Grin and bare it

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Throw off that tie, fling that skirt out of the window, don't be shy. It's World Naturist Day on 6 June, a time to celebrate the joys of being nude - and don't worry if you raise a few eyebrows in the office.

Alternatively, if photocopying in the buff is a step too far for you, think about parading your nakedness in a friendlier - and warmer - location by exploring some of the world's nudist beaches.

Over on the Continent, millions of people regularly enjoy warm breezes and sunrays on the bits that common wisdom would keep covered, and these days more and more pasty Brits are eschewing their bathing gear for that ultimate all-over tan.

Such relaxing freedom is celebrated with the publication of Bare Beaches, an indispensible guide to 200 of the world's best beaches for showing off Mother Nature's handiwork.

The guide gives an introduction to the world's premier naturist spots, with descriptions of where to go and what to expect. Destinations include Spain, France, the Greek Islands, Australia, the Caribbean, Croatia and the U.S.

Bare Beaches also includes helpful lists for the nude holidaymaker, including most romantic beaches, best family-friendly beaches and best beaches for snorkelling in your birthday suit.

"It's a modern trend, it's about doing something a bit adventurous and fun, but without taking it too seriously," says Nick Mayhew of Bare Beaches publisher, Lifestyle Press.

"Tens of millions of Europeans know bare bathing is worth trying because it feels glorious and there's nothing to make a fuss about."

Fuss or no fuss, at least you won't have to pack much and you're guaranteed some interesting holiday snaps.....

Bare Beaches, Lifestyle Press, £12.95, www.barebeaches.com

This is London has 20 copies of Bare Beaches to give away to readers who want to throw off their sartorial oppression. To enter our competition CLICK HERE