Some of our team are just back from Origan Village in the South of France.  The site is surprisingly spacious with areas that you could easily miss unless you make a point of seeing them.  Our delightful French host Michel took us to see what accommodation types were on offer. Well-appointed modern chalets, smaller chalets with yet more stunning views, and cottages with mezzanines and mirrors above the double beds(!) were all shown to us.  The site is undulating and full of trees and greenery, with hidden areas.  This green area is so vast that we didn’t actually see the 2 donkeys who live on-site, only heard the tinkle of their collar bells among the trees.  The pitch camping area is up another winding road and is well served by sanitaires and space.   As it was higher up from the central area it looked down on the central restaurant, terrace and large well-maintained pool, with 2 smaller pools and a waterslide for children.  It was clear that no camper would feel too close to anyone else and all the pitches seem to have a stunning view of the mountains.

With a 7km naturist hike behind the site, access to the River Var where secluded naturist swimming is possible, a steam train at nearby Puget-Theniers and Medieval town with Citadel 10 minutes away at Entrevaux, this resort has something for everyone.

Origan village will be closing for Winter soon, but we are happy to take bookings for 2019

It may seem early – and whilst we enjoy the weather at home, it seems unnecessary to be thinking about next year’s summer holiday, but the popular places get booked up very quickly!

Rates are out for many places and we’ve been making bookings for Costa Natura (Spain), Magnolias Natura (Gran Canaria), Monte Marina (Fuerteventura), Hotel Panorama (Zakinthos), Skinny Dippers (Mallorca), Cypress Cove (Florida) and Hidden Beach Resort (Mexico) to name a few.

Where would you like to go? We’re ready to make your booking…

Although we spent a lot of time lazing around the beautiful pool or strolling to the nearby naturist beaches we had plenty of activities to entertain our group.

We enjoyed a memorable boat trip to Keri Caves, which you can only get to by sea. There was time for swimming in the crystal clear blue sea around the boat, which we followed with a coach tour of the island. We visited the nearby Turtle Rescue Centre, designed to inform people about the native Loggerhead Turtles, followed by a walk on to the nearby Gerakas beach with naturist sections at either end. Later in the week a coach trip took us to an olive oil factory and museum showing traditional methods of crushing the fruit and making the oil; a visit to a small winery with an opportunity to sample the products; and the highlight of the day, Shipwreck Bay with a view of the famous beached ship which is only possible from a vantage point on the top of a cliff viewable by maximum two people at a time. We had lunch at a taverna with spectacular views out to sea.

In the evenings we completed in quizzes, and enjoyed a greek evening with a traditional greek menu.

Thanks to Natasha who with her parents and other members of staff worked tirelessly to ensure everyone’s comfort, also not to forget their ever present dog Poochie who was clearly part of the family. The hotel was of a very high standard in all rooms and meals were all taken al fresco.

Would I go again?  Certainly hope so.

Clive Edwards