Unconventional Valentine's Date Night Ideas For Couples Who Are Tired of Clichés

If 11 November (11.11) is the day for singles, then 14 February is the day for couples, and with it comes a slew of shopping opportunities. Valentine’s Day in Singapore is not something to be trifled with, and we have the stats to prove it.

In February 2015, a Groupon survey done on 20,694 of its global subscribers found that Singaporeans are among the top 3 spenders for Valentine’s Day, with 1 in 3 willing to spend more than S$135 for the occasion. A 2016 Mastercard survey reflects a persisting trend, with Singaporeans again coming out in 3rd position, only this time, participants were willing to spend S$263.

That’s a lot of money, and apparently, most of it is channelled towards experiences rather than conventional dinners and flowers. So, we compiled a list of unconventionally interesting Valentine’s gifts that you and your partner will enjoy.

1. Be My (Foodie) Valentine

Valentine’s Day tends to be rather a headache when making restaurant reservations. Booking last minute can burn a veritable hole in your budget, or end up with dinner at a fast food restaurant.

A site for restaurant reservations, Chope hosts restaurants featuring a tasteful myriad of cuisines, not just in Singapore but also Phuket, Bali, Bangkok and more. Talk about a truly international dining experience!

And you can even start making your reservations now – air tickets not included.

2. Be My (Fitness) Valentine

GuavaPass is a startup that connects you to gyms and fitness studios worldwide. For the couple afraid that all Valentine’s chocolates would add a few more pounds, or for those who enjoy working out together, this is the gift for you.

Another awesome thing about GuavaPass is that they have studios in almost every corner of Singapore, so finding a place to work out has never been more accessible.

3. Be My (Beauty) Valentine

All the chocolates and dining out might not be good for the skin, so after a decadent meal, or even a post-workout downtime for the both of you, how about a facial? And I don’t mean one of those animal print masks, either. No, I’m talking more about a decadent experience to share with your partner.

The Amaris B. Clinic features several skin treatments for both males and females.

Dead skin build-up is a common problem. Also, do you know that a woman’s collagen is reportedly less dense than a man’s, meaning a woman’s skin is roughly about 15 years older than a man’s of the same age?

A chemical peel reduces dead skin and improves skin clarity. Microdermabrasion skin renewal helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and even acne scars by removing the top layer of dead skin cells while promoting collagen growth at the same time.

Another skin rejuvenation treatment with no downtime is the Spectra Laser. Utilising powerful laser technology, it can stimulate and promote collagen growth. It reduces excessive sebum production, improves discolouration, reduces pore size and more.

With these non-invasive medical aesthetics beauty treatments, both of you can strip the years off your face.

4. Be My (Adventure) Valentine

Put a healthy adventure spin on Valentine’s with BeMyGuest.

The platform curates a mind-boggling array of activities for anyone looking for a day of action and fun. Rather than the conventional dinner and flowers, take your date to the Adventure Cove Waterpark, werk it together in a twerking class, or even learn how to snowboard!

The fun part about BeMyGuest is that it doesn’t just cover Singapore but more than 800 destinations from Budapest, Hungary, to Tokyo, Japan.

Exercise and eating right can give you that special glow for Valentine’s, and for that extra boost of radiance, here comes gift no. 5.

5. Be My (Body Makeover) Valentine

If both of you are not the GuavaPass type of person but are the type to worry about what all the holiday snacking will do to your body. Amaris B. signature fat reduction and body contouring treatment: Vaser Liposuction, fat removal and body sculpting procedure, can help you to eliminate unwanted body fat permanently. It can remove stubborn subcutaneous fat from almost any body part, such as the abdomen, back, waist, thighs, hips, male chest, buttocks, arms, armpits, neck, knees and calves.

Vaser Liposuction suits men and women who are in good health but with localised area of fat that does not respond well to diet and exercise.

Re-inventing Valentine’s Day

We may have grown up with the idea that Valentine’s is all about candy and flowers, but how many different combinations of that can you come up with, without it coming off as too boring?

Start getting creative this year, and who knows, amongst all our suggestions, you might even get to tick off some New Year Resolutions as well!