St. Martin / Sint Maarten Beaches

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A 'no clothes' happy hour? What’s this world coming to? But that's what you'll find at one local night spot in the French half of this Caribbean island shared with the Dutch. But why should anyone be surprised? After all, top-op bathing began on the Riviera. So if you want to work on that all-over tan or feel tropic breezes in places you never thought possible, you've come to the right spot.

Orient Beach is where much of this naturist activity takes place. People come here to relax naturally - many wearing little more than a smile. The famed Club Orient is the focal point of this free spirited culture. Here, you'll find not only a ‘come as you really are’ happy hour, but au naturel dancing as well. All that jamin’, jivin’ and jigglin’ under the strobes!

"This ain’t your mama’s disco, darlin‘."

Other beaches provide clothing optional bathing as well. Cupecoy has long been a naturist hangout and Happy Bay is so remote that the clothing anarchy goes unnoticed - unless you happen to be there. If you're feeling adventurous, head by boat to the small islands of Petites Cayes or Ile de Pinel just off the coast. These idyllic spots are well visited, though not by meaningful amounts of textile.

For more traditional outings, head for any one of the other top rated St. Martin and Sint Maarten beaches, including Dawn Beach, Little Bay, Mullet Bay, Anse Marcel and Grand Case.

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