Join a paint or pottery class with a loved one this February (Photo: Getty Images)
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Make this year’s love celebration extra special by breaking away from conventional dating routines. In this article, Tatler lists exciting ways to spend Valentine’s with your loved one

As love month rolls anew, couples flock to restaurants, parks, and cinemas to cherish and create long-lasting memories. While these traditional dating ideas are timeless classics, there are plenty of ways to spice up Valentine’s Day with unique ideas that promise moments you and your partner will talk about for days to come.

In this article, Tatler lists five exciting and out-of-the-box dating ideas so your love month celebration is far from boring and hollow:

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1. Go camping

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Go camping with your partner this Valentine's season (Photo: Nandhu Kumar/Pexels)
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Camping is a good way to destress and relax with your loved one. Whether it is for an overnight stay or a weekend getaway, this activity provides a wonderful opportunity to talk about matters of the heart in a cosy tent under the stars.

Set up a bonfire, connect with nature, and read books together—there are no wrong choices. 

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2. Indoor Trampoline

If you and your partner have loads of energy to spare, consider having fun inside an indoor trampoline park. Enjoy free jumping, playing dodgeball, or diving into a foam pit, there is always something for couples who want to experience the thrill of soaring through the air together. 

3. Paint together

If thrill is not for you, join a painting session together; this activity encourages you and your partner to be creative and allows both of you to discover each other’s taste and style in art.

Some restaurants, like Sip & Gogh in Makati, offer wine-tasting and painting classes for couples, groups of friends, and families. Those who would like to avail themselves of it will be provided with a canvas, paints, brushes, palettes, easels, and aprons.

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4. Pottery Class

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Is painting not for you? Try taking a short course on pottery with your partner. This intimate activity tests your patience and creativity and allows you to be closer as you both mould and shape your unique vases, mugs, plates, and whatnot.

In Manila, there are shops that also offer online pottery classes, such as Kibō Studio, Pottery Sessions, Her Kessy, and more.

Read more: Online Pottery Classes For Beginners: Where To Book

5. Escape Room

You and your date need a more challenging dating experience to spice up the day. Whether you want to keep your brain working or just want something to laugh about, a date inside an escape room can provide the perfect blend of mental stimulation and fun.

In the Philippines, escape rooms like Mystery Manila, The Escape Hunt Experience, Breakout Philippines, and more offer various themes ranging from mysterious and suspenseful to light-hearted and humorous.

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