Trend towards holiday nudism
Wednesday, 27 Aug 2008 17:48
Ten per cent of holidaymakers would like to leave their clothes behind on holiday, according to a new poll, and we reveal the world's best nude beaches.
The latest survey from Cheapflights.co.uk found that increasing numbers of people are choosing to strip off on the beach and participation in nudism is growing by 20 per cent annually.
Whether you want to call yourself a hedonist, a naturist or a nudist on the beach, make sure you understand the rules.
There are two kinds of nude beaches, which have different names. On the first kind of nude beach, guests are actually obliged to de-clothe or face being thrown out.
This was the unfortunate fate of Sharon and Kelly Osborne, who were kicked off such a beach in Majorca last year for refusing to disrobe. This kind of beach is termed quite simply a "nude beach".
The second kind allows guests the option to be either naked or clothed and the PC term for this kind of environment is a "clothing-optional" beach.
For those keen to experience nature in their natural state, some of
the best nudist beaches in the world include Playa El Mago in Majorca, Sweetwater in Crete, Haulover Beach in Miami and Valalta in Croatia.