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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