ROMANTIC SEXY DATES
Sure, we all like romantic dinner dates, nice hotels and stylish outings. But that's not all there is to dating and romance. There's a lot of activities between dining at a 5-Star restaurant and being stuck on the couch in front of the television. You don't have to blow the bank to have a memorable, romantic experience together. In fact, some of the best dates are the most inexpensive! Try some of these to heat things up!
Love in the afternoon
Who says dates are relegated to the evenings? If the sun is out, you should be too. Take your date for a nice hike somewhere with inspiring views or even a place to sit, rest and whisper sweet nothings. Get in touch with nature (and each other!), if you get the drift! There's nothing like a little deer or furry rabbit roaming the trails to bring out your soft side. Even if you see a snake, it can be dangerous and get your blood pumping!
If hiking is too demanding, what about relaxing in a nearby park? Simply pack a picnic basket with nibbles like finger sandwiches, grapes (to feed to each other), a cheese board selection, chocolate and bottle of wine. Don't forget the blanket - it may come in handy! Get comfortable and just relax, talk, enjoy each other's company and see where the fresh air and birds singing takes you.
Is there anything more romantic than the beach? Get in your car (or bike if you're close enough) and take the scenic route. Stop for a walk or plant yourselves in the sand. Watch the waves or a sunset. How often do we do that and wow, that'll be a night to remember.
Summer fun
Summer lends itself perfectly to dating season because there is so much going on outside for free. Street fairs, outdoor concerts and farmer's markets are everywhere! How much fun is it to go exploring together, trying exotic foods, looking at informative booths, picking up inexpensive but unique art and pottery. Check the paper for firework displays by a peer, bonfires on the beach, Shakespeare in the park, car shows or outdoor concerts. Classical music under the stars sounds like an enchanting evening, doesn't it? Drive-ins still exist in certain areas and those can be a blast to catch a flick and some fresh air (you know in between all the "necking"). Is there an observatory by you? It's amazing to stargaze, and if there isn't a specific place to go, make one yourself - on a hill or rooftop with a blanket. A telescope is nice but not necessary. Be sure to make a wish on a shooting star!
Mighty pen and paint
If you are looking for a little intellectual stimulation with a romantic flair, try a book reading or signing. It can be super sexy to see your date's brain at work. Hear your lover say, "I believe the author was trying to convey…how... amazingly hot you are!" Even read passages of a book aloud to each other at home in bed while you sip red wine. Who knows where that will lead.
Or, venture to a museum where there are hours to whittle away looking at beautiful art and artifacts. Being visually stimulated can be very sexy! Check your local listings for art openings at intimate small galleries as well. Opening receptions (wine and cheese, anyone?) can be delightful and full of new friends - and they're free.
Bliss
Set up a couple's spa at home! Make your place look like an elegant spa with dim lights, white votive candles everywhere, rolled up towels by the bathtub (filled with water and rose pedals) and meditation music on your iPod. Leave pitchers of ice water with cucumber and lemon, or a tray with champagne on ice, around the house. Clear off pillows and set your bed up like a massage table with flat sheets and towels, with massage oil on the nightstand. Offer your beloved a fluffy robe to wear (and you do the same), then give each other massages and facials on the bed. It's a perfectly sensual way to share time together and totally relax.
Daytripper
Take a car ride to a charming small town neither of you has been to before - not far from home. Try the best little local spot for a bite to eat. Do a photo shoot of your adventure along the way with your camera. If you pick up local food at a fruit stand, local deli or winery along the way, make dinner with your ingredients when you get home. It's the perfect activity to create intimacy by mulling over the recipe, chopping ingredients and coordinating timing while you sip wine or sparkling water. Set an intimate table with candles and relish in the scrumptious food you have created together. You'll be surprised at the imaginative conversation that will arise.