The festival of love is here. As February started, people also started planning for the month of love and intimacy. While Valentine's Day lies on February 14, the week paving the way to it likewise holds a lot of importance. Valentine's Week is loaded with romantic seven days during which people plan surprises and gifts for their partners or crushes. But, there are more ways to make the special someone in your life happy, here are a couple of surprises and gift ideas to charm them.
What Is a Good Valentine's Date Idea?
1. Couples spa date
A creative and relaxing way to spend Valentine's Day is to surprise your significant other with a day at the spa together. There is no better way to get ready for a romantic evening than a couples' massage to facials with your partner.
2. Work up a sweat
You can go for a hike, try a yoga class, or take a bike ride together. You can burn some calories and work up an appetite with your better half before heading out for dinner. The endorphins will help put you and your partner in a great mood. Studies have shown that couples who work out together are more successful than those who go at it alone.
3. Cook dinner at home
You can avoid the crowds and busy restaurant scene with a Valentine's Day dinner at home. You can find a new recipe that you both like, purchase the ingredients, and have fun cooking together. To turn up the romantic effect you can also add soft music and candles.
4. Attend an art class
Whether you consider yourself and your partner artistic or not is not important. For Valentine's you both can go to an art class as a date. You'll find art classes for all skill levels and in varying mediums be it from painting to ceramics, pottery, and more. The best part is you'll leave with a memento to remember your fun date.
5. Go on a food tour
You can also explore the local dining options with a food tour guided or not. Many towns offer guided food tours where people can indulge in delicious food and a fun night on the town. But, you along with your partner can also easily create a personalized (unguided) food tour by selecting a few locations and having small bites at each.
6. Have a game night
For a fun Valentine's night you can gather all your favorite board games and enjoy a couple's game night. At the same time also try not to get too competitive with each other, but a little rivalry can make the night interesting. You can add another layer of fun with a reward for each game's winner.
7. Go roller or ice skating
Skip dinner and a movie and opt for skating instead. You can visit a local roller skating venue or find a year-round ice rink. It doesn't matter if you're a pro or a newbie, skating together as a couple will be an enjoyable way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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