SYDNEY - For travelers who really want to strip off in the
sun, online travel site TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top 10
resorts where clothing is optional.
"For travelers, a great vacation is all about escaping. For
most that means escaping the confines of their homes, for others, it is best
achieved by escaping the confines of their clothes," said TripAdvisor
spokeswoman Michele Perry.
Reuters had not endorsed this list which was compiled
according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors.
1. Au Naturel Club, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
This Kantenah Bay Riviera Maya resort makes a
clothing-optional vacation a truly luxurious experience. According to one
TripAdvisor traveler: "Everyone is just there to relax and enjoy the sun and to
unwind. I cannot think of a better place to do all of those things."
2. Garden of Eden Resort, Isla Solarte, Panama
Tucked away on Panama's Caribbean coast, this pristine island
has a laid-back atmosphere. According to a TripAdvisor traveler: "Good food and
good company in enchanting surroundings. One can spend a day totally relaxing or
exploring the waters and islands nearby."
3. Living Waters Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
Between the hot mineral water pools and the luxurious
accommodations, Living Waters Spa is the perfect place for total au naturel
relaxation in the California sunshine. As one TripAdvisor traveler said: "If you
enjoy a clothing-optional environment where you can just completely let go and
relax, this place is perfect."
4. Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California
Once a celebrity retreat site, the Terra Cotta Inn is now a
relaxation destination where all visitors are welcome to feel comfortable and
pampered. One TripAdvisor traveler called it: "A place where you can feel
totally comfortable shedding your stress, worries, and cares right along with
your clothes."
5. Caliente Caribe Resort and Spa, Puerto Plata, Dominican
Republic
Stay clothed on the lush Caribbean grounds if you wish, but
undress for a comfortable experience that is naturally delightful. As one
TripAdvisor traveler commented: "Watching the stars and moon from the beachside
hot tub was one of our most memorable moments."
6. Sorobon Beach Resort, Bonaire
Visitors love the tranquility of this Bonaire haven, with its
shallow barrier-protected bay that makes swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling a
delight. According to one TripAdvisor traveler: "The total concept of being nude
24/7 was very relaxing. The island is very beautiful and we will be back to this
resort next year."
7. Cabanas Copal, Tulum, Mexico
Relax in a seaside Caribbean cabana with candlelit evenings
in this eco-friendly tropical retreat making this in-the-buff destination more
appealing. One TripAdvisor traveler said: "Waking up in paradise inside a
beautiful cabana surrounded by the jungle, and looking at the turquoise color of
the sea, is priceless!"
8. Club Orient Resort, St. Maarten
Pristine white beaches and uninhabited nearby islands often
leave guests feeling uninhibited at Club Orient in St. Martin. As one
TripAdvisor traveler put it: "Staying at Club Orient is as close to heaven as
you can get without dying! Nudity feels so natural that even first timers have
no problem shedding their clothes."
