Top 10: Ways To Flirt With A Woman Sexually

No.10 - Speak in a sexy way

Think you can turn a woman on with a high-pitched, squeaky voice? Think again. Women pay more attention to your tone of voice than to the words you speak. When you flirt with a woman in a sexual way, work on improving your delivery. Speak slowly, hold eye contact, deepen your voice, and pause. Be careful not to be overly dramatic and cheesy; think James Bond, not Austin Powers. These style-points help you convey powerful sexual undertones in your communications with women and they will help you build attraction and sexual tension fast.

No.9 - Accuse her of being the aggressor

One of the best ways to get the fun started is to accuse a woman of trying to seduce you. For example, if she mentions something about her house, such as: “I just moved into a new place” or “Do you know how to install a wireless router?” you should say: “Wow, you are trying to get me to come over to your house already? I’m not surprised.” Women love it when you do this. Don’t be surprised if she really does try to get you to come over soon after.

No.8 - Show her you're a stud

Women want men who know how to please them, but you can't come right out and say: "I'm a great lover." Instead, use sexual innuendo to indirectly convey this message. For example, say you are at your place making a drink for a woman and she says: "Wow, you're good at that." Look her square in the eye and say: "I'm good at a lot of things." She’ll get the hint that you’re a stud and be dying to find out more.

No.7 - Get her to "use you"

Women accuse men of using them for sex all the time, so why not turn the tables? The next time you do something considerate for a woman, tell her: "So, you're using me already… next thing I know you’ll be trying to use me for other things as well." She’ll find this role-reversal hilarious and it’s a great way to bring up the topic of sex in a safe, fun and non-threatening way.

No.6 - Make "boring" conversation sexy

When most men first meet a woman, they ask her typical, boring questions like: "Where are you from?” and “What do you do for work?" Women usually hate it when guys do this, but you can set yourself apart by using these drab questions to turn things sexual, quickly. For example, when you find out a woman is from, say, Spain, you can say to her: "Hmm, you know what they say about women from Spain, don't you?" Then let your sly smile and rock-solid eye contact suggest that you know Spanish women are, well, let's just say a lot of fun.

No.5 - Bring sex into the situation

A great way to flirt sexually with a woman is to compare some of your “outside the bedroom” activities to what goes on inside the bedroom. For example, let’s say you get a woman a cup of tea; you can follow up by saying: "Looks like you’re on the receiving end today. Do you always receive or do you like to give at times too?" Crack a slight smile and she will know exactly what you are talking about.

No.4 - Pay her back

Let's say a woman does something nice for you and then teases you by saying: "That's OK; you can pay me back later." Why not make the currency sexual? Say something like: "Pay you back? Hmm, I'm short on cash right now. Do you have any creative payment options in mind?"

No.3 - Tell her she's naughty

Another fun way to tease a woman in sexual way is to accuse her of being “naughty” in her everyday activities. For example, if a woman tells you she was just in the shower, ask her how it was. If she gives any positive response, reply with something like: "Nice shower? Interesting. What exactly were you doing in there that made it so nice? I'm curious."

No.2 - Let her know you know

Want to know a secret about female sexuality that 99% of men don't know? Here it is: Many women feel compelled to vacuum their house when they're ovulating. Some experts believe it has something to do with wanting to "clean the nest" before laying her "egg." So, when a woman tells you she is vacuuming, say: "Vacuuming? Are you ovulating or something?" She'll be stunned that you know this and wonder what else you know about female sexuality. Of course, if she doesn’t know what you mean, fill her in. Women love it when you teach them something new -- especially about themselves.

No.1 - Find the double-meanings

The English language is literally packed with words you can twist around to create sexual meanings. Wet, juicy, hard, fast, hot -- the possibilities are endless. For example, if she says her drink is big, you can reply with something like: "Big can be a good thing, don't you think?" You'll be surprised how easy it is to add a bit of sexuality to everyday conversations once you start looking for opportunities.

For more great tips on how to impress women, how to approach women in any situation, getting phone numbers from women quickly, and how to take things to a "physical" level smoothly and easily,

Top 5: Mind-Bending Buildings

No.5 - Caltrans District 7 Headquarters

Los Angeles, USA

When California's Department of Transit (Caltrans) needed new headquarters for their Los Angeles County division, they hired Pritzker-prize winning architect Thom Mayne to create a massive and multifaceted complex that has come -- with its profusion of forms, levels and materials -- to define its downtown Los Angeles neighborhood.

The building -- which contains offices, various indoor and outdoor lobbies, an amphitheater, and four stories of underground parking -- is covered in aluminum panels which open and close according to climactic conditions in order to conserve energy and sunlight. On the building's south facade, the exposed, galvanized steel exterior is covered in solar cells that provide 5% of the building’s energy needs.

No.4 - 30 St Mary Axe

London, UK

Though Londoners may humorously refer to it as the "Gherkin," this 2004 skyscraper designed by Foster + Partners is one of the most radical examples of the type, and provides a truly 21st-century spin on the urban office tower. The building is designed for efficiency, addressing one of the main issues many people have with tall buildings. Gaps in each floor create six shafts that serve as a natural ventilation system for the building, while the external shape limits the "wind-tunnel" effect common in skyscraper districts.

No.3 - Beijing National Aquatics Center

Beijing, China

Beijing used the 2008 Summer Olympics to commission a series of landmark structures for the city, of which one of the most striking was PTW Architects' National Aquatic Center: an 861,000-square-foot facility covered in aqueous-looking, inflatable "bubbles."

The building's revolutionary skin, which hangs over a more conventional steel frame, is made possible by a new kind of Teflon called ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). ETFE is designed to adapt to changing light conditions to create stunning visual effects while capturing energy from the sun and resisting degradation due to UV light and other environmental factors. The Center stores over 90% of the solar energy that enters the building, using it to heat the pools.

No.2 - M.H. de Young Memorial Museum

San Francisco, USA

Built in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park as a replacement for the original museum, which was severely damaged in the 1989 earthquake, the new M.H. de Young Memorial Museum is able to shake itself loose from the ground during a seismic event. The foundation of the main building sits on a complex system of rubber and sliding bearings to accommodate movement. Able to move up to three feet on its foundation, the building is designed to dissipate and store such movements as heat.

The building’s most prominent feature is a tall, Y-shaped tower that soars nine stories above the tree canopy of the park. Clad in copper, the building will gradually turn green as it oxidizes, creating an organically shaded outer skin that will blend into the natural surroundings.

No.1 - Beijing CCTV Building

Beijing, China

Beijing’s CCTV headquarters is not only an innovative structure, but one that was actually thought by some to be impossible to build. The 6-million-square-foot mixed-use complex is arranged in a sort of giant, standing loop that rises 768 feet from a low-slung base.

Among the main problems posed by the design was the difficulty in building the towers to close enough specifications so that they could be joined without locking in stress differentials. The challenges posed by the earthquake-prone plateau on which Beijing is built also contributed to the complexity of this structure.

To get around the former concern, the two sides were joined on an intensely cold night, when the steel in the two towers had been given time to cool to the same low temperature.

Top 10: Farmers' Markets

No.10 - Medina of Marrakech

LOCATION: Marrakech, Morocco

It’s hardly surprising that a city famed for its medinas is home to one of the world’s best farmers’ markets, the medina of Marrakech, also named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set against the backdrop of snake charmers, water-sellers and acrobats, the medina, or souk, as Moroccan markets are otherwise called, is every bit as exotic and eclectic as you’d imagine. The largest farmers’ market in Morocco, it’s dusty, dirty and a foodie’s wet dream.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: trying traditional Moroccan cuisine. The experience of Moroccan fare found here is 10 times better than what’s served at some faux Eastern-themed restaurant inside a hotel chain.

No.9 - Union Square Greenmarket

LOCATION: New York City, U.S.

Established in 1976 to provide family farmers with a place to sell their wares, Manhattan's Union Square Greenmarket is the most famous farmers’ market in the city that never sleeps, with more than 250,000 shoppers per week cramming into the square to buy more than 1,000 different varieties of fruit and vegetables. Running on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the market has a typically Manhattan vibe about it, with crowds of boisterous New Yorkers jostling for everything they can get their eager hands on.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: trying some raspberry apple cider and local New York State cheeses.

No.8 - Stroud Farmers' Market

LOCATION: Cotswolds, U.K.

The hangout of the rich, famous and fabulous, the rural locale of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire is the perfect place to hold a thriving farmers’ market for discerning visitors and residents. The market takes place at the Cornhill Market Place, with more than 45 stalls spilling out onto the surrounding cobbled streets. Offering organic produce for trendy country bumpkins -- with up to seven organic producers selling everything any health-conscious cook could ever need -- as well as cooking demos from local celebrity chef Robert Rees and on-site entertainment, the market reaffirms the region’s position as a haven for foodies.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: trying the ice cream stall.

No.7 - The Viktualienmarkt

LOCATION: Munich, Germany

Within walking distance from the central square of Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, which dates back to the early 19th century, takes place every day and offers 150 colorful stalls. Supplying fresh regional food, the Viktualienmarkt has developed from a traditional farmers’ market into a gourmet paradise specializing in exclusive products. The market covers more than 22,000 square meters and is the perfect place to see a cross-section of the city’s residents.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: picking up some high-end specialties such as luxury flowers, exotic fruit, high-end game , rare spices, beautiful cheese, and fresh fish.

No.6 - Queen Victoria Market

LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia

Said to be the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is renowned for its separate meats and delicatessen halls. Running from Tuesday until Sunday, this top farmers' market is based on the former site of a cemetery and takes place inside an imposing building that dates back to the Victorian era. The best part is the Suzuki Night Market, made up of 30 stalls that offer delectable dishes from around the world. The market differs from others with on-site entertainment, fairground rides and even a spa area.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: sampling its selection of regional fare such as chutneys, mustards, olive oils, and fudge.

No.5 - Santa Fe Farmers' Market

LOCATION: Santa Fe, U.S.

Stipulating that all produce must be sold by those who make it, you’ll always know where your food comes from at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. Offering vegetables, fruit, cheeses, herbs, flowers, sauces, breads, and ciders -- all of which are grown and produced in New Mexico -- the market enables consumers to come into contact with the faces behind the products they buy. There are plenty of eccentric desert dwellers both vending and shopping, so the people-watching is always good. The market takes place every Saturday.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: an overstuffed burrito.

No.4 - Tsukiji Fish Market

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

The biggest fish and seafood market in the world and one of the largest food markets of any kind, the Tsukiji Fish Market in central Tokyo is populated by tourists jostling for a slice of the action. In fact, Japanese shoppers are few and far between in the two-million-square-foot space. Structured with stalls that are set against meandering narrow lanes, this is a market that means business. Although it's not technically a farmers' market, we include this on the list because of its sheer impressiveness and because of the abundance of screamingly fresh fish for sale.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: buying a fish you’ve never heard of. Supplying more than 400 different types of seafood -- from penny-per-fish miniature sardines to expensive sea-slug caviar -- the Tsukiji Fish Market imports from over 60 countries across six continents and handles more than 2,000 tons of fish daily.

No.3 - Marché Provencal

LOCATION: Antibes, France

The French are famed for their ability to produce good food, and it’s not surprising when you look at their large open-air farmers’ markets. Take Marché Provencal, situated along the French Riviera in the old town of Antibes: Brimming with all the gastronomic delights that the South of France has to offer, it’s a mystery how the stylish people of this region keep so slim. Offering heartbreakingly good food including olive oil, honey, lavender, wine, preserves, mustard, and spices, as well as other items such as clothing and pottery, the market is the perfect place to shop till you drop or simply sit in one of the adjacent cafés and people-watch.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: having a shot or two in the absinthe bar that’s located in the basement of one of the olive oil shops. Recently legalized again in France, this potent spirit will have you seeing stars -- and not of the celebrity kind.

No.2 - Borough Market

LOCATION: London, U.K.

Operating since the Roman times, Borough Market is London’s oldest farmers’ market and is every bit as noisy and boisterous as you’d expect an authentic shopping experience in the capital to be. Naturally, the London market specializes in traditional English pies and pastries, as well as cheeses, cakes and pâtés. There’s also a huge range of organic produce in addition to fresh fish and meat. Be sure to bring a strong shopping bag to carry all your provisions home in.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: Shoppers should try the fish at the greenhouse-inspired restaurant housed in the center of the market as well as delicacies such as freshly barbecued wild boar and arugula sandwiches and oversized salt-beef rolls.

No.1 - La Boqueria

LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain

Thought to be the largest farmers’ market in Europe, La Boqueria is centrally located along Barcelona’s trendy La Rambla boulevard and is crammed with vocal locals and forceful restaurateurs vying for the best produce. It isn’t only the atmosphere that’s worth coming for, either; as you’d expect from a coastal city, this top farmers' market has a huge seafood selection from Tuesday through to Saturday, offering the best tuna and baby cuttlefish your hard-earned Euros can buy. The fruit and vegetable stalls aren’t half bad, either, brimming with all kinds of brightly colored and oddly shaped produce. Feel free to bargain for the best deals.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT: any of the variety of exotic food on offer, including snails and dried insects.

Top 10: Big-Budget Porns

No.10 - Conquest

Budget: $150,000 (1997)

Before Pirates, there was a different big-budget porn flick with a pirate theme that paved the way for more high-quality productions.

Conquest was one of the first big-budget porn movies in the adult film industry, and it turned out to be a big hit. With stars like Jenna Jameson, a quality soundtrack and scenes shot on actual ships at sea, there weren’t any questions as to whether the film would be well-received.

After watching the film, we're sure you'll agree it was money well spent as you can clearly see they put a great deal of time, money and effort into the whole ordeal. Needless to say, viewers enjoyed what they saw, which opened the door for moviemakers to further invest in the big-budget productions.

No.9 - Flashpoint X

Budget: $220,000 (1998)

Flashpoint X was a late-'90s adult version of Backdraft, with a plot about firefighters putting out real fires and lighting some sexual ones at the same time.

The highlight of this big-budget porn was that Jenna Jameson was in her prime. At the time, having Jenna was enough, but this movie also had Jill Kelly and Asia Carrera to add some more star power.

Obviously, with the firefighter theme, there’s some cool pyrotechnics and the acting is fairly decent, almost borderline soap opera quality. With all that added to girls hosing each other down, it's easy to understand why it attracted so many curious viewers.

No.8 - Manhunters

Budget: $250,000 (2006)

Wicked Pictures is one of the biggest brand names in the adult film industry, and its 2006 hit, Manhunters, is one of their best productions.

The plot revolves around four female bounty hunters who are on the prowl for bad guys. Think Charlie’s Angels with all of the details that Charlie left out.

Although it isn’t often mentioned along with the more ballyhooed Pirates, the acting, plot and production are well above par, and the final product is comparable to Pirates. The critics agreed, as Manhunters took home seven AVN awards (Oscars for porn movies) in 2006, and was nominated for 17 awards in total.

No.7 - Operation Desert Stormy

Budget: $250,000 (2007)

Operation Desert Stormy is another one of Wicked Pictures' big-budget porns, but it has a different undertone than some of the other movies on this list. This flick has its raunchy sex scenes, but it also tries to give you some cheap laughs in between the moans and grunts.

The plot is based around a James Bond spoof, so think Spy Hard mixed with hardcore sex.

With good quality production and an A-list cast of porn stars such as Stormy Daniels, Eva Angelina and Ron Jeremy, Operation Desert Stormy was a quality big-budget porn hit.

No.6 - Upload

Budget: $350,000 (2007)

From the high-quality cardboard sleeve to the first-class high-definition cameras that were used to film this porn, Upload was a big-budget success. As a matter of fact, Upload was such a success that it was the Titanic of the 2008 AVN Awards, dominating the show and winning a total of eight awards including feature movie of the year.

The four-disc set includes the two-DVD, 285-minute movie itself plus two more DVDs of extras.

With a unique X-Files-like story, and a cast headlined by Eva Angelina and Kylie Ireland, its no small wonder that this big-budget porn was such a hit.

No.5 - Fashionistas

Budget: $500,000 (2002)

When it comes to porn enthusiasts, Fashionistas is generally near the top of everyone’s list.

The crew for this porn went all out to give it a real Hollywood feel. The costumes were extravagant, the cinematography was solid and the lighting was on par for the silver screen. Overall, this is as close to a best-of-both-worlds attempt as you can get with an X-rated movie.

Needless to say, the critics agreed. It earned the AVN Award for Best Film in 2003, and garnered a record 22 nominations.

No.4 - Pirates

Budget: $1 million (2005)

Few porn flicks have been talked about as much as Pirates, the porn spin-off of the Hollywood hit Pirates of the Caribbean. Part of the reason for the popularity was the analogies to its Hollywood counterpart, but that wasn’t all.

Starring Jesse Jane, who has since become a superstar in the adult film industry, the film didn’t cut any corners. The production was uncanny for a porn, including more than 300 different special effects and an original music score, which is definitely a rarity in adult films.

This big-budget porn won 11 AVN Awards, and even made its way into an episode of HBO’s Entourage, which further indicates how much of a blockbuster hit it was.

No.3 - Uninhibited

Budget: $1.2 Million (1995)

Uninhibited is the work of the late Adult Video News hall of famer, Buck Adams. The Antigua Pictures flick was shot on 35-mm film and turned out to be one of the best films of the year with a Best Film nomination from the AVN.

It’s not usual for a porn budget to cross the million dollar mark, but the big investment actually paid off in the end. HBO and the USA Network picked up the film after editing it down to an R version.

No.2 - Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge

Budget: $8 million

If you have a hit single, you make a remix; if you write a great book, the second one will also be a best seller; and if you make a good movie, a sequel is sure to follow.

Overall, Pirates II didn’t get as much praise or acclaim as the first move in the series, but it did live up to the hype. It was, for the most part, just more of what the first movie was: quality film production wrapped around filthy sex scense.

The budget for the second Pirates was a super-size version of the first, but for the most part -- like the Hollywood Pirates series -- the initial movie and the follow-up were close in quality.

No.1 - Caligula

Budget: $17.5 million (1979)

The acting in porn movies is pretty cheesy, right? Not in Caligula, a 1979 film whose makers cracked open the piggy bank to hire a real Hollywood crew, including Oscar Award winning actress, Helen Mirren . Needless to say, she raised a lot of eyebrows when she accepted this role.

The plot is about a perverted Roman Emperor and the action sequences include hardcore orgies. No wonder the uncensored version was banned. The good news is that the uncut version is finally on sale, just 29 years later.

Top 10: Diving Locales

No.10 - Cozumel Island, Mexico

Located close to the bustling spring break destination of Cancun (though you wouldn’t think it), Cozumel Island has become famous for the 40-seater plane that sits on its ocean floor. Destroyed in 1977 as part of a disaster movie that nobody ever saw, in and around the Corsair plane has become a hugely popular dive site. In the early ‘90s, divers also discovered the world’s fifth largest underwater cave here -- meaning there’s plenty to explore in the murky depths that surround this top diving locale.

No.9 - Turks and Caicos, British West Indies

Comprised of two groups of tropical islands, the Turks and Caicos have been voted among the top 10 places to dive in the world by Scuba Diving magazine, and quite rightly so. Famous for their swashbuckling pirate heritage (think Captain Jack Sparrow), this diving locale is now better known as a hangout for the rich and famous (think Johnny Depp ), but it is the diving opportunities that really keep water babies happy with a stunning vertical wall dive off Grand Turk and schools of whales in Salt Cay.

No.8 - Belize

This tiny nation with a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico boasts the second-longest barrier reef in the world. There’s even a diving spot called Shark Ray Alley, meaning the more daring among you will come face-to-face with some big-toothed sharks and stingrays, while the shallow reefs of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve provide a more serene dive for beginners or snorkelers. Then there’s the Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, stretching nearly 1,000 feet across and almost 400-feet deep. Described by sea expert Jacques Cousteau as one of the top 10 scuba diving locales in the world, the Hole is best enjoyed as a full-day excursion. We recommend staying somewhere like the exclusive resort of St. George’s Caye, 20 minutes from the mainland, where your diving experience will be accompanied by five-star luxury.

No.7 - The Maldives

The Madives offer spectacular diving in the Indian Ocean, with warm, shallow lagoons that are perfect for beginners and deeper channels with faster currents for the more experienced . If you’re looking for wrecks, the Maldives Victory will provide your fix. It hit the island of Hulhulé in 1981 and, along with building materials and provisions, met its watery grave. If coral is more your thing, Banana Reef has all the colored coral and marine life you could ask for, complete with fish that swim up close. Finally, if you’re the kind of diver who isn’t happy until you’ve stared into the beady black eyes of a killer shark, then Shark Point may be the dive site for you: Expect gray reef and whitetip reef sharks to keep you company.

No.6 - Cocos Island

If you’ve ever seen Jurassic Park, in which this tiny island, 250 miles southwest of Costa Rica, is featured, then you’ll know why diving is divine here. Lush green scenery, choppy Pacific waves and a wet, windy climate make Cocos Island something of an ecological gemstone. Even Jacques Cousteau described the island as “the most beautiful” in the world. Not only is reaching this diving locale something of an adventure (36 hours in a tiny boat from Puntarenas, Costa Rica), but big fish and hammerhead sharks are pretty much guaranteed as you dip beneath the water’s surface. Thankfully, not all dinosaurs can swim.

No.5 - Sharm El-Sheikh, Egyptian Red Sea

While you may think Egypt is all about windswept deserts and sand, it is in fact home to some of the best diving in the Red Sea. The water isn’t for beginners, with strong winds, dangerous currents and difficult-to-navigate reefs, but the rewards are plenty, with wrecks such as the SS Thistlegorm consistently voted among the top 10 dive sites in the world. A British vessel that sunk in 1941, the 429-foot wreck is a stunning site that immediately transports divers back to an era of war, destruction and loss. An emotionally intense dive, you’ll be able to weave through much of the ship’s rusted cargo, including train carriages, motorbikes and trucks, with the ship’s bow just about 50 feet below the Red Sea’s surface.

No.4 - Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands

Located halfway between Australia and Honolulu, the Marshall Islands are arguably the best place in the world to explore shipwrecks. As a former nuclear-testing sight in the 1950s, Bikini Atoll (which is made up of 36 islands) is the final resting place of several warships, including the over-sized USS Saratoga and the Japanese battleship Nagato. Because of its sheer remoteness, this top diving locale is less explored, meaning you’ll have first dibs on any treasure you may find or species you uncover. Fortunately, in 1996 the islands’ inhabitants opened up their atoll to the outside world for the first time, enabling diving, fishing and general tourism to flourish. It’s not cheap, with a week-long diving vacation setting you back around $5,000; but with adventure this epic, how can you put a price on it?

No.3 - Little Cayman, British West Indies

While the Cayman Islands may be best known as a haven for tax dodgers, what most people don’t know is that Little Cayman, which is just 10-miles long, is home to some old-school Caribbean diving. Must-see sites include the awe-inspiring Bloody Bay Wall and Jackson’s Bight, which feature a sheer coral cliff that drops over a mile deep into the underwater abyss. While you won’t necessarily see loads of marine life, you will take in plenty of unspoiled scenery and spectacular coral formations. As you’d expect from Little Cayman, there is plenty of luxury accommodation at this top dive locale, such as the famous Southern Cross Club.

No.2 - Sulawesi Island

Anywhere with more species than Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has to make this list, which is why the 186,000-acre Bunaken National Marine Park on the northeastern tip of Sulawesi Island is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular dive sites. Protected by the park’s stakeholders, the dive site is entirely green, meaning that coral depreciation, poaching and environmentally damaging dive operators are practically unheard of here. That makes for high levels of marine biodiversity and an ecosystem of hard coral that is unparalleled. Now that paradise has been found, it’s up to us not to destroy it.

No.1 - Great Barrier Reef, Australia

As the most famous dive locale in the world, you’d expect there to be little left of nature’s beauty to explore at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. However, despite its popularity, there are still over 400 coral species and 1,500 varieties of sea life milling about beneath the surface. Located off the coast of Queensland to the northeast of the country, the reef is so enormous that is can be seen from outer space. As a fiercely protected World Heritage Site it’ll take plenty of planning and preparation to dive here, but legalities and paperwork are far outweighed by the sheer euphoria of jumping into the shimmering depths of the Coral Sea.

Top 5: NYC Mixology Bars

No.5 - Pegu Club

77 W. Houston St.

While the other places on this list may be good for certain moods, Pegu Club is the kind of place where you can feel at home no matter what your mood. If you like music, there’s jazz playing at just the right volume; if you like meeting people, the place is usually packed quite nicely, with seating room for everyone if they wish; and if you like unusual drinks, then this is definitely the place for you. Mixologist Audrey Saunders, formerly of Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle, is a particular fan of gin. However, there are drinks in all categories here including a champagne mojito and a Whisky Smash that is similar to a mint julep. There is also a menu of delicious bar food like coconut shrimp to pair with your martini, which was voted one of the best in Manhattan by New York magazine in 2007.

No.4 - Milk & Honey

134 Eldridge St.

The rule of this bar is “no name-dropping and no star f*cking” according to some reviews, so you know this is a place that doesn’t care if it’s trendy; in fact, it only cares if its drinks are delicious. That doesn’t mean, however, that this place is easy to get in to. Actually, only non-famous people can get in via appointment and referral, and you must call ahead to get past the surveillance camera at the door. The drinks are expensive and delicious, made with the freshest and most exotic fruits and the finest liquors, but don’t think of doing anything untoward: Another one of the house rules is “gentlemen will not introduce themselves to ladies.”

No.3 - Death & Co.

433 E. 6th St.

This East Village spot is a throwback to the jazz days of prohibition, even naming the bar after a series of seemingly anti-alcohol propaganda ads that were in fact encoded directions to the nearby speakeasy. Behind the wooden doors, the place is dimly lit by chandeliers and kerosene lamps, and once you pick your poison (gin, whisky, tequila, etc.) there are tons of different options for you. If you’re a whisky fan, try the Whirling Tiger, a mix of bourbon, fresh Fuji apples, lemon juice, and ginger syrup.

No.2 - Employee's Only

510 Hudson St.

This is a restaurant first and foremost, and their original mission was to serve delicious food to others in the food and service industry late into the night. It has also become a watering hole for many of those same folks and for a lot of residents in the West Village. The cocktails they make are classic with a dash of modernity like lavender gin, all of which are made to be paired with the bistro food they serve. It feels a bit like a speakeasy, but the bartenders here aren’t serving up bathtub gin, and if you tell them the flavors you like, they’ll make sure to give you a drink that’s right up your alley.

No.1 - Apotheke

9 Doyers St. off the Bowery

The space used to be an opium den back in the day, but now their raison d’être is to provide you with a more subtle kind of numbing experience. Apotheke is striving for not only a bar experience, but something of a spa one as well, offering cocktails in categories as vast as “House Remedies,” “Pharmaceuticals” and “Aphrodisiacs.” There are over 250 specialty cocktails in all, including the Five Points, which is made with hibiscus, bitters and a bunch of ”elixirs.” The bartenders handle each drink you order with care and precision -- which can make for a bit of a line at the bar -- and the crowd can be a bit hipsterish and snooty. It can also be difficult to make your way inside.