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Lakes is one of the largest clothing optional resort in the United States
located near Tampa on almost 100 acres. This full-service nudist resort
includes permanent homes, condominiums, hotel rooms, restaurants, boutiques,
swimming pools, hot tubs and even a nude disco, a real hoot to
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Note: The "Resort at Paradise Lakes" near Tampa, Florida
recently was purchased by Jerry & Patti Buchannan, originally from
Minnesota. We met them November 2012 at theresort and can report they are
committed to the project to return the property to its past glory. Here's what
has been reported in the NUSA Sun issue, Volume 4, Number 11, by Jack Gipson,
publisher.
The "Resort at Paradise Lakes" under the new ownership of
Jerry & Patti Buchannan is doing its part in leading this new spirit.
Having made many "behind the scenes" improvements in just the first month of
ownership (including kitchen equipment, pool pumps and equipment, computer and
systems upgrades, some personnel changes and general spiffing up) the
Buchannans are rapidly gaining the support and enthusiasm of residents, members
and the amazed approval of those who used to be members and have stopped by to
check out the new owners."
This resort web page will be updated as
additional changes and improvements are reported.
Paradise Lakes is 17
miles north of downtown Tampa, Florida, near the freeway leading out of town.
The resort does not have a beach. The complex is near several other nudist
resorts and close to many restaurants and shopping centers. Another attraction
is that it's close to Busch Gardens and Disneyworld, too. Clearwater Beach,
Tarpon Springs and Sarasota are all nearby.
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Tampa is easily reached from anywhere by car, planes and
trains. Tampa's modern airport is just 30-40 minutes away by car. There is a
toll way next to the Tampa Airport that will put you at the resort in less than
30 minutes if you're driving. Tolls cost about $1.50-$2, one way.
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For visitors, Paradise Lakes operates just like any other
resort, except you're butt naked all the time. You can rent poolside hotel
rooms for two to multi-story condominiums that can sleep 6-8 people. You do not
have to be a member of any organization to visit or stay there, although ANNR
and TNS members enjoy a discount off of the daily service fees. Other services
include two (2) swimming pools, two hot tubs, many clothing (why-?) boutiques,
a nude disco called Club Fred, tennis courts, restaurants, a poolside snack
shop and bar, fishing lake and workout area.
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There are on site restaurants and bars to choose from. If
you choose to go off site, there are numerous dining opportunities just outside
the main gate of the resort from fast food and franchise meals to fine dining
in Tampa and Clearwater.
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Poolside hotel room rates start at about $75-85/room/night.
Condos start about $110/room/night. Some condos have a hot tub. There is a
charge of about $25/person/day for ground use, fees and taxes. Small discounts
are available for extended stays. Although poolside hotel rooms are Spartan,
they're our favorite since the rooms are closest to all the facilities in the
club house and at the pool.
Rates, terms, conditions, day fees and
discount policy are subject to change without notice.
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You see them all here. A little more older, mature crowd
during the winter, especially those escaping the northern US weather and a
little younger crowd of singles and couples during the summer and fall. Guest
range from anywhere between late teens to 80's.
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A Key West feel to the place, where everyone seems to know
everyone else--never seems to be a stranger around and just about everyone is
friendly. If you feel like you're a stranger, it's your own fault--say hello to
someone, make friends and enjoy yourself.
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Numerous possibilities abound from Busch Gardens, to
Disneyworld and Orlando, to the perfect white sands on the Gulf at nearby
Clearwater Beach. Golf is available close by and all types of shopping and
dining are near. A visit to the older section of Tampa called Ybor City is fun
to see where the Cuban cigar makers and ethnic neighborhoods had their
beginnings. You can even choose to sail on a conventional (real "clothed")
cruise ship that stops there like Carnival or the Regal Empress.
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The Changes in Lattitudes lounge includes the most
fun nude disco you can find.... with no clothes on. |
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No beach |
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There is a small lake at the back of the property,
adjacent to Lake Como for relaxing and fishing. |
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Paradise Lakes has lots of fun, organized activities
for its members to enjoy, such as intense water volleyball games, dance
contests to courtesy buses to Florida ports to catch nude cruises that may
depart from there for its annual sailing. |
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Nice touch is some of the distant condos on the
property include a golf cart to putter around in. |
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Lots of rules. If you stay in a hotel room adjacent
to the nude pool, you cannot bring in food or drink that you personally
purchased on the outside. |
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Spring, summer and fall. Winter time weather can vary from
perfect to unpredictable since central Florida can be cool occasionally. Most
times it's nice, but you never know about Mother Nature.
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Figure out a way to have a beautiful Florida beach with
white crystal sand open to the ocean--but it's just a pipe dream since Paradise
Lakes is miles from the ocean.
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• View the Photo
Album
We have a few, but we need more photographs of Paradise Lakes.
Why don't you send us some. All you have to do is go to our
Contribute Trip Report /
Photographs page.
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• View the Trip
Reports
We have started our trip report page, but we need more trip
reports from from folks who have recently visited Paradise Lakes Resort. You
can contribute to this section - all you have to do is go to our
Contribute Trip Report /
Photographs page.
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You can arrive any day of the week so call CASTAWAYS TRAVEL
for your vacation. You can stay as long as you like.
Now that you
know, GO! Contact CASTAWAYS TRAVEL via our
quotes / reservations page or
800-470-2020 during the business day to book your trip. Thank you for visiting
our website. We appreciate your kind consideration. |
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