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If you count every small, uninhabited cay, there are some 50 islands in the USVI,... |
Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke…the names beckon from well-worn sailing... |
With 700 or so islands to choose from, it’s not hard to find the exact tropical... |
First things first: There is no island of Fiji. Instead, Fiji is an island nation... |
 Greece The island of Corfu is located just off the West coast of Greece. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. Corfu is very green compared to other Greek islands: hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which is dominated by over 2 million olive trees. These olive trees on Corfu are the main cultivation, although Corfu's tourism now provides the most income.
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Location: Europe |
 Mexico Tulum lies south of Playa del Carmen, with lush, bougainvillea-filled jungle at its back. The town of 10,000 is divided into three separate sections, the Mayan ruins, the hotel zone and the pueblo. Popular with tour buses from Cancun, the ruins, some of the best preserved in the Yucatan, perch on cliffs along the coast. Those staying in Tulum can easily bike around, or explore swimming opportunities off white sand beaches and in subterranean sinkholes. The clear Caribbean waters also offer great diving.
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Location: Central America |
Where does an island end and a continent begin – who decides the scale? Australia is certainly a continent, but with a border completely surrounded by sea, the country shares with an island the happy property of possessing more coastline than you’ll ever be able to explore – including some world class beaches. Sydney, the iconic cosmopolitan cultural centre of Australia, is the location of several of these golden sand playgrounds, including the famous Bondi Beach.
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Be the first to RankLocation: New Zealand / Australia |
Think of Florida, and what comes to mind? Is it the major tourist attractions such as Disneyland and Seaworld? Do your thoughts turn to white sandy beaches of Miami? These are of course major attractions for first time visitors to the Sunshine State but there are also some off the beaten track gems that aren’t so touristy. Here’s a quick guide to Florida’s best attractions.
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Be the first to RankLocation: North America > Florida Keys |
 Relaxed and lively is the only way to describe Samurai Beach, which backs up onto Bardot's Clothing Optional Resort in Port Stephens. On this half-mile stretch of white sand, nudists let it all hang out while taking part in volleyball, tug-of-war and Frisbee. As one of the sportiest nude beaches worldwide, it is only appropriate that Samurai Beach hosts the annual Nude Olympics every November. Events include the Nude Torch Relay, Nude Surfing and the Nude Beach Girl and Guy Competition. What a sight this must be!
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Location: New Zealand / Australia |
Negril, Jamaica What's Cool: Anything-goes toga party on Thursday nights
Unlike most other nude beaches, Hedonism II promotes a freewheeling and indulgent naturist experience for playful singles and couples. Located in Negril, Jamaica's famous seven-mile white sand beach, the all-inclusive resort is divided into "nude" and "prude" sections, with separate facilities for swimming, sunbathing, volleyball and more. Clothing is optional, however, throughout the entire complex. Visitors can expect to find vast spreads of food and drink, a thumping party scene and, quoting the resort, a "lush garden of playful..
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Location: Caribbean Islands |
 Brasil Location: Brazil
What's Cool: Less-developed and more pristine than nearby beaches
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Although the barely-there, dental-floss bikini debuted here, nude beaches in Brazil are somewhat rare. However, naturism has caught on in some parts of the country, including Praia do Pinho (a.k.a. Pinho Beach), located in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Pinho opened in 1987 as the first sanctioned au naturel beach, and nudists who frequent this area make a point of saying "clothing is not an option" despite the strand's official description as clothing-optional...
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Location: South America |
 U.S. Location: Florida
What's Cool: Participating in organized events, such as "Nude New Year's"
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Just north of Miami lies one of the few county-run and government-sanctioned clothing-optional beaches in the United States. For years Haulover Beach, part of the city of Sunny Isles, has been a haven for naturists from South Florida as well as snowbirds from Canada and Europe. Visitors to Haulover also enjoy many of the amenities associated with regular beaches. Thanks to the efforts of the South Florida Free Beach Association, this beach has certified..
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Location: North America |
 By Melanie Mize Nude Beach. The very mention of these two words often arouses feelings of titillation, embarrassment, outrage or even a combination of the three. For the thousands of people involved in the naturist movement worldwide, however, the idea of a nude beach seems, well, natural. After all, we all come into this world wearing only our birthday suits.
Nude and topless beaches first became popular along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of France in the 1950s. Since then, several beaches from Crete to the Caribbean have become "clothing optional."
Below is a list of some of the best stretches..
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Location: Articles |
 Maui, Hawaii Officially known as Maui's "unofficial clothing-optional beach," Little Beach is an isolated strand surrounded by high shrubs, craggy volcanic rocks and driftwood. Although nude sunbathing is illegal in Hawaii, the law has not been enforced here for years. As a result, Little Beach has become a favorite hangout for naturists as well as artists like Dr. Leisure, who has been painting colorful scenes from nude beaches for more than a decade. Activities at Little Beach are plentiful, including swimming, body surfing and whale watching.
What's Cool: Souvenir paintings of the beach by Dr...
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Location: Hawaii |
