Fancy A Naked Holiday? Nude Vacations Are Growing
In Popularity In 2020
by James Asquith | Travel
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Get ready for the new vacation buzzword. Nakation. With more travelers taking international trips than ever before, we as consumers are also, at times, smothered with more options, loyalty programs and indeed niche buzzwords. From staycations to couples only retreats, many companies are trying to capture niche parts of the travel market.
One aspect of vacations that have long been considered incredibly niche, and even taboo to many, have been nude holidays. Roll on 2020 and clothing-optional holidays could be bigger than ever.
Bad news for bikini and swimwear outlets!
With the liberating feeling of skinny-dipping laying the foundations of breaking taboo combined with the urge for off the beaten path experiences, it seems that a growing number of people are happy to try a nakation.
Add to this an increased focus on sustainability, and fast fashion being a large contributor to carbon emissions, the liberated nude vacationer could even potentially argue that they’re saving the planet by stripping off on holiday.
Nude vacations are aiming to be tasteful and are about connecting with nature, whether that’s through naked hikes, cruises or even yoga.
With an increasing movement for body positivity, the message is along the lines of; why not?!
Beyond actual nude vacations, and even nude beaches which have long been popular in Europe, the growing niche segment of the clothes-free market has even expanded to restaurants in London and a topless book club in New York City.
Bunyadi restaurant was London’s first naked restaurant and although starting as a pop-up, had a staggering waitlist of 44,000 people. Even the waiters served tables naked, and of course, mobile phones are banned.
Commentators point to the perception that nude vacations are a natural growth of these niches that not only allow women to have body confidence but demonstrate to both men and woman that nudity doesn’t have to be sexualised.
With availability becoming limited with some nudist holiday providers in Europe over the summer months, this would suggest that popularity is growing, and a lastminute.com survey showed that getting an “all-over tan” was the primary reason why holidaymakers would try a nudist holiday.
There are indeed many public nudist beaches in Europe, from Brighton beach to many of the Spanish islands, where the majority of the beaches are nudist-friendly. In terms of the sanctuary of nudist resorts and tailored vacations, supply is certainly increasing in Europe, but demand seems to be far outgrowing this.
If you were to visit a Spa, or Onsen in Japan, or indeed Austria and Germany to name but a few countries in Europe, you won’t be allowed to wear clothes. Bathing in the buff has been long celebrated and became the norm long ago.
It just so happens that now, it has become easier than ever to try anything from naked yoga to naked cruises. Happy sailing!
One aspect of vacations that have long been considered incredibly niche, and even taboo to many, have been nude holidays. Roll on 2020 and clothing-optional holidays could be bigger than ever.
Bad news for bikini and swimwear outlets!
With the liberating feeling of skinny-dipping laying the foundations of breaking taboo combined with the urge for off the beaten path experiences, it seems that a growing number of people are happy to try a nakation.
Add to this an increased focus on sustainability, and fast fashion being a large contributor to carbon emissions, the liberated nude vacationer could even potentially argue that they’re saving the planet by stripping off on holiday.
Nude vacations are aiming to be tasteful and are about connecting with nature, whether that’s through naked hikes, cruises or even yoga.
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Beyond actual nude vacations, and even nude beaches which have long been popular in Europe, the growing niche segment of the clothes-free market has even expanded to restaurants in London and a topless book club in New York City.
Bunyadi restaurant was London’s first naked restaurant and although starting as a pop-up, had a staggering waitlist of 44,000 people. Even the waiters served tables naked, and of course, mobile phones are banned.
Commentators point to the perception that nude vacations are a natural growth of these niches that not only allow women to have body confidence but demonstrate to both men and woman that nudity doesn’t have to be sexualised.
With availability becoming limited with some nudist holiday providers in Europe over the summer months, this would suggest that popularity is growing, and a lastminute.com survey showed that getting an “all-over tan” was the primary reason why holidaymakers would try a nudist holiday.
There are indeed many public nudist beaches in Europe, from Brighton beach to many of the Spanish islands, where the majority of the beaches are nudist-friendly. In terms of the sanctuary of nudist resorts and tailored vacations, supply is certainly increasing in Europe, but demand seems to be far outgrowing this.
If you were to visit a Spa, or Onsen in Japan, or indeed Austria and Germany to name but a few countries in Europe, you won’t be allowed to wear clothes. Bathing in the buff has been long celebrated and became the norm long ago.
It just so happens that now, it has become easier than ever to try anything from naked yoga to naked cruises. Happy sailing!
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