Adventurous couples on an Aspen honeymoon may enjoy white water sledging, an innovative new way of riding the rapids. Plastic sledges that are made in New Zealand are specially molded to fit the upper body, making them both comfortable and easy to maneuver through the rough waters of the river.

What could be more romantic than drifting through the air in a hot air balloon just after sunrise? The Unicorn Balloon Company launches your Aspen honeymoon adventure with a champagne brunch, complete with chocolate-covered strawberries and flowers, then follows with a flight over the Rockies that lasts one to two hours.

Aspen is filled with shops, many of them familiar designer boutiques. Some are perfect for browsing on an Aspen honeymoon, like Amen Wardy, which sells $40 shower caps, and Malo, with $660 cashmere sweaters. But there are also some more affordable outlets. The Columbine sells fossils, gems, and distinctive jewelry, and Les Chefs d'Aspen carries artisanal soaps and unusual housewares. Explore Bookstore is a haven for booklovers. For Colorado-style souvenirs, check out Curious Georges cowboy hats and boots.

The Aspen Cooking School offers Couples in the Kitchen: A Hands-On Workshop. Couples on an Aspen honeymoon prepare one of the courses of a five-course meal, learn which wines to pair with it, and then enjoy the entire meal together. The menu includes scrumptious items such as seared wild salmon and scallops in oyster sauce and a lemon wonton Napoleon.

O2 Aspen Spa customizes private partner yoga classes that are perfect for an Aspen honeymoon. The sessions can take place at the spa itself, which is located in a converted Victorian building, outside on the mountain, or at any other location.

Remède Spa at the St. Regis Hotel offers 60 and 90 minute side-by-side couples massages that are completely customized. Beforehand, couples on an Aspen honeymoon can enjoy champagne and chocolates. Afterward, they can luxuriate in the spa’s unique hot tub, with three waterfalls tumbling down a stone wall. A steam room is available, along with a comprehensive choice of spa services

The Silver Queen Gondola, which glides to the top of Aspen Mountain, is not just for skiers. Couples on an Aspen honeymoon can take the 15-minute ride up to enjoy the spectacular views year-round. At the 11,200-foot summit, the Sundeck features casual dining with creative entrees such as tandoori chicken. Friday nights the restaurant hosts moonlight dinners with live music to make the outstanding views even more romantic.

Throughout the year, Aspen hosts special events that add a special touch to an Aspen honeymoon. They include the Food & Wine Classic in June, which features celebrity chefs and vintners; the Aspen Arts Festival in June, with craftspeople turning the town into an outdoor art gallery; the Janus Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival; the Aspen Film Festival; and the Aspen Dance Festival. Find out what's planned when you want to visit by checking the Aspend Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Aspen Paragliding offers morning excursions that leave from Aspen Mountain. After landing in a pastoral field, couples on an Aspen honeymoon can enjoy a champagne toast or a picnic.