Cypress Cove Nudist Resort and Spa, an AANR member clothing optional resort, is a place where you truly come as you are. Bask in the sun of their spacious lawns or sandy beach or relax in the shade of a magnificent oak or tall cypress. In this setting of natural Florida beauty and tranquility, you’ll find it easier than ever before to put aside the worries and cares of the everyday world. Crystal clear pools and whirlpool spas are only but a few of the facilities. Enjoy tennis, petanque and golf. Pamper yourself with a massage or a visit to the hair and nail salon. Dine at the Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge or choose a meal or drink in Cheeks Bar & Grill. Cypress Cove has all the amenities a clothes-free resort should have.

There are hotel rooms and villas for accomodations and even some campsites for camping. And being that it is located in the heart of Central Florida, area attractions are nearby, though you may not want to leave. Cypress Cove is only 30 minutes away from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Epcot, Universal Orlando, Sea World and Gatorland.

Visit the Cypress Cove website: Cypress Cove Nudist Resort & Spa

The United States and Canada are well served by AANR - The American Association for Nude Recreation. Their mission is to "Promote, enhance, and protect in appropriate settings, nude recreation and nude living in the Americas."

With over 50,000 members, AANR is the largest, most long-established organization of its kind in North America.

Since 1931, AANR has been a trusted source for nudist information, on such topics as what to expect in a nudist club, a nudist resort, or even from a skinny dipping experience. Nude recreation is growing in popularity. Over 18% of all Americans would find a visit to a nudist club, or other clothes free experience a highly desirable part of a vacation according to the results of a survey reported in USA Today. So, if you and/or your family have considered giving skinny dipping a try, see yourself as a longtime nudist, or would like to join a nudist club or visit a resort you're not alone.

The American Association for Nude Recreation website will help you learn more. One of the FAQ questions asks "Why do people choose nude recreation?" The answer:

"Nude recreation embraces the joy of living and experiencing nature in the most natural way possible. To relax and be nude is to let yourself be totally free. Although we enjoy clothing-free activities in appropriate settings, we also choose to wear clothes when practical. Nudists respect each other's individuality. Our own self-esteem is enhanced by our ability to accept ourselves as we really are. We find it easy to accept others regardless of physical size, shape, or body condition. Moreover, social class distinctions, often indicated by clothing, disappear. Relaxation, stress relief, positive body image, and increasing self-esteem are just a few of the reasons people choose the nudist lifestyle."

Visit AANR's website to learn more

Recommended nudist travel books:

• The Naked Truth About Cap d'Agde - is the only english book that covers Cap D'Agde in France thoroughly. Cap d'Agde is a family-friendly place though this book does talk a bit about the swinger-oriented aspects, which are usually behind closed doors. Other than that, the book does a good job of covering the many facets of Agde. Written in 2003, it should be a while before it is outdated.


• The Naked Truth About Hedonism II - considered more of an adults-only place


• Adults Only Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Romantic and Erotic Destinations, Second Edition (Paperback) - is a good guide, though places and destinations change often, so it is worth finding out the latest facts on any place before visiting.

This page offers a good Map of Cap d'Agde Naturist Quarter:

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Flying naked can actually be done through special destination packages. Check out Naked Air for example.

Unfortunately, most of us will have to take a more common airline. Luckily, there's a way to make your average clothed flight a little better. All you need to do is choose a good seat.

A website called SeatGuru.com is a free service that tells what seats are the best on different airlines and planes. It's a handy guide if you want a window seat that has a window or a seat that actually goes back.

SeatGuru currently lists the following airlines: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways, Northwest, British Airways, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Air France, Air Canada, Independence Air, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, America West, AirTran and a few smaller airlines.

Cap d'Agde is the nudist adventure of a lifetime. Cap d'Agde is a naturist destination for singles, couples, families, gays, lesbians and all nationalities. Heck, you can even bring your dog. Some people do. There isn't the dog doo madness of Paris, but do watch where you step.

There are over 40,000 visitors annually of all types and nationalities, but there is plenty of space to walk around. With a 2 kilometer beach, you can take a nude walk till your tired, then pull up a seat and do some people watching.

The main visiting season runs June, July & August when there's lots of visitors, but the weather is the best. Sometimes there is some wind off the Mediterranean, but hey, if you are naked and on vacation on the Mediterranean, it is hard to complain.

On trip report on another website by the president of an Indian naturist federation put it well: "Every naturist who’s been to Cap (for short) longs to go back there; many do, year after year, for a week or two every year, maybe more if they’re retired. And every naturist who hasn’t been there wants to go there some time."

He goes on to say that Cap d'Agde "is a city, with pools, cafes, restaurants, bookshops, clothes shops, bars, snack-bars, laundries, post-office, estate agents’ offices, marina, bank, supermarket, bread and pastry shops, wine shops, fruit and veg shops, petrol pump, everything a city needs. The beautiful clean beach and the enchantingly blue Mediterranean sea are a bonus. And you have the legal right to be nude anywhere any time of the day. (The nightclubs want you dressed though). This is what the world would be like if it were CO (clothes optional)."

Cap d'Agde is certainly fun, but if you've travelled all the way to France, be sure to see some of the clothed sites in the area.

About an hour away is the magnificant castle of Carcassonne. Here's a link to learn more:
Carcassonne Castle

It seems like a cool site to see.

Cap d'Agde is the world's biggest nudist tourist destination. It's not quite Disney, but it is naked. There's a beach, shopping, restaurants and clubs.

If you're going to go there, you can either stay in the Naturist Quarter or just stay in the clothed part of town. Within a reasonable drive outside of the nudist zone, there are a bunch of textile hotels. However, staying on site is more fun. There's a few option and we'll let you know of more as we find them.

The Naturist Quarter only has one or two hotels. It also has a ton of apartments for rent. There are some travel agencies that can get you into the apartments just as easily as if you were renting a hotel. The apartments are all shapes and sizes. If you can get something with a kitchen, don't worry about food. Within walking distance you can go do some naked grocery shopping - without even leaving the Naturist Quarter.

Here's one place that will hook you up with accomodations. More will be added soon.

http://www.cap-nat.com/ - This place offers Cap d'agde travel services. Their website says: "Big enough to count and small enough to care - about you and your holiday accommodation needs in Naturist Cap d'Agde. We offer a wide range of accommodation throughout the resort."

http://www.pengtravel.co.uk/France/Cap/Cap.html - Here's another place. Based out of the UK, but serving US too. Has some good info and pics.

Nice little commentary on getting naked in the US in contrast to European standards. Read "In Germany, it's all nudes, all the time".

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05286/586617.stm


Speaking of naked Europe, learn about Cap d'Agde, the world capital of getting naked. It is located in the Naturist Quarter in the town of Agde in southern France. It's a short train ride from Paris or Barcelona if you're in the area.

Here's a few good Cap d'Agde websites:
http://www.naturist.de - Provides a good general overview and some pictures.
http://www.capdagde.com/en/ - Official Cap d'Agde website
http://gofrance.about.com/cs/nudismnaturism/a/capdagde.htm - About.com's Cap D'Agde guide