This summer, why not consider trading your shirt and shorts for your birthday suit?
There are more than 52 million people who partake in clothing-optional recreation at more than 200 nudist resorts and clubs in North America, according to the American Association for Nude Recreation, a lodging industry association for nudist resorts, clubs and campgrounds in North America that advocates for wholesome nude recreation.
More and more travelers are opting to go au naturel by booking a stay at a clothing-optional resort, where guests can take off as little or as much as they want. Some resorts limit nudity to certain areas, like the pool or beach, while other resorts are entirely natural and guests are encouraged to bare it all.
No matter if you are a seasoned nudist or embarking on your first clothing-optional vacation, these accommodations emphasize being free, feeling secure and having fun – naturally.
Hidden Beach Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hidden Beach Resort isn’t for the bashful. The intimate, secluded resort is walled, gated and nearly surrounded by mangrove jungle. The 42 suite, adults-only resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico is completely clothing free, from the massive hot tub and white sands of Kantenah Beach to the nude bar, restaurant and disco. Guests are expected to be discreet; no intimate touching or displays of affection that guests would not do in other public places with clothes on are allowed. The maximum capacity of the hotel is 84 guests, assuring privacy and attentive service. Guests also have access to the adjacent El Dorado Seaside Suites, but they must wear clothing to indulge in the amenities there.
Hawksbill, Antigua
The luxurious Hawksbill by rex resorts offers the only clothing-optional beach in Antigua. The all-inclusive resort is tucked away on 37 acres of landscaped gardens and has pretty much everything guests could want from a Caribbean vacation, including four secluded beaches, two restaurants, water sports and evening entertainment.
Sunny Sands Resort, Pierson, Florida, United States
Located 45 minutes from Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunny Sands Resort is a 42-acre family-orientated, clothing-optional retreat. Resort amenities include a pool, hot tub, volleyball, exercise room, clubhouse and restaurant, nine-hole golf course and hiking trails. The pool deck is nude only. Accommodations range from tent camping to camper van sites, allowing guests to get even closer to nature.
Chan Resort, Pattaya, Thailand
Chan Resort is geared toward naturists and has been leading the naturist movement in Thailand. Near the beach, the resort offers comfortable rooms, a glistening pool, a restaurant serving Thai and Western fare and friendly service – all in an environment that encourages guests to be comfortably clothing-free.
Hedonism II, Negril, Jamaica
Hedonism II is a memorable experience you won’t soon forget. (Image: Hedonism II)
On the edge of a white sand beach, Jamaica‘s Hedonism II offers two types of accommodations that allow guests to create their own experience based on their comfort level. The “Nude” experience features fully renovated premium rooms on one side of the resort, while the “Prude” accommodations feature garden view and ocean view rooms located near the quieter clothing-optional beach and gardens. All guests are welcome on both sides of the all-inclusive resort. Nudity is limited to pools, hot tubs, gardens and the beach. And, yes, the rumors are true – this is likely the most provocative of the clothing-optional resorts welcoming singles, couples and swingers alike.
Mai Tai Resort, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Perched high on top of a mountain in Queensland, Australia, the boutique Balinese-style Mai Tai Resort features four rooms and one two-room executive villa in a gated, fully private retreat that limits its guests to 12 at any time. The adults-only resort offers a clothing-optional experience around the saltwater pool.
Pasco County Clothing-Optional Resorts, Pasco County, Florida, United States
Pasco County in Central Florida has 12 different clothing-optional resorts. Caliente Resort is an upscale clothing-optional resort in Land O’ Lakes, Fla. that features five swimming pools, a range of fitness classes, including yoga and water aerobics, tennis, a spa and themed parties and events. For naturist families, Lake Como Resort in Lutz, Fla. has been welcoming vacationers since 1941. Lake Como Resort offers clothes-free nude recreation in a 200-acre natural park and boasts amenities like an 18-person hot tub, billiards room, recreation hall, beach area, paddle boats and kayaks.
Vera Playa Club Hotel, Almeria, Spain
The Andalusian-style Vera Playa Club Hotel is the first naturist hotel in Spain. The family-friendly resort features supervised kids and teen clubs, a fitness club, restaurants, bars and more. Located on one of the best beaches in Almeria, rooms range from standard double rooms to one-bedroom apartments, beach suites and a presidential suite.
Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park, Issaquah, Washington, United States
The 40-acre Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park is a clothing-optional, nudist park where members are expected to be nude when possible while allowing for families to disrobe to their comfort level. Amenities of the Issaquah, Washington park include a heated pool, two hot tubs, a wading pool, sauna, sand volleyball, clubhouse, hiking trails and communal kitchen. The family-friendly natural accommodations include tent and RV spots, and all visitors to the park must show identification and pass a background check. The park hosts nightly bonfires and three events each summer: Naked Spring Thing on June 13, Bare Buns Fun Run-West 5K on July 12 and Nudestock, a nude rock ‘n’ blues experience on August 29.
Couples Tower Isle, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Go skinny-dipping at Couples Tower Isle. (Image: Jeff Herron Photography / Couples Resorts)
At first glance, Couples Tower Isle might not appear to be a clothing-optional resort. For the most part, clothing is required at this all-inclusive resort, which boasts six restaurants, four bars, four hot tubs and four pools, but the hotel also features an au naturel island. Tower Isle, a private island near the main resort, is a sanctuary for nudists. Guests who wish to visit the island are required to shed their clothing upon arrival.
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