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Viewing Proper Nude Beach Etiquette at Florida's Naturist BeachesProper Nude Beach Etiquette at Florida's Naturist Beaches
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Florida is the perfect place to grab a beach towel, some sunscreen, and hit the sand. However, what about all those pesky tan lines? Good news! Should you choose to go 'au naturel' at the beach, this article explains a few things you should know. By Kirby Collins The first things one thinks of when someone says "Florida" is sunshine. Florida has a mild climate for most of the year and this makes it the ideal place to get out and have some fun in the sun. The best place to soak up some rays is at the beach and with over 1000 miles of coastline, Florida is the perfect place to grab a beach towel, some sunscreen, and hit the sand. So you go to the beach and get your tan, but what about all those pesky tan lines? Well, good news, should you choose to go "au naturel" at the beach, here are a few things you should know. Nude tanning is really "taking off", pardon the pun, in Florida. According to James Thorner of the St. Petersburg Times, one Florida county is gaining "status as the North American Capital of Nudism." That county, Pasco, just north of Tampa, does have more than its share of residents and visitors willing expose themselves. Another popular place on the east coast is Playalinda Beach. It is in the Cape Canaveral National Seashore and is a federally owned beach. Whether by word of mouth or force of habit, this remote stretch of beach is commonly known to be a nude beach. Feel free to visit but be warned, according to FloridaNaturist.org, "inappropriate" dress is a crime in Brevard County due to a swimwear ordinance. As a matter of fact, at the out-of-the-way, but traditionally nude federal beach, a South American tourist was arrested for wearing a French-cut bikini. Yet, along the same coastline two hundred miles to the south, Miami-Dade County operates a legal clothing-optional beach, where any given weekend, a thousand or more totally nude men and women frolic in the surf and sun. So what is a body to do? While there is no federal law against nudity, it is not a guaranteed right. This means that state, county, and local laws can take precedence. That still begs the question: Is it legal to sunbathe in the nude at a Florida beach? Like many legal questions, the answer is "it depends". In this case it depends on where you are, so your best bet is to check the local laws and be sure you know what they are, both county and local. Ok, you've decided to go. You've decided to get a tan without tan lines. Here are a few tips, especially if you've never been to a nudist beach before: • First of all, remember what your Momma always said, "It's impolite to stare". This is probably more true at a nude beach than it is anywhere. Some people will not mind if you take their pictures, but you always need to ask. • Bring what you think you will need for the day with you - like food, water, a towel, sunscreen, and maybe a radio. • Be friendly, but not too friendly. Be respectful of others' rights to privacy. Unwelcome advances are rude anywhere, but especially at a nudist beach. • While sunbathing nude in a secluded area, it is customary to leave a bathing suit on a rock so others know there is a nude person nearby. If you do not want to leave the one you were wearing, bring a spare. • If you are on a wide-open beach, position yourself where you can see people coming and grab something to put on before they get to you if you need to. • Avoid intimate activity on the beach. It is illegal. • Of course, you need to get dressed before you leave the nudist beach, and when you do leave, take whatever you brought with you. That is just common courtesy on any beach. So if you are still in the mood for goin' nude, here are some places around Florida you might want to check out: • Air Force Beach, Palm Beach County • Apollo Beach, Volusia County • Haulover Beach • Sunny Isles, Miami-Dade County • Hobe Sound • Jupiter Island, Martin County • Blind Creek Beach • Hutchinson Island, Martin County • Playalinda Beach, Brevard County • St. Lucie Inlet • St. Lucie State Reserve, Martin County About the Author: Hanging out at the beach is a great way to enjoy summer and beat the heat. If you head to one of the Florida beaches this summer, you can enjoy many of the popular activities like skim boarding, beach volleyball, surfing, or just working on your tan. When you go, do not forget to bring your camera for taking Florida pictures to record your adventures. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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