For the laid-back or faint-hearted this is perhaps not the usual recipe for romance, but for those accustomed to heart-racing activity or just plain alternative methods of exploration, consider the opportunities for combining adventure travel with a little romance.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Tobago, the twin island to Trinidad, is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Diverse diving conditions and marine life have characterized the region’s waters for years but have been underrated in the dive community—until now. Dive packages are available for novice and experienced divers alike. See “Scuba Dive Trinidad and Tobago” at http://www.divetnt.com for more information on the region’s dive opportunities and courses.

Belize is home to one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. Located on the Caribbean side of Central America between Mexico and Guatemala, this region’s outstanding reef feature, in combination with ancient Mayan ruins and lesser-known coastal beach resorts defines a diver’s paradise. For extensive information and links start with “Belize” at http://www.travelvantage.com/bel.html.

Culinary Adventures

Who says cooking has to be boring and unromantic? Sometimes just spicing up the scenery will kick-up the romance in any of us. Culinary vacations are some of the more popular ways in which couples can both vacation and expand their love of cuisine at the same time, in some rather exotic locations, too.
Begin exploring your options by brainstorming what cuisine you’d like to steep yourselves in. Italian? French? German? There are culinary getaways to suit any taste. Perhaps you want to truly express yourself with Mexican cooking. Look for more information at “Cocinar Mexicano” (http://cocinarmexicano.com) for one of the more unique and current programs.

Sailing

Almost anywhere there is open ocean you will find boating and sailing for two. Whether you want someone else to “man the stern” or become part of the crew yourself, http://www.orcasailing.com, there are a plenitude of options for the adventurer. Explore Hawaii’s or Florida’s more tropical sailing opportunities in trips lasting a day to a week. Find one and two day trips along various ports of the New England coast, or for something a little more “foreign” – the Nova Scotian coast at http://www.wanderbirdcruises.com.