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NaturistDoc
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 Posted - 11/23/2011 : 9:48:16 PM
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One of the pleasures of C/O travel is the opportunity to meet some of the people from this forum. Miz ND and I have just returned from a week at Paya Bay Resort in Roatan, Honduras in the company of steady78 et ux. They are there for another week, the lucky dogs, and will no doubt have comments of their own to add.
We took a chance going to Roatan at this time of year - the rainy season. It did indeed rain quite a bit, but there were sunny intervals most days. The bugs, variously called sandflies, sand fleas, or no-see-ums were very active, but responded well to DEET.
Paya Bay is not like any C/O resort I have ever visited. For one thing, while they have certain areas on the property that are designated as ‘topless’ and ‘clothing optional’ all the time, they have specific weeks set aside for naturists. There are accommodations for 8 or 10 couples. Not luxurious, but adequate. The resort itself is 22 acres set on a rugged peninsula near the northeast end of Roatan, well away from the profusion of dive resorts on the West End. Its isolation is enhanced by several miles of rather terrible road. The grounds are not “groomed”, but are laid out with paths through the rain forest. There is a yoga pavilion built up on the high ground with a great view of the island and the ocean. Bliss Beach is a nice little (150-200 feet) beach that has the luxury of adequate shade if you need it. If you need a longer beach for your morning walk, there is Big Beach, lamentably textile, accessible from the resort.
There was no hint of any sort of swinger orientation at PB; they are more focused on wellness and relaxation. Nightlife is virtually nonexistent, other than an evening of Garifuna song and dance. (Interesting!) The resort staff were unfailingly charming. The food was generally fair to good ... but I haven’t learned to love conch or ox-tail soup. There is excellent snorkelling within a few minutes boat ride away, and daily trips are included at no extra charge.
Paya Bay strikes me as a rather noble endeavor ... and very much a work in progress. It’s hard to build and maintain an ocean-front property, especially on an isolated part of an isolated island, and PB is not without a few rough edges. But the plusses far outweighed the minuses, and their future plans look promising. We’d certainly go back, and if you’re looking for a small, quiet C/O resort (nervous first-timers would especially enjoy it), put Paya Bay on your list.
With some help from Admin, I'll try to post a photograph of Bliss Beach.
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steady78
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Posted - 12/31/2011 : 12:20:08 PM
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Hello Doc, not sure why, but this is the first time I've seen this post even though it was posted back in November.
We totally agree with your trip report. Paya Bay is a diamond in the rough.
For my wife this was her first journey into social nudity, and thanks to you and your wife as well as all the other guests and staff she's hooked.
We usually prefer small quiet places to holiday (not into the wild nightlife) so Paya Bay was perfect. I think if it had been completely booked up, we'd still have enjoyed it.
We enjoyed the daily yoga which was clothing optional and has a view that is fantastic.
We still have many places in the world we want to see but, Paya Bay is on the top of the list for return visits.
Now when we talk about future trips my wife also asks if there are any nude opportunities.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 01/02/2012 : 1:09:23 PM
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Aha! Looks like we nudies have claimed another victim! I understand completely the sudden change in Ms. steady78's approach to future trips/vacations. Ms. ND had a similar epiphany. These days we almost resent having to go somewhere where we have to keep my clothes on all the time.
I'm going to send Admin a picture of Bliss Beach to post here. Maybe we can generate some more business for PB ... but I hope it doesn't get too popular.
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Steve_n_Karen
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Posted - 01/04/2012 : 10:57:36 AM
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WOW! this looks great DOC. How is the Booze situation?
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 01/04/2012 : 11:15:40 AM
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I'm not sure I understand the question.
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Balto Bob
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 5:57:24 PM
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Paya Bay has an onsite restaurant/bar. Tom can fix pretty much anything you want. You should be aware that at PB, "All-inclusive" does include meals, but not alcohol. Drink prices are typical for a resort. If you're a serious drinker, I'd recommend you stop at the grocery store in Coxen Hole or French Harbor on your way to Paya Bay and stock up. The rooms have small refrigerators, and ice is available at the restaurant. We brought a small cooler with us to take down to the beach. It came in very handy.
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sunseeker55
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Posted - 01/13/2012 : 11:25:18 PM
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Hello Doc,... Totally agree with your trip report. Even though we only spent one day there when we were on a cruise we are planning on going back for a full week someday. Will be visiting Jamaica on a cruise in a couple weeks. Got a day planned at N-Resort. Suppose to be a new nudist resort (since last March I think) One of the reasons we love cruising is to check out future resorts to spend naked time.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 01/15/2012 : 6:53:14 PM
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I've been wondering about N-Resort myself. We'll all be glad to read your report.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 02/03/2012 : 1:09:46 PM
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Thanks to Admin for posting my picture of Ms. ND and myself on Bliss Beach! Scroll up to check it out.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 02/17/2012 : 12:19:37 PM
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Recent news of the ghastly fire in the prison in Honduras reminded me of something I probably should have mentioned in my original post. I don't normally get all xenophobic and paranoid, but I would advise anyone visiting Paya Bay to fly directly to Roatan Island (airport code RTB) rather than risk getting stuck in Tegucigalpa or San Pedro Sula. Sad to say, mainland Honduras has a very high violent crime rate. Roatan has been largely spared this problem, although robbery of unwary tourists certainly happens.
Having said that, I would emphasize that Roatan is far safer than the mainland, and that we did not feel threatened at any time. Paya Bay is well away from the main tourist areas and is quite self-contained. We had a terrific time there, and would go back in a heartbeat.
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nudiststory
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Posted - 07/07/2012 : 12:52:35 PM
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for more Central America seems like an ideal place for naturism in terms of the climate and the fact it is sort of 'wild' . lovely photo there!
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justsum
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Posted - 02/10/2013 : 2:51:31 PM
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This resort has my attention more than any other for this years vacation. If the snorkeling is as good as the C/O cove at breezes negril I am sold.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 02/10/2013 : 10:06:21 PM
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Not having been to Breezes, I can't make a comparison. All I can tell you is that the snorkeling trips out of Paya Bay were excellent. Very nice reefs are 10-20 minutes away, and twice daily trips were included in the resort price.
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