The decision to go to Hedo was an easy one. A little research about the place confirmed for us, it was a great place to go have fun. The decision to get naked wasnt quite as easy. I was resolved to at least give it a try. My wife decided about a week before we left that she doubted she would go nude. I wished she felt differently but I certainly wasnt going to try and push her into something she wasnt comfortable with, I cant think of a quicker way to ruin a vacation. At the very least, I thought it would make a great trip report seeing how it works splitting time between the nude and prude side.
Taking the advice of all of you fine folks here on DennyPs board I posted our travel dates and made a few friends prior to leaving. A little more than a week before leaving we kicked it up into high gear, the Toga tying was practiced, insulated mugs, PJ outfits, bug spray, Lysol, etc. were purchased. We have an early flight Tuesday morning so I was packed Sunday night. Donna packed Monday, and I hate to admit it but I actually packed more stuff than she did. One carryon bag each, no checked luggage.
We flew Delta and had no problems or delays. A nice feature of the airplane was the graphics on the TV screens (after the movie) showing our location, airspeed, distance traveled. For a geek like me I thought it was pretty neat. Customs was crowded and a little slow but we were in Jamaica, no worries mon! Once customs was cleared we went to the Superclubs area and a bus was just getting ready to leave. Our bus consisted of a young couple (Im guessing Sandals newlyweds) an older couple (most definitely Grand Lido) a group of 5 single girls and a single guy (not sure where they were going) and my wife and I. The group of singles was a lot of fun and as it turns out they were going to Hedo. One of them made the reservations and then shortly before leaving told the others where they were going. In talking to one of the girls she wasnt sure she was ready for a Hedo experience. The bus ride was relatively uneventful and we enjoyed a brief stop for a beer and cigarette. Soon enough we reached Hedo. An easy check in process and right to our room. I take a quick walk around the prude side while my wife unpacks. 20 minutes later Im back in the room. Well Ive had the whole Hedo experience and could leave now I said In 20 minutes I saw naked men going down the waterslide, naked women going up the steps to the waterslide, Ive been offered drugs by the blue taxi and I had a drink at Paulettes bar. I knew I wasnt in the Bible Belt anymore. Tuesday night brought Battle of the Sexes and fake orgasms. The phrase uuummmm squeeze my balls, spoken in a Jersey accent will be forever etched on my mind. Sitting at a table with complete strangers during an event like this is a great way to make friends. Later that evening its off to PJ night. I brought a thong but completely wimped out and went with the boxers. I should have worn the thong. Saw some great outfits but didnt stay long as the midnight grill was calling. After eating it was 2:00 AM we realized we had been up for almost 22 hours and we went off to bed. Wednesday morning were both up at 7:15 AM. How the Hell that happened I have no idea, we dont get up that early at home. Spent the morning swimming and making new friends on the prude side. After lunch I spent some time at Paulettes bar. What a great person she is. I also had some of Maxines jerk chicken. I loved the chicken but her special hot sauce was indeed created in the bowels of Hell by Lucifer himself. I saw locals taking bites and screaming out Jesus Christ who made that sauce (and I am not exaggerating!). I finally met up with friends we made on line prior to coming to Hedo. Donna was tired and was heading to the first hammock I can find I hung out for drinks with my new friends. After sunset I decided I needed to check on Donna. I found her in a hammock sound asleep. I called her name, kissed her, then shook her but to no avail. She was out like a light. I went to the room to grab a shower and would then try to wake her. She woke up and got to the room while I was in the shower. She went to bed and ended up sleeping until the next morning. Wed night was, dinner then piano bar with new friends. The piano bar was fun. There was a good energy in the room that was never duplicated any of the other nights I went. After the Piano bar closed it was off to the disco. A couple of female guests put on quite a show pole dancing. A great night in Hedo. Thursday brought my 40th birthday. After breakfast I went sailing, the boats are new and in great shape. After lunch it was time for my moment of truth. To the room to shed my bathing suit and wrap up in a towel to head to the nude pool. I arrive at the nude bar and drop my towel, order a drink, and soak it all in. I explained to my wife later that it felt very strange but not for the reasons you would think. Have you ever had the dream you went to school/work and you were in your underwear/pajamas/naked and everybody was laughing at you? Well this is just the exact opposite. NOBODY NOTICES. There I was my white hairy ass out for the entire world to see and I was completely invisible. Part of your brain is saying people should be laughing at me. But no one is. The first time is somewhat disconcerting. I made my way to the pool and made new friends from Atlanta. You guys were great! Im sorry you had to leave the next day. ( P & V e-mail me if you read this). Also met another great couple from Colorado. Sweetie you were the highlight of my trip! Your first Toga night at Hedo is a great way to spend a birthday. After dinner came Donnas moment of truth. Our new friends wanted to head over to the nude pool, as did I. They encouraged Donna to come over and only be as naked as she was comfortable. We all headed over and Donna kept her sundress on for about 20 minutes before she said F*** it and stripped. No one said a word to her for the 20 minutes she was dressed. It really helped her ease into it. Donna and I went back the next night by ourselves. We hadnt been there 45 seconds when a security guard came over telling us it was the nude pool and we had to be nude or leave. I dont know why the inconsistency (maybe because we were in a larger group the night before?) had this happened the first night Donna is pretty sure she would have left and not returned. From Friday morning through the rest of our stay I can relate events that happened but I can no longer tell you what day they happened. Time became completely irrelevant. I fell into a routine breakfast, watersports, Paulettes bar, jerk chicken, nap dinner, party. I did have jerk chicken from both sides and honestly didnt taste a difference. Perhaps my palette is not very discerning. Both were excellent and I have turned into an addict. Donna calls me a jerk chicken crack whore. I spent at least two hours a day talking to Paulette while drinking at her bar. She became known to my wife as, the woman who took my husband. One of the days I introduced myself to a guy who I recognized from our flight to the island. He invited me to his wedding that was taking place in two hours. I went and how wonderful and romantic that was. I ended up videotaping it for him! Folks, when people invite you to a wedding at Hedo dont pass it up. Being night owls many late nights were spent in the Disco dancing with Ray-Ray. For those of you in the disco at 4 AM that had to endure watching Ray-Ray and I pole dance I apologize. Another memory will be naked waterslide at 3:00 AM. This is a great way to wake up. I will warn you, hold your breath, and when you see the lights you have finished sliding and can get up from the bottom of the pool. When drinking both of these things seem rather difficult. One of the days we sailed to Booby Cay. It was fun to play in the water around the island. On our last full day we went Para-sailing. That was really cool. Donna said it was almost spiritual. Sadly our week ended too soon and we had to return home. There were so many things we wanted to do, scuba, Mayfield Falls, horseback riding however we just couldnt seem to get up early, get up early and be sober, or want to leave the resort for anything. I suspect it may take 10 trips to actually do those three things. I want to again thank everyone from the board that helped make this trip the resounding success it was. Thanks to the staff who worked so hard to make our vacation so memorable. Thanks to all the great folks I met and new friends we made.
Doug and Donna Hedo II 8/3/04-8/10/04