Amy
& Greg
Paradise Lakes (alias, Club Paradise) - A First Time Visit from 31-March
through 02-April, 2000
Amy
and my stay at Paradise Lakes represented our first and not last visit to a
clothing optional resort. Having
read of Hedonism II some six weeks before, she and I decided we would explore
the brave new world (at least, to us) of au
naturel. In short order,
curiosity and a number of well chosen Internet links provided us the name of a
place we might try before our inaugural trip to Hedo II (planned for Jul-00):
Paradise Lakes. We are happy to
report the resultant visit represented one of the best weekends we have ever
experienced.
Rather
than provide you an event by event account of all we experienced, we believe
we can provide you a better idea of such an experience and the nuances of
Paradise Lakes through the use of topics:
Clothing
Optional
How
many forms does it take, let me count the ways:
Towel
in crook of arm along with flip flops on feet, nothing more…
…Kaki
shorts, polo shirt, and tennis shoes, nothing less…
Camp
shirt along with ankle chain and deck shoes, nothing more…
…Naked
as a jay bird, smile on face, nothing less…
Well,
you probably get the idea. The
combinations of clothes, or lack thereof, is limitless.
However, one thing was apparent in every instance---comfort.
No matter the shape, complexion, age, or dress each individual we saw
appeared to be comfortable with choices made by themselves and those around
them. Visitors, permanent
residents, and staff all seemed to go out of their way to enjoy and make more
enjoyable the experience for those present.
Pools
Paradise
Lakes is a large expanse, the heart of which is comprised of a hotel,
restaurant, boutique, and disco all circling five pools. Two of the five pools
(hot tub and s-shaped conversation pool) are heated, while the remaining three
host volleyball games, conversationalists, or the casual swimmer.
For the two weekend days we were at Paradise Lakes, live entertainment
was provided alongside the largest of the pools.
A plethora of chaise lounge chairs are provided for people wishing to
sun, converse, or watch the activities about the pools.
Concession stands and waitresses ensure no one goes hungry or thirsty.
Disco
Paradise
Club’s disco was referred to as “the most fun nude disco you can find”,
in one of the Web sites we had reviewed.
That reference was wholly correct with respect to the “fun”, but
inaccurate in its characterization as “nude”.
While two to three of those in attendance the two nights we went were
totally nude, clothing for the rest ranged from elegant dress to some of the
sexiest lingerie imaginable, for the women…and from shorts and tennis shirt
to g-string, for the men. The disco sponsors a Lingerie Night on Fridays---an
event we only thought possible at Hedo II or someplace else offshore.
Conversation
Pool and Hot Tub
Yes,
I know full well I have already touched upon the subject of the many pools at
the club. However, relaxing in these two pools (both heated by varying
temperature) proved the perfect ending to our two nights at Paradise Lakes.
The generally observed custom of little or no displays of affection
during the day falls by the wayside in the early hours of the morning.
That’s not to say that open sex takes place; however, the s-shaped
conversation pool is as conducive to intimacy as it is to…well,
conversation.
Accomodations
Paradise
Lake covers nearly a hundred acres, the majority of which are occupied by
rental condos. Most are within
walking distance of the main facilities.
And should you desire real convenience, you can stay in the hotel that
encases roughly two-thirds of the aforementioned pool area. The rates quoted us for condos and hotel were surprisingly
affordable. We stayed in a
moderately priced cottage, complete with bar and golf cart, neither of which
we needed given the distance to club facilities and concessions.
Restaurant
The
restaurant at Club Paradise is not outstanding, but rates high in hospitality
and convenience. We full well
knew a wealth of good restaurants awaited us outside the resort, but did not
err in saving time and effort by eating at the club.
While anything or nothing in the way of stitches proves the norm in the
lounge next door, some measure of clothing was worn by all the night we ate in
the restaurant. That is not to
say that some of the apparel was not on the risque side.
Logistics
Paradise
Lakes represents an easy destination to reach for anyone east of the
Mississippi River. In fact, we
met a couple down for the weekend from Chicago.
A world class airport is located some 20-25 minutes away, the roads are
excellent, and directions are easy to follow.
We rented an automobile, but probably could have done better with a
cab, given that we didn’t want to leave the resort until checkout.
Typically,
a couple ending a positive account of this kind would close by saying
something to the effect that ours was a great time and we look forward to
repeating such an experience with first opportunity.
Ours is not the exception…we return to Paradise Lakes, at month’s
end. Alas, we cannot wait to July
and Hedo II to Laissez les bon temps
roulle!