Apollo Beach Report. February 2002. The directions from the Friends of Apollo Beach web site were impeccable. It was easy to find the beach. Parking is scarce, but I got lucky finding a car leaving just when I arrived. It felt a little funny passing all the textile people on my way to the nude area. I promptly walked up to the first nude person, asked about beach conditions and patrols by the National Park Service, all while getting into uniform. The beach is wonderful and inviting. I would say a dozen nudists were laying in the sun, all spread about 50ft apart. You can tell when people want to be left alone or when they want to talk. You can be as social or private as you want. The textiled people strolling into our area seemed ambivalent to our lifestyle, although you also sensed they wanted the courage to do the same. Carpe diem! Thanks Drew for the report!

Apollo Beach Report. December 2000. My wife and I moved to Florida just a week ago. My wife wanted to be closer to Disney World, I wanted to be closer to Cypress Cove and nude beaches. Today (December 10th, 2000), we went out to Apollo Beach on the Canaveral National Seashore. It took about 45 minutes to get there and we hadn't left our apartment until nearly 11:00 this morning, so I wasn't too surprised when we found that the parking lot was full. Fortunately, an older gentleman soon left and we were able to park and proceed to the C/O area of the beach. The "nude sunbather" signs were there and easily seen, the beach was clean and uncrowded. I had my shorts off soon after passing the sign, much to my wife's surprise. The sun was warm and the breeze refreshing. It felt so wonderful. My wife remained textile-bound, and after a couple of hours was more than ready to leave. I could have stayed all day. It was so great after being limited to a few hot springs in New Mexico. I think I will probably be a regular visitor to Apollo Beach when I have the time, and would recommend it to any naturist that is going to be in east-central Florida. Report by David or OrlandoNudist (Formerly NudeInNM). Thanks David for the report!

Atlantic Shores Resort Report. 2002. A few weeks ago my wife and I spent a weekend in Key West. It was our first visit and certainly not our last. It is a really delightful place with a wonderful ambience and character to it. We spent the early parts of our two days there shopping and sightseeing. We took a self-guided walking tour from which we learnt a lot about the history of Key West as well as seeing a considerable number of old and historic houses and other buildings. In the evening we ate at very good restaurants of which there are plenty! They are not cheap compared to the part of Florida where we have our winter home but the food was excellent and the service attentive... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Boca Chica Nude Beach. 2005. It was something we'd spent years looking for in the Florida Keys and we didn't actually find it ourselves. We've John Gaston of Key West, long time Naturist and nude charter boat pilot to thank for it. Boca Chica Beach has virtually all the qualities we look for before computing an area onto NUDISK--plenty of parking, a long established tradition of nude use, well balanced attendance, hassle free and accepted by the community, out of public view, and if possible, gawker free, all of which Boca Chica is, and then some. There are two added bonuses; Boca Chica is a fisherpeoples' and bird watcher's paradise! Several times, we've seen The Great White Heron, The Snowy Egret, The Lesser Blue Heron, The Reddish Heron, and a very large Osprey overseeing the fishing activity of the other birds, possibly waiting to steal someone else's catch, all at the same time! Two bald eagle nests can be seen in the trees... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Caliente Resort Report. 2004. We spent Memorial Day weekend at the new Caliente Resort, just north of Tampa Florida. We are a family of five with three teenage children. Part of our mission was meeting up with some friends from Georgia, who also have two daughters, considerably younger than our own. The resort is truly gorgeous. The crowning jewel is definitely the clubhouse with a restaurant, nightclub, boutique, and an amazing pool complex with a large waterfall fed conversation/play pool in addition to a huge hot tub, and a moderately warm conversation pool. There are other pools specifically for volleyball tournaments and the like. There is food and beverage service all around the pool area. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food was reasonable and good... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Caliente Resort - 2004 NetNude Gathering Reports. March 2004. This Gathering was held at Caliente Resort near Tampa, Florida. Reports by Bernie and Becky.

Caliente Resort. February 2004. To prepare the March gathering goers for what to expect at Caliente I went up last Sunday, the first balmy day we'd had in a while in SW Florida. Sundays the construction crews are absent so people are more comfortable going about. The new clubhouse is basically finished, large and somewhat garish but most people will be impressed: 2 conversation pools in addition to the main pool, a couple of water volleyball tanks as well as nearby volleyball fields. The place was crowded, 80 percent or so being seniors with the rest a mixture including some kids. It appears to be more nude than Paradise Lakes, that is few people arrived in the pool area clothed. The inmates seem to know one another...much airkissing and huggies. One of the drink servers liked to rub her boobs on friends when greeting them, a nice gesture I thought. It can be a bit of a hike to the pool area from some of the rental units but no golf carts were in use that I could see except by the management. All in all quite an ambitious development which appears to be going well...hope the clubhouse is operating by the time you arrive. This report is brought to you by bunsunr. If you wish to contact the author, he is on the message board with the same name.

Caliente Resort. February 2004. Deb and I went there today. Grounds fees with AANR membership was $10 each. There have been many improvements since we were there last. The clubhouse is HUUUUGE! At least 3 bars in the clubhouse itself, & prolly as many restaurants. We counted 5 pools, 2 of which were for water volleyball, 1 unheated pool with a waterfall, 1 conversation pool, a heated pool & 1 hot tub. The restaurant prices we were told were a bit high. All in all quite an ambitious development which appears to be going well... hope the clubhouse is operating by the time you arrive. Note from Jan: The clubhouse opened March 3, 2004. The 2004 NetNude gathering was at Caliente the last weekend of March. Bill was at the gathering. This report is brought to you by Bill Z. who, in 2004, is the NAC representative for Florida.

Cypress Cove and Caliente Resort. February 2004. We just got back from a quick trip to florida..We spent one day at Cypress Cove and one day at Caliente. First Cypress Cove. This is a wonderful facility. It is run well and has everything one could possibly do or want. The staff there is one of the most cordial and motivated that we have ever experienced. Great places to relax and they have a superb eating facility with great food with very reasonable prices. Our highest recommendation for Cypress Cove. Then it was on to Caliente. This will be a beautiful resort when completed. We stayed in one of their hotel rooms. It was very nice and was well equipped: microwave, refig, coffee maker and hairdryers. Since they are still in the construction phase they only had the conversation pool really open with their pool bar operational. There was no place to eat on property. We did talk to a few couples that were staying in either the villas or the condos. They said they were beautiful. We did get a tour of the main center building. This will be a true resort facility when completed. We will plan another trip to Caliente but not til it is complete. The staff is very helpful and apologetic. We cannot wait to see it when it is completed. Thanks S. & J. for the report!

Caliente Resort and Cypress Cove. February 2004. We just got back from a quick trip to florida..We spent one day at Cypress Cove and one day at Caliente. First Cypress Cove. This is a wonderful facility. It is run well and has everything one could possibly do or want. The staff there is one of the most cordial and motivated that we have ever experienced. Great places to relax and they have a superb eating facility with great food with very reasonable prices. Our highest recommendation for Cypress Cove. Then it was on to Caliente. This will be a beautiful resort when completed. We stayed in one of their hotel rooms. It was very nice and was well equipped: microwave, refig, coffee maker and hairdryers. Since they are still in the construction phase they only had the conversation pool really open with their pool bar operational. There was no place to eat on property. We did talk to a few couples that were staying in either the villas or the condos. They said they were beautiful. We did get a tour of the main center building. This will be a true resort facility when completed. We will plan another trip to Caliente but not til it is complete. The staff is very helpful and apologetic. We cannot wait to see it when it is completed. Thanks S. & J. for the report!

Cypress Cove, Kissimmee. February 2002. The weather was kind of cool for a visit, but the solar rays on the skin made it very tolerable. I had e-mailed weeks ahead of time to plan my visit. They screened my background thoroughly and gave me an invitation to visit. Upon arriving at the security hut, and gave the attendant my AANR card and provided them the e-mail response from the manager (all from while sitting in my car). I would always recommend having a printed copy of your e-mail if this is how you contacted the resort. Several other places also asked to see my correspondence. They approved my documents, so I paid the fee and had a wonderful stay. Everyone was very friendly and the ladies at the registration desk were helpful in getting me oriented. Thanks Drew for the report!

Cypress Cove Nudist Resort. December 2005. On Friday when I got to the Cove it was warming and brightning up from rain in the morning. I got naked as fast as I could and went to the pool. Yes it was on the cool side but it was a heck of a lot warmer and nicer than the below 10F and 2 feet of snow that I had at home. I got as much sun as I could in the late afternoon. Friday night, I had dinner and attended the Christmas show at the restarurant by the lake. The stuffed flounder was good but the (I believe temporary) waitress seemed a little forgetful. She seemed a little jittery serving a semi-nude guy (I wore my festive red polo shirt :). It took her several tries to take orders, get the stuff and serve. I sat at the table with Josie and her husband Tom. They were great folks and good conversationalists. Dan sat on my right and we had a great conversation about how it was to be retired from the phone company. Even though I had checked the "(un)dress" code, I was only one of three folks (that I could find) who could be considered at least partially nude. I guess I didn't get the memo that this was a "dress up" event... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Cypress Cove - first time visit to a nudist resort. February 2002. I visited Cypress Cove as a single for several days in February, 2002. Although I have been to clothing-optional beaches many times and have gone to a couple of c/o swim nights, this was my first visit to a nudist resort. The resort is much larger than I expected -- picture a large subdivision. It takes about half an hour to walk the perimeter of the developed part of the property. A tall wall on the side nearest the highway and an entrance gate with a security guard ensures privacy. There are about 80 motel rooms, 170 rental campsites for RVs and 230 individually owned residences, and all streets are paved. When full, there are more than 1000 people on the property. The resort is very clean and well maintained, and the staff is both professional and friendly... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Gary for the report!

Cypress Cove Report. July 2001. I’ve been a naturist since my early teens, my wife became a converted naturist after our marriage, and my daughter is a born and raised one. She now being 11, we went on our first naturist resort vacation. We chose the location with care in hopes of making the experience both successful, and one that would be repeated in the near future... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks edun for the report!

Cypress Cove Report and Sandy Terraces (Massachusetts). 2001 Both my wife and I have visited Cypress Cove in Florida and Sandy Terraces located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts and enjoyed them both. Plan on seeing how many we can visit in out travels. Both enjoy being nude, last year was our first, but it won't be our last. Thanks Jack and Millie for the report!

Cypress Cove Report. January 2001. My wife and I are new to nudism, starting in January of 2001. We have visited several resorts in Florida over the past several months, Sunnier Palms, Lake Como, Cypress Cove and Sunsport Gardens. Cypress Cove near Orlando Florida is a large resort. It has many amenities, and was the first resort we visited, however we left due to extreme cold weather that came in and we were not enjoying ourselves due to it being so cold. About a month later we decided to give it a try one more time and visited Sunnier Palms, and loved it returning several times in the following months. We now alternate visits between Lake Como and Sunnier Palms, and when the wife retires in a few years plan on moving into Sunnier Palms and becoming full time residents.Thanks Chuck for the report!

Cypress Cove NetNude March Get-Together. 1999. Numerous reports and photos on the NetNude Get-together at Cypress Cove, March 1999. Thanks to everyone for contributing to this report!

Cypress Cove Report. August 2000. At $13 AANR day fee, this is one of the best bargains around. They have thoroughly renovated and updated this resort with new condos; rental units; store/office; and another pool and clubhouse that was not quite finished when I was there. Another flat resort with paved winding streets that gives the residence areas the feeling of a textile subdivision. Their bar/lounge, Cheeks, was a pleasant place to have a drink and sandwich. Food service was a bit slow, but they were rather busy the day I was there. The resort also features access to a beautiful lake, which has an area cordoned off for swimming, and paddle boats are available for the more adventuresome. Volleyball and tennis courts abound. There is a nice restaurant on the bank of the lake which also has a cocktail lounge. I found it odd that while nudity is accepted and encouraged in all other areas of the resort, they have a strict textile policy for the dances at the club. A bit odd. Overall a lovely place to visit. I will be back. Thanks Irish for the report!

Cypress Cove Report. 1999. My wife and I went to a Florida resort in March '99. Cypress Cove was very nice in many ways and was splendid. The people were friendly, the facilities were ample. The pool, the spa, the courts, the grounds were real fun. The food was great at the dinning room and was also quite good in the snack bar. Breakfast at the dining room are worth getting up early. If you go there, try the hot cakes. There were activities to participate in if you like. It is clothing optional but it was rare to see anyone who was not bare. Cypress Cove is really nice... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Clevie for the report!

Cypress Cove Report - A First Time Visitor's View. 1999. Let me start with a little background on my wife, Linda & I. We live near Kansas City, Missouri and have been naturists for less than a year. Until last June, we occasionally practiced nudity but only in the privacy of our own home. Last June, after much web-surfing for info, we decided to visit our first landed facility to experience nudity in the presence of like-minded people. We visited Lake Edun in Topeka, Kansas and immediately fell head-over-heels in love with the naturist lifestyle. We became members of The Lake Edun Foundation 3 weeks later.... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Cypress Cove Report. 1998. Cypress Cove is a beautiful resort, with permanent housing, mobile homes, spaces for RVs and a very nice set of motel-type rooms. My stay was very enjoyable. Everyone was very friendly, and each time I was in the lounge sitting by myself some group of people would invite me to join them. January, 1998. Thanks Bob Porter for the report!

Cypress Cove Report. 1999. I've visited Cypress Cove a number of times, both alone and with my wife. I have never had trouble making a reservation or getting in while by myself; perhaps our being Naturist and AANR members helps on that score. Cypress Cove is laid back and relaxing.... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Trip report by Bruce L.

Eden Lake, Naples, Report. August 2003. This past Sunday my wife and I visited Edun Lake in Naples FL. EL is not yet a landed club, but is working on the legal aspects of becoming one. Their facilities are quite new and include a large pool with plenty of chaise lounge chairs around, a large shelter with tables and chairs and clean restrooms. The hosts Lou and Mary were wonderful and made sure everyone had a good time. Over 70 people were there, some of them regulars at EL and others from nearby non-landed clubs. We had a great time and will be going back often. They have a potluck on the 2nd Sunday of every month. I understand that hardly anyone is there on weekdays so I would recommend going weekends. The only negative thing was that the one half long gravel road leading in was full of pot holes, but it was worth it. Their website is http://www.edunlake.com.. It is $10 per person to get in or $12 for non AANR. (August 2003 rates). Thanks Terry for the report!

Florida Keys Information. 1994. This report is information gathered from various sources. (1997 - 2004). Included is Déjà Vu Resort, Pilot House, Light House Court, gay owned guest houses and more.

Florida Keys Naturists Report. May 2002. We had the opportunity to make a trek down to the Florida Keys on May 10th. Having nudist friends in the area made for a great weekend. Edun (who occasionally chats on NetNude) & Ms. Edun were gracious hosts for our first venture to the 'tip' of the Continental U. S. Edun took us to the Florida Keys Naturists' (FKN) private beach for a wonderful day of sunning and exploring, and then Ms. Edun cooked a delicious lasagna for supper Saturday evening... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks allnude for the report!

Florida Resorts Report. 1997. Florida - justifiably known as the sunshine state. An article written for the British Naturism magazine - 1996 & 1997. November '96 we explored the Atlantic coast of Florida - March '97 we tried the Gulf coast. Overall feelings - we are seriously looking to buy a home over there ! It was when we were investigating naturist destinations on the internet that it first hit us. There were 20 nudist clubs listed in Florida.. Having only been to Club Paradise and Lake Como a few times and enjoyed the hospitality, the weather and the shopping, we decided to explore a little more thoroughly than just these two... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Sue and Lawrence for the report!

Gulf Coast Resort Report. 2004. Our journey began late afternoon Christmas Day 2003. We had been waiting for the weather window to begin our first extended road trip to the US. Gulf Coast Resort is in the northwest corner of Pascoe County Florida. The resort nestles in 40 acres of oak and pine trees... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Florida Report on Several Locations. 1999. This is a report on Lake Como, Haulover Beach, Cypress Cove and the NetNude get-together. March, 1999. Thanks Mike for the report.

Haulover Beach Report. March 7, 2005. Today was a sunny and breezy day in South Florida, with temperatures reaching the mid 70s under sunny skies. Parking in the city run lot has increased to $4.00, and if you want to rent a lounge chair, that will set you back an additional $6.00, with an umbrella $7.00 more. The beach was as clean and well groomed as ever, with plenty of trash receptacles both available and being used. There was a good crowd on hand for a Monday in early March too. The lifeguards were of course at their posts and the ever present beach patrol was noticeable as they cruised up and down the beach. No volleyball game today, perhaps the players chose not to visit today. There is still the annoying element that trudges up and down the strand, fully dressed, heads spinning like Linda Blair's character in "The Exorcist" but since this is a public beach, as long as they do no wrong, they can't be chased. Less annoying were the occasional gawkers who stop on the boardwalk to view the scene and try and snap a picture or two. These get chased by either the beach patrol or the occasional police officer who cruises the service road just outside the beach. I was disappointed that the concession stand no longer offered hot dogs, just cold drinks and sunblock. Last year one of the local restaurants would offer delivery service, but I saw no evidence of that, although it may not be worth their while until the activity picks up. Altogether a pleasant, relaxing afternoon. Thanks Irish for the report.

Haulover Beach Report. November 2004. We visited Haulover Beach in north Miami, Florida the first week in November. We spend two days at the beach enjoying the fantastic November weather (84 degree days with 82 degree water!) Our first visit was on a Sunday. We arrived at around 9:30am and found the parking lot about 1/3 full. On the beach we found a large number of sunbathers already assembled; however, there were still spaces available right next to the water south of the volleyball net. Things filled up quickly, and by 11:00am the beach was packed 3-4 deep. We found the north end of the CO area to be more gay, with couples sunning near the volleyball net and south to end of the CO area. Haulover remains one of the best nude beaches we have found in the United States. Weekends draw large crowds of all ages and races. We enjoyed the company of couples visiting from Seattle, France, and Washington DC. We enjoyed long swims in the water, although swimmers should be aware that there are strong riptides along the beach and the beach bottom is uneven in places. (Lifeguards are located in stands at regular intervals along the length of the beach.) Nevertheless, we could not resist the opportunity to swim in the ocean in early November...a pleasure relatively few in the States can enjoy. We returned to the beach the following Thursday and found a thinner, more subdued, but equally diverse, crowd. We arrived at the beach around 10:15am and found only a handful of cars in the parking lot. We easily located a spot right on the water and enjoyed another day of basking in the glorious south Florida sunshine. The beach crowd grew a bit in the afternoon, but it was not nearly as busy as the weekend visit. Again, we consider Haulover to be one the best nude beaches we have seen in the States. Definitely a "must-visit" if you ever find yourself in south Florida. Thanks Tom & Kylie for the report.

First Time Report at Haulover Beach. 2001. When I made my way out of the tunnel that connected the parking lot to Haulover Beach, I strained my eyes for some reassurance. What an embarrassment if I peeled my clothes off and I walked onto the wrong beach! I was reassured, however, by the great number of nude people. There were many elderly Europeans staked out under umbrellas, on beach chairs, and towels. Many were facing my way because the sun was behind me. Their lack of interest in my approach was again comforting. These encampments looked like a safe place to me. Most of these people looked like seasoned vets, from a tradition that was commonplace. to their homelands. They seemed to gather on the hot beach, underneath their desert parasols, like 19th century European officers on leave with their wives. There were many nations, but interestingly enough, everyone wore the same uniform. I felt at ease, and in certain sense welcome. Welcome because no one seemed to care one way or another, even if I had clothing on. I was out of uniform, in my Nautica swimwear, scoping out a place to lay down. And I was about to do what I dreamt of doing since I was a small boy; pull off my shirt and shorts and just be naked with nature.What struck me the most was the incredible feeling of walking naked on the hot sand. My motion through space, away from the security of my towel and swim trunks, through the sunbathers, and finally out into the warm Atlantic, gave me a sort of tranquil ecstasy. Part of the exhilaration of being nude, I have learned, is the act of abandoning one's clothing- the act of walking away from their false security. Add that to a full-body massage from a tropical breeze, rolling waves and hot sun, and I was suddenly aware of what I was deprived of my entire life. I strongly recommend Haulover Beach, North of Miami, especially if it is your public debut. The beach is gorgeous, and the atmosphere was very healthy and normal. Thanks Dave for the report.

Haulover Beach Report. July 2001. This July will be my 4th trip to Haulover Beach. I have always had a pleasant and safe time. So much so that I bought a condo in South Beach and now can go a few time a year. Thanks Anonymous for the report.

Haulover Beach Report. June 2001. Finding myself in Miami Beach, Florida, I had to go to Haulover Beach. This was my second time there. This is a county-operated, legally clothing-optional stretch of beach along the Atlantic located between Bal Harbor and Sunny Isles. And it is FREE! It has easy access. It has lifeguards. It has amenities (though you do have to get dressed to go to the restrooms and outdoor shower). I had left Texas ridiculously early in the morning. As soon as I arrived at my hotel, I dropped the bags and headed to Haulover. I arrived about 2pm. The clothing-optional portion of the beach was packed (the rest of the beach in Haulover Park does not see nearly as much use) with thousands of people of every conceivable physical description (including one in a wheel chair) and every variant from nude to shorts and shirts. Now remember I had been traveling since early morning, and had not really eaten. So no sooner had I arrived, than I realized I had made a mistake by not eating. Turned out not to be a problem. I entered the beach near the South Florida Free Beaches information booth. This is the TNS-affiliated group which made this beach possible. I got a tee shirt from them after making a cash donation, and asked whether the various venders I saw on the beach sold "real" food or just snacks and beach stuff. Having been told it was just the latter, one of the volunteers staffing the booth pointed out a menu for a restaurant located close by which delivers to the beach. This most generous soul even loaned me the use of his cell phone to place the order. I had my lunch delivered to me at the beach! Right to my towel! (I had given my name and heard the delivery man calling "order for William" as he was walking up the beach.) And I never had to put on a stitch! Talk about civilized! The water was wonderful! Though as one used to swimming in lakes, streams and pools, the salt water always takes some getting used to. I am very buoyant and whenever I try to dive down in the ocean, I always float right up. I found several of the people to be quite friendly. I recognized one fellow from his pictures in the World Guide to Nude Recreation and Nude and Natural magazine. He and I had a very good conversation. In all, I got to spend two days on this wonderful beach. It is, simply put, a naturist's dream come true: a free, clothing optional beach, with lifeguards and easy access, in one of the finest cities in the world. I highly recommend it. Thanks Bill(TX) for the report.

Haulover Beach Report. 2000. Even in Florida, some of us get "cabin fever" during the cooler days. After weeks of chilly temps, my wife suggested that we take a trip to Miami's Haulover Beach. With the prediction of another cold front due on Saturday, I agreed to take off Friday for the outing. The parking lot was more crowded than we expected for a weekday, but this is tourist and retirement country, and people are more free during the week. We took one of the last available spots on the paved lot (Later we saw that another forty or so cars were on the overflow grassy section)... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Ken for the report!

Haulover Beach trip report by Stéphane - 1997.

Haulover Beach and the Ocean Palm Resort Hotel trip report by Phil M. - December 1997.

Hidden River Resort Report. April 2001. In April 2001 the Jacksonville (Florida) Times Union newspaper published a tasteful yet 'revealing' article about this South Georgia clothing optional campground/resort. Reporting on a recent music festival, Nudie Blues, the article related the interaction between the resort owner, Barbara Hatten, and the traditionally conservative community in which she operates. While Hidden River had been clothing optional for 18 months at the time, most of the local residents had no idea that a nude campground was operating in their county. Not surprisingly, the news article pointed out that the Charlton County Sheriff's Office said that there have been absolutely no problems at the resort. Barbara said that her business decision to make the resort clothing optional resulted in a business improvement of 20 percent, averaging between 50 and 100 guests weekly throughout the year with patrons enjoying the comfortable Georgia/Florida climate nearly year round... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks David P for the report!

Key West Report. October-November 2004. My wife and I recently visited Key West and enjoyed quite a few clothing optional opportunities. Our first stop was at Higgs Beach at the south end of White Street. Although not clothing optional, we found several topfree women enjoying the fantastic fall weather; however, never did we see more than about 25% of the women on the beach sans suit tops. There are still no official clothing optional beaches on Key West, although the Florida Keys Naturists have a petition available in the members section of their website to make a portion of Higgs Beach clothing optional. Contact FKN for more information... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Key West Report. Spring 2002. If you visit Key West (which we highly recommend), try one of the clothing optional Inns, B and Bs, or motels. We stayed at a clothed/textile Inn, but by day we sunned and socialized nude at ATLANTIC SHORES (next time we'll stay at Atlantic Shores, the pool, pier, bar, grill, guest and staff were excellent). Go to http://www.atlanticshoresresort.com. In the evening we dressed (very little), and enjoyed the shops, food, folks, and bars. There is a clothing optional bar in the heart of old town called the Garden of Eden, it's above the Bull and Whistle Bar. Everything is within walking distance. We were sincerely surprised an actual nudist/naturist resort or beach did not exist in the Keys. If you're looking to be nude all the time, then the Keys are not for you, BUT, if you're flexible and willing to be nude part-time, go and have a blast. Thanks Ed and Ally for the report!

Key West Report. 2000. People ask whether there are any clothing-optional beaches in Key West and the answer to that, as has been said here, is that there is very little beach of any kind on the island. I'd say the strip of public beach is maybe 1.5 miles long. The last time I was there, I saw 2 or 3 topfree women, but I didn't see any yesterday, though I was there earlier in the day than last time. Interestingly, I saw two nude children (one maybe 3 and the other 9, the latter walking between an RV and the beach) this time. The water at these beaches is very shallow and they don't seem to see a whole lot of usage, though enough that they can't simply be "liberated"... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Miller Botts for the report!

Lake Como Report. March 2005. I had not visited Como for over a year and in that time there have been several improvements and upgrades. Most noticeable is new signage that points to the club from Route 41 as one turns onto Cot road that leads to the resort. It is important to mention that this road is just past Paradise Lakes with all its bold letters identifying it as a "clothing optional" resort. Not advertised but still in effect is the two hour free pass for dinner guests who wish to sample the fare at their now outsourced restaurant, and I took advantage of this courtesy to enjoy dinner and then a few drinks at the separate bar, the "Butt Hutt." The visitors parking lot is now paved which extends into the motel area which makes for less dust and is easier on the feet. There are also new paved walkways and a general feeling of freshness that was absent in the past. The food and service was excellent and they now accept AMEX, excellent for us on the old expense account. The restaurant itself has been refreshed with an old partition between the bar area and dining room gone, new carpeting and more choices in both food and drink. The barstools and table areas also appear to be either new or refurbished. The separate Butt Hutt has also been upgraded, with a larger dance floor and more tables but the area around the bar still has the lovely sand floor and while one cannot smoke in the restaurant, due to the Florida ban on smoking in enclosed areas, the Butt Hutt still permits those who so indulge to enjoy their tobacco products. The resort had hosted the Super Bowl Volleyball IV tournament the previous week and there were still several campers at the site, and while I have no idea of the results of the games, from what I heard in the bar, a great time was had by all. Como is clearly a cut above the more rustic resorts in the area, and they have a very lively Karaoke following, great billiards and darts leagues and many other things to recommend spending time here. I enjoyed my evening and will certainly be back again. Thanks Irish for the report.

Lake Como Report. January 2001. My wife and I are new to nudism, starting in January of 2001. We have visited several resorts in Florida over the past several months, Sunnier Palms, Lake Como, Cypress Cove and Sunsport Gardens. Our second favorite place to visit is Lake Como Resort near Tampa, Florida. It is a larger resort and has more activities, as well as a small lounge with a beach sand floor called the Butt Hutt. The Butt Hutt is really fun on Friday and Saturday nights, and is priced very reasonable. The restaurant there is very good and reasonably priced as well with large portions. It has a large lake that is good freshwater fishing, and a white sandy beach for tanning and a swimming area. There are a small number of jon-boats, paddleboats and kayaks and canoes available for free if you wish to venture out on the lake. Tennis, Horseshoes and other games are available. It has a small shaded camping area for those inclined to tent it. Being surrounded by orange groves in the early spring the smell of orange blossoms is awesome. The people there are great and always willing to help out anyway they can. About a month later we decided to give it a try one more time and visited Sunnier Palms, and loved it returning several times in the following months. We now alternate visits between Lake Como and Sunnier Palms, and when the wife retires in a few years plan on moving into Sunnier Palms and becoming full time residents. Thanks Chuck for the report!

Lake Como Report. 2000. My wife and I would like to tell everyone about our great experience at Como. The staff was very friendly and most understanding about our questions. We told them up front we had been members at Paradise Lakes and did not like it there. We are both professionals and have to do the "look perfect, what kind of car do you drive" kind of thing for a living. We wanted a place to relax and just be us, have a good time and make friends with down to earth people. Well Como far exceeded our expectations. All the accomodations are there, prices are great, but the best part of the Resort is THE PEOPLE! You could never ask to be greeted by a better family of new friends. You can't get any better than Como. Thanks Garry and Kim. for the report!

Lake Como Report. October 2000. Lake Como is, at least in my mind, clearly one of the premier nudist facilities in the U.S. Many visitors to this area also go to Paradise Lakes and try to compare the two. Quite frankly, there is no comparison. Como is a co-op, and while it doesn't match the glitz of Paradise, it is home to some of the friendliest people I have ever met, either nudist or textile. Where Paradise is all condos, blacktop and concrete, Como is grass, RVs, and just pleasant people. To be sure, Como offers all of the assets expected in a top Nudist destination - beautiful lake, pool, hot tub, restaurant, volleyball, shuffleboard, rental facilities and the best bar I have ever patronized, the Butt Hutt. Where else can one purchase a premium draft beer for $1.00? It does not just come down to money. I have stayed at any number of clubs and resorts, and find Lake Como to be the one that I would join if I lived in the area. Why? It is not the number of pools or the scheduled activities that make a resort enjoyable, it is the people, and Como, to me, has the best. Thanks Irish for the report!

Lake Como Report - Singles. 2000. I was a member of Lake Como Club for many years. Joined in 1968 with open arms; no questions asked. There were many singles, both male and female, and there was a delightful penalty for being single. The females waited on the tables. The males had to clean up in the kitchen. That way we really got to know each other in a friendly manner. I went to Como as often as possible. Was denied entrance to Fort Acre Club nearby... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Charles for the report.

Lake Como and Club Paradise Report. April 2000. My wife and I returned to Paradise Lakes Resort in Florida on 6 April 2000 for a week of sun, fun and warmth. We were not disappoined. The renovated Key West bar is quite an improvement with an additional new outside bar as well. The food in the restaurant was improved with more variety. The owner is getting ready to break ground on another additional condo section and the over-all improvements to the resort are quite visible and on-going. There is constant maintenance, which indicates that the new owner is willing to put money back into his investment... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Ray for the report!

Lake Como Club Report. March, 1999. My last visit to Lake Como came on a rainy day in Feb. of 1990 when I was 23. Oh my, what a difference.... and for the better. This time the sun shines everywhere on Lake Como and in more ways than one. The last time I was visited there was not much to do, no public gathering places. This time, I checked in at around 6 p.m. on a Saturday and sauntered over to the "butt hut" a cute little bar by the lake. I quickly made friends with seven or eight people I had never met before, including the waitress in the restaurant, Debbie, who was the only person wearing clothes in this bar... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Lake Como Club Report. 1998. Hidden away right next to the famous Paradise Lakes is a smaller but much older club that I am a member of. First resort in the state, Lake Como Club is by far my favorite place to go. Summer, 1998. .. (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Lake Como Club Report on Singles Status. 1998. A report by Peter Gunn on the singles status... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

Navarre, Santa Rosa and Opal beaches Report. August 2003. I would like to say that my first nude beach experience at Navarre beach was fun. (These beaches are in the Pensacola area in Florida.) I was in the area in early August and really enjoyed my first nude beach experience. When I was on the beach,there were few people around, and I felt completely at ease taking off my suit and getting an all over tan. There were no crowds,and I had the beach to myself for three days. In addition, I asked people where the nude beach was, and found people to be accommodating in sharing information as to the location of the beach. The only problem that I encountered was the person on a off road vehicle checking out the sea turtles. I thought that it was the police and began to leave. I hope that nudist organizations will recognize Navarre as a place for nude sunbathing and swimming in the future. In addtion,I will come back and enjoy myself in the future when I return to Florida. I would also like to recommend the Santa Rosa day area and Opal beach as well. Opal Beach is worth the fee,and offers any first time nudist a great deal of privacy. You can walk for a couple of miles, and do a lot of shelling, and just totally feel free from wearing a bathing suit. Thanks Tom for the report!

No Wake Charters Report. Two reports on this page. March, 2000. If you are going to Key West, you should check out No Wake Charters. My friends and I had a great day of clothing optional sailing on a 31-foot boat. Captain Ran is a nudist and makes other nudist feel welcomed. He provides everything for snorkeling or fishing. He also provides food, soft drinks and wine. This is a charter service, so he takes the boat where you want to go. No Wake caters to its clients... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Dan for the report.

Our Florida Vacation! Bobbie and I visited 5 clubs and Haulover Beach during our 16 day stay in our "home state". Now that my 12 year adventure as manager of Solair is over, Florida seems more like home! Our first stop was at Lake Como where we stayed with some friends. The club looked great, as usual, and we noticed that the members were active, involved, doing volunteer work and talking camp politics. This appears to be the norm for a co-op club. The hot topic during our visit was a proposal to add 5 new sites on the lake! Proponents argued that revenues from the development would help defray the cost of the upcoming county sewer hookup! Like in any other community, property owners with sites near the proposed expansion and others concerned with ecological factors were against it!.... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Rich and Bobbie for the report!

Paradise Lakes Transportation Report. March 2003. I've read your review on Paradise Lakes for several years now. I find several things that have improved since 1998. One of the most important things to me is the transportation issue. I've been going to Paradise for about 8 years now and previously used the "Laker Limo" transportation company. Not any more. I find that I have to wait up to two hours to be picked up. I have reserved this service previously only to be left and forgotten without even an excuse or offer to remedy the situation. I have even missed a flight due to being "forgotten" by the service. Since last year we have started using the "Fun Shuttle" transportation service and what a delight! It is a professionally ran shuttle service with new vans (not the stinky old limousine that Laker Limo uses) and professional drivers and the service has been absolutely perfect! Thanks Lisa for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. February 14 - 16, 2003. Well over the years we have been to many resorts here in Florida, and in the islands, and frankly how this club is affiliated with teh AANR is beyond me! It must have something to do with advertising dollars. Over the years we have heard various stories about the sub cultural there of swingers and frankly if you respect your spouse avoid this place like the plague! We checked in on Friday, St. Valentines day, expecting a nice quiet nude weekend. What we encountered was something that would make Hugh Hefner of Playboy blush, and we are not prudes. Within 2 hours I was standing at the bar nude to get drinks and a lady taps me on the shoulder and asks 'would you like to have sex'! I politely excused myself and went back to our lounge chaise, which was a major obstacle course as folks were packed into this place like sardines. The main pool had been without a heater for over a month so nobody was in that pool as it was a brisk 60 degrees! And most of the regulars were only nude when in the pool, all other times the dress code was 'let's see how procative / trashy we can dress'. The night only got worse! At dinner we were the only nude couple in the restaurant - everyone else had variations of G-strings- and the females must have had a contest as to whom could wear the most provocative / suggestive clothing, 5 inch spike heels were the norm. Of course the cross dressers were interesting to say the least. Let's not forget the DJ who played nothing but rap music and most of this crowd was 50 plus. We retired early to our room and around 2AM lots of partying noise got me out of bed and I walked out to the jets pool to find at least 15 couples engaged in sex and 4 men sitting in chairs who were very busy with entertaining themselves, while watching what was happening in the pool, if you get my drift. Without a doubt this is a swinger's place where nudity around the pool happens and should never be confused with a real nudist resort. Bottom line is if you pay the grounds fees anybody gets in and it shows. Thanks Bob and Carla for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. August 2000. Much different than the rustic Pocono lodge, Paradise offers a bar/restaurant where the waitstaff is at least topless; club; several pools and other recreational facilities. There is an owners condo section plus a large number of rental units - truly a resort type environment. Being in Florida there are no hills and walking is easy on the paved streets. The nightclub has a clothes optional format. The night I was there the theme was "wear as much or as little as you want." Everyone with whom I spoke was friendly and pleasant with singles and couples both prevalent. If there is a downside, it is that there is so much blacktop, it can feel like one big parking lot. The $20 AANR day fee was worth it. Thanks Irish for the report!

Paradise Lakes and Lake Como Report. April 2000. My wife and I returned to Paradise Lakes Resort in Florida on 6 April 2000 for a week of sun, fun and warmth. We were not disappoined. The renovated Key West bar is quite an improvement with an additional new outside bar as well. The food in the restaurant was improved with more variety. The owner is getting ready to break ground on another additional condo section and the over-all improvements to the resort are quite visible and on-going. There is constant maintenance, which indicates that the new owner is willing to put money back into his investment... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Ray for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. 1999. Went with my wife Oct 21-28. This was our first experience with a stateside naturist resort. Had a nice motel room off of the main pool. Wonderful facilities. Wonderful weather. Wonderful employees - very courteous and friendly. The "conversation pool" is indeed a great innovation. The food was good and the entertainment in the club was quite a pleasant surprise. Many of the guests were very cliquish. I found that in most instances, we had to speak first to break the ice. This was especially true on the weekend when lots of people within driving distance congregated here. The oft-heralded axiom that "nudists are the friendliest people in the world" was not in evidence.... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) October, 1999. Thanks Ray and wife for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. April 1999. I visited Paradise Lakes for four days early in April. The resort is basically two different places; the "old" part (Phase I) is quite large, was built before 1986, and has a large Y-shaped pool, a spa, tennis and volleyball courts, lots of condos of various sizes, a mobile home park and a small area of custom-built homes. It also has a nice restaurant. Most of the permanent residents of Paradise Lakes live in this section... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Sqshyboo for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. 1999. More than just a trip report, this is our opinions, experiences, and tips after several week long stays at Club Paradise, a completely "clothing optional" - NUDE resort north of Tampa. Sitting here watching the snow, with the mountains of SW Colorado shrouded in clouds, my wife and I are remembering being in Club Paradise two weeks ago, nude, sitting by the pool, working on redeeming our all over tans. Pretty soon we will go out and get into the hot tub. Regardless of the tubs at all nude resorts, hot tubs really are better if there is a couple of feet of snow on the ground, with the moon on the snow and the mountains in the background... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Winter of 1998. Thanks Kirk for the report!

Paradise Lakes Report. 1999. I just returned from a stay at Paradise Lakes. The place is singles friendly if you consider only their admission policy. There were a number of single males and probably four or five single females around while I was there (out of several hundred people). The single females were French and would not engage in conversation with very many people, I guess because they did not speak much English. It was interesting trying to communicate with them.Cypress Cove is a beautiful resort, with permanent housing, mobile homes, spaces for RVs and a very nice set of motel-type rooms. My stay was very enjoyable. Everyone was very friendly, and each time I was in the lounge sitting by myself some group of people would invite me to join them.... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) March, 1999. Thanks J.R. for the report!

Playalinda Beach Report. Playalinda lives! July, 2001. After three years of boycotting Brevard County, I had to give in and get a "fix." at Playalinda. My wife and I arrived for the Friday afternoon "turn" of the parking lot at 2pm and got a space near crossover 13. We spent several glorious hours on the beach and in the water. Water must have been about 82F - nice for us Floridians. We got back to the Space Shuttle Inn in Titusville to find that Florida Today news paper had an article highlighting problems with lewd acts at a local beach that brought in comments about Playalinda. The "Facts" were distorted since they were not period specific nor location related within the 24 miles of Canaveral Seashore. [I'd call it yellow journalism.] They DID point out that there were lewd citations and arrests at places other than the "nudist areas," mostly for gay male activity... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Ken for the report!

Riverboat Nudist Club Report. March 2001. Just got back from a trip to Florida and on one of our day trips went to visit Riverboat. Some friends said it had to be seen to be believed. They were right. It sort of puts you off right away when you drive through Caliente on a really bad dirt road to get to the gate - I understand they are putting in a new road that will bypass Caliente. That would be helpful!... (click preceding link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks Cindy for the report.

Riviera Naturist Resort Report. (Riviera Naturist Resort and Sunburst Resort in Western Florida are owned by the same individual and are located near Pensacola, Florida.) May 2002. They are about half an hour apart and in many ways similar in character and appearance. We liked Sunburst a bit better though. Riviera is a small, compact park located just north of Pace, Florida. We spent a three day weekend there. It is nicely landscaped and very neat in appearance. It has nice sites for a motorhome or large trailer with full hookups and 30 amp electric. It also had a nice area for tents that was fully shaded. It is one of the friendlier parks we have visited--we were greeted and welcomed by a number of members. It has a rather small and shallow pool that gets lots of use for water volley ball with many participants. (This was a bit of a drawback for us, we would rather just float on our noodles.) There is a hot tub adjacent to the pool. Next to the pool is a nice club house with a pool table, a full kitchen and area for pop-lucks and other group events. There is a separate screened pavilion for dances with a large new deck adjoining. Two petanque courts saw some action while we were there. All these facilities are in the center of a rectangle along with a lot of lawn area, some of which is shaded. Around the perimeter of the rectangle are the campsites. This make for a convenient and cozy park layout. The park welcomes singles, children; and pets on a leash. Smoking is not permitted in the buildings or pool area. We rate parks we visit on a scale of 0 to 3. Riviera earned a well deserved 3-. Thanks Phoonist D'Noodist for the report!

Seminole Health Club - Davie, Florida. November, 2002. I thought you might like to know I stayed there recently in my motorhome and no mention was made of the fact that I am a single male. The place is a bit rustic, but that is OK with me. I even got cooked a nice breakfast in the restaurant on Sunday morning. I had a very pleasant stay. It's a little tough to find and I am good with directions. Thanks Jim for the report!

Southern Exposure, Naples, Report. March 2002. Southern Exposure is located just off of I-75. In fact, you can see the highway from the resort. While the website is uninspiring and the grounds are small, the convenient location, friendly staff, and ample sun make this a great stopping point where you can't really lose. The lake is inviting and they have several water craft for exploration. They don't allow overnight camping, which is a major negative point considering the fact that even the cheapest hotels in the area are over $120 per night. But, if you want to catch some sun, you'll lose only a couple of minutes off the highway and a few bucks out of your pocket. They are very singles friendly and will treat you like family. Thanks Drew for the report!

Sunburst Resort Report. (Riviera Naturist Resort and Sunburst Resort in Western Florida are owned by the same individual and are located near Pensacola, Florida.) May 2002. Sunburst Resort is also a smaller park, located 15 miles north of Milton, Florida. We drove over for a tour while staying at Riviera. The landscaping and upkeep of the park are excellent. Lots of pretty vegetation, obviously lovingly tended with immaculate grounds and buildings. It has excellent RV facilities with full hookups and 30/50 amp electric. There were also a lot of shaded campsites for tents and pop-ups. Charlotte, the friendly and talkative manager gave us a tour of the facilities. It has two pools, one for water volley ball and one for just lounging and swimming. There is a nice hot tub and tennis court, There is a game room with video games and a pool table. Also a nice club house and an open dance pavilion. They have a number of nicely maintained rental units and a snack bar that is open seasonally with a screened dining area. Wooden walk ways through lush landscaping connect all the facilities. Like the Riviera, the facilities are located in the center of a rectangle with campsites and seasonal homes around the perimeter. However the rectangle is probably twice as big as the one at Riviera and the perimeter road affords a half mile walking/jogging track. As we toured the park we were greeted by virtually everyone and made to feel very welcome--this is a super friendly place. Charlotte indicated that the park takes pride in its friendly, "somewhat old fashioned" family oriented environment. Pets on a leash are welcome. We did not inquire about their singles policy, but the rate sheet contains rates for singles as well as couples. There is no smoking in any of the buildings or the pool areas. On our scale of 0 to 3, Sunburst gets a solid 3 based on our brief experience there. Thanks Phoonist D'Noodist for the report!

Sunnier Palms Report. January 2001. My wife and I are new to nudism, starting in January of 2001. We have visited several resorts in Florida over the past several months, Sunnier Palms, Lake Como, Cypress Cove and Sunsport Gardens. Our favorite is Sunnier Palms located near Ft. Pierce Fla. It is a small easygoing resort. It has a large nature preserve with well maintained foot friendly footpaths. There are two small ponds for fishing, and it has a 8 person hot tub and a rather large nice swimming pool with a well maintained deck for working on you tan. The is a semi large clubhouse and well stocked library. The residents are the most friendly outgoing people we have ever met and are willing to help you in any way they can. About a month later we decided to give it a try one more time and visited Sunnier Palms, and loved it returning several times in the following months. We now alternate visits between Lake Como and Sunnier Palms, and when the wife retires in a few years plan on moving into Sunnier Palms and becoming full time residents. Thanks Chuck for the report!

Sunny Sands Nudist Resort Report. Fall 2002. It has been over six months now since my wife and I first visited Sunny Sands Naturist Resort in Florida. We were on our way to Polk County, FL, to purchase a new home. We love visiting new naturist resorts and this one was very convenient for us, so we made reservations and stayed two nights. Of course, we knew it was no behemoth club like Cypress Cove/Lake Como/Paradise Lakes, but just a small and intimate club with basic facilities. To coin the old cliche, "nothing to write home about." However, I find my thoughts, after all these months, constantly returning to this little jewel in Pierson, FL. I dare say the reason for my restless, nagging mentality, my interminable musing, is because the people there were, beyond a doubt, the friendliest, sweetest and most caring of any group we have ever encountered! We were part of the club family the minute we crossed the gate the first time. We were included in all activites from the get-go, and they do have MANY activities; they are a fun group! Those folks have something really special going on there and I exhort all nudist who have the opportunity, to experience the geniality at Sunny Sands. I don't think you will be disappointed. Small clubs do have one major advantage if they fully utilize it and that is they can operate as one big friendly clique instead of the many, splintered coterie found in larger clubs. Now that we will shortly be permanent residence of FL., we hope to return to Sunny Sands from time to time. I am confinent we will be greeted as though we never left. Thanks Ray for the report.

Sunsport Gardens Report. 2002. I have just returned from four days at Sunsport Gardens in Florida. I can only say it was great. The grounds are clean and the people are great. I tented and when I arrived on Sunday night, 02/10/2002, it was pouring. The area received a months normal rain in one day. Since it was dark and raining Morley, one of the owners, graciously allowed me to sleep in the TV room. This is strictly against the rules but due to the conditions they broke that rule. I must tell you I was very glad they did... (click link to read the rest of the report.) Thanks John for the report!

Sunsport Gardens Report. January 2001. My wife and I are new to nudism, starting in January of 2001. We have visited several resorts in Florida over the past several months, Sunnier Palms, Lake Como and Cypress Cove. In February we visited Sunnier Palms, and loved it returning several times in the following months. We now alternate visits between Lake Como and Sunnier Palms, and when the wife retires in a few years plan on moving into Sunnier Palms and becoming full time residents. Thanks Chuck for the report!

Warm Mineral Springs. 2004. Rating: 3 Moons, but only because there's no area for social nudity; otherwise, it would be 5 Full Moons. Report: Ordinarily, we won't list places that don't allow social nudity somewhere out on the grounds, such as around the pool, but Mother Nature, that most beautiful and creative of all women, leads us to list places where nudity is OK in private rooms. Warm Mineral Springs is one incredible work of Dame Nature we just can't resist listing. 9 MILLION GALLONS of 87 degree water flow out of the 230 feet wide by 230 feet deep spring EVERY day. Can one imagine that? That's INCREDIBLE! That's 72 MILLION pounds of water every day!... (click link to read the rest of the report.)

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