Nudist Travel Agencies

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  Jim ShortsOriginal Poster

  Oct 14, 2016

  [quote]Why not just google search nudist or naturist travel.[/quote]I am, but that doesn't give me members' experiences.  I found one, Castaways Travel.  It occurred to me that I should look at the Florida Panhandle, too.  I wish there was something similar on the Texas Gulf Coast, although that's a long way away from me, too.  Texas is a very big place, of course.  I'm going to look at AZ places, too.  New Mexico doesn't seem to have any resorts.

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  Flokie

  Oct 14, 2016

  I don't use travel agents either but if what you are looking for is some sort of group travel, check out some of the bigger naturist groups.  For instance, British Naturism organizes several trips each year to assorted destinations, Bev Price (from AANR) organizes nude rafting trips through the Grand Canyon, the Naturist Society promotes its own naturist festivals, someone at Bare Oaks (one of the larger Canadian clubs) is organizing a trip to Cuba - and in the past there was a trip to France.  I have seen some of the non-landed groups plan trips to sunny destinations in winter.
  
  If I was planning a naturist holiday somewhere, I'd probably start at the International Naturist Federation.  They list member organizations from around the world and once you link to those you have info for most of the organized naturist clubs within those countries.  It's a great way to find out info for Australia, France, South Africa, Chile, Israel, Slovenia and so much more.  Once you know where you want to go you just book a flight, buy a guidebook and make a reservation at the club you want to visit.  Done.
  
  
  Also, and I cannot stress this enough, join the organization within your own country.  If you are American, join AANR or the Naturist Society and actually read the publications you'll receive.  There are lots of travel ideas in there.  Jim, I know you're a member but I thought I'd throw this in for anyone else reading for info.
  
  
  Hopefully you find something that strikes your fancy.
  
  
  Karen
  
  

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• FL

  

  Flokie

  Oct 14, 2016

  This place is not in my price range but I've only heard good things from friends who have been:  http://www.payabay.com/
  

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• JS

  

  Jim ShortsOriginal Poster

  Oct 20, 2016

  [quote] I don't use travel agents either but if what you are looking for is some sort of group travel, check out some of the bigger naturist groups.  For instance, British Naturism organizes several trips each year to assorted destinations, Bev Price (from AANR) organizes nude rafting trips through the Grand Canyon, the Naturist Society promotes its own naturist festivals, someone at Bare Oaks (one of the larger Canadian clubs) is organizing a trip to Cuba - and in the past there was a trip to France.  I have seen some of the non-landed groups plan trips to sunny destinations in winter.
  
  If I was planning a naturist holiday somewhere, I'd probably start at the International Naturist Federation.  They list member organizations from around the world and once you link to those you have info for most of the organized naturist clubs within those countries.  It's a great way to find out info for Australia, France, South Africa, Chile, Israel, Slovenia and so much more.  Once you know where you want to go you just book a flight, buy a guidebook and make a reservation at the club you want to visit.  Done.
  
  
  Also, and I cannot stress this enough, join the organization within your own country.  If you are American, join AANR or the Naturist Society and actually read the publications you'll receive.  There are lots of travel ideas in there.  Jim, I know you're a member but I thought I'd throw this in for anyone else reading for info.
  
  
  Hopefully you find something that strikes your fancy.
  
  
  Karen
  
  [/quote]That was very helpful, Karen, and I am a member of AANR SW.  I had totally forgotten about INF for some reason.  I am working on the state or local travel/non-landed groups, too, and I hope to start one for my own area (the Texas Panhandle).  The closest ones I am aware of now are Albuquerque and Austin.

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• JS

  

  Jim ShortsOriginal Poster

  Oct 20, 2016

  [quote] You really are better off picking a place, make your own reservations for accommodations at a nude place and book your own flights and car rental. If you're looking for Bare Necessities or Castaway to book something that's low end ... you're gonna be disappointed. BN deals in cruises mostly and Castaway deals with high end resorts. There was a naturist travel agency that did deal with mid range resorts and clubs but they are no longer in business;  Internaturally Travel.   Do yourself a favor and do the research yourself ... you'll safe yourself time and money.
  
  [/quote]I might actually do a cruise, if it's not too loud and too busy.  The problem for me is that none of their cruises originate off of the Gulf Coast, like Houston or Galveston...only the Gulf Coast of FL, if there.
  I have another idea, too, for FL or France.  I belong to a textile travel club, and they offer 3-4 day trips to Orlando and hundreds of other places yearly.  I would take their trip and then just extend the vacation, rent a car, and go where I please on 'my own time' after their trip or weekend getaway and take a later flight home.

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  ManOfWicklow

  Oct 20, 2016

  Any Travel agent should be able to arrange it, or they're not doing their job.
  

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• ME

  Member

  Oct 20, 2016

  Jim, flights is part of the challenge most all have doing BN cruises unless your in driving distance of the Florida ports.  Here in the polar north it's recommended to fly out at least a day early if not two in case of flight cancellation or delay. That means a hotel or resort stay pre-cruise if no flight issues.  We envy those that live near the ports and can just jump on the boat.  It cost us another $1k for the trip  just for flights and the extras.
  

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  J.

  Oct 21, 2016

  [quote]Jim, flights is part of the challenge most all have doing BN cruises unless your in driving distance of the Florida ports.  Here in the polar north it's recommended to fly out at least a day early if not two in case of flight cancellation or delay. That means a hotel or resort stay pre-cruise if no flight issues.  We envy those that live near the ports and can just jump on the boat.  It cost us another $1k for the trip  just for flights and the extras.
  [/quote] We flew in one day early for our first nude cruise in 2013 and got the last flight out of Boston before the airport shut down due to a blizzard, so it is two days early in winter for us now. We met up with people in our first port on that cruise that missed the ship and were just getting on.
  

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  Jim ShortsOriginal Poster

  Oct 24, 2016

  [quote]Jim, flights is part of the challenge most all have doing BN cruises unless your in driving distance of the Florida ports.  Here in the polar north it's recommended to fly out at least a day early if not two in case of flight cancellation or delay. That means a hotel or resort stay pre-cruise if no flight issues.  We envy those that live near the ports and can just jump on the boat.  It cost us another $1k for the trip  just for flights and the extras.
  [/quote]I know, huh?!  Texas is a big place, but if more nudist cruises would port in Gavleston or Houston, then I could at least get there cheaper and more comfortably by air.  With my disabilities, I would always leave couple of days early, if I was going to FL or abroad.  Just the flight there might kill me.  JK.  It could put me in significant pain, though.
  
  I'm pretty sure flights and trips to Mexico would be as easy for me.
  

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