to skinny dip, play tennis au natural, or Jet Ski in the raw.

Skinny dippin' is one thing, but that's where I draw the line.

[MotleyGirl70]

I would recommend the guys stay out of the pool!

[Cagey]

Play tennis au natural? That would be awkward.


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[Darksheare]

My glowing pale phosphorescent butt would burn retinal tissue away.

[Darksheare]

Yowch.
Multiply the pain tenfold at least.

[MotleyGirl70]

This is wrong in so many ways!

[Cagey]

Yea! Real nudists don't wear tennis shoes, for pete's sake.

By the way, who put those chads in the photo?

[MotleyGirl70]

[MotleyGirl70]

Cool!

[Chanticleer]

A few reasons NOT to be a nudist (especially in Florida!)

• vinyl
• mosquitos
• sunburn
• gnats
• splinters
• fireants
• hot seats
• sweat ants
• sweat
• bees
• heat rash
• wasps
• biting flies
• sand -- EVERYWHERE!

[Millee]

Looks like you've given this a lot of thought. ;o)

[Larry Lucido]

Italian sausage is best.

(I was going to say "nothing beats Italian sausage" and thought better of it)

[Larry Lucido]

Definitely not "good naked."

[Protagoras]

Can I have that cat when your done with it?