TRAVEL // NAKED IN PALM SPRINGS
NAKED & UNAFRAID NUDE VACATIONING IN PALM SPRINGS
TURNING YOUR BUNS GOLDEN BROWN, even in the chilly months, is easy. Clothingoptional resorts, hot springs and pools are plentiful in Palm Springs, California. The desert is a magnet for the uninhibited and the king of the resorts serving all the queens is surely INNdulge. It’s where the gay social crowd stays to enjoy the salt water pool and the twelve-man jacuzzi! We spoke with the inn’s owner, Jon Jackson, for the inside scoop on nude vacationing in Palm Springs. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT A CLOTHING OPTIONAL RESORT? All the time! Clothing optional resorts in Palm Springs are busy year-round because of the constant sunshine. If I were to narrow it down, I would say the busiest season in Palm Springs is from February to May. July and August are particularly busy with Europeans. WHAT TYPE OF GAY MEN ARE FOUND AT CLOTHING OPTIONAL RESORTS? Every type. We get a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and body types. DOES EVERYONE JUST WALK
AROUND NEKKID? No. It ebbs and flow, but it’s usually about half the guests that are comfortable nude. Nudity is merely an option.
gay businesses and bars. In the summer months, our pool is filled with guests. There are often more people by the pool at midnight than at noon time.
IS THERE A TIME THAT CLOTHES ARE REQUIRED? No.
DOES NUDITY EQUATE TO MORE HANKY PANKY OR LESS? Not more, not less. DOES NUDITY MAKE MEN MORE SOCIAL OR LESS? Definitely more social.
NOT EVEN MEALTIMES? No. We are all about the freedom to be yourself once inside the resort courtyard. WHAT’S THERE TO DO DURING THE DAY? Most guests relax by the pool during the day, but there is great hiking, shopping and site-seeing in the surrounding area. AND AT NIGHT? In the evening, guests generally attend our evening social hour before going to one of Palm Springs’ many amazing restaurants, followed by a night out on Arenas, our street of
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WHAT IS THE MOST ORDERED COCKTAIL AT INNDULGE? Under California law, because nudity is an option at INNdulge, we are prohibited from having a license to sell liquor. But guests are welcome to bring their own! WE DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR BOOZE? Not at Inndulge, at least. Most people come with vodka. We provide the mixers and light snacks.
LET’S TALK MONEY. HOW MUCH IS A NIGHT’S STAY? Our regular rates start from $199. But we offer some great deals! For weekday stays Sunday to Thursday, our rates start at $119 (plus occupancy taxes). WHAT TYPE OF ROOMS DO YOU OFFER? We offer three room types, with an option of a pool view or without. We have a standard room, a larger room with a kitchenette and eating area, and we have a suites the size of a full apartment. All our rooms are exceptionally well appointed with modern furniture and comforts. IS COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST INCLUDED? Yes. We offer pastries, cereals, breads, cheese, ham, yogurt, fruit, juices, coffee, tea. There is something for every diet! WHAT IMPORTANT NECESSITIES DO YOU RECOMMEND GUESTS PACK FOR A NUDE VACATION AT INNDULGE? A smile and a social frame of mind. Swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts are optional! Visit www.INNdulge.com. By Albert Blanco
