My wife and I just spent four fantastic days (31 July – 3 Aug ’03) in a "Garden of Eden" setting on the Big Island of Hawaii. A Clothing Optional "get away" located on 6 acres of beautiful secluded property (formerly a nursery) in Hilo, Hawaii. The place… "Hangin Loose", owned and operated by Mike and Jan Smith. Colorful flowers, plants, and beautiful palm trees surround you, which make for an exotic backdrop that would rival any Hollywood Movie set. If you are looking for that "Great Escape" to paradise where you and your mate can kick back Au Natural and relax and enjoy "Mother Nature" at her best, this is the place! They have three separate and secluded units, one being the "Sweet" of all suites, the Honeymoon Hale, a beautiful "round" cottage with a laundry list of amenities. Satellite TV, DVD/VCR, CD FM Radio, etc., just to name a few. Oh, I almost forgot…each unit has its very own Jacuzzi, lounge chairs and gas BBQ Grill. There is a small above ground pool with sun deck and bar (BYOB) in a common area behind the "Lodge" which serves as their private residence. As an item of interest, when you enter the Lodge, you will walk onto a Lava Rock floor that "flows" (figuratively speaking) into a very large Lava Rock Fire Place. The grounds are illuminated at night with discreet in ground lighting. Mike has a couple of Parrots that add to the atmosphere and Buck, Kiekie (Hawaiian for “baby”) and Cha Cha, three very friendly ogs, roam the grounds and check on you from time to time. Purrfect the cat shows up from ime to time. There is a lot to see and do in and around Hilo, so check out their web site @ http://hanginloose.com and book your reservations. You will not be disappointed. - Mike and Annette