Happy Valentine's Day from the Daintree!

We're feeling the love here - over the years, we've had lots of marriage proposals here at Wildwood and it got me thinking about how it could be our fabulous fruits growing in the orchard which make our guests feel on top of the world!

Did you know that durian is thought to be the most powerful aphrodisiac among all the fruits in the world? Others which are reported to get you feeling fruity are lychees, mangoes, watermelon, figs and of course passion fruit!

Lychee: Called the fruit of love in many Eastern countries - which may be because they're packed with goodies like copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and suplhur. Either way, we love them!

Mango: Known as the love fruit in India, mangoes also pack a powerful punch: they're loaded with vitamin E, which helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive, as well as vits A and C.

Watermelon: According to this article, watermelon is a rich source of the non-essential amino acid citrulline which relaxes and dilates blood vessels - though it's concentrated in the rind, and you'd need to eat A LOT of it to get the desired effect.

Figs: They get a mention in the Bible as one of the fruits in the Garden of Eden and, while they're not necessarily an aphrodisiac, they've got lots of healthy antioxidants flavonoids and polyphenols that can make you feel great!

Passion fruit: These purple beauties are in season right now so I couldn't resist adding them to the list purely based on their name. Passion fruits are a great all-rounder, full of key nutrients and fibre and rich in antioxidants which can boost your immune system according to this article.