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Published: March 25, 2007 at 10:41 PM

Nude cruises see spike in sales

LONDON, March 25 (UPI) -- Britain has seen a surge in sales for nude cruises from the Croatian coast to Alaska, The Times of London says.

Travel companies reported that in the past five years, the number of vacationers choosing to go on nudist, or "naturist," cruises has doubled.

While many vacationers opt for the warmer waters of the Caribbean, an Alaskan nude cruise line has also reported a dramatic jump in sales. The July cruise offers a chance to "hike through the massive Juneau ice field."

Britons are reportedly one of the fastest growing groups of nude cruise ship travelers. Most vacationers are between the ages of 45 and 55.