Christmas is just around the corner! And if you’re thinking of going out with your man instead of staying at home before the holiday season closes in, here are exciting things to do for an unconventional date night:
1. Visit an art gallery.
You can still connect with your partner even in silence. Go to an art gallery and appreciate beauty in a different form.
Try: Prelude art exhibit located at the lobby of Edsa Shangri-La hotel. It’ll be open until November 30, 2016.
2. Go to a bed-and-breakfast.
Your best bet is in Tagaytay and Laguna but with the Christmas season nearing its peak, you would want to go somewhere that’s not too crowded, like Bohol, Tarlac, Baguio, and Palawan.
Try: Sun Garden Hotel, Colione Bed and Breakfast, Pension del Flora
3. Learn something new!
Pick something new that both of you have never tried before so you really go through the experience together.
Try: Instituto Cervantes of Manila or TESDA, for foreign language classes. Marmalade Kitchen in Taguig or Coffee Education at Yardstick Coffee in Makati to work on your culinary skills.
4. Do something extreme.
Whether that’s skydiving, jumping off a cliff, or bungee jumping, overcoming your fears together could certainly strengthen your bond.
Try: Cliff-diving at Bunga Falls
5. Have a spa date.
Because of your busy schedules, you barely get time to be pampered, so treat yourself and your man to a night of relaxation.
Try: Chi Spa, EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong
6. Go on a food trip.
What better way to bond with your boyfriend than with lots of food?
Try: Maginhawa in Quezon city, Lilac Street in Marikina, and Mercato Centrale in Taguig
7. Watch a movie under the stars.
Cliché as it seems, enjoying your favorite film in the comfort of your own car can be relaxing. There’s a drive-in movie theater in Clark, Pampanga and Nuvali, Laguna.
Try: Night Sky Cinema, Nuvali, Sta Rosa
8. Play board games.
Have a little friendly competition with your beau! Just remember to be a good sport and avoid being pikon.
Try: Lanterns Game & Grub in Antipolo Rizal
9. Go star-gazing.
With a warm blanket, hot chocolate, and the cool weather kicking in it’s definitely the perfect time to cuddle and talk about anything under the sun – or rather, stars.
Try: Cloud 9 Hotel and Resort in Antipolo
10. Wine and dine on top of a mountain.
Enjoy a quiet night together with fine wine and good food.
Try: Villa Milagros in Rizal, which is set at the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains. For more information contact them at 0917-679-0109.
11. Snuggle up in front of the fireplace with some hot chocolate.
It's warm, relaxing, and one of the most comforting things to do with your beau. Cold places like Tagaytay and Baguio are your go-to spots!
Try: Umatan Imatuba Lodge in Sagada. Check prices and availablity here.
