The Naked Truth about Hedonism II: A Totally Unauthorized, Naughty But Nice Guide to Jamaica's Very Adult Resort, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Chris Santilli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2001

Everyone returns from Hedonism II, an adult resort in Jamaica, with at least one good story no one at home believes. "The Naked Truth About Hedonism II" is a collection of those cheeky stories and a bawdy travel guide for making the most of a trip to this resort that sports a 90% repeat guest rate--the highest of any Caribbean hotel. Sporting 43 color photos and 18 black-and-white ones, the book is sure to open your eyes and make you bust a gut laughing at the antics of the goofy guests who keep coming back for more silliness and naked games.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chris Santilli, an award-winning freelance writer and inveterate naked gal, has visited Hedonism II for 50-plus weeks in more than 30 trips since March 1985. Virgins and repeat offenders will smile at her collection of advice, anecdotes, and adventures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Scarlett, Oh! Publishing; 2nd edition (August 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966268326
• ISBN-13: 978-0966268324
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Jamaica

More About the Author

Chris Santilli, a freelance writer and editor since 1991, has written more than 200 bylined articles for 50+ newspapers and magazines in industries such as construction, travel, library, and fitness. For more than 14 years she taught nonfiction writing at various colleges and universities. She has twice won the Robert F. Boger Award for articles from the Construction Writers Association. Her favorite novelist is Tom Robbins for his exacting metaphors, strong & sexy women, and playful look at life. Her mottoes: "A girl can only try" and "If it itches, scratch it."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The good, bad and the ugly, October 1, 2001

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Anita Bundze (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Naked Truth about Hedonism II: A Totally Unauthorized, Naughty But Nice Guide to Jamaica's Very Adult Resort, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

The author allows you a glimpse into the wacky world of the strangest and most hilarious vacation you could ever imagine (the good). Through her sense of humor and quotes from repeat guests, you will prepare yourself for a holiday to remember. You will have the benefit of knowing the pitfalls of the resort (the bad) and what to do with your inhibitions at check-in (the ugly).

The author's reports of past events lead the reader to expect the outrageous. If you consider your life too dull with few laughs, reading the book will give you oodles of ideas for spicing up your life whether at Hedonism II or maybe in your own abode. The description of games you can play in the hot tub, pool area, bar, beach and vicinity are worth the price of the book alone.

The photos are a riot. Don't miss the tips on what to pack. Learn why loyal guests spend ALL their vacation time in the same resort year... after year... after year.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for first-timers or Hedo veterans, September 26, 2001

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A. Dean Willaredt "willar" (Central Illinois, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Naked Truth about Hedonism II: A Totally Unauthorized, Naughty But Nice Guide to Jamaica's Very Adult Resort, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Don't believe the rumors and wild stories reported other places about Hedonism II. In TNTAH2, Chris does a great job of explaining and illustrating the experience of a very different resort in Jamaica. Hedo II is like no other place on earth. If it wasn't for the First Edition book, my wife & I may not have gone there, now we can't wait to get back. Now the Second Edition has even more tips, photos, and great Hedo stories which veterans will find hillarious (or be very jealous!), and the inexperienced will find almost unbelievable. But you can believe it because Chris has "been there, done that" many times and writes without authorization, support or endorsement of Hedo management.

This book will prepare "virgins" for their first trip by giving tips for what to bring, what to expect, and explains who goes to Hedo. Is this the place for me? Do people really.....? Can I really wear THAT? Should I bring.....? These questions are answered, and many others you never thought to ask. Chris is an experienced "repeat offender" at Hedo and tells the true stories, debunks the myths, and gives many tips needed to make the most of your trip. The wife & I read it straight through the minute it arrived at our door, and we review it again everytime we are longing to go again. Whether you are a couple looking to experience some romance, or a single wanting to party for a week, this book will prepare you for a trip to a place that so many repeaters call Home.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you wanted to ask...but were afraid to, May 8, 2003

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Gotta Have It "[e-mail]" (Half Moon Bay, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Naked Truth about Hedonism II: A Totally Unauthorized, Naughty But Nice Guide to Jamaica's Very Adult Resort, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I have always been curious about what goes on down there. This book answered it all and then some.
From what to pack and how much it will cost to where to even walk, Chris knows Hedo II well. And why shouldn't she...she has been there over 30 times. She even tells you which rooms (by number) to get and which to avoid!
Chris has striven for objectivity and it does show though. However, her personal like of the place also comes through loud and clear.
I am not sure people on the fence like me will be convined to jump up and book a passage to HedoII but that exactly is what I would expect an informative book to be about and this fills the bill very well.
People already on the way there should be helped in avoiding pitfalls and making their time more enjoyable - and that is the moral of the book - leave your inhibitions and clothes behind and come and party.