Setting may be the most important element of seduction. The view from the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California speaks for itself. A night (or several) spent 1,200 feet above the crashing waves of the Pacific will unwind even the tightest of muscles. The infinity pool rivals any on earth for sheer wow factor. For the utmost privacy, book the detached Ocean House. (Ocean views, from $985 a night; Ocean House, $1,385 a night; postranchinn.com)

Nothing is hotter than a woman who wants it now -- in the car. Your place is too far away. Pull over! For backseats, our top pick goes to the Audi A8 L W12. Vast, swathed in your choice of luxurious trim (no pun intended), with a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen system, a rear-seat fridge for the champagne and a sunroof to take in the moon.Ö High school was never like this. (From $119,350, audi.com)

Imagine the fun you can have in the totally private "floating bed" at the One & Only Palmilla resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. The mattress and pillows are suspended over water in a secluded cove. It's yours for the day; nothing will interrupt you but dolphins frolicking in the surf. The butler, reachable by cell phone, will fulfill any needs you can't. (Beds, $300 a day; oceanfront rooms from $425 a night; oneandonlyresorts.com)

Sex aside, nothing demonstrates your in-bed abilities like dancing, and that goes double for salsa. Put your best foot forward at Santo, Miami Beach's hottest new spot. The house band throws down amazing sets three nights a week, and DJs take over from there. Thursday night is Latin night. Beautiful bodies shaking at breakneck speed -- I ¡ay caramba! I (430 Lincoln Road, santomiamibeach.com)

At the Ghostbar on the 55th floor of the Palms in Vegas, you're the tops, literally. You are standing on the roof of Sin City, looking down. What woman wouldn't feel the bud of romance blossom amid such opulence? (palms.com)