Canadians Flocking to Nudist Resorts in U.S. in Record Numbers

Palm Springs, CA, November 17, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Canadians have always been fondly called snowbirds by Americans. Just like the geese that fly south for the winter, Canadians have always loved to travel south for their winter holiday. But, this year, Canadians have been traveling to the U.S. like never before. And in all seasons. 

According to a recent survey in co-operation with the Canadian Tourism Commission, in 1999, 29% of adult Canadians visited the U.S. So far in 2006, 35.5% of all adult Canadians have vacationed in the U.S. That is over a 22% increase in Canadian tourism and the year isn't even over. And American nudist resorts have been a recipient.

Why the great interest? According to the survey, Canadians take their travel decisions very seriously. They view deciding where to vacation to be just as important as what make of automobile to buy or how much to spend on a house. They are just like other vacationers and are getting tired of the same old chain hotel vacation experiences. They are deciding to try something new and exciting and romantic and clothing optional resorts are perfect.

According to the survey, feeling safe was the most important concern this year when choosing a destination. As Tom Mulhall, past President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and owner with his wife of The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa http://sunnyfun.com located in sunny Palm Springs recounts, "our guests from Canada are wonderful. They really appreciate the warm sunny weather here. We have the best weather in the whole U.S. for nude sunbathing. Canadians can't wait to get here, take off their clothes and bask in the warm sun. Since we were originally built as a celebrity resort, people feel very safe and secure here." 

Tom continues, "Our guests from Canada love America. They have always told us that the U.S. is their "adopted" 11th province. And California is considered the fourth Canadian territory. Palm Springs is  warm heartedly called the capital of the 'Southwest territories.' And we of course love our Canadian guests as much as our America guests."

Nudist resorts have felt the shift in the vacation pattern of Canadians. The most popular nudist resort with Canadians is The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort in Palm Springs. Canadians have flocked there from the beginning when they opened 12 years ago. Being the first nude resort in America to have a toll free number for Canadians, they have always catered to their friends from the north. 

And the Canadian press loves The Terra Cotta Inn. To name a few, they have been featured in The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, CTV, and more. 

Tom Mulhall comments, "we have always had many Canadian guests. They normally came just in the fall, winter, and spring time. This year, they are coming year round. There are some days where 25-40% of the guests at our hotel are from Canada. Guests told us that even though they normally vacationed in Canada in the summer, this year they decided to go Palm Springs.  Being the sunniest city in North America, they knew they wouldn't be rained out here."

Terra Cotta is not like the nudist colonies of yore. Instead, it rivals the finest regular boutique resorts around. It is luxurious and affordable. What makes them so unique is they average over a 75% repeat guest rate which is one of the highest in the travel industry. They are a fun vacation resort catering to couples from around the world. First timers love the Terra Cotta Inn so much, they immediately decide to become repeat guests. Because the Terra Cotta Inn experience is so different compared to typical nude resorts, it is called the most mainstream clothing optional resort in America and is perfect for couples trying nude sunbathing for the first time.

Finally, with Westjet flying into Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, it has never been easier and cheaper for Canadians to visit the southwest.

So, if you are Canadian or American and are looking for a new, fun travel experience, give the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa a call at 1-800-786-6938. You will be glad that you did!

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