Bare This In Mind, Observers

You may have heard that CNN featured Sun Meadow nudist resort near Worley in a recent story. But did you know that vacationing at nude resorts is the fastest-growing vacation trend in the travel industry? So sez Mary Clare of the Terra Cotta Inn in Palm Springs, Calif., a “clothing optional” place. Mary entered the Huckleberries Online discussion when she noticed that several Merry Hucksters were yucking it up re: the CNN story. (Cabbage Boy, ferXample, offered this rimshot: “speaking of the sagging economy and shrunken retirement accounts …”) Quoth Mary: “Last year we were the only resort that had an increase in sales in Palm Springs. We were up 5.85 percent. And this year business is fantastic, too. I can tell by the comments that no (Berry Picker) has been to a real nudist resort. Just like Marriotts and Hiltons have guests of all ages, so do nice nude hotels. Our guests range from their 20s to 70s.” The No. 1 home state of Terra Cotta’s guests? Washington. Ah, I think I’ll pass/ DFO , SR Handle Extra. More here .

Question: Would it bug you if a member of your family vacationed at nudist resorts?