Thread: First time (maybe) to au naturel CTI?

Headed to CTI in a couple weeks...and am wanting to try the au naturel because of the the "private" island, but am self-conscious. So my biggest concern is - do bottoms have to come off? For example, can my hubby and I both partake of the island with boxers and bikini bottoms on, or does it ALL have to come off? Just want to be mentally prepared for an exciting vacay!

Thanks! And any tips are greatly appreciated!

It all has to come off! Go over the Au Natural forum and you'll find a lot more info on it. There are several threads where you can read about how others overcame their "first time" jitters as well. I can tell you with us, it was unplanned. USAirways lost our luggage and I wasn't smart enough to pack bathing suits in the carry ons. I wasn't going to miss a whole day at the beach so I got some sunscreen and we headed to the island. It took me all of 5 minutes to feel comfortable. Once you realize no one is staring, no one really cares that you have no clothes on and everyone is acting like they do at the main beach/pool you feel silly for ever worrying about it.

AN is no clothing. This doesn't mean you have to get naked as soon as you set foot on the island. It's acceptable to walk, clothed, to where you want to lounge (if you're new to this then you may want to try going to the right) before disrobing. Topless sunbathing is acceptable at the end of the pier on the textile side. Biggest tips are to do it early in your stay, early in the day and don't worry because nobody's judging.

Have fun!