Now what? Don’t mumble the same old “Fancy a drink?”

Instead, make yourself seem more windswept and exotic

by suggesting an out-there first-date idea instead.

Extreme Dating
Research has shown again and again that fear is a turn-on. After being exposed to frightening stimuli, we all react more favourably to members of the opposite sex, and find them better-looking. So, cash in on the fear factor and take your date to a theme park. Going on the adrenaline rides will release all kinds of feel-good endorphins in both of you, making you seem more attractive to one another, and giving you a good excuse to cuddle up. After you prise your fingertips from your date’s arm, suggest a smoochy turn on the ghost train.

Or there's.......Beach babe Babylon

Don’t worry that it’s winter – take your date to the beach. In many ways, an off-season trip to the beach is more romantic than going there in the height of summer, as you can pack a Winter Picnic (think mulled wine, hot soup, Bouef Bourgignon in a flask) and snuggle up together under fifteen blankets. Stroll down the pier to play on the machines, and visit local attractions like Aquariums and Crazy Golf when they’re at their quietest

Thanks go to Kate Taylor at http://uk.match.yahoo.net/matchscene/article for these "fresh" ideas