10 Must-Try Date Ideas for Valentine's Day 2022
Amidst the bustle of Lunar New Year celebrations, it’s once more the season of love. Whether you’re celebrating with that special someone, or with your ride-or-die besties. After all, romantic love isn’t the only kind of love we can celebrate.
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Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’ve been too busy to plan ahead, don’t fret. Here are 10 date ideas for Valentine’s Day 2022 sure to impress your boo and besties.
For the aspiring fitness influencers
These are the ones who can’t wait to head out into
nature, or work up a sweat. What better way to get your hearts racing, than
with a good workout?
1.
Cycle through the new Changi Bay Park Connector
Some say it looks like Jeju Island, so you can get
your cardio in while channelling your favourite K-drama couple.
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The new Changi Bay Park connector spans 3.6km, with
gently swaying lalang near Changi Bay Point that makes for a great resting spot
(and photo spot).
Price: Free | More
information
Dates & Times: 24h (lighting hours
from 7pm to 7am)
2.
Show your strength through axe throwing
The couple that gyms together, stays together. Show
off your aim and strength at Axe
Factor, and spend an hour or two hurling axes at the wooden
board.
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Make it a competition between friends, and keep score
to see who is the group’s sharpshooter.
Price: From S$30/h per pax | Book here
Dates & Times: 12pm – 10pm (Tue to
Sun, closed on Mon)
For the intellectuals
You enjoy the finer things in life, and your idea of a
good date includes at least one museum stop.
3.
Attend a candlelight concert featuring Debussy
& Tchaikovsky
Bring your date for an intimate, beautiful evening of
classical music at the CHIJMES Hall this Valentine’s Day.
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Bathed in glowing candlelight, you just have to sit
back and savour the romantic atmosphere and stunning pieces performed by
pianist Churen Li.
Price: From S$46 per pax | Book
here
Dates & Times: 6.30pm & 9pm (13 & 14 Feb)
4.
Travel to Paris with Van Cleef & Arpels
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Bring the city of romance to your special someone this
Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read that right. Take A Journey Through the Poetry
of Time with Van Cleef & Arpels at Marina Bay Sands, and find out more
about the inspiration behind this French jewellery brand.
Explore uniquely-themed galleries, and sets that
recreate the streets of Paris. You’ll get to learn more about the watchmaking
process too.
Price: Free | Reserve
here
Dates & Times: 10am – 10pm (12 to 20
Feb)
For the “picture-perfect” pair
Instagram boyfriends and husbands, fall in. Bring your
girl out to these Insta-worthy spots, and make sure to snap lots of photos of
her.
5.
Visit the Museum of Ice Cream & take lots of
photos
Love is sweet, so remind your partner of that with a
trip to the Museum of Ice Cream. Aside from the parade of Insta-worthy photo
spots within the museum, book your spot for a night at museum instead.
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The 60- to 90-minute experience includes a series of
quests that you have to complete with your partner or friends, such as
dance-offs, an intimate self-disclosure card game and more. Finish the night
with cocktails at the al fresco café and bar.
Price: S$48 per pax | Book
here
Dates & Times: 6pm till late (from 1
Feb onwards, closed on Mon to Wed)
6.
Dine “under the stars”
Skip the heat and bugs, and enjoy all the perks of a
romantic night under the stars without braving the great outdoors.
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Singapore
The Secret Patio brings us Indoor Planetarium Campfire
Night this Valentine’s Day, for those who dream of whispering secrets under a
blanket of shimmering stars. Enjoy candlelight dinner and even a bath salt
bottle workshop at this pop-up event.
Price: $28 per pax (a la carte food) &
S$148 per pax (4-course meal) | Book
here
Dates & Times: 6.30pm - 10pm (4 – 6
Feb & 11 – 14 Feb)
For the boozy brunch bunch
Whether you enjoy chilling over cocktails, sipping
your way through brunch bubblies, or just cracking open a cold one – this list
is for you and yours.
7.
Learn to appreciate wine with Wine Therapy
In Latin, they say “in vino veritas” – or, “in wine,
there is truth”. Put that to the test with a romantic wine therapy session from
Noble Juices.
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Learn the basics of wine tasting, and find out what
your wine love language is. Finally, paint a portrait of your partner – with
wine.
Price: S$150 per pax & S$290 for two |
Book
here
Dates & Times: 7pm (11 & 18 Feb)
8.
Clink your glasses with bottomless brunch at the
Lime House
Credit: Facebook / Lime House Caribbean
Can’t travel? No problem, head over to Lime House for
the ultimate tropical island “getaway”. For S$175++ per pax, you get 2 hours of
bottomless drinks, and a 3-course meal.
Enjoy Caribbean-inspired cuisine including spicy
shrimp, ital stew, Tribajam goat curry and more – perfect for those
waiting to sip margaritas on a tropical beach.
Price: S$175++ per pax | Book
here
Dates & Times: 12pm, 1pm or 2pm (Sat
& Sun)
For the foodies
You’re picky about your meals, but only because you
know what you want, and what you want is good food.
9.
Dine aboard the Royal Albatross
Step up your date game, and have a romantic dinner
onboard a luxury cruise. Treat your special someone to a 5- or 7-course meal,
complete with free-flow champagne.
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/ Royal Albatross Superyacht
Opt for the cruise that casts off at 5pm, and catch
the spectacular sunset over water as you clink glasses with your partner.
Price: From S$95 per pax | Book
here
Dates & Times: 5pm & 8.30pm (11 to
14 Feb)
10. Indulge
in the Valentine’s Day menu at Lawry’s
Impress your date with the spread at Lawry’s The Prime
Rib. Mouth-watering roast beef, burratina that’s bursting with flavour, and a
sweet finish – a delightful experience indeed.
Credit: Facebook / Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore
You’ll get to bring home a bottle of Villa Conchi
Cava Brut for each pair of set menus ordered, so you can continue the
celebrations back at home with a glass of bubbly or two.
Price: S$208 per pax | Book
here
Dates & Times: 11.30am – 10pm (13
& 14 Feb)
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