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Restaurants, bars and spas are always booked on Valentine’s Day because they represent an easy escape for couples in the city. This year, challenge yourself to try something new with your spouse or significant other.
Rather than engaging in the cliché things that couples do every year, explore these unusual Valentine’s date ideas for different relationship stages. It's also a perfect feat for couples who didn't have the chance to celebrate on February 14:
Almost Official
Dessert Date
What’s better than chocolate and wine on or immediately after Valentine’s Day? So many other things! Go to your favourite dessert bar for a yummy sundae or combination of sweets and skip the main meal altogether.
Favourite City Spot
Take your date to the best spot in the city in your opinion. Share intimate moments there and explain what makes it so special to you. This could also be an opportunity for a good picnic depending on where either of your favourite spots is.
Go To an Alternative Music Night
The music and vibe provided here will be soothing and intimate; this allows you to still comfortably hold a conversation and spend quality time getting to know each other better.
Committed Relationship
Karaoke Bar Date
Being in a committed relationship will naturally force you to get comfortable in front of your significant other and that involves drinking and singing yourselves into oblivion while pretending that no one else exists.
Boat Ride
Soak up nature’s essence while enjoying each other’s company on a boat ride around the city. At this stage, you purely seek to enjoy each other’s company and not necessarily impress each other.
Cycling Adventure
Grab your bikes and ride around your neighbourhood; end up at a relaxing spot close by for a cool glass of draft or your favourite cocktail.
Married
Make A Date Ideas Jar
Get together casually and spend time creating a date jar that you can pour all your romantic ideas into. Beat the Lagos traffic and plan your romance months ahead.
Exchange Hobbies For A Day
It may be the perfect time to bake cookies with your spouse or finally learn your way around gardening. Spending time doing each other’s hobbies will create an additional bond between you.
Boozy Brunch
Since everyone goes for dinner, why not take the day off and plan to go for a champagne brunch with your spouse at your favourite restaurant?
Whether you’re looking to take things up a notch in your relationship or you are enjoying its current pace, there’s an awesome Valentine’s Day date idea for you!