Speedos would be a step up

A Yahoo news story from AFP declares that "Americans are starting to flock to beaches and country parks reserved for nudists." Now here's something I don't understand. In order to be on vacation, some people apparently need to be naked and need to be around other people who are naked. Um, why? Check this quote out:

"People are looking for a more relaxed way to spend their vacation," according to Carolyn Hawkins, public relations coordinator for the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR).

"They find visiting a nudist resort, they can travel more and pack less."

What?! Is it just so they can pack a week's worth of stuff into a sandwich baggie? And exactly how is it more relaxing to be naked? Apart from the obvious physical vulnerabilities, I would think there are other concerns:

• Where do I keep my wallet, cell phone, handkerchief, etc.? (OK, slight rip-off of Seinfeld, but you get my point.)
  
• What SPF sunscreen do you use on the tender bits?
  
• What about beach chair rentals? That's practically like having loaner pairs of tighty-whiteys.
  
• How big are the napkins at the restaurants? I'm sorry but if I'm a 'naturist' eating anything that's been heated or is in a sauce, I'm wrapping myself in the tablecloth. ("No, sir; I don't know why the Benihana franchise didn't do well at the nude resort.")
  
• Good--no tanlines. Bad--showing your dermatologist the irregular blotches on your hoo-ha.

I think you get the picture.