8 Take A Dip At An A-Plus Swimming Hole
Childish, maybe, but the true sensual connoisseur remains a child. You probably don't have to use your imagination to re-create this hallowed summertime sensation, but you might need help finding the right place. Pancho Doll - "When you dive into a swimming hole, nature touches­ every inch of your body" - has spent the past eight years scouting the country for its best swimming holes; more than a few are secluded enough to be clothing-optional. www.swimholes.com

9 Step Outside A Snow Camp At Midnight
On a clear, cold night, an untold army of snow crystals tossing moonlight back to the sky, the world resonates blue. A hummocked landscape spreads as smooth and taut as fresh sheets. The falling snow makes no sound, but if you bend your head forward, a flake might settle upon the nape of your neck with a bracing caress. Best to acquire a few winter camping skills before you go. There's no better tutor than Outward Bound. (866) 467-7640, www.outwardbound
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10 Surf Rhode Island - In The Winter
To slide down the face of a pulsing wall of water ... every surfer knows the feeling. In winter, surfing takes on an added magic. The crunch of fresh snow beneath neoprene boots; the frost pricking the areas of the body not sheathed in a wet suit; and, yes, even the ice cream headaches produced when you're unceremoniously crushed beneath sub-40°F water - it's almost an illicit joy knowing you're paddling with only a chosen few.­ Rhode Island is pocked with great surf spots, and in winter they shine. Get local advice at the Gansett Juice Surf Shop. (401) 789-7890 (shop), (401) 789-1954 (surf report), www.gansettjuice.com

11 Take The Plunge With The Bondi Icebergs