Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and nobody wants to see another heart-shaped chocolate box. It’s time to spice things up this year – but first, you’ve got to dump these 5 overdone Valentine’s Day date ideas once and for all.
Dinner at a restaurant you’ve been to before.
Nothing says, “I didn’t put any thought into this” like a Valentine’s Day dinner at the restaurant you’ve been to 100 times. If you know the waiter or the menu like the back of your hand, there’s no need to head there again with your guy or gal for the umpteenth time.
Alternative options:
If you’re both foodies, why not aim for a new immersive dining experience, such as:
- A cooking class where you can eat your final product on-site or take it to-go
- A picnic in nature with his or her favorite goodies
- A fancy Michelin meal – if you’re willing to spend a few big bucks
- A tasting course at a new restaurant where the chef chooses the plates for you
Don’t forget to ride there in style with Partners Limos!
Red roses and chocolate at home.
Spending Valentine’s Day in your own home should only be for couples who are extremely introverted or never get to spend time at home alone together. If this is not the case for you, do us all a favor and take your special person out for the night!
Alternative options:
Switch it up and try out any of the alternative options in this article, and pair it with one of these gifts:
- A handpicked arrangement of their favorite flowers or (legally!) picked wildflowers you find or grow yourself
- Their favorite dessert
- A photo album or scrapbook
- A poem or song in your own words
A movie night.
A movie night can be a date night any day of any week. For Valentine’s Day, though? Bo-ring! Check out our alternatives to add a little sparkle to the mix.
Alternative options:
- Head to your nearest planetarium in style with a Partners Limo ride to watch the stars, no matter the weather
- If there’s a drive-in movie theater near you, you can stick to your movie plan with this twist
A couples massage.
Massages are always appreciated, but they’re fairly overdone on this special occasion.
Alternative options:
- Opt for the whole package and turn it into a day-spa day. Try to reserve a weekday morning before Valentine’s or even the week after to make it more intimate.
- Create a spa day at home for you both, but be sure to pair it with another one of the aforementioned events beforehand.
Walking on the beach.
Do you like long walks on the beach? Join the club. This overused line shouldn’t be overused on such a special day.
Alternative options:
- Set up a limo ride with your loved one to a lovely cliff or nature trail and plan to spend the afternoon together. Pack a picnic or have it set up beforehand and hire a surprise photographer to capture photos of the moment!
