Posted by Jill Bowen on Fri 29th June 2007 at 02:07 AM, Filed in Naturism
What do you consider to be the personification of naturist holidays? Getting your ‘kit’ off to get an all over suntan, the freedom of swimming without the encumbrance of a wet, soggy cossie? being accepted for what you are, and not what you look like? Maybe it’s all of these things, but do you sometimes have the niggling feeling something is missing? Is the scenery only OK? Nothing much of interest to visit nearby? a bit too much commercialism at your chosen resort? Then look no further than Corsica. Here is a destination with wonderful beaches, masses of history, stunning locations, no mass tourism, a warm welcome for naturists, and to top it all is only a few hours away from the UK.
Corsica, justifiably named the ‘Isle of Beauty’ has so much to offer that you will return here time, and time again.
This blog is a brief outline of where to stay if you are a naturist. For more information regarding Corsica in general please go to previous post
http://www.tripinspiration.com/trip/comments/corsica/2007-06-21/
So, where should a naturist stay? I recommend an area 25 miles south of Bastia there is a 4 mile stretch of sand, which could be Europe’s longest naturist beach. There are four naturist centres for you to choose from, several beach restaurants, supermarkets, and safe swimming from gently shelving waters. Each centre is distinctive and has it’s own charm.
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Posted by Jill Bowen on Wed 13th June 2007 at 01:52 AM, Filed in Naturism, June
Do you love gardens? Ever wanted to visit the fabulous Eden project in Cornwall? Do you love nature in all its diverse glory? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then here is a rare treat for you!
On Saturday 23rd of June 2007 (the evening of the summer solstice) the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, is opening its doors to nature loving naturists.
This event takes place from 7 –11 p.m and is conjunction with British Naturism. There cannot be a more fitting way to explore the wonders of what is know as ‘the eight wonder of the world. Purchasing a special ticket will allow you to visit the Eden project all day on the 24th….fully clad!!!
Imagine enjoying the biggest rainforest ‘in captivity’ with the worlds different climates, flowers and plants just as nature intended – the way we were all born – in the nude!
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Posted by Jill Bowen on Fri 11th May 2007 at 05:46 PM, Filed in Naturism
A few years ago I visited Tenerife with my significant other, and for me it was too commercial. Fuerteventura sounded a good option after my younger sister (who’s not a naturist) had visited and mentioned that the beach at her hotel the ‘Sol Elite Gorriones’ might suit us, as she’d noticed people ‘in the nuddie’ on the few occasions she had used it.
The majority of visitors to Fuerteventura come for the beaches, over 50 km of glorious clean white and golden sands, small bays and sweeping stretches to tempt sunbathers. The landscape is filled with ridges and crests of sand (like golden mountains) that sweep down to the bright blue sea. It’s a windsurfers paradise. The wind that seems to come out of nowhere …sometimes threatening the pleasures to be had on the beach! The island is not as commercialised as many others in the Canaries, people tend to come for the beaches and the relative peace and quiet….or the super fit for the joy of wave sailing.
It’s an extraordinary stark island, but totally unique with it’s own special grandeur. Wonderful evening skies that send patterns of mauve and cerise across the mountains.
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Posted by Jill Bowen on Fri 4th May 2007 at 01:05 AM, Filed in Naturism
Go naked on holiday! What me? Show all my bits and pieces to complete strangers! You’re having a laugh? The size and shape of me undressed – not a pretty sight, now if I were drop dead fantastic that might be a different thing….
Actually it wouldn’t. That’s the joy of naturism. It honestly doesn’t matter what you look like…believe me, I’ve done it, been there, but no T shirt as I didn’t wear one – or anything else come to think of it!
Naturism is one of life’s levellers. You are, for once, without the trappings of expensive (or even Primark) clothes, or any bling jewellery to show how wealthy you are as no-one bothers with trappings. No-one will know if you’re a millionaire, or living in abject poverty. You’ll be accepted for yourself, what you are inside – no pretence, no vanity, no outer mask. We’ve all got the same basic anatomy – OK, different shapes and sizes, but so what, variety is the spice of life. Would you want to be a clone of everyone else you see?
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Posted by Jill Bowen on Mon 23rd April 2007 at 09:00 PM, Filed in Naturism
Cap D’Agde (situated in the Languedoc region in the South West of France), was my first introduction to Naturist Holidays many years ago. My (then boyfriend) now husband suggested we go, so after a bit of persuasion I agreed. You either love it or hate it, there is no in between!
For some people it is the epitome of a naturist holiday – you don’t have to leave the resort, everything you will need is there; for others, it’s brash, commercialised and decadent!
My first impression was of a charm-less concrete jungle, a guarded entrance barrier, what had I come to, a prison camp with sun and sea? No prison uniform here, in fact no clothes permitted if the sun was out, so everyone walking around totally in the buff! I felt uncomfortable for a couple of days, draping a towel over my ‘nether’ regions whenever possible. But then, I realised that no one actually cared about my physical imperfections – too many to mention – and were accepting me for who I was and not what I looked like…. a completely liberating experience for shy me! The Cap D’Agde experience grew on me, and felt totally normal as I relaxed into its unique ambiance!
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