A Merry Christmas to All

Just got home after a trip out of town, and would just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year!

See you in 2009!

Where to go Nudist in South Africa

Rebekah Kendal comes up with some ideas about where to get naked in South Africa. The article itself is a little giggly, and she doesn't mention the magnificent Sandy Bay beach at Llandudno, Cape Town, but there are enough useful links ( one of which I couldn't get to work!) to get you started if you happen to find yourself in that part of the world.

http://lifestyle.iafrica.com/content_feed/telkom/1242744.htm

Women's Pubic Hair Determines Personality?

According to “pubic hair researcher” Kosai Jumon you can tell a woman’s suitability as a spouse from the shape of her bush.
Jumon’s recently released book “Tamashi Yura Ageman (Rising Fortunes of the Soul)” categorizes womens’ pubic hair , which he calls “The Zone” into five types, each of which purportedly determines its owner’s sexual proclivities.
In an interview with reporter Asahi Geinoin in the recently defunct tabloid Mainichi WaiWai, Jumon explains “Women’s pubic hair is normally shaped like an inverted triangle, but some is oblong or elliptic-shaped.”
Apparently, a husband needs to keep a close eye on his wife if she has “elongated “pubic hair.
“It’s not rare for women with elongated pubic hair to be the types who fall in love at first site and soon become passionate. They’re not the types who’re happy shut up in the home. They may cause those around them to worry about them a little. But that devilish side to them is what makes them so attractive to men.”
But it’s not just the frisky types with elongated pubic hairstyles that need watching. Those with a “mountain delta” shaped bush, where the pattern of the mop “resembles the mouth of a river”, are said to be capable of “hyper-infidelity.”
Something for a husband to watch out for then--if he knew what “elongated” pubes or pubes resembling the mouth of a river looked like. Neither sound very complimentary to me and I think that if someone told me my nether regions resembled the mouth of a river I’d poke ‘em in the eye.
Naturally enough, Jumon’s highest praise is for the Japanese bush.
Jumon claims the average Japanese woman’s pubic hair is a standard-type, which is an inverted triangle where the base extends for 9 centimeters and it runs the same length from top to bottom, with the mean length of hairs being 7.5 centimeters.
“It shows endurance and indicates suitability for married life. They have everything they need for enduring such home-like activities as childbirth, child-raising and caring for their husband or parents. I don’t think it’s saying too much to say that it is these standard-type women who helped raise Japan to glory.”
“A perfect wife has a clearly defined endurance sub-zone and slight traits of a receptivity sub-zone. Put simply, this means she doesn’t care a great deal about things like ethics or morals. A woman with pubic hair like this would be able to bear a lot, but also have a sexual side that allowed for unbridled wantonness. In short, hair like this would indicate a good wife during the day who turns into a whore at night.”
Hmmm…how charming.
Quite how Jumon managed to get funded for such spurious research is beyond me, but let’s hope nobody buys his book. And in the meantime ladies, if you see a Japanese man on a nudist beach making notes about your crotch, explain to him that every woman resents being patronised – whatever the shape of her thatch.

Visit Fantastic Cap'd'Agde and Monte Carlo with NFN Travel

NFN Travel has organized a Mediterranean tour that begins in Nice, France and ends in Cap d'Agde, the Naked City with visits in between to Monte Carlo, Monaco. The tour will be hosted by the congenial Paul and Claudine who have many years experience hosting Mediterranean tours.

The dates are July 14 - 25, 2009

For Bookings or more information go to NFN Travel

No to new nudist beaches in Portugal

LAGOS AND Portimão câmaras have rejected applications from the Algarve Naturist Club (ANC) to create naturist areas in the Meia Praia and João d’Arens beaches.
Álvaro Campos, president of ANC, is protesting against the decisions.
However, Lagos Câmara has agreed to the possible legalisation of Pinheiros beach for naturists.

New Zealand Nudist Park wins Tourism Award

Looking to go nudist in New Zealand?
Kevin and Joan Sampson's naturist park in Katikati has just won the New Zealand Tourism Award for Best Holiday Park.
More on this plus a great TV interview at

http://www.3news.co.nz/News/BusinessNews/Insideanawardwinningnaturistcamp/tabid/421/articleID/73404/cat/52/Default.aspx

Go Nudist’s Guide To Free Nudist Beaches - Morfa Dyffryn, UK

Another of the world's notable nudist beaches...

Morfa Dyffryn Nudist Beach, Gywnedd, N Wales UK

Google map here.

Description:

Morfa Dyffryn nudist (naturist) beach forms part of the northern end of the majestic Barmouth Bay beach. It is a beautiful spot, consisting of 1 km of fine golden sand gently sloping to the clean, clear ( if sometimes chilly ) waters of the Welsh coastline. The beach is backed by acres of sand dunes, Morfa Dyffryn is considered by many to be Britain's best nudist beach.

Directions:

• Drive north out of Barmouth on the A496
• After 4 miles you'll come to Talybont. Proceed through the village and over a narrow bridge.
• Just after this bridge you'll come across a road on the seaward side next to a small chapel, signposted ‘Treath Beach'
• Turn down this road ( actually a lane - very narrow in parts)
• One mile down you'll come to toilets, beyond which is a free car park. This has height barriers which makes it unsuitable for van/campers etc
• From the car park follow the marked path through the dunes for about 1 mile to the nudist beach.
• ALTERNATIVELY, nudists may want to turn right at the toilets and drive into the Dyffryn Seaside Estate and park there. It is a shorter walk to the nudist beach, but the Estate may make a nominal charge in high season.

Nearest air / rail links.:

The Welsh Coast railway line from Barmouth to Porthmadog runs just inland from the beach, with stops at Dyffryn Ardudwy and Llanbedr.

Also the Shrewsbury-Machynlleth-Pwllhei railway stops close to the beach.

Facilities:

None on the beach itself, but there are shops and a pub at the nearby Dyffryn Seaside Estate. There are public toilets at the car park.

Camping and caravanning is available nearby at Benar Beach Caravan Park.(mostly textile, but with a small nudist area), and tents and small campers at "Glyn's Field"( on the right of the road to Dyffryn Seaside Estate, off the side road down from the A496 on the edge of Dyffryn Ardudwy.)

Disabled
A boardwalk runs from near the National Park Car Park through the dunes to the beach to allow disabled access, although it is still a long but level trek over hard sand from there to the nudist section. The board walk is also good for cyclists.

Designation:

Official since 2000

Who goes there:

Up to 500 nudists on a sunny Sunday in summer , including a substantial homosexual community who tend to congregate at the northern end. The main nudist beach attracts a good mixture of couples, families and singles.

Other nearby attractions:

For directions, links and more information to all the following attractions, see our Morfa Dyffryn map here.

Snowdon:
Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales.

Centre for Alternative Technology:
Machynlleth.

Demonstrating practical ways of dealing with some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.

Caernarfon Castle.
Castle Ditch, Caernavon

Mighty Caernarfon is possibly the most famous of Wales's castles. Its sheer scale and commanding presence easily set it apart from the rest, and to this day, still trumpet in no uncertain terms the intention of its builder Edward I.

Ffestiniog Railway Co.

Porthmadog, Gwynedd,

A must for railway enthusiasts. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the World - being founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832.Over the last fifty years, the Ffestiniog Railway has become a leader in railway preservation and is now one of Wales' top tourist attractions.

Lloyd George Museum

Criccieth, Gwynedd

Discover the life and times of David Lloyd George, the cottage bred boy who became Prime Minister during World War 1.

More information:

The beach can attract several hundred naturists in summer during fine weather , mostly from North Wales and North West England, although visitors from mainland Europe are frequent..

Although the official designation was resisted by some local residents, complaints of indecent exposure and related behaviour have markedly decreased since 2000. The naturist section of the beach is now clearly marked by signs at both ends. Some naturists complain that the official section is too small - the traditional naturist area was 1,6km (1 mile) in length.

GoNudist says...

Although Morfa Dyffryn nudist beach suffers, like most UK beaches, from the attentions of a small number of voyeurs and other undesirables, it is large enough for most genuine nudists to enjoy themselves without problems. Families may want to avoid the northern end of the beach which is gay orientated.

It's certainly a contender for the title of the best nudist beach in Britain, but, be warned - the breeze can be chilly, even in summer.

Do you know this nudist beach? Is it nudist family friendly? Are pets allowed? Is it suitable for the infirm or disabled Please help us help the nudist community and make any helpful additions or corrections or comments.

The Top 5 Nude Beaches In The World

The Top 5 Nude Beaches In The World
By Liz Boudreau

The very thought of heading for a nude beach gives many people the shakes. For others, it’s a natural occurrence and a natural consideration. If you’re comfortable in your own skin, they argue, why not head out in just that skin?
There are a variety of things to consider when choosing a nude beach. Many experts say location is one factor as you probably want some measure of privacy (and most nude beaches offer this). Other factors to consider are the age range of people who visit the beach (you’ll likely want to be with a group
around your own age) and other factors that really have to do more with your own comfort level.
If you are considering heading to a nude beach, why not head for the best? Here’s a list of the top 5 nude beaches, as chosen by the Travel Channel.
1.Montalivet, France.
This area is called the international birthplace of the naturalist movement. At this beach resort,
you can camp (most popular) or stay in one of the 172 bungalows. This is a family resort, so if it’s in your comfort level to include the kids, you won’t be the only ones. This resort features a wide variety of classes that range from soccer to yoga and everything includes the whole family. This gives new meaning to the term au natural!
2.Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Famous for its many beach resorts, this area of Jamaica also includes the Couples Resort, which is an excellent start for the new nudists. The resort itself it not a nudist resort, but there’s a beach just offshore that’s for nudists. Featuring a pristine beach, private cozy nooks all around and a cabana bar, this island is private and safe, making newbies feel comfortable in their newly exposed skin.
3.Wreck Island, British Columbia.
This four-mile stretch of beach is so named because a huge wrecked sea vessel once inhabited the sand. At this friendly beach, you can enjoy the nesting area of the bald eagles, and know civilization is just a few steps away (the University of British Columbia is just a few hundred steps above the beach). One of the most lively parts of this beach is Vendor’s Row, where you can shop (in the nude) for souvenirs, handmade items and other goodies (including sunscreen, which you’ll need in abundance).
4.Samurai Beach, Australia.
Located in Port Stephens, this beach backs up to the clothing-optional Bardot’s resort. At the beach, you can enjoy nude volleyball, Frisbee, and tug of war. This is the spot of the famous Nude Olympics, which are held each year. Events include Nude Surfing, Nude Beach Girl and Guy Competition and Nude Torch Relay.
5.Hedonism II, Jamaica.
Yes, laid-back Jamaica can claim two of the top five nude beaches. At this clothing optional resort, expect a good party. There’s nude swimming, sunbathing and volleyball, as well as what the resort calls a “lush garden of playful passion”. Designed for playful couples and singles, the resort features a big party scene, lots of lush and delicious food and a nude good time all around.

About the Author: Liz Boudreau is a nudist with a passion for travel. She has traveled to and reviewed some of the best beaches in the world. See her latest review of topless beaches:

Peng Naturist Travel owners in takeover talks

Travelzest, who recently bought Peng Travel, the UK's largest naturist tour operator,are in the early stages of talks on a potential offer.
The company say that there is no certainty that the talks will lead to an offer being made, and insist that it was still committed to its policy of offering a variety of holidays through a portfolio of different travel businesses and was "cautiously optimistic for the remainder of the financial year".
What this means for the outlook of Peng Travel is uncertain, and at the moment there seems to be little cause for alarm, but the surest way to safeguard its future is to keep the bookings rolling in.
So, if you’re not already committed this year, why not go Peng?
http://www.pengtravel.co.uk/

Nude dining in New York !

Didn't I mention the idea of nude dining in "The Complete Guide"?
I wasn't kidding. check out this new article from New York's Metro magazine.
Nude dining the hot new craze | Metro.co.uk

If you fancy the idea of a banquet in the buff in the UK, try www.nudedinners.com/

See what I have to say about this in my other blog