Naked Places, A Guide for Gay Men to Nude Recreation and Travel, 5th edition

Naked Places is the gay man’s guide to nude recreation around the world, with emphasis on sites in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Inside, you’ll find information on nude beaches, hot springs and other natural areas that are popular with gay men, complete with detailed directions. Additionally, there are profiles of about 200 gay resorts, inns, guesthouses, campgrounds and other accommodations where you won’t need to pack a swimsuit for the pool and hot tub. Brand new for the 5th edition, about 500 nude beach listings include latitude and longitude coordinates. With this information, you can get a bird's eye view of these sites using the stunning technology of Google Earth (TM). Planning a European vacation? 100 pages of the book is devoted to the wealth of nude beaches in France, Spain, Greece and 18 other European countries. Open these pages and open the door to a whole world of Naked Places!

EXCERPT: From the introduction:

The simple act of removing all one's clothing can be incredibly liberating and exhilarating. American culture, so strongly influenced by puritan values, has traditionally sought to deprive the body of sensuous experiences. Consequently, being nude for reasons other than showering or sex is alien to many people. Why go naked? A more appropriate question is Why not? We were born naked, after all. Clothing is an invention of utility that has come to be taken far too seriously. -- From the Publisher