Hedonism Resorts
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Hedonism II and Hedonism III are vacation resorts in Jamaica, operated by the company Superclubs. Hedonism II was opened in 1976 in Negril, Hedonism III followed in 1999 in Ocho Rios; there is no Hedonism I. Both resorts have areas reserved for naturism/nudism. They are well-known for the liberal sexual, drug, and alcohol attitudes of the guests. No children are allowed.
Hedonism I is not a resort but it is the website for the two owner-sponsored Hedonism hotels (http://www.hedonismi.com/).
Hedonism II is set on 22 acres at the northern end of Negril's famous 7-mile beach (that isn't really that long) and it has 280 rooms (2-story buildings. Hedonism III is on 10 acres in Runaway Bay and has 225 rooms (3-story buildings).
Public nudity is illegal in Jamaica, but the laws are not enforced (and may not apply) inside the private resort. A nude wedding of eight couples held in 2001 in Hedonism III caused protests by the government tourist office and radio talk show hosts, who called the event "improper and offensive."
The Hedonism resorts also host various nudist and swingers conventions, and the properties boast more repeat patrons than any other resort in the world[citation needed].
In 2005, the first three episodes of National Lampoon's Strip Poker were filmed in their entirety at Hedonism II, with the resort's decadent reputation and unusual cast of characters serving as the production's backdrop.
[edit] Resort Details
These all-inclusive resorts include much in their pre-paid price (ranging from $115 to $200+ per person per night, depending on agent and time of year and advance bookings). Included in the price is bus transfer to/from Montego Bay, unlimited food and drinks (including alcohol, some top shelf), daily and evening entertainment (staff known as Entertainment Coordinators lead games and shows), air/conditioned room (has CD/radio, TV, telephone) that sleeps two in a king or twin beds with a private bathroom. Singles can pay a supplement ($70-$100 per night) to have their own room or be assigned a same-sex roommate.
The resorts are renowned for their Pyjama Parties worn into the discos on Tuesdays nights and the Toga parties (hotel supplies sheet) on Thursdays during dinner.
[edit] Fans of Hedonism
Various websites (some from travel agents) offer active message boards for the seeming cult-like following of repeat guests that these two hotels engender (see www.dennyp.com, www.biffsbunch.com, www.goclassy.com).
