Viva la France! By Valentine’s Day, I’ve just about had my fill of the cold north wind, the colorless grey-white landscape and ice pellets where raindrops should be. I think everyone who enjoys social nude recreation feels the same way. IT’S TIME TO HEAD TO THE CARIBBEAN! But where? Each island, having been colonized by a different foreign power, has a different personality. Some have white, coral sand beaches; others have cliff faces that permit no entry to the water. Still others (Jamaica comes to mind) seem about as safe as the West Side of New York at 2:00 in the morning. And then there’s the ever-moralistic Grand Caymans, smack dab in the middle of the Caribbean, who are so uptight they won’t even let Gays or Naturists anchor off their coast! (If you are bringing in drug money to launder, that’s a different matter.) If anybody ever tells you that there are no cultural differences among the Caribbean Islands, have them compare a nude beach in St. Marten (French) with one on St. Thomas. (British) On St. Marten there are at least a dozen accepted nude beaches; on St. Thomas-none. So, for our 21st annual Mid-Winter cruise were choosing the French West Indies for their striking beauty, gracious people and civilized attitude toward body acceptance. We will be visiting the finest nude beaches in the Caribbean, if not the whole world. All of the populated islands we are visiting are provinces of France with representation in French parliament. The towns are clean, the people educated, outgoing and eager to make your acquaintance. All beaches, at the very least, are topless. If there were World Heritage beaches for nudists, one would be Orient Beach on St. Marten and another, Governor’s Beach on St. Barths. Both have been nude for decades. Orient beach has probably converted more people to nude recreation than all of the “nude associations” put together. Club Orient is the “gold standard” for all true nudists resorts in the western hemisphere. Sun, white, warm -between your toes sand-, turquoise-blue water, best bar-b-que on any beach, world class duty free shopping in Phillipsburg and gourmet dining up the road in Grand Case- there’s not much more to wish for. There’s probably not a super model alive that has not been photographed nude on Governors beach on St. Barths. Cindy Craford, Rachel Hunter, Eva Herezigova-all have shed their suits to be immortalized by best photographers of the day on this magnificent stretch of sand. Settled by French Normans the long forgotten language is still spoken by the natives of the island- the women still wear the “flying nun” type headdresses. Guadeloupe and Martinique have their own special appeal. Martinique lost its Capitol to the St. Pierre volcano in 1906. Excursions are possible to the still active lava flows. The term “fire and brimstone” becomes real. Guadeloupe has unbelievable flora, dense jungle, jagged peaks, breathtaking waterfalls and several colorful butterflies that exist nowhere else. The island itself is shaped like a butterfly. Snorkeling and water sports at both islands are superior. The first nude beach in the western hemisphere was opened in Martinique-by a forward thinking Catholic Priest. Just in case you don’t get enough beach in the French West Indies, we’ve added a final island, CocoaCay in the Bahamas; created by the cruise line for complete hedonistic, tropical island enjoyment. It’s the perfect place to even out that tan before returning home just before the March winds. All this is yours on our 10 -day, 10-night cruise of the French West Indies, Including two full days at sea with the amenities and entertainment Celebrity is famous for. Clothing optional cruising has never been better or more affordable. These are the best prices we have ever offered in our 20 years of doing business. As the economy recovers, as it’s bound to do or we’re all in trouble, prices will go up. Cruising has always been the most economical, convenient and enjoyable vacation option available. Un-pack once, visit the best of the Caribbean and meet interesting and enjoyable new friends. Be professionally entertained. Be pampered in the spa. Burn a few calories in the gym. Put them back on with a drink at one of the 7 bars. Try your hand at the casino. Dine lavishly- maybe too lavishly. All this and more, for about the same price as the heating oil it will take to keep you warm if you stay home this winter and watch the travel channel on T.V. Come with me. Meet new friends, feel the kiss of the sun on bare skin, wear a pareo and still feel warm. Wear no pareo and fit right in. No excuses! Call today to be on board one of our very best cruises-ever. See you there!
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