Caribbean Nudist and Clothing Optional Resorts

The Hedonism II resort in Jamaica is the most famous clothing-optional resort in the Caribbean. The Negril resort is part of the SuperClubs chain and, unlike many other nudist resorts, once cultivated an "anything goes" image. That has been toned down somewhat, but as the name indicates this is still a place where guests are encouraged to get wet, naked and wild. Toga parties, nude weddings, and hanging out at the swim-up nude bar are part of the scene here. The Hedonism resort also sells day and night passes to non-guests.

This 137-room Club Orient hotel sits on the most famous nude beach in the Caribbean -- St. Martin's Orient Beach -- and is clothing-optional throughout the property, which includes a pair of restaurants, fitness and water-sports center, boutique, and a variety of rooms, suites and villas. Fully nude sunbathing is not strictly de rigeur on Orient Beach, but it's certainly common to see entire families in the buff on this popular strand, sometimes to the obvious amazement of visiting cruise-ship passengers.

Many nude resorts in the Caribbean stress that they are family friendly or cater to the maintstream nudist community and not swingers. That's not the case with Cancun's Desire Resort, which bills itself as an "erotic" adult destination where couples interested in exploring "alternative lifestyles" can frolic in a 30-person jacuzzi or a Play Room located just behind the resort's nightclub bar. The 11-room beachfront resort is all-inclusive and "appeals to liberated upscale vacationers with a wild side and couples looking to explore their sexuality." Adults (21 and older) only.

This "topless optional" hotel in Cancun is for over-21 couples only. In addition to semi-nude bathing the slightly naughty atmosphere here includes a nightclub with strippers and male exotic dancers and themed events like lingerie casino nights.

This 42-room resort at Kantenah Bay on the Riviera Maya claims to be the only all-inclusive, clothing-optional resort in Mexico. Explicit sexual behavior is banned, but you can be fully nude at all meals, sports and activities. The resort is oceanfront and also has a pretty pool area with palapas and a lazy river section.

This all-inclusive, clothing-optional resort is located near the Dominican Republic resort area of Puerto Plata. Amenities include al-fresco dining at the clifftop resort restaurant, premium drinks, and activities ranging from Spanish lessons to nude water volleyball. Nightlife centers on the Club Caribe, which opens nightly at 10 p.m.

This naturist resort has the only nude beach on Bonaire, although topless sunbathing is acceptable on other beaches on this Dutch Caribbean island. The resort has 30 chalets on a very private beach and caters to naturists from around the world. Nude cruises, massage, yoga and snorkeling are among the activities offered.

The upscale Breezes Grand Negril in Jamaica has a clothing-optional beach, pool and hot tub, but otherwise does not allow public nudity. The "super-inclusive" package at this 210-room resort includes top-shelf drinks and gourmet dining, all tips, entertainment, land and water sports.

Formerly Couples San Souci, this all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica was recently renamed for the private island that made it famous. A ferry takes Couples guests out to Tower Island, which is a fully au naturel hideaway that provides some welcome space between nudists and the tourist who otherwise might come to gawk. Note that Tower Island is not "clothing-optional" -- if you come out here, you must have all clothing off!