From The Straits Times    |

Picture this – You come home after an arduous week at work, only to have your husband surprise you with a romantic home-cooked dinner, complete with candles, with flames elegantly swaying to the sweet tunes of Frank Sinatra’s The Way You Look Tonight.

To cap it off, he whips out a pair of tickets to the Maldives for a Valentine’s Day romantic getaway, set to leave tomorrow. But before you jet off to a land far and foreign for some quality “us together” time, here are a couple of tips that could make your overseas adventure picture-perfect.

Safe sex tips for your next romantic holiday DECOR

Safe Sex 101 – Put a condom on
Every safe-sex savvy girl knows this, unless you both are looking to add to the family. When using one though, remember oil-based products such as sunscreen, certain creams and lipstick can damage them. For those seeking excitement in a warm environment, it is also advised to keep the condoms in a cool, dry place as heat can easily damage them.

Don’t do it wasted
You would want to remember these special moments, so doing the deed intoxicated would severely limit your cognitive abilities to recall your magical evening. Knocking back a couple of French tongue-twister sounding wines are fine to commemorate the night, but anything more can lead to plenty of embarrassing moments that you’d sooner forget.

Don’t throw caution to the wind
Getting adventurous and letting the mood and opportunity strike you wherever and whenever definitely ups the sexy, but take note of certain laws at where you are staying to avoid embarrassing complications. Muslim states like Dubai are very strict and is a definite no-no to a little skin-skin action on the hammock.

Get creative and resourceful
Being far away from the familiar also means that you are far away from your regular toys and tricks, unless you packed them with you. 

Bask in the sun, for extended fun
Plenty of “us” time doesn’t just mean staying indoors all day. Just 15 consecutive minutes of exposure to sunlight signals your brain to release the feel-good chemical serotonin, making it easier for you to orgasm when the time comes – all the more reason to get something that will last longer than a tan.

Fresh fruit to get you going
Having a healthy dose of fresh fruits not only make you hale and hearty, but also improves the under-the-covers experience. For instance, strawberries and goji berries are proven aphrodisiacs to supercharge your inner-temptress when you feed them to each other while in bed. Food to avoid would also include diary products and coffee – terrible turn-ons.

Isabel Gonzalez, is the director of CheapTickets.sg. When she is not busy heading up the team, she travels extensively which means she can hand out invaluable tips and tricks to make your trips much more convenient.