Where to get naked in Canada (without getting arrested)

I guess Canada isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of relaxing on a nude beach, but it can boast some world class clothes-optional beaches and yes, the weather is often plenty warm enough!

The law regarding public nudity in Canada is not straightforward. There are dozens of nude beaches across the country, though only a handful of them are legally recognized as clothing-optional beaches. Many others are unofficially recognized as clothing-optional beaches where authorities do not arrest nude sunbathers.

This article from The Huffington Post shows you some of the best. . .

Top Ten Nudist Beaches According to cheapflights.co.uk

Budget flights website cheapflights.co.uk have come up with this list of what they consider to be the world's best nudist beaches. Although there are some old favourites in there, (Wreck Beach, Haulover ) and some notable ommisions, (Tambaba in Brazil,) there are a few interesting inclusions which don't usually make the "top ten" lists. Definitely worth a look.

Go here

UK's Studland Nudist Beach to be extended

And now some good news!

The UK organisation The National Trust, owners of Studland Beach near Bournmouth, Hampshire, have agreed to the extension of the nudist section of the beach.
This follows a comprehensive clampdown on the "unsuitable" behaviour which had previously threatened the beach's future.
Congratulations to the teams of genuine nudist volunteer wardens who patrol the nudist area to keep it clear of the filth which contaminates so many of our nudist areas, threatening their existence and turning public opinion against real nudism.
Now, just another 1000 beaches to clean up . . .!

Full story here

China Nude Beach hits trouble. . .

China's one and only nudist beach lies on Da Dong Hai (Great East Sea) beach, just only three kilometers from the popular resort of Sanya, where it has become increasingly common to see groups of people chatting and playing cards in the nude at the far end of the beach.

Although the fact that China's rulers are able to tolerate some level of public social nudity is cause for optimism, there may be trouble ahead. The authorities are concerned that there is no signpost to inform tourists that the area is for nudists, and there have been reports of embarrassing encounters between clothed and nude beach goers.

Although the beach isn't yet under threat of closure, China is a notoriously restrictive society, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that the new leadership doesn't decide on a heavy handed solution to this situation.
Read The China News article here . . .

Nude Beach closures; Is Pirate's Cove next on the list?

Pirate’s Cove is one of the prettiest spots on California's San Luis Obispo County's southern coast, and one of the best nude beaches in the area. Up to now it’s always been a quiet, undeveloped spot passed over by the masses who head to Avila and Pismo.
That may all change in the next couple years as the county converts the area to a public park, complete with a paved parking lot, improved trails and restrooms.
Are we in danger of losing yet another fine beach?

Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/03/02/2413927/so-what-if-the-countys-only-nude.html

Beaches at Fire Island New York no longer nude thanks to bad behaviour (and hurricanes.)

After hurricanes Sandy and Irene flattened the dunes on the Fire Island National Seashore, exposing beach views to the rest of the island, the National Park Service has decided to ban nude bathing because of the behaviour of some so-called "naturists".
Prostitution, voyeurism, exhibitionism, public sex and masturbation have all become problems at the beach surrounding the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Yet another nudist resource lost, and another stain on the character of the nudist movement, because of the actions of these perverts masquerading as naturists.
Sometimes, increasingly these days, I despair, I really do. . .

More here

My New Nudist Kindle book Now On Sale!

 My New Kindle Book is Now on Sale!

Nice Girls Can Be Nudists Too is a collection of 26 previously published nudist-themed  articles, in which I take a light hearted and irreverent look at such weighty matters as the drawbacks of dining nude, the pitfalls of celebrating Christmas in the buff, the wisdom of tying up Peeping Toms, the theory that you can tell a woman's personality from the shape of her breasts, and much else besides. Along the way I share some outrageous personal anecdotes and give you an an eye-opening and informative glimpse into a unique world that many of you may have wondered about but few have had the nerve to enter!

Available as a Kindle book on Amazon .

Click here  (US) or here (UK) to view book description, read a sample and purchase your copy.