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NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS
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JULY 29 - AUGUST 2,
2015
THE SEXUAL FREEDOM ISSUE
Getting Naughty & Changing the World
Have you experienced a Couples Cruise yet?
If not, just look at what you’ve been missing...
The Largest Ship Takeovers in the World
Wild Erotic Themed Dance Parties
Clothing Optional Pool Parties
1,100 - 1,800 Sexy Couples
It’s time to get Naughty in N’awlins
& change the world
This year’s program is a little different from past ones as we have
a focus not only on fun and good times, but also on activism,
helping expand sexual freedom and how you can help.
Just by being here you are making a statement. By creating and
carrying signs in our parade, you make an even bigger statement.
By learning about and donating to causes and studies that can
help keep our lifestyle from being banned, restricted and persecuted, you will actually help change the world.
Table of Contents
Convention Guidelines
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Group Travel
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Swinging in the News
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Bob & Tess’ Recommendations 3 & 4
Bob & Tess’ Corner
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And that is a good thing. No, a great thing!
Den’s Corner
So have fun at Naughty, hit up as many parties as you can, go to
seminars and learn something new, but also take a couple of minutes to read this program (cover to cover). You might learn something about the struggles of clubs and promoters to exist in a time
when we should be free to be who we are.
Nashville: Ground Zero
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A Case for Non-Monogamy
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Change will come, but not without your help. You can make a
difference by educating yourself about the current struggles and
most importantly, donating to sexual freedom causes.
Welcome to Naughty in N’awlins, now go have the time of
your life...
Your hosts,
Thoughts, Philosophies, Tips &
Brand New Couples Cruises
Rhine River Cruise Inspection
Bigger & Better
The BVIs
Recommended Vendors
Playrooms
Poker Run
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N’awlins 2015 Guidelines
Please help us ensure everyone has the best possible time by abiding by all local laws and by looking out for fellow
N’awlins 2015 attendees. Your actions represent our event and will go a long way toward our acceptance in this
community.
The city of New Orleans is very tolerant but we do not need to test their tolerance. We can have lots of fun this weekend
without offending other tourists or anyone from the local community. Keep your parties private and behind closed doors.
Please dress properly while on the street. Don’t walk around topless or in a thong. It is O.K. to flash for beads, but
remember, Bourbon Street is still a public street.
Please read and adhere to the following guidelines:
1: Respect. "No means No!" Anyone that doesn't understand this or is making unwanted advances will be politely asked to leave, without a refund.
2: No Public Nudity! Sexy: Yes!, Naked: No! This is a
convention, not a clothing optional resort. Please cover
up in all public places of the hotel including the hallways, elevators, lobby, etc...
3: No Drugs: This is simple- "Just Say No" Anyone
breaking this rule will be banned forever, again- no
refund.
4. Cameras are O.K.: Of course, this is only if the
person shooting the picture has permission. We decided
that since we are all adults, we should let everyone be
able to take photos of each other as long as they respect
everyone else’s privacy. If anyone is taking pictures of
you without your permission, please let one of our staff
members know and we will take care of the situation.
6. Leave the Hotel Staff Alone: I know there are some
cute employees working at the Astor Crowne Plaza, but
they are off limits & could get fired if they did anything.
So flirt with the attendees, not the hotel staff.
5. Listen to Security & Police: If someone says you are
acting or are dressed inappropriately, you probably are.
Please respect the local law enforcement and our own
staff. They are there to protect you and the city of New
Orleans.
6. Intoxication: If you become intoxicated and
disruptive, you may be asked to leave (without refund).
Do not drink and drive. Please use a taxi or shuttle service
if necessary.
7. VIP Passes are MANDATORY! You must have your
All Access Pass on you at all times. If you forgot it in
your room, you will be asked to go and get it. We have
decided to give everyone a weekend of great events, activities and parties without having to wear a wristband.
Please help us keep this event private by carrying your
pass on you at all times. Anyone caught trying to trade
passes will be banned from this and all future events.
If you lose your pass, we will charge a $100 replacement
fee. This fee is non-negotiable.
8: Have fun. It's a rule, and it's enforced!
We do ask that you help with security. Everyone at the hotel property will have to
have their VIP Pass. No one from outside of the convention will be allowed into the
private parties or the hotel unless they register with us and get their VIP Pass.
If you see someone that does not look like they belong... they probably don’t.
Please let us know if you see someone that doesn’t belong so we can approach them.
You will also see several uniformed security staffers and New Orleans Police
Officers in the lobby of the hotel, please consult them if you have any questions.
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Also, take care of your bartenders, shuttle bus drivers, bellman, maids, and anyone
else that has helped to make your stay a pleasant one. Your generosity will be greatly
appreciated and will really help the locals who are dealing with a decrease in tourism.
Bob & Tess’ recommendations
Each year, we recommend a few new places to visit and to eat.
Since we are located on Bourbon Street we are going to suggest
some really great options nearby our hotel.
Tuesday Night “Early Bird” Experience
If you are coming in early, check out the optional below and get
a head start being “Naughty”.
Richard Fiske’s: 301 Dauphine St. (Tuesday Night Dinner 6-10 pm)
This restaurant used to be the Bombay Club (well, the owners
ran the Bombay Club for years).
This is one of our favorite places because they have great martinis (they have won many “Best Martini” contests in New
Orleans), every night they have live music, their menu is very
good (we love the calamari!) and they have great happy hour
specials. Their menu has quality steak, fish and specialty items
like Creole Scallops with Crawfish Beignets.
Best Burger in the French Quarter
Everyone knows New Orleans knows how to cook. They are
famous for their seafood, oysters, Creole and Cajun cooking, but
they also know how to make a mean burger. That’s right, New
Orleans is one of the best cities in America when it comes to the
American classic: The Hamburger.
There are plenty of great places in New Orleans that are not on
my top 10 list (Luke, Company Burger, Mondo, Truburger and
one of my favorite’s: La Petite Grocery). These are all contenders for best New Orleans hamburger, but there are
SOOOOOO many great places. We kept it to the French Quarter,
where you can still round out a pretty awesome top 10 list that
are all within walking distance of each other.
For reservations, call (504) 586-0972.
Arnaud’s: 813 Bienville Avenue St. (Tuesday Night Dinner 6-10 pm)
Arnaud’s is one of New Orleans classic restaurants that has been
family run and open since anyone can remember (and then
some).
Their Jazz Bistro is our favorite place to eat at Arnaud’s. They
have a great band (Jerry Embree’s Gumbo Trio) which gives a
great atmosphere to your traditional New Orleans food.
The food here will be more of a traditional New Orleans fare
with lots of different baked oyster options, turtle soup and
gumbo, an extensive fish, chicken and beef options with local
preparations that you will love.
For reservations call (504) 523-5433.
The Upper Quarter: 1000 Bienville Avenue St.
This is our “hangout”. Like Cheers, this is a local’s bar “where
everyone knows your name”. We hang out here a lot (O.K. so
much that they have named drinks after us). Anyway, this is
where we go to see all of the Saints’ away games (Bob goes to
all of the home games) and any other excuse we can come up
with to hang out with our neighbors and an occasional tourist.
On Tuesday night, 9 - 11 pm we are hosting a Meet & Greet
here. It might get a little crowded (it is a small dive bar) but it is
worth a visit.
If you stop by, we will have tours running all night to our main
office (yes, we actually do have a real office). You will see
where all the planning takes place and meet some of our staff.
You’ll also get a peek into our everyday lives and learn a little
more about Bob & Tess.
We look forward to having you in our “home”.
10. Saints & Sinners
We really liked their burger. We were actually surprised, as this
place does not strike us as a culinary giant. It’s a basic burger
but done right. Nice touch: They char their logo into their bun
with a branding iron.
627 Bourbon St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 528-9307
9. Bayou Burger
We had high hopes for this place and their burgers were good,
we just expected great. After all, the place is strictly a burger
place and we were impressed by the décor and the menu. There
are a lot of options and you will not be disappointed, but when it
comes to one of the best, we only had this place as #9 in the
French Quarter.
503 Bourbon St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-4256
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8. The Grill
The Grill is an offshoot of the Camellia Grill uptown. It is a
diner-style restaurant on Chartres, not far from Jackson Square.
While not my favorite burger in town, we like the retro atmosphere and we prefer this diner-style to the Clover Grill any day.
www.camelliagrill.net
540 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-1800
7. Yo Momma’s
This used to be one of our favorite burger places in New Orleans
and it is located in the heart of the French Quarter, but after a
crazy weekend, the owners came in and fired everyone. That
meant the cooks, bartenders, everyone. It is still pretty good, but
not as good as it once was before that fateful day. The main
draw is all of the crazy toppings and combinations. Tess loves
the peanut butter burger. They serve it with a baked potato and
that is just the way we like it.
727 St Peter St,
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-1125
6. Jimani
Jimani is a “locals place” (think Dive Bar) but their “Hangover
Burger” is perfect after a night out on Bourbon St. The burger
has a lot on it including a sausage patty & a fried egg. They put
the entire kitchen sink on this burger & if you throw in the fried
pickle basket, your hangover will soon be a distant memory.
141 Chartres St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-0493
5. Jagerhaus
This German restaurant has a great burger set on a pretzel bun.
Besides the hamburger, they add a bratwurst & sauerkraut to the
German Burger. It is a handful and certainly worth a try. Try
their burger with a German beer and the score goes up. We’d
have them higher, but the service is often slow.
833 Conti St,
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 525-9200
4. Richard Fiske’s
We love their burgers on an English muffin. An English muffin
is very dense and holds up well to a juicy burger. They come
with caramelized onions and you can add bacon (do it). You can
order their “bar fries” which come with truffle oil, sea salt and
parmesan cheese. Did we mention that Richard Fiske’s has one
of the best martini menus in the city?
301 Dauphine St,
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 586-0972
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3. Backspace Bar
This place is a gem, in the middle of some great local dive bars.
Their burger, like the rest of their menu, really stands out. First
of all, they use American Kobe Beef (well, we’re sure it’s more
Kobe-like as real Kobe meat in the US is somewhat of a controversy that we won’t go into here). Let’s just say that the meat is
good. Add Brie cheese, caramelized onions and bacon on a
brioche bun and you have one great burger.
139 Chartres St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 322-2245
2. Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak
Primarily a steakhouse, this new addition to the traditional, Old
New Orleans creole restaurant, their 33 Bar & Steak makes a
mean burger. We love the homemade pickles and the butter
sautéed mushrooms. Add their bar fries and you’ve got one top
burger for sure.
215 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA
(504) 335-3932
And the number 1 Hamburger place in the French Quarter?
1. Port O Call
We still think Port O Call is the best place to grab a burger in the
city. Their burgers are just that damn good. Add to the mix their
signature drink: the Monsoon and one of the best juke boxes in
the city and you have the best place to get a burger.
They serve their burgers with a baked potato, and while we love
fries, this is now our go to combination (with a Monsoon of
course). Each burger is thick and juicy with a nice char from the
grill.
This burger is ½ pound of fresh (never frozen), char grilled perfection that is ground in house. It is the quintessential New
Orleans burger and we’re heading there now. All of this writing
has made us hungry.
838 Esplanade Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-0120
Our most disappointed burger was at Doris Metropolitan. We
just didn’t like it. That said, we think it is the best steakhouse in
town, but they gotta improve on that burger.
Some honorable mentions were Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
(great high end burger), Mattassa’s Burger Po Boy (love their
bread) & New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood.
Let us know if you find a gem while visiting the French Quarter
or already have a favorite we didn’t list here and we’ll check it
out and add it to our blog.
To find out about our other favorite food, drinks and music, go
to our blog at TessnBob.com.
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Group Travel
New Groups Department
We love groups! Group hugs, group sex, flash mobs,
Groupons, and group discounts. Good things come in
bunches.
Every resort and cruise line have a groups department
and we thought it was about time to set one up for us at
both Couples Cruise and for Naughty in N’awlins.
Most couples that come to Naughty or cruise with us are
already in a circle of friends. You probably already go
out together, travel and have fun together, so why not
make it official and set yourselves up as a group.
Why Book a Group?
The easiest answer is to save money. We will be offering
up to a 10% discount on reservations booked with a
group, depending on the size and event/cruise. This is
money you can spend on your plane tickets, excursions,
drinks or simply save.
Besides saving money, booking a group of friends can
help you get close to each other on a cruise ship or in a
hotel, larger groups can qualify for a private reception
and you can reserve tables for dinner for your group.
What does it take to make a Group?
It just takes you and 4 other couples to get started. In
order to qualify as a group, you need a minimum of 5
couples and you will each get a special 5% discount.
We suggest coming up with a name for your group.
Maybe you are from Atlanta and you call yourselves the
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“Dirty Birds” or the “Big Easy’s” here in New Orleans.
Maybe you have a local club like Colette and you put a
group together called the “Colette Couples” or the “Club
Kids”.
Make T-Shirts, buy crazy matching hats or blinking sunglasses and recruit more people when you travel. Other
people that are not with a group will want to be included
in your group. Even if they are not from your home town
or club, they can still be part of your group and earn discounts on future cruises and events.
While you are at NIN, it is a great opportunity to recruit
people into your group. If you haven’t signed up for the
upcoming Couples Cruise, find other couples that are not
signed up and your entire group could save 10%.
How do we set up a Group
It’s easy. There is a group form in your welcome bag and
there are extra forms at our registration desk. Simply fill
out the form and start taking names. Discounts are for new
bookings only, so you can’t go find 4 other couples that
are already signed up in order to get a discount. It doesn’t
work that way.
You can turn in your form, with at least 4 other couples,
and you will start saving today. We can set up your cabins
for one of our other exciting cruises in 2015 & 2016.
Even if you don’t have everyone confirmed, we can block
out 5 cabins for you and your friends today with only a
small deposit. You can sign up the other couples when you
get back home and we will hold your block of cabins for
you.
Bob & Tess’ Corner
Since last year’s Naughty in N’awlins it has been quite a
year. We went to our first Burning Man last August (loved
it), put on the World’s Largest clothing optional, lifestyle
cruise last November, we hosted an amazing group on the
MSC Divina in April, we went back to the BVI’s for another
Couples Cruise takeover and we just got back from our
Rhine River cruise site inspection.
The Divina is immaculate, simply stunning and modern with
high end finishes we have not seen on any other ship. There
are more pools, more hot tubs, more restaurants and more
places to have fun than any ship we have ever been on.
First of all, we have to say that the Rhine River cruise was
so fantastic, we decided to book another one for 2016. We
will be going from Budepest to Nuremberg and then
Munich, Germany. Couples Cruise takes you places (amazing places)!
The ship is selling well and all of the Yacht Club cabins are
gone. At the time of publication, we have 2 suites left and
several categories are getting close to sold out (especially on
the higher decks.
It’s been a very busy year for us and we are very excited
about the future.
Check out our site inspection report on the next page and
see why we are so excited about river cruises. They are
smaller and more intimate, but more importantly, they go to
places that most thought they would never get to see.
We will continue to produce the biggest and the most
diverse cruises, conventions and adventures for the lifestyle
community. Sign up while you are at NIN and you will earn
discounts depending on what you book.
Of course the BIG Ship is coming up next April on the MSC
Divina and it will be the biggest lifestyle cruise ship of the
year and might even break the record (set on the
Independence of the Seas) for the largest clothing optional,
lifestyle cruise in history!
The pizza is the best we’ve had at sea (by far). They actually import the yeast from Italy and make their pizzas like
they do in Naples, where the cruise line was founded. They
bake them in brick ovens and they are a “must do” when on
board.
So do yourself a favor and book your cruise today. It is an
investment in your happiness. It is an investment in your
future.
Finally, a tease... Our new Couples Cruise Website will be
coming out soon. Very soon.
It will be the best travel website for the lifestyle on the planet. Yep, it’s gonna be that good. We are moving mountains
here at French Connection Events and Couples Cruise. Keep
supporting us and we will help you make memories around
the world.
Your hosts,
We sailed on the Divina this past April and we just loved it.
Of course, we were in the super luxurious Yacht Club, so we
were pampered beyond belief, but the rest of the ship is simply incredible.
Tess taking pictures of ca
stles along the Rhine
Hiking waterfalls in the
Black Forest
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Swinging in the News
The Battle for Acceptance
Recently, the Supreme Court decided that gay marriage
would be allowed everywhere and no state could ban gay
marriage. It was not only a victory for gay rights but for
sexual freedom.
While the pendulum has swung in favor for sexual freedoms,
starting with Lawrence versus Texas in 2003 which had dissenters predicting if private sex was a Constitutional right,
then the next thing you knew, gay marriage would become a
right and monogamy would become a thing of the past. Fast
forward 13 years and they were certainly partially correct.
Unfortunately for the “swing lifestyle” the pendulum has
swung back the other way and lifestyle clubs continue to get
shut down. Cities and states are passing stricter regulations
and restrictions in order to banish lifestyle clubs from existence. The pendulum will not swing back the other way without your help.
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) is working to fund a study that will see what “Secondary Effects”
swing clubs have on local communities. Recently in
Tennessee, the state passed a bill banning a “private club”
from being within 1,000 feet of a child care center, private
school, public school, charter school, public park, or place of
worship. They must also track every member to make sure
that they are not a sexual predator.
The city and state argued that “private clubs” that allowed
people to have or witness sexual acts was a threat to the community because of the “secondary effects” of these clubs.
They stated that crime would go up, property values would
go down and that sexual predators would join.
It is ridiculous.
Ridiculous, but it happened and it will happen again and
again. Club Joi in Los Angeles was shut down recently and is
back up and running, but dealing with the city and new
restrictions. Most of the clubs in Phoenix were shut down
years ago and that city’s lifestyle population still longs for a
place to meet without fear from the government.
It has to stop and we should not fear for our jobs, our safety,
custody of our children and our freedom, just because we
believe in non-monogamy or the right to be non-monogamous. This secondary effects study is a key in swinging the
pendulum of sexual freedom back our way.
We have enclosed membership forms for the National
Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NSCSF) and we hope you join
us in supporting organizations fighting for your sexual freedom by joining this weekend.
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Swinger Pride Parade at NIN 2014
The study will be conducted by UCSB professor Dr. Linz to
see if swing clubs truly have a negative secondary effect on
their neighbors as many zoning ordinances cite when restricting where a club or party can operate.
Tess and I put the first $2,500 into the fund to get this off the
ground. We will be asking all of the business owners to do
the same. I am confident that we will help NCSF reach their
goal and there could be other studies (like one on STD’s) if
this one is successful.
I know everyone is here to have fun and to think about partying, not government issues or politics, but please take a
minute to read about this study and support causes like this
and the NCSF.
Think about it; what if Naughty in N’awlins was shut down?
What about your local club? What if hotels and restaurants
started turning down Meet & Greets because of local pressure from lawmakers and city officials that think that they
can pick up votes from curbing all of these bad “swing”
clubs and parties from happening?
It is happening right now in L.A. & in Nashville and your
town could be next.
Freedom has never happened without an economic engine to
drive the fight. Woodhull needs financial support in order to
get this study done and this study could help us defend
against future restrictions.
Change is coming and you can be part of it. Be on the side
that supports the sexual freedom movement!Please fill out
the membership forms and bring them to the registration
area.
Your names will be confidential and no one will know that
you are a member.
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Freedom 4 all?
The battle is not new
Tess and I had a friend of ours run into a similar situation in
Phoenix in 2002, when 5 clubs were raided and the owners,
including our friend Milo, were arrested in the “sting”.
Phoenix had passed a ban on “swing clubs” saying that they
were “inimical to the health, safety, general welfare and
morals of the inhabitants of the city of Phoenix”. Yes, this is
what they used to ban clubs in Phoenix and after appealing to
the appellate court, they lost and the club was closed for good
in 2005.
Since then, cities all over America adopted the “Phoenix
swing club ban”. Groups that have an anti-sex agenda have
been quietly sending the ordinance to city after city telling
them that they need to pass this or they will be inundated
with “sex clubs”. They cite the victory Phoenix had at the
appellate court level as proof that this ordinance (which dictates the “morals” of it’s citizens) will hold up against legal
challenges.
So far, they have been right and many cities have adopted
this very same language into their city zoning codes. Quietly,
clubs have been closed, restricted to the point where they
cannot operate fiscally and we see our sexual freedom suffer.
The battle in Nashville
The Social Club has been operating in Nashville since 1980.
Al Woods, the owner, has faced several challenges from the
city and has won every case, but right now, he is up against
his biggest fight. One that not only threatens his club’s exis10
tence, but other clubs in Nashville, and Tennessee and
beyond.
When Al Woods was recently offered a price he could not
refuse, he started looking for his next club. One where he
would have more money to spend and create the club of his
dreams.
He visited building after building, always doing his due diligence to find out if each potential location was zoned properly for what he wanted to do. He found a great spot, but found
out that the zoning would not work and he moved on.
Eventually, he found a old medical facility that had been
closed for years. It had a large open space in the middle and
lots of examination rooms that could be used for playrooms
and even more that could be rented out for the evening as a
private room for members. It seemed like a great fit.
He went to the zoning board and they gave him a thumbs up.
In fact, they did more than give him a thumbs up, they
stamped his permitted use permit “Approved” and Al went
through with the purchase and started to get the property
ready for the new club.
Then the shit hit the fan.
Not far from his new location was a church with a school.
They got wind of the new “club” nearby and they immediately sprung into action. They went to the local zoning board in
mass and made it clear that they were not happy and made
lots of threats to the city employees and appointed officials
that this new “club” would not be tolerated in their neighborhood.
The next thing Al got was a notice that his permitted use was
now “pending approval”. Well, you can imagine what Al
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Woods thought when he found out his approval was retracted,
he would not have bought the building if the city had not told
him that he could operate at that location.
It was just the start of a battle that will probably go on for
several years and cost both Al and the city a lot of money
with the fate of Nashville swingers held in the balance.
It’s Official
Under a lot of pressure, the city council drafted a ban on “private clubs” operating within 1,000 feet of a child care center,
private school, public school, charter school, public park, or
place of worship. This would effectively shut down the new
Social Club for good. Or would it?
The zoning inspector came over and put a “stop work” notice
on the building and progress grinded to a stop. Al got with
his legal team to see what his options were.
Hypocrisy
As they did some research they found out that there was a
double standard. “Bad” businesses (bars, adult bookstores,
strip clubs, adult businesses and now “private clubs”) were
not allowed within 1,000 feet of these “good” businesses
because of the bad “secondary effects” that could happen to
these poor schools, churches and parks. The only thing is, if a
church or a school wants to open next to a strip club, bar or
any other adult business then the restriction is waived and the
church or school gets approved.
If these places really did pose a negative “secondary effect”
then why would they approve the use of a building for a
school or church next to one of these types of business?
It’s because there are no negative secondary effects, that is
not the goal of the zoning restrictions. The goal is to simply
ban businesses that they do not like by creating so many
restrictions that there virtually is no place left to open such a
business.
Nashville: Grand Zero
The appointed officials are not worried about any backlash,
because they do not believe that the community that supports
these types of businesses will show up (like the church members did) and be vocal about supporting a club like The
Social Club.
When is a Church a Church
Al’s legal team wondered why churches could open next to
an adult business but an adult business could not open next to
a church. They further wondered why there were so many
hoops to jump through to open as a private club, but almost
no requirements for churches trying to open. They had an
idea...
Why not open as a church? After all, what is a church other
than a social organization of like minded people? Why do
churches pay no taxes? Why can they open anywhere and yet
others are restricted from opening up near them?
They went down and filed to open Freedom 4 All, Inc a
United Fellowship Center as a “religious institute”. The city
had no choice but to approve the permits this time and Al and
his troops went back to work.
Now they face an uphill battle as they will fight the city on
the restrictions passed by not only the city council, but a new
bill (HB0480 ) that was passed at the state level on April
20th, 2015.
In this bill (see next page) they define a “private club” as a
club that contains rooms for couples and other themed rooms
for members, but doesn’t mention sex in the bill. The purpose
of this bill is to restrict these type of clubs from being anywhere near a park, school, day care or church.
They also require these “private clubs” to monitor their membership to ensure that there are no registered sexual offenders
allowed into the club. Ironically, the main place sexual
offenses take place is in schools, day care and church facilities. Why are these places not asked to monitor their member
for sexual offenders?
It’s time for a Study
As mentioned earlier in this article and in this program, it is
time for some studies that can be used to counter the claims
that these clubs are a “public nuisance” and a negative effect
on communities. The Supreme Court has already decided that
cities need not prove that there are negative effects or health
risks, those burdens are on the clubs. That is why these studies are crucial for these clubs to survive.
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HB0480 BILL SUMMARY
Here is a summary of the bill recently passed by Tennessee Lawmakers to
further restrict “private clubs” that is intended to affect only “swing clubs”:
Under this bill, the following restrictions will apply to a private club, as
defined by this bill, located in Davidson County upon the adoption of a
resolution by 2/3 vote of the county legislative body:
(1) A private club may not locate within 1,000 feet of a child care center,
private school, public school, charter school, public park, or place of
worship;
(2) For purposes of (1) above, measurements will be made in a straight line
in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the
nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing a private club to the
nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing a child care center,
private school, public school, charter school, public park, or place of
worship; and
(3) A private club may not extend membership or offer access to the club to
a person who must comply with the Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual
Offender Registration, Verification, and Tracking Act as a sexual offender
or violent sexual offender.
For purposes of this bill, a "private club" is any club or organization that
satisfies the following:
(1) The club does not permit the general public access to its facilities or
activities;
(2) The club denies access to anyone who does not adhere to the rules of
membership;
(3) The club is located in Davidson County;
(4) The club does not provide membership to persons under 21 years of age;
(5) The club's members do not vote on the admittance of new members;
(6) The club accepts applications for membership without a current
member's recommendation; and
(7) The club contains rooms for couples and other themed rooms for
members.
ON MARCH 23, 2015, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND
PASSED HOUSE BILL 480, AS AMENDED.
AMENDMENT #1 redefines "private club" to mean a club or organization
that operates for the purpose of providing members of the club with the
opportunity to engage in or view live specified sexual activities.
This amendment specifies that upon the adoption of the provisions of this
bill, the county legislative body may deny a building permit, use and occupancy permit, or other zoning permit applicable to a private club determined
to be in violation of this bill. This bill further specifies that this bill does not
apply to adult-oriented establishments.
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If we can help fund an NCSF study that will focus
on secondary effects, then we have a chance to
make a difference.
While the Social Club finishes their inspections
and waits to get their final occupancy permit, they
have hosted some local socials at a nearby hotel.
When they finally do open, we will be there,
proudly supporting the rights of people to congregate together for a common cause. This opening
will not only be another step in the eventual legal
showdown between Nashville and The Social Club,
it is a showdown between the government and our
sexual rights.
You may not know this, but Bob has been a
licensed minister for the past 15 years. We used to
own a wedding planning company and he married
several couples that could not find a church or a
minister that would preside over their ceremony.
Maybe he has found his calling after all as part of
Freedom 4 All, a religious institute indeed.
A Case for Non-Monogamy
What is a swinger? To me, it is simply someone that is nonmonogamous. How many single people are non-monogamous? Are they swingers too? No one seems to be concerned
with singles going to bars and meeting people or hooking up,
but they sure want to prevent couples from doing it.
Why?
Are they insecure about their own marriages or relationships?
Are they afraid that they will be forced to be a swinger? Of
course not, but they might be afraid that they cannot contain
the fact that they are attracted to other people and they are
afraid that they may stray or cheat.
It is a fact that 50% of married people cheat at some point in
their relationship. Coincidently, about 50% of marriages end
in divorce. See a correlation?
If cheating is SUCH a big problem for couples, why isn’t
non-monogamy looked to as an option instead of vilified as
immoral and unacceptable?
When talking about sexual freedom issues, we hear people all
the time say that “swingers” will never get rights because
swinging is just a choice, not something you are born as, like
being gay. Well, we disagree, as we believe we are born nonmonogamous and that monogamy is actually a learned
behavior.
For a long time, being gay was considered a “choice” by
those that wanted to limit gay marriage and defend state
sodomy laws. Science now tells us that being gay is in our
genes (not our jeans). In fact, there is a shared genetic marker, a patch of DNA called Xq28, in people that associate
themselves as gay.
If we are born with predetermined sexual preferences, how
does monogamy and non-monogamy fit in? Only 3 to 5% of
the over 5,000 species of mammals are known to be monogamous. This includes humans which are not very good at it
either.
In fact, in the 238 societies around the world, only 43 are
monogamous. Throughout history (even the bible) it is noted
that multiple wives was common place.
Monogamy is a recent addition that is centered in Western
society and is now considered the “moral” way to conduct
yourself. We believe you can be ethically non-monogamous
(there is a great book titled “The Ethical Slut” that we recommend to anyone struggling with this concept) and that
“swinging” is much more natural than monogamy.
So the next time you hear someone say that we will never
have rights and we will never be able to be “out” as a
swinger, we point to the gay community that can not only
legally marry but cannot be discriminated against based on
their sexuality.
The day is coming when non-monogamy will also be protected and we will be able to live our lives without fear, shame
and persecution. We aren’t there yet, but it’s coming. Our
“Pride Parade” and our battles in L.A., Nashville and other
cities is the start of more sexual freedom for us all.
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Rhine River Site Inspection
Tess & I just got back from Europe,
here is our report
s of Castles
Tess taking pic
A Cruise like no other...
We have been on over 100 cruises, so we
are pretty experienced cruisers. When we
packed for this cruise, we only had our past
experience to go by, but we soon found out
that this cruise was going to be unlike any
other cruise we have ever been on.
First of all, unlike most cruises, we were in
port most evenings which allowed us to go
off the ship and try out pubs, local nightlife
and lifestyle clubs.
We wish more cruise ships stayed
overnight so we could do this in other
ports, but we really enjoyed experiencing
the nightlife in Amsterdam & Germany.
We will visit a 1st class lifestyle club while
in Amsterdam as well as tour the Red Light
District, the Sex Museum, and show you
some of Europe's best live sex shows. This
is a Couples Cruise, so there will not be
any kids, just couples acting like children.
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Nightlife & Clubs
We started our journey with a walk through
the Red Light District in Amsterdam with
stops at the Sex Museum and a few pubs.
There were some really stunning girls
working on this night and we had a hard
time leaving but we had to check out the
local clubs.
We ended up at Paradise Club, which is the
closest club to where we were docked and
was only 10-15 minutes from the
ship.
private rooms, dark rooms, and a large
main area and bar. We had a great night
and got to meet some great locals. We can’t
wait to go back.
Site Inspections help us prepare
We swam in the infinity pool, watched a
movie in the theater, hiked one of the
largest waterfalls in Europe, we rode bikes,
went to wine tastings, sampled German
beers in pubs and strolled through villages.
We really liked the club, which
was no surprise to us because we
have not found a bad club so far
on our trips to Holland.
The hosts made us feel very comfortable and the place was very
classy and laid out well.
There was a pool, a sauna, some
Black Forest
Full Ship Charter 2015
We did as much as we could so we would
know what needed to be kept and what we
could add to make this the best European
Couples Cruise.
It was a truly amazing ship
We were so impressed by the ship, it far
exceeded our expectations. The staff was
fantastic and really made our cruise that
much more special; we couldn't have asked
for better service. The food was great,
especially the way they introduce local
wines, beer and food into the menu each
evening.
We LOVED the pool and the decor of the
ship was very clean and modern. It was a
1st class experience. One of our favorite
times was being on the top deck, taking
pictures of castles as we floated down the
river.
Castles, Castles and more Castles
Tess and I love castles, in fact, we used to
own one. We knew when we went to
Germany that we'd see a lot of castles but
we had no idea there would be so many.
We saw over 30 castles in one stretch as we
cruised between Koblenz and Rudesheim.
Touring the Heidelberg Castle and the
Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in Koblenz were
some of the highlights of our tour. It's
amazing that these castles could be built
with the technology in place at the time
they were constructed and that so many are
still intact.
The Black Forest
We end our trip with a tour through the
Black Forest where you'll see cuckoo
clocks, waterfalls and a beautiful farm dating back into the 1500's. It was a great tour
(one of our favorites) and a great way to
end our journey through Germany.
Excursions are included
We have some great tour guides that will
show you about each local town and city,
as well a,s some far reaching places like
the Black Forest and Heidelberg. We only
use first class coaches and modern head-
sets so that everyone can hear the
tour guide clearly.
Red Light District
Top 10 Reasons to Book this
Cruise:
10. No seasickness: Smooth rivers
without any waves
9. All Inclusive: Drinks, Meals and
your Excursions are included
8. Wine: We will sail through some
of the best vineyards in Europe
7. Size Matters: If you like smaller, more intimate cruises, then this
is for you
6. History: You will be walking
back in history everyday and learning so much
5. Socializing: Nightly dances and
local lifestyle clubs makes this a
cruise like no other
4. Castles: Not 1, or 2, or 3, but
more castles than you'll be able to
visit. You will feel like royalty
Our Tour Bus
3. Hassle Free: Unpack once and
see Holland, Germany, France &
Switzerland. It's the best way to
travel
2. Amsterdam: One of the best
cities in Europe to visit and we will
be docked right downtown, within
walking distance to everything
And the #1 reason to book this
Rhine River Couples Cruise: The
people. If you went on a regular
European River Cruise, the average
age would be 70 and they would all
be in bed by 9:30pm. On this
cruise, there will be a great mix of
people and we will be dancing the
night away while enjoying everything that Couples Cruise has to
offer.
So just do it! Don't wait until you
are 70 years old and you can't fully
enjoy this adventure.
Our Lounge
Amsterdam Canals
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Our Thoughts, Philosophies, Tips & Opinions
For each event, we write a few of our thoughts, philosophies and opinions in our program with the hope that
you’ll find a few parts funny, a few serious and a few
that make you actually think.
Colette
For Years our Wednesday Night parade ended at Colette &
those that got the Wed package could get into Colette for free.
This year we've made some changes. First of all, the parade
will start at our hotel, not end here. We will have our after
party at the Bourbon Pub in the 800 block of Bourbon St.
We love a great Parade
The Parade on Wednesday Night is our signature event and there
isn’t anything else like it in the world. Here are a couple of
things to help the parade be the best ever:
1. Make a sign
In the lobby, there will be posters and markers where you can
make your own sign. We will have some samples for you or you
can use your imagination to come up with something clever.
If you registered for Wednesday, your pass will still get you
into Colette on either Wednesday or Thursday nights for free
(only one night). So, stop on over after the Pajama Party lets
out or wait and go Thursday night.
By splitting up the Wednesday crowd between two nights, you
will get a much better experience at the club; one of the best in
the country.
Who Loves Wine?
We do! And we really love Bar Vin, a classy little oasis, just off
Bourbon Street (on Bienville Street). Join Patrick, the bar
owner, and us as we try some great choices from around the
world, even a vineyard owned by a local French Quarter doctor
(it’s really good!). This is a great new addition to our itinerary,
we hope you will like the bar and the courtyard as much as we
do.
It’s listed in the schedule, but this party is Wednesday from 3 to
6 pm., but there is also a one hour girls only “Girls Uncorked”
Party from 2 - 3 pm to get the party started and recruit new Girls
Uncorked chapters throughout the country. It’s a great way to
kick off the event and a great Meet & Greet before the parade
kicks off.
Hard Rocking
Since we are starting the parade in front of our hotel, we set up
a Meet & Greet at the Hard Rock across the street from 8 till 9
pm (when the parade kicks off). This isn’t one of our sit down
dinners, but more of a cocktail reception to get everyone ready
for the parade.
If you are hungry, we suggest coming over at 6 pm so you will
have plenty of time to sit down, relax and have a great meal
before the parade kicks off.
Tip: Make sure you get a “To Go Cup” for the parade. It is legal
to take a beer or a mixed drink into the street in New Orleans, as
long as it’s not in a glass container, and you don’t want to be
empty handed when the parade kicks off.
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2. Wear your PJ’s
The theme of the parade and the after party is “Pajama Parade”.
We want you to be sexy, but don’t get carried away. The local
Police department is awesome and they are not on the streets
looking for trouble. Of course, if you show up with your junk
hanging out or your boobs totally exposed for the entire parade,
they are going to have to say something.
Flashing is fine on Bourbon St., but walking around topless is
not. Showing any genitalia, below the waist, is not acceptable
either. So cover up so we don’t have to come bail you out of the
(not so nice) jail we have a short trek from Bourbon St.
3. Wear a Mask if you want
Some people do not want to be caught in a “Swinger’s Parade”
so they buy a cheap Mardi Gras mask from one of the many
shops on Bourbon St. You can wear it again during the Saturday
Night Masquerade Balls, so you might want to invest in a nice
one. Most pictures show the front of the parade, so if you are
really scared of being photographed in the parade, go towards
the middle or the back of the parade.
You can also go down the street, get up on a balcony and watch
the parade come by and join up after it rolls by. It is really quite
a sight, especially from a balcony. You won’t find another
parade like this. We will have a police escort, a marching band,
a dance team, Mardi Gras floats and much more. The energy you
will find while in the parade is something you just HAVE to see
to believe.
“No Street Clothes” Rule on the Hospitality
Floor
Starting on Thursday Night, we will have a “No Street
Clothes” Rule on this floor. You don’t have to be naked, in
fact we prefer a robe, lingerie, pajamas or a towel when going
to and from the party suites.
If you want to play at night, this is the place. If you want to
hang out in your street clothes and talk, head to our nightly
theme party or head to the lobby and go to the bar located just
to the right after coming off the elevators.
Why do we have a “No Street Clothes” Rule? Because we
have been to lots of conventions over the years and we always
see the same thing: lots of people on the party floor, fully
dressed, drinks in their hands, talking and hanging out and no
one was using any of the “play space”.
Then one year, we tried the “No Street Clothes” Rule and
there wasn’t nearly as many people hanging out in the halls;
they were mostly inside, playing and having a great time.
Why? Because they didn’t have barriers and they were
already one step closer to intimacy.
It also kept out the people that never intended on playing anyway. If they had to get undressed, they would prefer to head
to the lobby bar and socialize, instead of crowding the party
floor with non-party-ers.
Every night there will be pizzas & water for those who need
a bit more energy for their playtime in the lobby area of M2
(Mezzanine Level).
Music
We love music, and we will be embarking on a musical journey this weekend. Most conventions play a lot of rap music,
techno and club music. A lot of people like this music (yes,
they really do) but there are so many more music choices that
get left out. This weekend we’re going to do our best to play
a wide diversity of music.
This year, we have two venues open each night. One (the
Astor Ballroom) will play more club music and the other (The
Grand Ballroom) one a variety of disco, dance, top 40 and
yes, even some slow songs.
We will also try to keep the volume down so you can talk
and get to know each other.
Tip: If it is too loud for you near the dance floor (where we
concentrate the loudest music), try heading to a table around
the perimeter of the ballroom. You’ll still get to hear the
music (at a much lower volume) but it’ll be easier to talk to
other couples in a very comfortable setting.
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If you don’t like the music that is playing, give us a minute, we
will probably change as the night goes on so we can cater to a
wide variety of tastes or try the other ballroom.
If you still don’t hear something you like, let the DJ know (and
be nice) and they’ll probably play your favorite song. Saying
“we want more dance music” means different things to different
people, so be specific and we can accommodate your request.
Lifestyle Business Owners
We will have a special Lifestyle Business Owners meeting each
morning at 10 a.m. in the Astor Ballroom on the 2nd Floor
(check the schedule). We are also having an Industry Reception
on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the main Gallery, just outside the
ballroom on the 2nd floor.
If you own a lifestyle business (or are thinking about it), this is
a great chance to network with other club owners and find out
more about the status of the industry.
Finally, there is a special Adventure we (Bob & Tess) will be
hosting on Saturday afternoon. If you are a lifestyle
business owner and you didn’t get an invitation in your welcome
aboard package, please come by registration to sign up for this
“Excellent Adventure”.
The tour starts in the hotel lobby entrance on Canal St. at 12:15
pm. There are no food stops on this trip, so grab a bite before you
head out.
Next year’s Naughty
We sold out the entire hotel a couple of weeks before this year’s
event and next year will sell out faster. If you want to stay in the
main tower, there is a 4 night minimum and this tower sold out
months early, so book before you leave to ensure you get into the
tower and room category you want.
As usual, we will have two price increases, one on November
15th, 2015 and the next one will be May 15th, 2016. Each date,
the price per couple will go up by $50, so if you wait until the
last minute, you will be paying $100 extra.
You can sign up for next year’s event by filling out our simple
form in the registration area of the main lobby before you leave.
This will guarantee you the best price and the best location in the
hotel.
Next year’s dates shift back to our regular early July dates and
will be held July 6 - 10th. There is a form in every welcome bag
and Tess will be in the lobby taking advance reservations and
requests for rooms. Last year we received almost 100 reservations before NIN was over (that is 1/4 of the main tower). We
sold out all of the executive level, so book this wekeend if you
want the best rooms.
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Couples Cruise: Bigger & Better
The MSC Divina our next Full Ship
Charter in the Caribbean
April 16-23, 2016
You won’t find a bigger or better clothing optional, lifestyle cruise
Cabins are selling fast
We have sold more cabins on the upcoming full ship charter cruise than we did on
the Independence of the Seas when we
were this far out.
We had 3,300 passengers on that ship and
this ship will hold 3,500!
We are planning on some of our biggest
pool parties and excursions in our history,
so what are you waiting for? Sign up during Naughty in N’awlins and you can take
advantage of our convention specials (See
Specials on page 20).
A Ship with Class and Style
Inspired by Sophia Loren herself, MSC
Divina brings you all the elegance and
glamour of the golden age of sea travel in
a new vision. A spacious, ultra modern
interpretation that pampers you with sumptuous comfort and an immense variety of
sports and leisure facilities, plus worldclass entertainment.
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Let your eyes drink in the sheer scale, style
and attention to detail. From MSC
Divina’s real stone piazza to her
Broadway-size theatre. From the sweeping
grace of her Swarovski crystal staircases to
the calm of her Infinity Pool, extending
seamlessly out to sea and the horizon
beyond.
Discover the opulent enhancements to the
MSC Aurea Spa wellness centre on board,
and the even more spacious and exclusive
MSC Yacht Club, with its specially-commissioned works of art. This is a ship,
within a ship, offering unmatched privacy
and amenities.
The Yacht Club comes with complimentary drinks, butler service
and your own private concierge.
Discover a cruise like no other on
the spectacular floating city that is
MSC Divina - a superb holiday
destination in her own right, offering something for everyone at all
times.
Sometimes Bigger is Better
The MSC Divina is the largest lifestyle
friendly, full ship charter in the world. A
beautiful ship that will hold over 3,500
people, which will make this Couples
Cruise the biggest party at sea. No other
nude or clothing optional cruise will be
anywhere as big as this Couples Cruise.
We are so excited to be on board this fantastic ship and you will understand when
you see it for yourself.
The ship was built just five years ago,
MSC Divina
Full Ship Charter 2016
making this the newest ship ever chartered
for a lifestyle cruise. The ship is going
through a dry dock in November of 2015
so it will be completely fresh and renovated for our charter.
We will have our largest playroom ever on
this ship which will mean that more people
can play and enjoy afternoon seminars for
massages and Tantra sessions.
be in store for the cruise of your life while
making memories that will last.
It’s the friendships that are forged on cruises and at conventions that you will never
forget.
Savings up to $1,250 are only available
during Naughty in N’awlins. See
Meredith, Tess or Nicki to take advantage
of these deals before you leave.
We also have some very flexible deposit
and payment plans.
This ship has a European feel to it, with
Caribbean destinations. It is the best of
both worlds. You will love the diverse dining options and the entertainment which
includes dueling pianos, Cirque-type
shows and our own signature shows.
The cabins are going to go fast, we already
sold out the Yacht Club and many of our
top cabins, so book your cabin this week
with just a deposit and you’ll lock down
your next Couples Cruise while you can.
Sailing on a Couples Cruise
A Couples Cruise is like no other cruise.
We have a great group of passengers on
board that include swingers, nudists, kinky
couples into BDSM, and some of the most
fun couples you will ever meet.
You do not have to be nude, you can just
go topless or you can never take off your
bathing suit. In fact, some of the sexy
bathing suits are on some of our hottest
cruisers.
Main Atrium
Pool Party
We do not allow any sex in public spaces,
so you won't have to worry about being
offended as long as you are ok with a little
nudity and topless women on the pool
deck.
You can go to the playrooms, check out the
dungeon, sign up for a massage class or
seminar or do none of the above and just
enjoy a cruise with no kids. It's your choice
on how you enjoy a Couples Cruise.
If you like Naughty in N’awlins, then you
will love a Couples Cruise. It’s just like
going to NIN and waking up in a different
port every morning.
Whether it’s a big or a small ship, you will
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You can (and should) save your money, but why not invest in yourself now, while you
can truly enjoy yourselves resulting in a happier relationship and a happier life.
The British Virgin Islands
Back to the BVI’s
Last month, Tess & I went back to the
BVIs as part of one of our Couples Cruise
Charters and we had another great time in
paradise.
The British Virgin Islands is quickly
becoming one of our favorite spots in the
Caribbean and you will love it too.
We swam with another shark, found more
treasure from the 1600’s, did a lot of diving, snorkeling as well as a whole lot of
nothing (ie: relaxing).
We went to several different ports this
time, making our trip unique and almost
like a completely different cruise from last
year’s BVI adventure.
Jost Van Dyke
Of course, we sailed with an entirely different group, so it really was like a different cruise and we simply loved them both.
So much so, that we are already busy
booking more groups for 2016.
The ship holds 5 couples (4 standard cabins and one suite), but you can charter the
ship for four couples or even three couples,
the choice is yours.
The crew provides everything from all
inclusive drinks and food, to entertainment
and help getting the party started.
They know the BVIs like the back of their
hand and know the best spots to moor up at
night and explore during the day. The crew
definitely makes this journey special
because they are “lifestylers” too, so they
“get it”.
It’s so nice to be able to swim naked or get
an all over tan without worrying about the
crew and what they will think (they may
just join you!).
Beautiful Sunsets
Join us in 2016 or put together your own
private charter with your friends.
We have a limited amount of dates available in 2016
We can reserve dates for you while at NIN and get you started on your BVI Adventure
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Sailing the BVIs with Couples Cruises
Unbelievable scenery
Treasure!
Us at Foxy’s
No Swimsuits Required..
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The Bath
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a Group Charter
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Wednesday Night Theme:
The World’s Only
“Swinging Pride Parade”
in the World!
Sponsored by the:
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)
Sponsor Spotlight
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) was
formed in 1997 by a small group led by Susan Wright
under the auspices of the New York SM Activists. The goal
was to fight for sexual freedom and privacy rights for all
adults who engage in safe, sane and consensual behavior.
Today, NCSF has over 50 Coalition Partners who elect the
board that runs NCSF, and establish our goals at the annual
Coalition Partner meeting. Coalition Partners are groups
and businesses who serve BDSM, swing and polyamory
practitioners and also support NCSF by holding an annual
fundraiser. NCSF also has over 100 Supporting Members –
groups and businesses that support NCSF.
Over the years, NCSF has formed alliances with other
organizations that defend sexual freedom rights: Free
Speech Coalition, the ACLU, American Association of
Sex Educators Councilors and Therapists, Society for the
Scientific Study of Sexuality, National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force, and the Gay and Lesbian Activist Alliance,
among others.
As an advocacy organization, one of NCSF's strategies has
been to educate the media about issues facing the SMLeather-Fetish, swing and polyamory communities.
NCSF's Media Outreach Program has developed a package
of materials that provide information about NCSF and the
communities we represent.
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This program provides education and training to groups
and individuals on how to effectively interact with the
media.
NCSF's Incident Reporting and Response(IRR) helped
hundreds individuals, groups and businesses when they
faced persecution because of their involvement with
BDSM, swinging or polyamory. The IRR program has
been underway since 1997, providing people with advice,
documentation to assist their efforts, and help with strategy
and tactics.
The NCSF is the organization that is commissioning the
study for secondary effects of lifestyle clubs that will be
instrumental in the struggle for clubs to be able to open
and operate within the United States.
NCSF has an Education Outreach Program (EOP). This
program is designed to educate law enforcement officials
about our communities, and educate members of our
community regarding the risks of selective enforcement
and how to minimize the risk of becoming a target.
Please support the NCSF as they support our lifestyle and
sexual freedom issues nationwide.
In the past decade, alternative sexual expression has
become much more visible to the general public. As we
continue to move into the streets of mainstream America,
we face an increasing number of attacks against our right
to freedom of sexual expression.
N’awlins 2015 Schedule
We aren’t going to publish our schedule in this year’s program, instead, you can get it on your smart phone by going to
naughtyinnawlins2015.sched.org/mobile and you will get live, up to date information on our parties, seminars and erotic theme balls.
Note: There is a print options
as well. Once you select the
parties, M&G’s, Seminars and
classes you want to select,
click on the printer icon (you
can see this below) and you
can print out your custom NIN
Schedule & bring it with you.
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Thursday Night Theme:
Sponsored by Couples Cruise.com
Tonight’s party is a dress up theme night (no, you do not
have to come dressed up if you don’t want to), it is a night
that you can simply dress to impress and wear something
sexy and fun.
So put on that sexy sailor suit or dress like a mermaid.
Don’t have one of those costumes? Put on some red
horns or simply dress sinful.
You can dress like you are going to your favorite
nightclub, restaurant, a hot date or your favorite
swinger club. A lot of our attendees love dressing
up for the theme nights, but everyone needs a
break from the costumes now and then.
We will have a special aerial treat for you as
Brian & Christa will perform a sexy duet in the
air. We will have a beautiful mermaid that you
can take pictures with, when she isn’t entertaining you.
Anyway, tonight is just a fun night to party and
meet other fun couples for an entertaining night at
sea like you’ve never seen before.
Sponsor Spotlight
Couples Cruise is the leader in clothing optional, adults
only, lifestyle cruises in the Caribbean, Europe and around
the world. What better sponsor for a maritime theme?
Live Life Now - You deserve it
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Glitz & Glamour
Friday Night Theme:
Glitz & Glamour Theme Night
It’s time to “Put on the Ritz” and get all Glam’ed up
for tonights sexy formal night.
Guys: You can wear a tux, a suit or just something
that makes you look fabulous. Jackets and ties are not
required but dress up, the ladies will appreciate it.
Ladies: Gowns, little black dresses, sleek and sexy.
Add sparkles, silver, gold or metallic to kick it up a
notch. Don’t forget the fabulous shoes!
Annual Lifestyle Awards
Hosted by Playboy Radio’s Holli & Michael: The
Annual Lifestyle Awards (aka the “Naughty Awards”)
give recognition to the top lifestyle Parties, Clubs,
Conventions, Cruises, Blogs, Resorts, Podcasts,
Websites and much more.
The winners were determined by a month long voting
period by fans of the swinging lifestyle.
Sponsored by Playboy TV
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Each winner will receive a beautiful gold statue that
they can display, as well as, a banner they can display
on their website announcing them as the 2015 winner.
Vendor Area
N’awlins 2015 Recommended Vendors
We used to have a large vendor area with people selling sexy clothes
and themed outfits for our parties. Since so many of our parties are
outside of our hotel, it became hard for them to sell enough to make
it worthwhile to attend, especially with so many great boutique and
adult stores right here in the French Quarter.
This year we have panties with pockets, wicked cool eye makeup
and lashes and some terrific body painters. Come check out our
vending area and enjoy what the French Quarter has to offer.
The French Quarter has a lot of great shops and many will give you
a discount if you show them your badges. Here are just a few of our
favorite places to shop locally. If you get great service (or even better yet, a discount). Be sure to give them a Naughty Thank You
card!
QT Pie: 241 Dauphine St.
Tess’ Favorite Store in the French Quarter, stop by and see why.
They are giving a 15% Discount if you show your badge. Just walk
down Bourbon St. to Bienville St. (2 blocks) and take a left. QTPie
is only one block off of Bourbon St.
New Orleans’
Premier Lifestyle Club
Upscale Nightclub
Sensuous
2nd Floor
Play Area
Hustler: 111 Bourbon St.
Videos, DVD’s, Lingerie, toys, costumes. They have a LOT of nice
stuff, very upscale. There is a 20% off discount flyer in your welcome bag. Right across the street from the hotel (2 stories).
Mr. Binky’s Boutique: 107 Chartres St.
Open 24 hours, menswear, lingerie, costumes, clubwear, videos,
DVD’s and adult novelties (Toys!). This is one of our favorite
French Quarter Shops and it is very close to the hotel. They will also
give a discount to NIN attendees by showing your dadges.
Wicked Orleans: 1201 Decatur St.
This is Bob’s favorite shop for clothes and they have LOTS of
Theme Stuff, so go there early or they will be sold out. Retro clothing, boots, naughty school girl skirts. Ask for Robert and show him
your badge for a great deal.
Dance Floor
BYOB
Panda Bear: 415 Bourbon St.
This is our favorite little shop on Bourbon St. It is small, but make
sure you go upstairs, there is more up there. Lingerie, toys, costumes, adult novelty
Fifi Mahony's: 934 Royal St.
Utterly Incredible Wigs. You have to see them to believe them.
Anyone that dresses up regularly should have one. Great for the
Mardi Gras Ball.
Bourbon Strip Tease: 205 Bourbon St.
Thongs, sexy outfits, funny T-shirts, Toys. Another store within 2
blocks of our hotel.
Chartres Street Adult Video: 107 Chartres St.
Adult Videos, Magazines, Toys, Lube, etc...
Membership waived for NIN Attendees
*you must show your passes when entering
Just 2 blocks from the Astor Crown Plaza Hotel
822 Gravier St.
www.ColetteClubs.com
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Saturday Night Theme:
“Naughty Gras”
Masquerade Ball
Sponsored by Kasidie.com
Laissez les bons temps rouler
Laissez les bons temps rouler is a Cajun French phrase
that is literally translated from the English expression
"Let the good times roll." Tonight, we are going to
have a good time for sure.
At every Naughty in N’awlins, there is a Mardi Gras
Masquerade Ball, it’s our signature event and no one
does it better. As a couple that lives in New Orleans
(we actually live only a couple of blocks from this
hotel), we know what it’s like to party like it’s Mardi
Gras.
Tonight we will feature one of our favorite acts, a sexy
aerialist duo act that was in our last Fantasy show on
the Independence of the Seas. We will also have some
sexy gogo dancers, and other talent along with so
many sexy costumes and outfits which is why this is
always a favorite night at NIN.
Sponsor Spotlight
Created by real swingers, Kasidie.com is a unique
social community devoted to the swinging lifestyle.
The site is filled with swinger profiles, parties, travel,
reviews and articles, along with relevant utilities, tools,
features and of course, fun! Started in 2006 as an
online magazine catering to over 25 million swingers
worldwide, in 2008 Kasidie was enhanced with a custom, proprietary (built completely in-house) "Web 2.0"
swingers social network that enables the community to
connect, meet and communicate in ways never before
available.
Mardi Gras Night 2014
Unlike other sites, Kasidie.com is not a porn site masquerading as a swingers site... it IS a swingers site, created by real swingers, for swingers. Kasidie is a fun,
sexy gathering place for seasoned swingers, newbies
and even curious vanillas (non-swingers) to learn about
and join in the swinging lifestyle.
Sign up for a membership at the Kasidie.com booth
located on the 2nd floor, just outside the ballrooms.
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N’awlins 2015 Hospitality Floor
Hospitality Floor
2M Mezzanine Level
Check out our Hospitality Floor on M2 (Mezzanine Level).
Open every night at 11 pm, this area is for couples only, so
you have to enter and leave with your partner.
We will have a “Sneak Peek” on Thursday from 10 - 11 pm
so you can see the hospitality floor while it is not being used.
This is great for new couples that are scared to go up once the
room is open.
The Perfect Playroom
At all of our conventions & Couples Cruise charters we have
playrooms where you can expand your sexual horizons and
explore your own fantasies. Some people are intimidated by
any playroom and are unsure about checking them out, so on
the 1st night, we always have an hour long preview where
you can tour the playrooms, ask questions and see what they
are all about before anyone is actually using them.
Are our playrooms perfect? Of course not, but we strive to
put together the "Perfect Playroom" and we are know that our
playrooms are the best in the business. We are always
improving and adding things to make the experience better;
read on and find out what we do to create the sexiest playrooms at any event or on any cruise ship.
Creating Your Experience
If you are not comfortable, you don't have to come into the
playrooms at all, it's your choice. But if you do, you can set
the level of your experience to your level of comfort.
You can do as much or as little as you want in our playrooms.
You can just watch others or be watched if that is where you
feel comfortable. Our drapes allow you to be as private as
you want to be by giving you the option to leave the curtains
open, so anyone can see, closing the sheers for a little more
privacy or you can close the drapes completely for maximum
privacy.
We will have clean sheets and towels available, but please, do
us a favor and clean up after yourselves. We want you to have
a great time, but respect those that will use the area after you
and leave it as you found it.
We have trash cans in every room, so don’t be a “Condom
Creep” and throw them on the floor and we promise not to
come to your house and throw our condoms on your floor.
Every night, just after midnight, we bring in a bunch of pizza
(I mean a BUNCH) and it goes quickly, so be on the lookout
if you need a night time snack.
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Poker Run
Wednesday
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Party at Bar Vin
730 Bienville St (just off Bourbon St)
Thursday
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Party at Spirits
615 Bourbon St.
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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at Bourbon Heat
711 Bourbon St.
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Friday
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Party at Bourbon Cowboy
241 Bourbon St.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at The Beach
227 Bourbon St
Saturday
qw e r
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Party at The Swamp
516 Bourbon St.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at Razoo
511 Bourbon St.
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Poker Run Rules
See Meredith (aka the Poker Queen) at all of our
Poker Run events and she will document your cards.
This year, we are going to have seven locations,
which will include a special bonus (Wild!) card. If
you only make it to five of our locations, you only get
5 cards.
Poker Run Rules: There will be seven locations listed above with the card suits (qwer) by it. These locations will all have a booth set up where you can draw
one card at six of the locations.
Each couple will have the opportunity to draw one
card only, at each location (up to six cards). If a couple draws one card at each location, the 1st five cards
will represent a poker hand. Each card drawn must be
verified by our staff & will be recorded into our
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Pick a card... Pick any card
Poker Run folder. The best three hands (according to
Hoyle’s rules) will win a prize. We will also award a
prize to the couple with the worse hand.
The 6th card you pick will be your bonus (wild!)
card. This bonus card will be wild and every matching card in your hand will be wild. You will then take
your 5 best cards (including your wild card) to make
he best (or worse) hand possible.
Example: If you have two Aces and you pick another
Ace for your bonus (Wild!) card, then you will have
three wild cards (Aces). The worse hand possible
would be 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 of a non matching suit.
The results will be announced on Saturday Night,
when we crown our King & Queen at 11 pm, in the
Grand Ballroom.
NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS
We will be back again next year,
even Bigger and Better for the
Largest Couples Event in the US
July 6th - 10th, 2016
Book Now to guarantee your room at the Astor Crowne
Plaza Hotel, this year sold out of the main tower a month
in advance.
Best Party Suites Anywhere
If you like the Naughty play areas here in New Orleans,
come back next year and they will be even better. Instead
of just using a room with one or two beds in it, we put
together an entire floor with group rooms, semi private
rooms, dark rooms, dungeons and much more.
Top Food City in America
New Orleans is known for many things, but the
great restaurants might be our favorite part of this
great city. Come for the convention, but take time to
explore and eat some of the best food of your lives...
Best Music on the Planet
O.K., maybe the music is our favorite part of
New Orleans. From Jazz, to the Blues, to some
of the greatest singers we’ve ever heard. Come
for the convention and listen to this city sing...
Longest History in the US
Compare our history to others, how many
successful events have others produced?
Complete Hotel Takeover
Others claim to take over the entire hotel,
we actually do (and have for 18 years)!
Only Swinger Pride Parade
Where else can you march down the street
with a bunch of swingers behind a marching
band with a Police escort?
Best City for a Party!
There is no city like New Orleans that let’s
us party, right on Bourbon Street, that
allows flashing, to-go cups and is supported
by the city instead of shutting events and
clubs down.
Contact us at
(800) 304-4493
www.FrenchConnectionEvents.com
or sign up in the lobby before you leave
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