Hedonism
Resorts in Jamaica:
For the Mind, Body, Spirit and Soul
By Gwen Morrison
 When someone tells you they're going to stay at
Hedonism, immediately you think: wild parties, nudity, and all-out reckless behavior. Not
so. Well, not completely. If you are not comfortable seeing people in the nude, then
Hedonism resorts may not be for you. But, if you are open to the “au natural”
lifestyle, even if you don’t participate, then a stay at one of the Hedonism resorts
in Jamaica is a great place to get away for some unadulterated fun.
Hedonism II, located on the tip of
the world-famous Negril Beach in Jamaica, was the first of the two Hedonism SuperClubs
resorts to open, celebrating its 27th birthday this year. The resort boasts two beaches,
one nude, and one that the regular guests have named “The textile beach.”
Surrounded by lush gardens, the
resort offers visitors the opportunity to sneak away for a quiet afternoon under a shade
tree or take a plunge in one of the two new plunge pools – each with cascading water
falls. There is a swim-up bar at the “prude beach” with a cool whirlpool. With
the heat reaching as high as 95 degrees when I arrived, I thought the cool water whirlpool
was a brilliant idea.
Naughty and Nice
Hedonism II recently added improvements to the property. An ice-skating rink, jungle
bridge and glass bottom Jacuzzi are just some of the new additions. The disco sports neon
lights, a glassed-in area where dancers can watch the pool activities just beyond the
music, and a lot of naked people. On the night that my sister and I threw caution to the
wind and attended the pajama party, we were greeted by frolicking guests wearing costumes
ranging from transparent bridal negligees with matching thongs to face cloths fashioned to
cover the private area. We were clearly overdressed in our “regular pajamas,”
but I was not feeling at all uncomfortable. We watched the dancers gyrate to the jungle
beat, bumping and grinding on the dance floor as curious onlookers stood in the doorway
sizing up the scene. The overall feeling of freedom was evident. Leaving their inhibitions
at the entrance to Hedonism, the guests were enjoying the carefree lifestyle allowed them
on this vacation to sunny Jamaica.
“It’s more a state of
mind,” said Richard Bourke, general manager at Hedonism II. “It’s not about
sex, though there is lots of that going on. It’s a feeling of being free,
uninhibited.”
When asked about the wild
atmosphere that people associate Hedonism with, Bourke said that he and his staff share
with their guests that there is a level of comfort that is tolerated. “If someone is
uncomfortable with something going on, we address it. There have been times when we have
had to ask people to leave – but it’s rare. We allow it but only within the
realms of decency. Most people are here to have fun and let loose for a week or more. We
have 37 percent repeat business every year, and most of our clients are couples who come
in groups to meet up with friends they have met here.”
Bourke said that the guest that
frequent Hedo II range in age from 21 – 50, with a lot of them being closer to 50.
“They go home, keep in touch over the year and then return to Hedo together,” he
says. “It’s a lifestyle. They make great friends here.”
The resort has a wide range of
scheduled activities throughout the day and some that the guests orchestrate in the
evening. There is plenty to do for the adventurous visitor, as well as the guest who is
more conservative. A flying trapeze and trampoline clinic is offered and the fitness
centre is fully equipped for those wanting to keep that trim figure in shape for the next
visit.
The super-inclusive program allows
guests to experience something new every day. Windsurfing, snorkeling, water-skiing,
sunfish sailing and glass-bottom boat rides just to name a few. A professional instructor
is available to teach guests how to scuba dive.
Eat and drink as much as you want
to – day and night. Indulge in the lavish buffets or dress in your Sunday best and
enjoy a Jamaica-style Italian dinner at Pastafari. Be sure to make your reservations
early.
Hedonism II now has a sister –
Hedonism III. Located on 15 acres of waterfront property at the north end of Runaway Bay,
Hedo III offers the same exciting programs to visitors. Pleasure abounds in the new
resort, masked only by the quaint Victorian architecture and beautifully landscaped
gardens. The see-through slide that snakes through the disco will give visitors lots to
talk about when they return home from paradise.
There are over 200 rooms at
Hedonism III, each with a view of the ocean or the pool and a Roman Jacuzzi tub. Hedo III
offers visitors a chance to stay at Jamaica’s first ever “swim-up room.”
Hedo II or Hedo III – whatever
your pleasure, it’s all included when you indulge in the experiences at the Hedonism
resorts. Curiosity will bring you there, and the fun will keep you coming back year after
year. Sometimes it’s just nice to be a little naughty.
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