^^^January^^^
The Weaver Wagon, the name the kids gave to their parents' Toyota Sienna minivan, pulled in front of the resort lobby at around four p.m. They had driven nineteen hours, stopping only for bathroom and food breaks, since leaving Ann Arbor, Michigan the night before.
All six occupants piled out. They needed to stretch. They walked around, breathing in the warm, humid Florida air and enjoying the bright sunshine and blue sky.
The father, Dexter Weaver, had paid for the vacation. He wanted to receive the credit and their appreciation. He took a deep breath, exhaled, and said, "Isn't this great? Back home there's two feet of snow on the ground and the temperature won't get above freezing."
His daughter hugged him and said, "This is great. Thanks, Dad." The others said similar things.
The family went into the lobby.
Dexter, beaming, strutted to the front desk and said, "Hello, I have a reservation for one of your swim-up suites. Here's my reservation number." He handed the clerk a piece of paper.
His wife, Millie, looked around and said, "Wow. This is nice. Good job, Hubby." She stepped away from the front desk to admire the beautiful lobby, the fine furniture, and the large crystal chandelier hanging from the vaulted ceiling. The others were impressed too.
The clerk took the paper, typed on his keyboard, and said, "Welcome, Mr. Potchick. We have your reservation. Originally, it was for a party of four and you increased it to six. That's not a problem, the suite you booked can sleep eight. You will be here for five nights. How many keys do you need?"
"Six."
A nude couple walked into the lobby. Bart, the twenty-year-old, saw them first. He honed in on the young woman's bouncing hooters and her hairless sex.
"Psst!" he said to get the attention of his younger sister, Sally.
Sally turned his way and said sharply, "What?" She sounded annoyed. It could have been because of the long ride or the typical animosity that develops between siblings.
She saw the couple and knew why her brother had signaled her. She glanced at the good-looking nude woman and focused on the dude. The naked man was handsome. He had a shaved chest and crotch, and a healthy free swinging penis.
Their grandparents, Gary and Grace, turned and saw the nude couple. They were flabbergasted. Grace gasped. Gary protectively put his arm around her.
Millie saw the naked man and woman. Her eyes widened and her mouth fell open. She stared in horror at their private parts, and shouted at her husband, "DEXTER! What have you done!"
Dexter turned to face his wife and saw the nude people. His eyes grew wide, his mouth fell open, and he babbled, "Homina homina homina." Sweat formed on his brow.
Millie glared at him, tapped her foot, and said, "This is another one of your money-saving schemes, isn't it?"
"I'm fine with it," Bart said, in a smart-aleck way, as he watched the rolling hips and bare buttocks of the naked blonde woman leaving the lobby.
Sally snorted and said, "Dad is so cheap. We should have guessed something was up."
Sally walked toward the front desk, grabbed her mother on the way, and said, "Mr. Clerk, what kind of resort is this?"
"This is a five-star vacation resort for adults. The entire facility is clothing-optional."
Millie leaned in and asked, "Can we get a refund?"
"No, Ma'am. It's too late to cancel your booking."
"Mom, it's clothing optional," Sally said. "You may see more than you're accustomed to, but you don't have to show anyone your private parts."
The clerk cleared his throat. Everyone looked at him, and he said, "I didn't get a chance to give you all the details."
Everyone moved closer and focused on the clerk.
He said, "No children are allowed on the premises. Dressing is optional for the hotel, the restaurants, the bars, the gym, and some recreation areas. Nudity is mandatory for the spa, swimming pools, hot tubs, and the beach.
"We have pickleball and volleyball courts. We have a putting green and a nine-hole golf course. Our guests can enjoy our hundred-acre lake by swimming, snorkeling, or in canoes and paddle boats.
"I can't go to the beach in my bikini?" Sally asked, sounding incredulous.
"No, Ma'am. We belong to the American Association for Nude Recreation and the International Naturist Federation. We support and provide a safe place for nudists to play and enjoy a natural textile-free experience with like-minded people.
"One last thing," the clerk said. He was nervous and put a finger inside his collar and pulled on his shirt collar. He said, "No one may take videos or pictures on the premises."
"So," Millie said as she stared daggers at her husband, "we can stay in our room, sit in the lobby, and get something to eat and drink, but the pool and the beach, the REASON we are here, is off limits unless we get naked?"
"Yes," the clerk said. "Our resort is not for everyone, that's why we make it very clear in our literature and advertising that we are an adult resort with mandatory nudity.
"People choose us because of our strict dress code. Might I suggest, you try it? It is freeing to experience nature in the buff and the people who embrace this lifestyle couldn't be nicer or more non-judgemental.
"Would you like your keys?" the clerk asked. He smiled and held up the keycards.
Grace was listening and fanning her face. She swooned. Luckily, Bart was behind her. He caught her and dragged her to a chair. The clerk brought over a cup of water.
Millie fussed over her mother.
"Sorry, but this is a bit much for me," Grace said. "I'm just a simple mid-western girl." She looked tired.
"Dexter, take the keys," his wife screeched. "Mom is exhausted after the long car ride. We'll spend the night and drive back tomorrow."
Gary and Millie helped Grace to stand and walked to their room. Bart and Dexter got carts and were in charge of the luggage.
Sally carped at her father. "This is another fine mess you've gotten us in."
Sally unlocked the door. The main room was nice. They had a living room and a small kitchen area. Millie waved everyone off. She took her mother into the bedroom on the right and put her to bed.
Millie returned to the central room and found everyone frowning and staring at Dexter. His wife was ready for bear. She shouted, "DEXTER! How did you not know this was a nudist resort?"
"Ah. Ah. Ah..." he stammered.
"Yeah, Dad," Sally chimed in. "The clerk said it's on the website and all their literature. They don't hide it. They're proud that people come here and walk around with their tits and pricks out!'
"Ah. Ah. Ah," he stuttered. His face was red. He was sweating and looked nervous.
"Well! Explain yourself!" Millie demanded.
"I didn't make the reservation. A guy at work booked this trip. His wife ran off with someone. Not only did she leave town, but she stuck him with a ton of credit card debt.