Gift Your Loved Ones a Memorable Experience this Valentine’s Day

It’s the season of love and if you are thinking of doing something special for your significant other - or close friends and family - here is an idea. Why not present your loved one with an experience that you can enjoy together while creating precious memories at the same time? After all, the most precious gift is the gift of time.

Here are five ways to make this Valentine’s Day a truly meaningful one.

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life with an indulgent day at a luxury spa where the two of you can enjoy some pampering in each other’s company. The Ritz-Carlton Spa Singapore has a luxurious Couple Spa Experience where you will kick things off with a welcome spa, tea, and chocolates to get in the mood for relaxation.

The spa treatments include a back exfoliation, a 90-minute signature massage that can be tailored to meet your specific needs and the application of a lifting and smoothing body butter for baby-soft skin. This experience also includes a one-day access to the hotel’s state-of-the-art gym and spa facilities including the steam room and Jacuzzi. Finally, end your day with a glass of champagne while lounging at the poolside cabana with your significant other.

Take a trip down memory lane and book a stay at The Fullerton Hotel's Straits Club Heritage room. The rooms feature historical architectural cornices and original motifs from when the hotel was used to house important government departments. You'll also get to enjoy privileges like the daily Chandon breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and more. And if you want to pamper yourselves a little further, book a session at The Fullerton Spa; the accompanying guest will get a 50% discount off spa treatments.

Over at Fullerton Bay Hotel, its Premier Room Package includes breakfast for two, signature cocktails, and also a complimentary Fullerton teddy bear - a miniature of the hotel’s mascot, so you have a memento to bring home with you at the end of your staycation.

Curious types who are always looking out for interesting activities will appreciate the chance to attend interactive workshops where they can learn something new. For instance, The Plant Story offers a range of different plant-themed sessions such as a Miniature Garden Workshop where the two of you can assemble a tiny garden that requires minimal maintenance for your home. Or a Home Apothecary session for those who are interested in learning how to use extracts from local herbs and plants to concoct natural beauty products like a body scrub or a vapour rub.

Create an unforgettable scent with your partner this Valentine's Day. Maison 21G's Duo Perfume Atelier is a great way for you to have fun and learn about fragrances. You'll get to choose from a wide range of fragrance notes and create your signature scents. Each of you are entitled to a 30ml perfume creation and one perfume roll-on. 

If you and your partner enjoy tea appreciation, you won't be disappointed by TWG's Deluxe Evening 6-Course Set Menu. The tea-infused dishes are not what you'll expect. You will first be served a glass of sparkling white wine infused with Red Chai. The main courses also feature interesting tea-infused sides like a mesclun salad drizzled with a 1839 Green Tea infused vinaigrette and truffle matcha fries. Last but not least, end off the evening with a selection of classic TWG patisseries and their unique blend of teas.

For a traditional afternoon tea experience, check out Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant’s Imperial High Tea. Here, you can take your pick from its range of premium Chinese teas, which are paired with a seven-course dim sum set and two desserts. Now that’s a hearty treat worth enjoying over a tete-a-tete with your loved one.

Treat your favourite travel partner to a gastronomic trip to Paris from the comfort of your own home, and relive the nostalgia of traveling and dining aboard Singapore Airlines' First Class. Singapore Airlines’ George Blanc First Class menu consists of a series of quintessentially Singaporean and Parisian dishes. Chef George Blanc has three Michelin stars and this menu is a selection of dishes recommended by him. From the signature chicken satay to the pork navarin and hazelnut praline tart, we're sure you'll enjoy your meal. 

This editorial was first published on 29 January 2021.