Science is why your partner’s scent smells so good to you. Create your own bespoke fragance at Sifr Aromatics, a charming third-generation perfumery.

The friendly, knowledgable third-generation owner Johari (he’s taken classes in the French Riveria!) can help you create your perfect scent based on your preferences and favourite perfumes.

42 Arab Street

We were all born to monkey around — just look at the kids, they’re living proof.

Climb Central is the tallest indoor sport climbing space. The advanced safety system and climbing lanes of varying difficulties allow you to climb at your own pace.

You and your partner can take turns climbing and belaying for each other.

#B1-01 Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place 

Not a conventional cinema you know, at least.

The Projector, is a hidden historic movie theatre where cult classics, independent films and indie picks are screened regularly. Psst, there’s even a secret rooftop bar on the rooftop carpark around the back.

Blu Jaz Cafe makes no effort to hide its lively ambience — the brightly-coloured two storey shophouse is as happening inside as it looks on the outside.

Dance the evening away to live jazz and blues music, they sometimes hold open mic nights, too.

11 Bali Lane, Kampong Glam

Every Friday evening from 7.45 to 10pm, the Science Centre Singapore has free stargazing sessions at The Observatory. Check their Facebook page for event updates.

Fun fact: Singapore’s unique location next to the Equator opens up more vistas in the sky and allows us to view constallations in both the northern and southern celestial hemispheres.

15 Science Centre Road

If you haven’t already visited, the ArtScience Museum’s Future World exhibition is a dazzling immersive exhibition that explores how art and science has shaped society and life.

Astrophysical and scientific phenomena like planets, gravtiational waves, ecosystems and more are portrayed in this artsy digital playground.

If this is the future, we’re certainly looking forward!

ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue

A.R.C Coffee — Academy, Roastery and Cafe in one — is headed by John Ryan Ting, the man himself: the Singapore National Barista champion.

If you’re a caffeine addict, we’re right there with you. But creating rocket fuel for humans is an art in itself — check out the upcoming classes, from barista training to latte art lessons to coffee appreication workshops on their Facebook page.

29/31 Sultan Gate

Got a regular cafe in your neighbourhood that you hit up every weekend? Change things up and discover new ones or find hidden gems in districts like Geylang or Little India.

Who knows, you might find your new favourite brunch spot!

If you’re going for a staycation, it’d better be one worth leaving the kids with the nany for.

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Japanese-inspired Ikeda Spa allows you to customise your own spa package, from the range of face and body treatments (they even have a facial using nightingale droppings for the adventurous couples) right down to the spa music to suit your mood.

End off the experience in the couple hinoki onsen bath for a hot spring experience.

#05-22 Clarke Quay Central

Text: Pinky Chng/The Finder