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.

To evoke holiday vibes, you could whisk your loved one away on a staycation at a luxury hotel to spend quality time together. The Mandarin Oriental’s Marina Bay View room package includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast for two adults as well as a S$100 spa credit so you can enjoy a little spa session while you are there. To help you maximise your stay, the hotel is also offering early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability.

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.

Like wine or whiskey, tea actually has a wide variety of flavours and scent notes to savour. To learn more about the different types of tea with a fellow tea lover, sign up for TWG Tea's Appreciation Session, which is available only on KrisShop.com. This one-hour session, which is conducted by a trained TWG Tea connoisseur, includes an overview of the different varieties of tea and tips on how to pair tea with food. Of course, the session also includes a curated range of tea blends to sip and a pairing of tea-infused sweets.

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 Singapore Airlines’ exceptional First or Business Class in-flight experience in the comfort of your own home. Since Valentine’s Day coincides with Lunar New Year this year, you can even consider celebrating both occasions with the seasonal First Class new year’s menu. Curated by Michelin starred chef Zhu Jun, this delectable menu includes yu sheng (raw fish salad) topped with the signature First Class Oscietra caviar. Then, feast on a sumptuous 9-course meal, which includes abalone and prawn appetisers and double boiled chicken soup with sea cucumber. How fitting that this menu is called Shi Quan Shi Mei, which means complete and beautiful in Chinese!

For more gifts and experiences you can share with your loved ones, visit our curated selection of gift ideas here. 

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