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
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Nudist beach vacations - Should you try one?

A person writes an article, should you consider vacationing at a nudist beach?

I liked his answer, "just let go and enjoy yourself." Too many people are too repressed. The old saying when in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Europe everyone should at least try topless sunbathing if not nude sunbathing. You'll se, it's lots of fun.

The other thing the writer mentions is vacationing at nudist beaches is very romantic. Guests always tell us that they have their most romantic vacations ever at our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa.

Here is the article:

"Considering an Outdoor Vacation?

When you go on summer vacation, often you can be faced with the dilemma of whether to try out the local nudist beach or not. On one hand you want to just let go and enjoy yourself on your holiday, yet on the other hand the prospect of going on a nudist beach can be quite daunting.

Should You Consider a Nudist Beach?

If you are travelling with adults then there is no reason why you should not go on a nudist beach. It doesn’t matter whether you are a couple or a group of friends, going on a nudist beach can be a really uplifting experience and it is certainly not something that you should feel ashamed or embarrassed about. If you are going with a partner then you may find that going on a nudist beach can be a particularly romantic experience...

Overall if you are planning an outdoor vacation which will include a nudist beach, then you will find that there are plenty of options open to you. As well as experiencing a nudist beach, you can also experience the culture and history of different countries too. So if you are thinking of going on a nudist beach then you should easily be able to find something to suit you.

For the full article click here

And if you have always wanted to try topless or nude sunbathing in a nice safe environment, give us a call at 800-786-6938. Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!

Nudism alive and well in Germany

It is nice to see the Germany still warmly embraces nudism.

"Expat life in Germany: Caution, naked cyclists crossing ahead

...But for many, it's sport with a difference. Some don't just choose to travel light - they wear no clothing at all. It's what the Germans call being "naktiv" or naked and active.

Naktivism, as it's also known, dates back to the early 1900s, when the German youth group, the Wandervögel, hiked around the countryside skinny-dipping wherever they found water.

A feeling of freedom: the emphasis on being active sets 'Naktivists' in Germany apart from traditional nudists

This prompted the idea of Freie Körper Kultur, or free body culture, and the creation of nudist beaches along the Baltic coast.

Nude sunbathing soon spread to some public parks, too. One of the largest and most popular, Munich's Englischer Garten (the name refers to the style of gardening), has bylaws to protect naked sun lovers...

Almost every weekend during the summer some 20 men and women, aged up to 70, expose themselves to the elements - and onlookers - on cross-country cycling tours around Bavaria...

Such incidents, however, are few and far between. Bavarian state television recently broadcast scenes of the Nacktradler being applauded, as they boldly biked along the promenade of one of Bavaria's swishiest spa towns.

"Most people we meet are either encouraging or curious," says von der Tour. He recalls an elderly lady who once stopped to quiz them...

Might this encourage expats to swell the nude cyclist ranks? I post a photo from the Nacktradler website and float the idea on Toytown, Germany's online expat network.

Printable comments range from "Gross, unhygienic" and "How uncomfortable" to "Can we make this into a caption competition?" I put some of these reactions to von der Tour.

It's more hygienic not to wear textiles, he contends, since clothes tend to rub against the saddle, causing sores...

For the full story click here

And topless and nude sunbathing is alive and well here in the USA at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa in sunny Palm Springs, CA. We are perfect for first time nude sunbathers as we are considered the most mainstream nudist resort in the US.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938. Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!