The Terra Cotta Inn is the BEST nudist resort in America for first timers

Nudists all know we are the BEST nudist resort in the United States for first timers. Even our local newspaper, the Desert Sun reported we are the most mainstream nudist resort in American and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time. But, not all first timers know this.

I just read a review of our resort from a couple that has been to many nudist resorts. This is what he wrote:

"...The wife, my wife, not just any wife, did have a blast playing tug-a-war with Jude. She, Jude, really is a cute puppy.

One observation that I made while at Terra Cotta Inn, ... was that there does appear to have been a slight shift in the demographic. It seemed like there were more young adults around the pool than I remember seeing in prior visits...I prefer to think that the whole Nakation idea is catching on. We can only hope.

A couple of more notes about Terra Cotta Inn. This especially goes out to first timers... If you're thinking of that nude beach in Hawaii, Jamaica, Florida, etc, as a place to introduce your reluctant, nervous, unsure, wife to nude sunbathing, social nudism, or any other variation of the theme that doesn't involve being ogled, leered at, or surreptitiously photographed... STOP THINKING NOW! You're obviously not very good at it. If at all possible, Terra Cotta Inn is the sort of place you need to take her too if you expect to have a rat's chance in the crazy cat lady's house of ever having her say let's go back. Unless, of course, she's into being ogled, leered at, surreptitiously photographed, etc. Once off the beach, some clubs, while not open to the public spectacle that ruins many nude beaches and first experiences, are pretty serious about concepts such as nude, clothes free, nudist, etc. If she's at all spooked by the idea of being nude amongst strangers, a clothing optional resort like Terra Cotta Inn is the perfect choice for a first visit..."

Well we thank him for his honest opinions. Still, every week we get calls and e-mails from people who took their wife or girlfriend to a nude beach or another nudist resort for her first experience and she hated it. And he now wants to know how to convince her to try our place. Rarely will she try it as in her mind all nude places are the same which is not true. Go as our guest wrote, if you go to a wrong place, good luck getting her to try it again.

This is one of the many reasons why first timers from around the world fly to our resort. For instance, we have an original first timer couple here from England right now. They came here for their first nudist experience as he wanted his nervous wife to have her best nude vacation ever, and this is now their 15th time here.

Your wife or girlfriend will love our resort too. So first timers, try our resort and watch her want to become a repeat guest.

Now is the perfect time for a fun, romantic, sunny, unique vacation experience. One that you will want to repeat over and over.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time as reported by the Desert Sun newspaper in Palm Springs!

Last November, MSNBC picked us as the Best value nude sunbathing resort in the western US.

And 1 month ago, the Los Angeles Times newspaper picked us as the most popular of ALL small resorts in Southern California. Pretty cool that our nudist resort is more popular than all the boring textile hotels. And the picked the city of Palm Springs as the runner up best travel destination of ALL Southern California.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations or for more information. We answer the phones from 8am-10pm PST.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Visit our Facebook resort page at http://bit.ly/TerraCottaInnFBPage

Hope to see you this summer in sunny Palm Springs at Terra Cotta Inn!!!

Nude sunbathing room sale this November at Terra Cotta Inn. Palm Springs, California

Here at the Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in Palm Springs, California the sunniest city in the US, we are having our annual November room sale.

On Sunday through Thursday nights, stay 1 night, get $25 off the 2nd night. Stay 4 nights, get $50 off. And if you are staying a week like so many guests, our already discounted weekly rates are on sale for only $909/couple/week.

Included with all rooms are complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks, check in as early as 10am and check out until 5pm, king sized beds, free wifi, state of the art salt water system pool and jacuzzi, and much, much more.

And for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering this November, Terra Cotta Inn is running a massage special. Get one massage, the 2nd is 50% off. And massages are fantastic at Terra Cotta Inn. Examiner.com selected us as one of the top 8 spas in the whole Palm Springs area.

Palm Springs and the Terra Cotta Inn are the perfect November vacation destinations.

Where else are you just about guaranteed 100% sunshine all day long and no rain? Certainly not in Florida, The Caribbean or Mexico which can be very rainy and cloudy from tropical storms in Novbember.

Palm Springs, California has the BEST year round nude sunbathing weather anywhere in the world!

The Terra Cotta Inn has always been known as one of the best values of ALL hotels and nudist resorts in the Palm Springs area.

In November, 2009 Chris Elliott a reporter for National Geographic Traveler and MSNBC travel said you need to take a nakation, that's a clothing optional vacation. One of his reasons he gave was some nudist resorts are great values. Terra Cotta Inn was the ONLY good value nude sunbathing resort in the western US that he cited.

And Terra Cotta Inn is very popular. In the December 2009, Best of the Best issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine, Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort was selected as one of the 3 BEST small resorts in the whole Palm Springs area. And we are considered the best because we are a fun, friendly, and an affordably luxurious resort.

Now is the perfect time for a fun, romantic, unique vacation experience.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time!

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Visit our Facebook resort page at http://bit.ly/TerraCottaInnFBPage

Make this the summer to finally say good bye to your funny tan lines forever.

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs.

Use of the word Nakations is becoming a world wide phenomena

In Australia, on the Australian yahoo site, au.yahoo.com in their Total Travel section, au.yahoo.com just had a story about Australian nude beaches and nakations.

AANR, the American Association for Nude Recreation http://aanr.com has done a fantastic job in promoting the word nakations and in mainstreaming the concept of nude recreation around the world.

Here's the Australian yahoo story:

"Top Aussie Nudist Beaches

Aussie nakation destinations

Those who do bare all on a regular basis proclaim it is a very addictive and liberating experience. If you've ever dreamed of an all-over tan, look no further for all the top clothing optional 'free' beaches all over Australia."

The above photo is of Maslin Beach in Australia.

"Maslin Beach, Adelaide, SA

Australia's first official nude beach

Declared a legal nudist beach in 1975, Maslin Beach is also one of the prettiest beaches in South Australia, surrounded by high cliff walls. The southern end of the beach is the nudist area, and each year this area is host to the Maslin Beach Olympics, with informal competitions including three-legged races and best bum!

For the full story: Click here

We have many Australian couples vacation at our resort every year especially in our summer which is Australia's winter.

Tom Mulhall
Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
Palm Springs, CA
Resort site http://sunnyfun.com
Resort Facebook page http://bit.ly/TerraCottaInnFBPage
For more information or reservations, call 1-800-786-6938 (toll free US and Canada). Rest of the world call 760-322-6059.

Last Two weeks for Terra Cotta Inn NAKED summertime Room Sale

There's just two more weeks left of Terra Cotta Inn's annual Stay 1 Night, the 2nd is 50% off Room Sale on Monday - Thursday Nights - No Coupon Needed.

Palm Springs and the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa is the perfect summer time vacation destination.

Where else are you just about guaranteed 100% sunshine all day long?

Palm Springs, California has the BEST summertime nude sunbathing weather anywhere in the world!

And for those guests that want to really relax here and get a great all over suntan, our weekly rates are discounted to $859/couple/week the next 2 weeks. Included with all rooms is complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks, check in as early as 10am and check out until 5pm, king sized beds, free wifi, state of the art salt water system pool and jacuzzi, and much, much more.

And for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering, The Terra Cotta Inn is running a massage special. Get one massage, the 2nd is 50% off. And massages are fantastic at Terra Cotta Inn. Examiner.com selected us as one of the top 8 spas in the whole Palm Springs area.

The Terra Cotta Inn has always been known as one of the best values of ALL hotels and nudist resorts in the Palm Springs area.

In November, 2009 Chris Elliott a reporter for National Geographic Traveler and MSNBC travel said you need to take a nakation, that's a clothing optional vacation. One of his reasons he gave was some nudist resorts are great values. Terra Cotta Inn was the good value nude sunbathing resort in the western US that he cited.

And Terra Cotta Inn is very popular. In the December 2009, Best of the Best issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine, Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort was selected as one of the 3 BEST small resorts in the whole Palm Springs area. And we are considered the best because we are a fun, friendly, and an affordably luxurious resort.

Last year we upgraded our misting/cooling system poolside so it is
now 1000 psi. It is NOW the most powerful poolside cooling system in the
whole Palm Springs valley. And with our salt water pool and jacuzzi, you never have to worry about it being too warm here in the summer.

Now is the perfect time for a fun, romantic, unique vacation experience.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time!

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Visit our Facebook resort page at http://bit.ly/TerraCottaInnFBPage

Make this the summer to finally say good bye to your funny tan lines forever.

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs.

July and August starts Terra Cotta Inn's Stay 1 Night, the 2nd is 50% off Room Sale on Monday - Thursday Nights - No Coupon Needed

Palm Springs and the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa is the perfect summer time vacation destination.

Where else are you just about guaranteed 100% sunshine all day long and no rain? Certainly not in Florida, The Caribbean or Mexico which can be very rainy and cloudy from tropical storms in the summer.

Palm Springs, California has the BEST summertime nude sunbathing weather anywhere in the world!

July and August starts Terra Cotta Inn's 15th annual stay 1 night, the 2nd is 50% off summer time room sale. This discount is good on Monday through Thursday nights.

And for those guests that want to really relax here and get a great all over suntan, our weekly rates are discounted to $859/couple/week in July and August. Included with all rooms is complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks, check in as early as 10am and check out until 5pm, king sized beds, free wifi, state of the art salt water system pool and jacuzzi, and much, much more.

And for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering this summer, Terra Cotta Inn is running a massage special. Get one massage, the 2nd is 50% off. And massages are fantastic at Terra Cotta Inn. Examiner.com selected us as one of the top 8 spas in the whole Palm Springs area.

The Terra Cotta Inn has always been known as one of the best values of ALL hotels and nudist resorts in the Palm Springs area.

In November, 2009 Chris Elliott a reporter for National Geographic Traveler and MSNBC travel said you need to take a nakation, that's a clothing optional vacation. One of his reasons he gave was some nudist resorts are great values. Terra Cotta Inn was the only good value nude sunbathing resort in the western US that he cited.

And Terra Cotta Inn is very popular. In the December 2009, Best of the Best issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine, Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort was selected as one of the 3 BEST small resorts in the whole Palm Springs area. And we are considered the best because we are a fun, friendly, and an affordably luxurious resort.

Last year we upgraded our misting/cooling system poolside so it is
now 1000 psi. It is NOW the most powerful poolside cooling system in the
whole Coachella valley. And with our salt water pool and jacuzzi, you never have to worry about it being too warm here in the summer.

Now is the perfect time for a fun, romantic, unique vacation experience.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time!

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Visit our Facebook resort page at http://bit.ly/TerraCottaInnFBPage

Make this the summer to finally say good bye to your funny tan lines forever.

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs.

Alaska Airlines Airfare sale to California ends midnight April 12th fly by June 20th

Alaska Airlines has an airfare sale that ends midnight, Monday April 12th. You must fly by June 20th.

The state of Washington is the #1 home state of our guests. Canada is #2 (yes, I know it's not a state although it feels like its our 51st state or we're their 14th province.

Here's the details from their site:

"Great Deals To Your Favorite California Destinations
High Flyin Deals

For a limited time, enjoy discounted fares from many of your favorite Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air cities to California. With fares as low as $69, it's a great time to get flyin'.

To take advantage of these high flyin' deals, simply purchase your ticket by April 12, 2010, for travel completed by June 20, 2010...



For Alaska Airlines airfare sale page: click here

Time for a nakation in sunny Palm Springs, California at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa.

Now is the perfect time for a fun, romantic, unique vacation experience.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time!

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 (toll free US and Canada) for more information or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/nudist_resorts

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs, California!

Top Five Reasons Why Your New Years Resolutions Should Include Vacationing Clothing Optional

Here are the Top Five Reasons Why Your New Years Resolutions Should Include Vacationing Clothing Optional at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California!

Year after year, you make New Years resolutions that you fail to keep. This new year or should we say nude year, why not add a fun vacation experience to your resolutions. One that you will want to keep. Resolve to take an exciting vacation at a clothes free nude sunbathing resort.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw wrote these wise words decades ago. They were true then and even truer today.

In these difficult times everyone needs to have more fun in their lives. By taking a vacation at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa, Palm Springs, California http://sunnyfun.com one of the best nudist resorts in the world (according to AOL, Tripadvisor, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Lonely Planet and more publications), you will have a great time.

Here are the top five reasons your New Years resolutions for 2010 should include a vacation at Terra Cotta Inn.

1) It's the most romantic vacation you will ever experience.

Terra Cotta Inn is a clothing optional resort that caters to couples. No noisy kids here to disturb your relaxation. Terra Cotta puts you into husband - wife mode or boyfriend - girlfriend mode. You can escape the mom and dad routine all vacation long.

Topless and nude sunbathing is a very sensual experience. The warm sun and water gently caressing your bare skin, heightening all of your romantic senses. Studies show trying new romantic adventures in a safe environment helps maintain loving relationships.

A Terra Cotta Inn getaway will create a romantic jump start for kicking your love life back into high gear.

2) A Terra Cotta Inn vacation is a great value

In November 2009, MSNBC had a TV travel segment. They said "nakation anyone? The skinny on clothing optional vacations." The show recommended three nudist resorts that deliver exceptionally good value and deals. Naturally, Terra Cotta Inn was one of the recommended resorts.

From complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks, free parking, free WiFi, top of the line king sized beds, state of the art salt water system heated pool and jacuzzi (the water feels heavenly on your bare skin), early check in at 10am and late check out at 5pm, in room refrigerators, microwaves, coffee, DVDs, flat screen TVs, ipod docks and more, they have all the amenities you would expect at much more expensive resorts.

They were even selected as one of the top 3 boutique hotels in the whole Palm Springs area this December in Palm Springs Life Magazine, their Best of the Best issue.

And every year in the months of December, January, July and August Terra Cotta Inn always runs a room sale for even more savings.

Value is now considered the new luxury and Terra Cotta Inn delivers affordable luxury.

Finally best of all Terra Cotta Inn would does not charge guests hidden resort fees or day fees.

3) You can pack light avoiding checked baggage hassles at airports

What's the usual dress code at Terra Cotta Inn? It's flip flops, sunglasses, sun block, and a smile. No more having to pay to check your bags. No more having to buy a new resort wear wardrobe. The only wardrobe you need to pack is your birthday suit and it's always a perfect fit and always in style.

4) A Terra Cotta Inn vacation makes you feel better about yourself.

The Terra Cotta Inn is the most mainstream nudist resort in America and is perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time. Repeat guests from around the world flock here for fun vacations.

Women especially love Terra Cotta vacations. In society, women are constantly judged by their looks. They're told they're not sexy enough unless they buy certain cosmetics, wear certain trendy designer clothes, or wear lots of bling.

No need to worry about making a fashion statement here. The only thing you have to worry about is does your hat match your sandals. You truly get to relax to the max at Terra Cotta Inn. Once your clothes are shed, so are the worries of the everyday world.

5) Palm Springs is one of the Best Vacation Destinations in the United States.

This November, the popular travel website Tripadvisor picked Palm Springs as one of the top 5 sun destinations to vacation at this year. Last year, Lonely Planet Travel Guide books in their book "Blue List Best in Travel 2008" wrote "want to enjoy the best...the planet has to offer? Forget Sydney, San Francisco, or Shanghai... They then recommended Palm Springs as one of the worlds top 10 "cities on the rise."

Palm Springs is a fun resort community. It has museums, art galleries, casinos, casual and fine dining, world class golf, hiking, sight seeing, shopping, and the largest discount designer shopping mall just 20 minutes away.

Palm Springs is the sunniest city in the US averaging less than 5 inches of rain a year. You are almost always guaranteed great topless and nude sunbathing weather year round.

So this year make a fun New Years resolution that you intend to keep. Give the Terra Cotta Inn a call at 1-800-786-6938. Say goodbye to funny tan lines forever.

Tom Mulhall
Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
Sunny Palm Springs, CA
http://sunnyfun.com
Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/nudist_resorts

Even Christmas Ornaments Love Vacationing at Nudist Resorts

Vacationing at nudist resorts is hot. MSNBC on November 9th had a TV show segment called "5 reasons to bare it all on your next vacation
Nakation, anyone? The skinny on clothing-optional vacations." CLICK HERE

Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs was picked as one of the three nudist resorts in the US whose hotel rates are the best deal.

In December, Palm Springs Life Magazine in their Best of the Best issue selected the top 3 boutique hotels In the whole Palm Springs area. The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa was selected the second best of ALL boutique hotels in Palm Springs. Way Cool!

Now Christmas ornaments want to get in on the fun.

Above is a nice Christmas ornament couple from Santa Fe, New Mexico (that's where the artist lives) vacationing in the tree at The Terra Cotta Inn nudist resort, Palm Springs.

I think that these ornaments are so whimsical and fun. They are what nice nudist resorts are all about, relaxing and having fun.

Webmasters feel free to link to or repost this blog post.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

AANR's Nakation in a Box is featured on CNN site

AANR, the American Association for Nude Recreation has realized for more people to enjoy nudism you have to create positive PR. This year they have hit 2 home runs. First with the Guinness Book of records nude skinny dip. Next with the word nakation, meaning taking a naked vacation.

AANR even came up with the concept of a nakation in a box.

CNBC on Friday covered the nakation in a box story in an article is this Holiday gift Stupid or Cool.

Here it is:

"Are These Holiday Gifts Stupid or Cool?

Special to CNBC.com

Is holiday shopping bringing you down? Are you sifting through countless gift ideas trying to find something unique for the person who has everything?

Well, there's a good chance they don't have the stuff on this list!

But buyers beware — there's a fine line between stupid and cool, and this group of products teeters on that edge.

So after scouring the Web to find the most, umm...unique gifts out there, we want you to weigh in and decide...

Nakation in a Box, $74 from the American Association for Nude Recreation


Source: American Association for Nude Recreation
Nakation in a Box


...take a Nakation — a naked vacation — with the help of the American Association for Nude Recreation's Nakation in a Box.

For $74, naked travelers will receive a kit that includes the AANR's North American Guide to Nude Recreation — complete with tips for all you first timers out there — an "I'm on Nakation" towel, temporary tattoos (classy) and sunscreen (ouch!)

$74? That seems pretty steep for a kit that doesn't come with any clothes! But, according to the AANR Web site, it's a small price to pay for "the passport to your best vacation ever."

Nothing says it better than the group's slogan: "Put a little naked in your next vacation — you're going to love it!"

Now you can vote if you think this gift is stupid or cool. Here are the latest results:

CNBC Poll: Tell Us What You Think
Nakation in a Box * 1386 responses

Stupid
74%

Cool
26%
Not a Scientific Survey. Results may not total 100% due to rounding.

For the full article Click here and if you click you can also vote.

What I thought was pretty cool is 26% of people thought cool. That is a big minority.

Good job with the pr, AANR.

It's time you should try a nakation too.

Never been to a clothing optional resort before? No problem. You really need to try something new, something fun, and different. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time!

This December, we were selected by readers of Palm Springs Life Magazine in their Best of the Best Reader's Choice issue as one of the top 3 of ALL boutique hotels in Palm Springs. That's really cool that people put us up with the nicest small hotels in town.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 for more information or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/nudist_resorts

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

(Photo from AANR)

Chris Elliott on MSNBC mentions a vacation at Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs is a bargain

"5 reasons to bare it all on your next vacation

...why would you still want to consider baring everything on your next vacation?

First a warning: A clothing-optional vacation isn’t for everyone. For example, when I posted Schuttauf’s interview on my blog, I illustrated it with what I thought was an appropriate photo of four unclothed women running into the Baltic. The picture only showed their uncovered derrieres, but the outcry from some of my readers was loud. They demanded I remove the “not-safe-for-work” image, and because I love my readers, I did. (Even if they’re prudes.)

And by way of full disclosure, no, I haven’t taken a nakation. But I’m open to it.

Here are a few reasons you might consider vacationing in the buff.

It’s not what you think
There are so many misconceptions about vacationing sans clothing, it would take an entire article to address them. But let me clear up just a few. Nudists are not perverts, and their resorts — at least the ones represented by AANR — are not seedy...

It’ll open your mind
Take it from someone whose neighbors were nudists: Going clothes-free can be an enlightening experience. I only mention this because many of us are looking for a different perspective when we’re on vacation, and removing our clothes can certainly offer that.

It’s a good time
“Nude recreation is fun,” says AANR’s Schuttauf. “Anyone who has ever gone skinny-dipping or as a kid romped through the back yard sprinkler in their birthday suit knows.” Fact is, most of the mainstream media coverage of nude recreation skips over this important point. Instead, we’re fed a lot of titillating nonsense — lists like the “Top 5 naked events” and “Top 5 nude beaches” that leave many of us firmly convinced that all nudists are hedonists...

It’s a deal
The entire travel industry is on sale, and nude resorts are no exception. For example, the Terra Cotta Inn in Palm Springs, Calif., was offering a two-day nude sunbathing special for as little as $149 a night per couple, as I wrote this. That’s $20 a night off the normal price.

...Put differently, you might pay less for your nakation than your vacation.

It’s easy to pack
You can blame Air New Zealand for this idea, since it came up with the clever ad campaigns featuring flight attendants in body paint. But packing for a clothing-optional vacation is so easy and you won’t ever have to worry about additional luggage fees. That’s a compelling argument when your carrier wants to charge $15 per bag — and more on some flights..."

Ready to strip down on your next vacation? While it’s true that you could save a couple of bucks on baggage fees and hotel rates, and that it definitely will broaden your horizons, allow me to add just one piece of advice: Try it before you book a whole week. Visit a clothing-optional club — many offer affordable day passes — and see how it feels.

If you like it, have a nakation.

If you don’t, you can join the rest of us prudes — yeah, I guess I’m probably one of them — and keep your clothes on."

For the full article click here

Chris Elliott is a travel reporter for MSNBC and the ombudman for National Geographic Traveler.

I have always been telling readers that our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa is the best value resort in Palm Springs. And now Chris Elliott agrees by mentioning us. Yes, we are a fantastic value which is one of the reasons why we are so popular.

For more information about our resort, the Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa, visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Or give us a call at 800-786-6938.

We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/nudist_resorts

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

PS I invited Chris to take a nakation with us. Are you coming Chris? Drop me an e-mail or call me at 800-786-6938. We answer the phones from 8am-10pm PST.

Nude Recreation is Fun writes Chris Elliott

Erich Schuttauf, the executive director of AANR, the American Association for Nude Recreation is featured in an interview with Chris Elliott. Chris writes for National Geographic Traveller and MSNBC.com. He is a very influential travel writer.

Earlier this week I wrote that nudists need to get across the point that nude recreation and nudism is fun.

So what's the headline of this article? "Nude Recreation is fun."

Now as much as I would like to take some credit for it, Erich Schuttauf is a very savvy director. He also preaches that nude recreation is fun.

Way to go Erich. You make me and ll other AANR members proud!

Here's the story:

“Nude recreation is fun”

Erich Schuttauf is the executive director of the American Association for Nude Recreation, a group that represents clothing-optional resorts. There’s been a lot of talk about nudism in the travel world lately, from two highly-publicized incidents this summer in which disruptive airline passengers disrobed, to the group’s efforts to coin a new term: the “nakation.” That’s right, folks. AANR has trademarked the word. Do nudists have an image problem? I asked Schuttauf...

[Chris]While we’re on the subject of image, I wanted to ask you about Paradise Lakes Resort in Florida, which withdrew from your association after being temporarily suspended for violating what have been termed “family-friendly” principles. Do nudists have an image to uphold, and if so, what is it?

[Erich] Behavior within the nudist community should require no apology. We have earned a reputation as the credible voice of reason for family social nude recreation since 1931 and take that reputation very seriously.

[Chris]Section 1.4 of the AANR procedure manual says “it is important that we maintain the highest standards of courtesy, dignity, and personal integrity.” Call me a prude, but I think there are a lot of Americans who think the words “nudism” and “dignity” — let alone “personal integrity” don’t belong in the same sentence. Am I missing something?

[Erich] Those who have not given nude recreation a try are definitely missing out on something: the level of body acceptance and personal comfort that comes with allowing yourself and others to be who you are. We often say it but a visitor to a nudist club doesn’t know a bank president from a bus driver. Likewise, those with scars or a few pounds to lose find self-confidence. Its about body acceptance rather than bodies...

[Chris] The latest Y Partnership 2009 National Leisure Travel Monitor finds that interest in nude recreation slipped from 11 percent in 2008 to 10 percent this year. In the interests of full disclosure, I should also mention the Y Partnership is your public relations firm. Are you concerned that your popularity has peaked?

[Erich]Reviewing the entire study the traveling public’s interest in virtually all activities has dropped a little bit. I attribute this to the fact there are even more and more choices of things to do. And, relative to many widely popular activities, nude recreation is doing very well. [Tom's note. Chris, get real, it's the worst recession since the great depression. That's fantastic numbers.]

[Chris] Speaking of your PR firm, I understand it coined the term “nakation.” That’s very clever. What do you think of that term?

[Erich] A nakation is a vacation you will want to brag to friends about. I love the term chiefly because it’s so much fun. Anyone who has ever gone skinny-dipping or as a kid romped through the back yard sprinkler in their birthday suit knows. Nude recreation is fun.

[Chris]I can’t help but notice surveys like TripAdvisor’s “5 naked events and top 5 nude beaches,” which, if you don’t mind me saying so, seem a little exploitative. Come to think of it, there are some who will think this interview is just a shameless attempt to attract visitors. Where do you cross the line between legitimate journalism and a titillating ratings grab?

{Erich] We’re more than willing to have a little bit of fun in the media if it means having an opportunity to let others know about where they can experience the joys of going clothes-free. For example, in July we convinced members and first-time visitors alike to give swimming in the buff a try as we set a Guinness World Record for the most number of people simultaneously skinny dipping. We’re talking about 13,648 people in more than 100 locations throughout North America shedding clothes.

On the other hand the importance of maintaining credibility means that we’re committed to striking a balance. Nude recreation is a lot of fun to experience and to talk about, but only if we can be a good neighbor as we do so..."

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This is a great article. Erich talks about the wholesomeness of nudism. He talks about the body acceptance and confidence building of nudism. But, he also talks about the FUN. And that is what Chris Elliott picked up on is the FUN.

Way to go Erich and Chris. A great interview!

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A nakations article with the usual stereotypes

If I had a dollar for every time I heard "I'd love to go to your nudist resort, but I can't until I lose ____ pounds," I'd be a multi millionaire. Yet, this is one of the biggest misconceptions that non non nudists have about vacationing at nudist resorts.

The beauty of a nudist resort vacation is you can be yourself. You DON'T have to lose weight to have a fun, relaxing nude vacation.

Here is her story:

"A relaxing nakation will melt away worries

If it weren’t for the extra pound or 30 I’m carrying around, I might just consider taking a nakation this year...

Seems nakations are all the rage these days. CNN — Curmudgeon News Network — said so. The reporter gives this quote: “‘… there’s the idea that if you’ve lost the shirt off your back, you should go nude,’ said Erich Schuttauf, executive director of the American Association of Nude Recreation.”

...Any-hoo, I think we Americans are more practical than Schuttauf thinks.

Basically, on a nakation:

• We don’t have to worry what to pack: Sunscreen, shoes. Oh, and maybe a towel for those really hot car seats.

• We don’t have to answer calls from the office because there’s no place to carry our cell phones.

• We don’t have to fix our hair or put on our makeup because no one will be looking at our faces..."

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The reporter lists another stereotype, "no one will be looking at our faces."

Yes, for the first 15 or 30 minutes, first timers do check people out as it is a new experience. However, societies rules do not change when you are at a nudist resort. Just like in regular life where you look people in the eye when you talk with them, the same is true at nudist resorts.

Once you vacation at a nice nudist resort, you will wonder why you didn't years ago. And our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa is once of the nicest. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!