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Romantic Ideas To Keep The Flame Alive This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Stay, Play and Gift Guide
By Emma Lin
February 2, 2023

Valentine’s Day is drawing near and while it doesn’t fall on a weekend, you can still plan for a romantic meal, staycation, or shower your significant other with gifts to celebrate this season of love. Explore staycation packages that include adrenaline-pumping activities or relaxing massages. Restaurants are also ramping up their menus with delectable treats just for this occasion. Looking for a unique gift? We’ve got you sorted. Read on for unique ideas to keep the flame alive this Valentine’s Day.

Tour the City with Singapore Sidecars

Embark on a novel adventure with your partner this Valentine’s Day with the world’s first vintage Vespa sidecar tour! Take your date on a ride through quaint alleyways and enjoy face to face encounters with real locals as you meet their Storytellers – not the touristy stuff you see from a distance, but the real Singapore close up. Try a Night Ride with Makan (eats) and Drinks, a half day heritage tour or simply book a 60 minute spin, to get an overview of an historic neighbourhood before homing in on the activities you want to do. Check out Singapore Sidecar’s full list of tours here.

Sunset Cruise with Royal Albatross

Let your romance set sail on Royal Albatross’ Valentine’s Day dinner cruise! Sail to new heights of romance this Valentine’s Day on-board Asia’s only luxury Tallship, the Royal Albatross. Whisk your sweetheart away to an unparalleled romantic experience on-board our special Valentine’s Day dinner cruise. Treat your partner to a specially curated five-course dinner menu coupled with free-flowing beverages, including complimentary glasses of champagne and a bouquet of three roses. Soak up the magical aura of the golden hour and the picturesque skyline hand in hand with your loved one as the ship journeys through the southern coastline of Singapore.

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with Royal Albatross – the royalty you and your special one deserves. Book here!

Everyday Is A Valentine’s Day at Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Make every day a special Valentine’s Day at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. Enjoy unhurried time in a tranquil urban sanctuary with easy access to some of Singapore’s top destinations. Create your own bespoke stay itinerary with much to experience and uncover, and unwind in the evening with dinner served in the comfort of your guestroom alongside splendid views of the Marina Bay. Package privileges include an exclusive Fullerton bubble bath amenity per stay, in-room two-course set dinner for two persons per stay, 20 percent off at The Fullerton Spa for à la carte full-body massages and facial treatments and more! Book here.

Bake a Valentine’s Day Buttercream Cake at ToTT

Instead of the heading out for some dessert on Valentine’s Day, why not bake up a storm at ToTT with your partner? Learn how to create a Strawberry Cake as well as make your very own Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream. You’ll also be introduced to Cake Layering and Frosting/Piping Techniques. Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to decorate your cake with seasonal fresh berries, cookies and edible dried flowers. The best part? You can register for one and attend with a guest for free! The cost for this session is S$158 and for one day only on 18 February 2023 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Book here!

Eyewear for a Cause with Lenicc

Gift your lady love a pair of eyewear from Lenicc while simultaneously support a noble cause. Their privileged partnership with social-outreach and charitable foundations enables them to make a difference where it matters. Partnering with The Vision Mission, Lenicc brings together talents from the optical, medical and fashion field to fulfill a simple vision – premium fashionable eyewear that makes a difference. They give back a part of the proceeds with every pair of sunglasses sold. This money will go to supporting precious cataract surgeries and training of ophthalmologists in rural areas of developing countries. 

With every three pairs of sunglasses sold, the gift of sight is restored to one needy patient through The Vision Mission’s cataract surgery programme. Shop here.

Dine in a Glass Dome at the Summerhouse

The Summerhouse Garden Domes provides a charming private romantic dining experience set within the lush verdant of edible garden. The vibrant atmosphere sets the scene for a romantic dinner where you and your partner can wine and dine under the stars in the comfort of their air-conditioned geodesic domes. Want to make it a full party? Each garden dome seats up to eight guests and makes a truly magical space for private dinner parties too! For this Valentine’s Day, make it an intimate dinner for two. Book here.

Chocolate Indulgence with Janice Wong

There’s nothing like a box of fancy chocolates that are pretty to look at and fantastic to indulge in. Janice Wong’s Valentine’s Day collection of chocolates are works of art that are perfectly crafted in lovely heart shapes with vibrant colours. We’re marvelling at her Heart of Eternity Sculpture that uses her Pure Imagination Bean to Bar Single Origin 70% Dark Chocolate from Sierra Nevada to create a gorgeous centrepiece. Other showcases in her collection include a Valentine’s Mini Cake and Signature Bon Bons. Check out the catalog here.

Valley Wing Couple Indulgence at Shangri-La Singapore

Indulge in day to night luxurious pampering this Valentine’s Day with your partner. Enjoy Shangri-La’s extensive Valley Wing benefits, a butler drawn rose petal bubble bath and a 90-minute massage treatment for two. This package includes daily breakfast for two adults in The Summit Room. As well, there’s a selection of champagne, wine, juice, coffee and tea from 12pm to 10:30pm at the Valley Wing Lounge. What’s more, they’ve also curated a 90-minute massage experience for two at Chi, The Spa per stay. Book direct on their website or mobile app as a Shangri-La Circle member to be eligible to earn and redeem Points plus enjoy extra member privileges.

Jewellery Boxes by Stackers

What better way to say ‘I Love You’ than gifting your lady with a gorgeous jewellery box? (Perhaps add in a piece of jewellery in there too!) Stackers jewellery boxes are not only functional but come in luxurious eye candy shades. We love the Blush collection in perfectly pastel pink. Best part? You can customise your jewellery boxes with various compartments and also personalise them with your partner’s initials. Shop here.

Blooms & Jellycats from Petite Fleur

If blooms bring joy to your partner, then bring out the romance with specially curated bouquets from Petite Fleur. Choose from 24, 36 or 99 premium red roses or how about opting for their ‘Be My Valentine’ box with the sweetest combination of flowers and chocolates! Just for espresso lovers, their florists have curated a gorgeous preserved and dried floral arrangement using natural colours. The arrangement comes with preserved dandelions, eucalyptus, bunny tails, preserved hydrangeas, pampas and cute espresso plushies by Jellycat in an acrylic bubble! You can also choose to add on other Jellycat plushies too. Order here.

Evening in the Wild at Night Safari

This Valentines’ Day, step into nature and rekindle a new spring in your relationship. Be enchanted by the Night Safari’s ‘Evening in the Wild’ — Valentine’s Day Edition. Kickstart your journey with a guided tram ride traversing different zones that are home to some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife. Next, enter a secret lakeside location overlooking Upper Seletar Reservoir where you’ll enjoy up-close encounters with a few charming animal friends.

Start off the romantic evening with a champagne toast, before feasting on a delectable four-course western dinner within Singapore’s largest Tipi Tent, accompanied with house-pours. What’s more, you get to ‘grow’ your love with a special Valentine’s Day terrarium-making session and get to take home a customised photo souvenir as well! Book your dining experience here!

Want more? Local residents with a valid WildPass can enjoy 40% off* a bundle of 2 tickets! Get your tickets online here by 19 February 2023.

*Registration for WildPass is free.

Ring Making Workshop at Fat Anvil Studios

If you’re looking for a fun date activity with your significant other, experience the joy of crafting couple rings together at Fat Anvil Studios. This private workshop introduces you to soldering, filing and polishing your special creations together!​

A wider range of 925 Sterling Silver materials are available in this workshop. Additionally, you have the option of purchasing more 925 Sterling Silver material or gemstones to add to your jewellery on the day of the workshop. These gemstones will only be set after your workshop and the completion time varies. There is no option of 18K palladium white, rose or yellow gold material in this workshop.  However, you may consider the wedding band workshop for the option to craft in gold. Email the studio to schedule a date for your workshop here!