| There's a reason why action movies often | | | | Idea #4: White water rafting. It's a classic |
| include a scene where the tough-as-nails | | | | survival-movie scenario-you're drifting |
| heroine falls into bed with the | | | | peacefully down the river in your inflatable |
| bad-and-beautiful hero. Let's face | | | | raft, when suddenly you hit rapids! You're |
| it-adrenaline is sexy. And when we go | | | | tossed between deadly boulders and thrown |
| through a harrowing experience with a member | | | | over swirling waterfalls-but you handle the |
| of the opposite sex, we often come out of it | | | | rapids like a pro, getting yourself and your |
| with a strong bond of mutual attraction. | | | | starry-eyed love interest safely back to |
| Maybe it's because we cling so strongly to | | | | shore. With a white-water rafting |
| each other when we feel threatened-maybe it's | | | | experience, you'll have all the |
| an evolutionary response. But whatever the | | | | heart-pounding excitement without the real |
| reason, it's true that the more exciting the | | | | danger. |
| activity, the more attractive you'll find the | | | | |
| person you're doing it with. | | | | Idea #5: Jet-skiing. It's been called a |
| | | | motorcycle on water. It's exciting, |
| Which is why the same old dinner-and-a-movie | | | | thrilling, and sexy-and it's been featured in |
| dating scenario needs some revising. Forget | | | | action movies all over the world. What |
| meeting for coffee, heading out to a | | | | better way to rev up a relationship than on a |
| restaurant, or taking a walk in the park. If | | | | jet ski? Rent one at your local waterfront |
| you really want to make a connection, here | | | | or sign up for a jet ski tour of the coast. |
| are a few thrilling activities that will | | | | Jet skis are perfect for a date-you can fit |
| jump-start any relationship. | | | | two to a machine, and you get to wear a |
| | | | bathing suit! |
| Idea #1: The bungee jump. Nothing gets your | | | | |
| heart rate going like strapping a rubber cord | | | | Idea #6: Powerboating. There's a reason why |
| to your ankles and jumping off a high bridge | | | | powerboats are featured in so many James Bond |
| or tower. Bungee jumping might look scary, | | | | films-they're sleek, powerful, and |
| but it's actually quite safe when done with | | | | devastatingly attractive. There's no |
| an experienced instructor in a controlled | | | | question that speed is sexy-which is what |
| environment. One thing's for sure-your love | | | | makes powerboating such a romantic activity. |
| interest isn't likely to forget this first | | | | Powerboats can be rented for a few hours to a |
| date anytime soon. | | | | whole day, and your date will love the thrill |
| | | | of speeding across the surface of the water |
| Idea #2: The tandem skydive. Want a love | | | | at your side. |
| life like an action hero's? Then take your | | | | |
| love interest skydiving. You will be jumping | | | | Idea #7: Horseback riding. It's hard to |
| out of a plane at 10,000 feet-but not to | | | | think of any image more romantic than the |
| worry. Unlike in the movies, where there's | | | | handsome hero riding into the sunset. Our |
| likely to be a sky full of enemy fire to fall | | | | most traditional romantic images and stories |
| through, your first skydiving experience will | | | | include horses, because they were such an |
| be easy as well as fun. With a tandem | | | | important part of life in times gone by. |
| skydive, you're strapped to an experienced | | | | Maybe that's why horseback riding on a |
| instructor. You'll feel the thrills of | | | | windswept beach or down a sun-dappled trail |
| free-fall before your instructor opens the | | | | is a perfect date activity-even today. |
| parachute and sends you drifting peacefully | | | | |
| back to earth. Round out the day with | | | | Idea #8: Mountain biking. There's nothing |
| dinner-chances are you'll have a lot to talk | | | | sexier than getting a bit messy with your |
| about-and a movie. An action movie. | | | | boyfriend or girlfriend. Take a mountain |
| | | | bike for a spin, get a bit mud-spattered, and |
| Idea #3: Paintball. Nothing forges a | | | | let your hair down for a day. This activity |
| romantic bond like working as a team against | | | | is great exercise, sure to get your heart |
| a common enemy. Paintball is a great date | | | | pounding and give you both a date to |
| activity-it gives you lots of time to | | | | remember. |
| interact in an exciting, thrilling | | | | |
| environment. Show off for your date by | | | | So next time you have a date to plan, keep in |
| courageously storming the fort, or impress | | | | mind that there's nothing like the thrill of |
| your love interest with your deadly sniper | | | | an exciting activity to bring two people |
| skills. Paintball is an addictive sport full | | | | closer. Don't hesitate to schedule a |
| of heart-pounding adventure, and a perfect | | | | relaxing candlelight dinner after an |
| way to spend a thrillingly romantic | | | | action-packed day-chances are you'll both be |
| afternoon. | | | | in the mood for romance. |
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