Racking your brains for a last-minute romantic and fun-filled activity to do this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Why do the usual dinner and a movie, when you can reignite the sparks in your relationship with these out-of-the-box and wallet-friendly dates that are sure to make a lasting impression well beyond Valentine’s Day:
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Everyone has to experience the magic and majesty of nature at MacRitchie Reservoir at least once in their life, so why not do it with your spouse or potential spouse? Rise bright and early and head to the Treetop Walk – a 250-metre suspended pathway between the two highest points in MacRitchie, Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalan. At its highest point, you’ll be 25 metres above the ground!
You just can’t go wrong planning a date around an evening filled with wine. Throw in an amazing view of the Johor Straits and a lighthouse, and you’ve got a recipe for success. Head down to the Raffles Marina Club, grab a few glasses of vino, and enjoy the sea breeze. While you’re there, look to end of the marina’s pier and you will see the Johor Straits Lighthouse lighting the way for yachts sailing in and out of the marina.
At the Marina Barrage, dating goes old school. Keep it sweet like the good times of yesteryear, and buy a kite for as little as $10 on the first floor. The head up to the rooftop garden and let it loose into the open skies. You’ll be rewarded with a stunning backdrop of the Singapore skyline, and if you stay late enough, you can even partake in a spot of stargazing. If kites are too traditional for your tastes, get a Frisbee instead so you both can have some energetic fun.
Spend a few hours getting to know your date among some blank canvases, a set of artist brushes and unlimited quantities of rainbow-coloured paint. Best of all? The Liberty Art Jam by Artify Studio is Singapore’s first art studio that works on a pay-what-you-wish system, so after you’re done with your masterpiece, just donate what you think the session was worth.
Swing your way into each others hearts at Champion’s Golf, where they have an outdoor mini-golf course. This classic date night idea costs just $15 and allows you to break the ice, instead of awkwardly sitting across one another and wondering what question to ask next. Engaging in a physical activity also releases endorphins that will keep you alert and excited on your date. Wins all around!
Is true love on the cards for you and your significant other? Find out by heading to Chinatown and looking for a fortune teller to read your future for about $5. It may or may not come true, but you’ll have a hoot of a time and it’ll be a story to tell your grand-kids is your stars are aligned.
Turn bowling on its head at the Orchid Bowl, where you and your loved one can cosy up to each other in a glow-in-the-dark setting. Unlike movie theaters where you’re pretty much under strict rules to keep it hush-hush, good-natured ribbing and friendly competition are guaranteed at a bowling alley. Cosmic bowling is available at The Chevrons, SAFRA Yishun, Punggol and E!Hub.
According to a study published in the journal Personal Relationships, sharing giggles with a romantic partner helps to keep those feelings of love alive and kicking. With that in mind, The Comedy Club Asia has a regular series of shows at Blu Jaz Cafe every Wednesday and Thursday that are sure to keep you and your date rolling in the aisles with laughter. Standard tickets start form $10 per person.
Take your sweetheart and find your way to the Henderson Waves, near HarborFront, for a walk that takes you through stunning natural panorama by day and captivating sundown views by evening. You’ll follow each other through beautiful forests, on designer bridges, and end up at Mount Faber for a rewarding view of Singapore’s coast.
When the rest of the city sleeps, East Coast Park, comes alive with late night walkers and the occasional couples looking for a break from the madding city life. There’s a spot for everyone – by the rocks, on the beach, and inland along the deserted cycling trails. Find yours, gaze at the moon and the stars, and remember why you are together.
Climb up to the roof of the Esplanade, roll out your picnic mats, and watch the Marina Bay glitter below you. You know that feeling that you’ve finally arrived in the city you love, with the person you love? You’ll find it here.
Singapore’s not all concrete! Surprise your sweetie with a visit to the Botanical Gardens in the heart of the city. Soak in the colors of the season, smell the roses, complement the lilies, feel awestruck by the orchids, gaze at the floating ones, and feel nature in your midst.
Visiting Singapore’s futuristic garden may not be so romantic in the day. But come night time, the ambience here totally changes. It’s best experienced walking hand-in-hand along the OCBC Skyway Suspension bridge with the radiating Supertrees in the background. It costs just $5!
Go to MBS, on a weekend night, and find yourself a spot facing the Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands. Ignore the crowds surrounding you for 13 minutes of a water-fire-light show that will take your breath away.
Mount Faber is a hotspot for snuggle-ups at sunset and it costs absolutely nothing so is great for you penny-pinching lovers. It’s probably the best naturally made spot in Singapore to get that panoramic view. You may even catch the Crane Show from afar or the occasional display of fireworks during the weekends from Resorts World Sentosa!
By day, Labrador Park is best known for a World War II tunnel, but at sundown, the history buffs retreat back to the city. Gentle, well-lit walking trails wind along the forested areas, and culminate in the tranquil Labrador Park jetty where it’s basked in warm golden hue just before the sun goes down.
This one’s for the married, homey types. Who says you need to head outside to get your all romantic anyway? Stay at home, snuggle up to some home-cooked comfort food (bonus if you cook it up together) and relax in each other’s company. Ahhh…bliss!
Hop on a boat to St John’s Island at the southernmost part of Singapore from Marina South Pier. The 39-hectare island is one of the most remote places in Singapore. The island is only a 15 minute boat ride away from the city and costs just $18 for adults.
If you both love animals, bond over some furry friends at various animal shelters at Pasir Ris Farmway. Not only is it proven that playing with animals is therapeutic, you also get to go home with a kitty or pup but only if you’re ready to be a responsible pet owner!
MovieMob offers free movie screening at various location around the city – from rooftops to parks to Marina Barrage, with the glimmering Marina Bay as your backdrop. The National Museum of Singapore also holds free outdoor movie screening. Find out more details here.
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