Would you go naked on holiday?

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It's official: British holidays makers are happy to bare all abroad, despite admitting that they would hesitate to go naked anywhere public in the UK.

According to research by online travel agent On the Beach, one in five holidaying Brits say they would gladly head to nudist beaches while visiting foreign shores, but only five per cent would shed their clothes back home in the UK.

On the Beach conducted a survey with 16,500 holidaymakers. Results also revealed that despite the fact that most think it's women that spend the most time soaking in the sun and attempting to diminish tan lines, it's British men that are most keen to get their kit off.

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Almost one in three (27 per cent) of men were willing to head to a nudist beach abroad and ten per cent admitted that they would use the bare beaches back in the UK. In contrast, British women appear more reserved with just 12 per cent stripping off overseas and a tiny two per cent baring all back in the UK.

The younger generation are more body confident than their elders abroad with 20 per cent of under 30's willing to use nudist beaches abroad. Back home, it's the older generation that feels more confident in their own skin, with almost one in 10 over 50's happy to head to nudist beaches in the UK, compared to just 2 per cent of the under 30's.

Alistair Daly, Chief Marketing Officer at On the Beach, said: "When on holiday, people often feel more audacious, confident in the knowledge they won't bump into neighbours, colleagues or old friends.

"The weather could also have an effect on the willingness to strip off, as the chances of sporting obvious and irritating tan lines is somewhat lower after a day spent sunbathing in the mild UK temperatures compared to the scorching summers in the Mediterranean."

What do you think, have you bared all on a foreign beach or are you a fan of nudist beaches in the UK? Tell us below.

Holidays for naturists and nudists

Mira Vista, Arizona, USA
 Set in 30 acres in Arizona, Mira Vista (<a href="http://www.miravistaresort.com">miravistaresort.com</a>) is a beautiful clothing-optional destination with breathtaking views and plenty of historical charm. A guest ranch for over 100 years, it boasts original, luxurious guest rooms and suites, plus space for caravans. Amenities include two pools, two spas, a full-service restaurant and bar, tennis courts, fitness centre, games room and on-site massage. The resort is private and secluded but just three miles from the main interstate highway. Children welcome.
Laguna del Sol, California, USA
 Laguna del Sol (<a href="http://www.lagunadelsol.com">lagunadelsol.com</a>) boasts a 25-acre lake as well as four large pools and three spas. There's cottages and rooms for rent, lots of maintained lawns for camping, and a separate restaurant and clubhouse offering at least two nights of music and dancing each week. What's more, two children's playgrounds and planned kids' activities on summer holiday weekends keep little ones entertained. The resort is open all year.
Terra Cotta Inn, California, USA
 Terra Cotta Inn is a nude sunbathing resort in sunny Palm Springs, California. A popular mainstream nude sunbathing spot, it's ideal for those trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time. It's also considered one of the best value nudist vacation resorts in the world.  For more information about the resort visit: <a href="http://www.sunnyfun.com">www.sunnyfun.com</a>
Nude cruises, Croatia
 The river cruise specialists eWaterways (<a href="http://www.ewaterways.co.uk">ewaterways.co.uk</a>) recently announced the launch of four naturist cruises taking place in Croatia in 2012 on a small fleet of motor sailing ships. Island hopping cruises along the stunning Adriatic coastline remain the most popular way to experience Croatia's diverse landscape. Choose from two different itineraries, both of which offer plenty of opportunities for guests to be 'as nature intended' while on board, with clothes required only when in port and during meal times. The cruises last 8 days and prices start at £389 per person on a half-board basis.
Riva Bella, Corsica
 Home to what is commonly held to be Europe's longest naturist beach, the Riva Bella holiday park in Corsica stretches over 70 hectares and offers a range of accommodation to naturist holidaymakers on this part of the island, including secluded bungalows and camping facilities very near the beach. A vitality and well-being spa package is available from €339 including one night in a luxury villa as well as a breakfast and two lunches or two dinners. The offer is valid until 1 November. See <a href="http://www.visit-corsica.com/en/Reserver/Choose-your-ideal-holiday-in-Corsica/Short-Breaks/RIVA-BELLA-SPA-RESORT-Vitality-and-Well-Being-Spa-Package-for-2-days" target="_blank">visit-corsica.com</a> for more information. <div> </div>
Vasnat, Cape Winelands, South Africa
 A new naturist resort is opening in the spectacular Cape Winelands in December 2011. Following the success of their Vassaliki Naturist Resort in Kefalonia, British couple owners, Mark and Samantha, are looking forward to their second venture - the Vasnat Spa Resort, with eight suites, four self-catering cottages and one penthouse with pool, spa, bar and dining facilities on site.  Prices from £1,170 pp (two sharing) including return flights (Heathrow) and seven nights' accommodation with breakfast. Cll Peng Travel on 0800 171 2153 or visit (<a href="http://www.pengtravel.co.uk">pengtravel.co.uk</a>) for more information.
Club Orient, St Martin, West Indies
 Sunbathe on talcum powder sands, snorkel in crystal clear waters and go on a nude cruise to the pristine island of Tintamarre. Stay in an ocean-front chalet at Saint Martin's family-friendly premier naturist resort, Club Orient (<a href="http://cluborient.com/" target="_blank">cluborient.com</a>) located on a bay protected by the only barrier reef in the eastern Carribean, and enjoy fine dining and extensive duty-free shopping. Costs from £1,640 pp (two sharing) including return flights (Heathrow) and seven nights' accommodation (self-catering). Call Peng Travel on 0800 171 2153 or visit (<a href="http://www.pengtravel.co.uk">www.pengtravel.co.uk</a>)
Halouver Beach, Miami, Florida
 Haulover Beach in Miami is a 1.4 mile-long beachfront park with a 0.4 mile designated clothing-optional area that was established by South Florida Free Beaches in 1991. Check out their Nude Year Party planned for New Year's Eve - a three-day two-night beach festival - billed as the most extreme thing to do for New Year's Eve in the world! Visit <a href="http://www.ssfb.com">www.ssfb.com</a> for more information.
Cliff Bathing Beach, Brighton, England
 The UK's first public naturist beach opened in 1980. Within easy walking distance of central Brighton, Brighton Naturist Beach (also known as Cliff Bathing Beach) is approximately 1 mile east of Brighton Pier towards the Marina, at the end of the main beach. Large banks of pebbles provide some seclusion and public notices mark where the beach begins. You can also take the Volks Electric Railway to Blackrock station. From there the beach is a short walk.
Wai-Natur Naturist Park, New Zealand
 This privately-owned commercial naturist park (<a href="http://www.naturist.co.nz">www.naturist.co.nz</a>) is in Wairau Valley, Marlborough; a region of spectacular scenic beauty, blessed with high sunshine hours, crystal clear waterways, native bush tracks and majestic mountains - all within easy reach of world-renowned wineries and gourmet delights. There's a fitness centre and heated swimming pool and spa pool on site, as well as a cabin with en-suite bathroom, on-site caravans for hire and five acres of park-like gardens within which guests may camp.