Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 150 miles in length and as much as 50 miles in width, situated in the Caribbean Sea. It is 391 miles east of the Central American mainland, 93 miles south of Cuba, and 112 miles west of the island of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated. Its indigenous Arawakan-speaking Taíno inhabitants named the island Xaymaca, meaning either the "Land of Springs," or the "Land of Wood and Water". Formerly a Spanish possession known as Santiago, then the British West Indies Crown colony of Jamaica, it is the third most populous English speaking country in the Americas, after the United States and Canada.
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and the fourth largest country. The island of Jamaica is home to the Blue Mountains (Jamaica) inland and is surrounded by a narrow coastal plain. For this reason, most major towns and both cities are located on the coast. Chief towns include the capital city Kingston, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and the city of Montego Bay.
The climate in Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid weather, although inland regions have a more temperate climate. Some regions on the south coast, such as the Liguanea Plain and the Pedro Plains are relatively dry rain-shadow areas.
One of the major attractions of Jamaica is its' wide array of adult themed all inclusive resorts:
If tan lines are a pet peeve or nudity a fetish, Jamaica is the place to bare it all with more nude beaches than any other Caribbean island. Our au-naturel beaches range from sedate and relaxing to wild and crazy, so pick a sandy patch that’s right for you, pack a towel and little else…the perfect all-body tan waits for you on this tropic isle.
Nude tanning is permitted on private beaches island-wide. As few of the beaches are public, you have a lot of choices as to where to wear nothing at all. Find a secluded spot at Oracabessa’s James Bond Beach or at Bloody Bay, Negril, and slip out of your suit, letting the sun kiss your skin. Take a boat ride to an island shared only by fellow nudists, Negril’s Booby Cay. Ask for a little more privacy at Reggae Vibes, Ocho Rios, and the managers will corner off a section of the beach, just for you. In Trelawny, Time & Place’s deserted white-sand offers quiet seclusion that’s perfect for wearing nothing at all.
Many resorts offer "clothing optional" areas, where you can bare as much as you dare, as well as secret spaces designated specifically for those that like to beach in the buff. On these hotel nude beaches, swimsuits are forbidden, so to partake in their sun, birthday suits are a must! Of the countless resorts, Superclubs is perhaps the most free-spirited, with all their hotels, including Hedonism, Couples and Grand Lido, offering nude facilities.
At the top of any world’s best nude beaches list are Superclubs’ legendary dens of iniquity and self-indulgence, Hedonism II and III. Located in Negril and Runaway Bay, respectively, Hedonism urges you to indulge your every desire and be "wicked for a week". With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that at both hotels clothing is always optional. Choose from the "prude" or the "nude" beach, each with its own pool, hot tub, bar and grill, volleyball courts and much more.
For the naturalist looking for a more elegant setting, Superclubs’ Grand Lido resorts are key choices. Stay at one of two locations, Grand Lido Negril or Grand Lido Braco, both have clothing optional locales. Playful pairs may also enjoy tanning sans clothing on Tower Isle, a small cay about 200 yards off shore from Couples, Ocho Rios. The hotel’s boat ships guests to this private nude beach, with a pool, cabana bar and romantic spots for snuggling.
Across Jamaica, but especially in Negril, you’ll also find a few smaller hotels that understand your yearning to lose restrictive pieces of clothing. Scattered along Negril’s seven-mile beach and tucked away on its rugged cliffs, these resorts make a special effort to provide private places for you to relax in the nude.
To remember what it’s like to be a bare bottom kid playing on the shore, sun on your back, warm water tickling your toes and laughter jiggling your tummy, visit Jamaica, shed propriety and relinquish your suit. Wash away remaining inhibitions in Jamaica's soothing waters and feel the warmth of the sun on your naked body. This is Jamaica, au naturel...
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