Nudist resorts and child free, adult only vacations

Nudist resorts in the US have traditionally catered to families and all the kids. Especially nudist campgrounds, nudist clubs, and nudist parks.When we opened in December of 1994, we were one of only 3 nudist resorts in the whole US that was for adults only. And we are still the only nudist resort in the US that caters to couples on vacation. Our repeat guests come from around the world although most come from all over the US, Canada, England, and Australia.I can remember being told by nudist leaders when we opened "you will never be successful if you don't book families with kids. Nudist couples don't go to nudist resorts in the US. " And I was also told that nudists don't vacation in the US. They only go to the Caribbean for nude vacations.Boy were those so called nudist leaders wrong. I'm glad I did not follow their advice. We knew the most successful resorts in the Caribbean for topless or nude sunbathing were Sandals, Couples, and the Grand Lido. Why were they successful? They were successful because they catered to couples on vacation and not families with noisy kids.Now a recent survey shows that 70% of leisure vacations in the US are childfree. That is the exact market that we target.In today's Boston Globe they have an article about vacationing without kids. To bad they don't mention us.Here's the story:Getaways after the kidsWhen you dream of destinations, adults-only may be just the ticketHave you had a trip ruined because a baby cried all night in the hotel room next to yours? Has your romantic dinner been eclipsed by a whining toddler at the next table?...Couples-only spots are geared for romance. Intimate settings, candlelight dining, and spa facilities are common.If vacationing surrounded by children doesn't appeal to you, you are not alone. More people travel without children than with them, according to the Travel Industry Association. In 2006, the most recent year for which data is available, TIA reported that only about 30 percent of leisure trips in the United States included children.It is relatively easy to locate the more free-spirited adults-only resorts, mostly in the Caribbean; hedonistic and clothing-optional places abound. It's harder to find non-X-rated places that ban children...."There is no typical client," says Mathis. "I have planned trips for honeymooners, empty-nesters, child-free married couples, couples who are dating or living together. It runs the gamut..."One thing her clients have in common is the desire for a quiet, relaxing vacation. Most are seeking luxury accommodations, often with a romantic setting......"Nothing breaks your relaxation quicker than noise," says Gharabegian. "We tend not to stay at resorts that cater to the spring break crowd either."Peggy Gavan, a writer from Warwick, N.Y., wants to avoid chaos when she travels. "There is nothing more annoying than getting splashed in the hotel pool by screaming kids, having to dodge little kids running around the lobby . . . especially when you pay thousands of dollars for a vacation," she says.Many seeking child-free vacations work with children. Katie Andrews, an English teacher from Los Angeles, simply wants to get away from it all...."In Austria there are 75 hotels which are focused on families with little kids and babies," says Ballner. "So, why not do something for the other side as well? Most of our guests are young parents. If they have the chance to leave the kids with Grandma, they are more than happy to enjoy the peaceful, child-free atmosphere."...Timing is important if you want to avoid children; the spring and fall shoulder seasons and the off-season are when they are in school."We avoid traveling during the summer months," says Kaye Walters, of Santa Barbara, Calif., who is working on a book called "Kidfree & Lovin' It,"......Of course, just because school is in session doesn't mean you will be child-free. "You may still encounter infants and toddlers too young for school," says Walters, "and they do know how to scream." For the full article click hereWhat is nice about our nudist resort is since we cater to couples on vacation, you can stay with us year round and not have to worry about noisy kids running around screaming and disturbing you.If you have ever wanted to try nude or topless sunbathing in a nice relaxing environment with out noisy kids, (this is one of the reasons why we are ranked one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in the world by AOL.com), give us, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa a call at 800-786-6938. Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.comHope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!Source