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