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6 Different Ways to Spend Your Valentine in 2015

How Are You Spending Valentine’s Day?

This is one of the most common questions that is circulating in the month of February. For those who are attached, their replies are usually: Movies, Dinner or a staycation with their loved one. What about the singles out there? Most will tell me they will spend their day at home. I was guilty for saying that too, until I worked on this article and realised that there are so many more activities that I can be doing on this special day, either alone, with friends or even with my family members!

1. Sinful Indulgence at Xperience Restaurant

Recommended for: 2+ | Couples
I had the privilege to enjoy this dinner meant for the special occasion before everyone some time back, and I had to admit, I was touched by the restaurant’s service. Although I was there with my blogger friend, Tony and Yuki Ng, it felt as though I was on a romantic date with my (imaginary) loved one.
Vday SofitelWe were served aΒ three-course dinner specially customised just for 13th February. As Xperience Restaurant is situated in the middle of the bustling Central Business District Area, the quiet ambience is a great place for any couples working around that area, and considering a romantic dinner on Friday (I mean, not many people will want to go back to their workplace on a weekend right?).

vday sofitelBefore the first dish, an Amuse Bouche (complimentary appetiser) is served. Creamy steamed egg, fresh succulent oyster with some caviar will set your palateΒ for the course. The first appetiser is a refreshing crab meat with seaweed and cucumber and ginger sorbet. Take a bit of the cold sorbet and eat it with the freshly-pulled and shredded crab meat, the fragrant cucumber taste will enhance the sweetness of the meat that makes you want to have more of it.

I don’t take beef, so this course might not be suitable for you if you are not a beef-eater. I took some of the garnish, theΒ chopped mushroom and truffles were well marinated, withΒ salsifies (European taproot), drizzled with stylish swirls of brown and asparagus sauce, IΒ heard from Tony and Yuki that the beef was tender and juicy!

vday sofitel2This sharing dessert is perhaps the most popular dish of all, “popular” in the sense where it is so beautifully displayed! The long cylindrical hard chocolate hides withinΒ it chocolate mousse as well as raspberry mousse/cream with some fresh raspberries. If it had been the refreshing sorbet, I would most probably have clear it up. But despite it being tangy, and delicious cream, the portion was simply too big for two to finish!

Ask for takeaway if you can’t finish this dessert and share the love! I felt so guilty for not finishing this delicious, otherwise sinful dessert!

Availability:
13th February:
3 Course Dinner at $128++ per person, with welcome cocktail and wine pairing
14th February: 5 Course Dinner at $188++ per person, with welcome cocktail and a bottle of Ruinart Rosé Champagn per couple.

Other Recommendations:

vday sofitel alternativeThese are the two dishes that I’ve tried as a replacement for my beef dish, and I simply love them! It’s definitely worth a return tripΒ just for them! The fish Ceviche, Cucumber, Jalapeno & Coriander Sorbet madeΒ a perfect combination. If you are not a fan of coriander, this might just change your thoughts! I can just have this as a main dish and be satisfied with it. Not one plate, maybe 2 or 3 portions!

The pork was well marinated and tender, and the sweet honeydew slices enhanced the savoury pork. A huge thumbs-up to the chef for this delicious combination!

Johorkaki Sofitel
A Parisian Affair package includes:
– 1 Night’s Stay in So Cosy Room
– International Buffet Breakfast
– Specially curated Love Kit
– 3-course Dinner with welcome cocktail and wine pairing at Xperience Restaurant on 13 February OR 5-course Dinner with welcome cocktail and a bottle of Ruinart Rose Champagne on 14 February
– Complimentary WiFi
Dates / Rates:Β =
– 1N Stay in a So Cosy Room on 13 February from $528++
– 1N Stay in a So Cosy Room on 14 February from $588++

Xperience Restaurant & Bar at Sofitel So Singapore
Opening Hours: 6.30am – 10.30pm
Address: 35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876
Tel: +65 6701 6800 (H8655@sofitel.com)
Cost: | Food: Dessert, Beverages *** | Location/Convenience: ***** | Ambience: | Photo-worthy Food: βœ“
For more information: Visit Sofitel So Singapore Website | Facebook Page

2. Massage at Le Spa

VDay Le Spa3To some people, massage might be a weekly indulgence, but I don’t usually have the time to go for spa or massage. If you are like me, why not spend some money to de-stress, either with your friends, your loved one, yourself, or like me (with my mum!)?

VDay Le Spa4Le Spa @ Gemmill Lane is aΒ shop house located between Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar. It is a 24 Hour massage parlour popular amongst the working crowd who wants to get a quick satisfying break or relaxing massage in between their lunch breaks, or even after work.

Le Spa Vday1I brought my mum for a well-deserved break as she has been doing non-stop spring cleaning and doing the household chores ever since she quit her job last year.
*Hint: For married couples, if you think you guys are together for too long to want to do anything commercially-romantic, a rejuvenating massage for two might just be what you need!

VDay Le SpaMy mum got a Chinese masseuse while I got a Korean one. As this is not the first time I brought my mum for a full-body massage, she was full of praises for the Chinese masseuse after the treatment! I had a bit of communication problemΒ with the Korean lady, so DO request for a Chinese masseuse if you are the type who likes to get the therapist to put in more pressure or less pressure as the massage is carried out!

Tip for ladies: Remember not to go for your massage with full make up on! As you will require to lay face-down half the time, your pretty eye-shadow and eye-liner might be smudged by then. So what I did was to wash up after the massage and put on some makeup before I take photos with my mum! That’s why I look so bright and refreshed! That’s the results of the 1.5h massage!

Le Spa – Oriental Massage
VDay Le Spa2Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Service Charges:
Le Urban Fusion (LUF)/ Le Royal Balinese/ Le Classic Swedish Retreats: 0.5Hr ($38) 1Hr ($60) 1.5Hr ($90) 2Hr ($120)
Le Foot Massage: 0.5Hr ($28) 1Hr ($48) 1.5Hr ($72) 2Hr ($96)
*Add-on services: Scrubs/ Guasha/ Cupping/ Ear Candling available.
Address: 14 Gemmill Lane (Club Street), Singapore 069 253
Tel: +65 6222 6803
Location/Convenience: ***** | Ambience: **
For more information: Visit Le Spa Singapore Website | Facebook Page

3. Pampering Facial at My Cozy Room

Vday CozyRoomAwarded the best Pre-Wedding Facial by Blissful Brides Magazine, I guess you should know how effective My Cozy Room Boutique Spa’s treatments were. I had bridesmaid treatments with them just 2 weeks before my blogger friend Juliana (ilovebunny.net)’s wedding last year, and I was actually quite skeptical how they could help me when my face (scarred once more due to the use of wrong products). But Celine, the boss of the salon was actually able to salvage my problem!

I won’t really spoil your Valentine’s Day mood by posting my before-after photo of the treatment, so I will be writing a separate post on their service soon! This is reallyΒ suitable if you wish to feel different and brand new on the Special Day (or in time for Chinese New Year!).

VDay CozyRoom2Besides facial beauty services, My Cozy Room Boutique Spa also have a spacious nail parlour if you want to do your nails with a group of girl friends on that day!

My Cozy Room
Opening Hours: Weekdays (11am – 9pm) | Weekends (10am – 8pm)
Service Charges:
My Anti-Acne Facial Treatment at $88 (Usual: $188)
My Illuminating Facial Treatment at $144 (Usual: $288)
Quote β€œTiffany Yong’s Special Discount” to enjoy the special promotion rates!
*Other customisable facial treatments available!
Address: 56A Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229667
Tel: +65 6732 0030
Location/Convenience: ***** | Ambience: **
For more information: Visit My Cozy Room Website | Facebook Page

4. Rejuvenating Makeover at Shunji Matsuo

If you don’t want to work on your face on the big day, getting a new hair makeover might just a a right surprise for your loved one. I hear from couple friends how their partner usually take them for granted after the “honeymoon period” is over. A solution I offer them was to put in effort to beautify themselves, increase their self-confidence so that their partner will notice them again!VDay Shunji MatsuoI’ve been with Shunji Matsuo @ Ngee Ann City for half a year, and although they are famous for their colour and bold colours, I was never pressured to do any (because ofΒ limitations due to my acting commitments).

VDay Shunji Matsuo2In fact, my stylist Fannie, was always telling me how my hair was overly-dry from all the prior colour treatments and did subtle trims for my hair instead of chopping off all my split ends into a pixie hair style! Haha, she even suggest me to leave it long so that it will give me a different look in future.

What’s more? Many beauty salons actually have additional festive surcharge in February (CNY) but Shunji Matsuo doesn’t do that! In fact, if you quote my name, you get additional discount by international director Fannie! So wait no more!

Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio @ Ngee Ann City Opening Hours: Mon- Sat: 10am – 7.30pm (Last Appointment) | Sun: 10am – 5.30pm (Last Appointment) Service Charges: Cut: Men ($58 – $75) | Women ($68 – $85) Styling: Wash & Blow ($40+) | Styling ($58+) Colour: $100+ Β | Β Perm & Straighten: $200+ (Prices are subjected to hair length and volume) Quote β€œBlogger Tiffany Yong” to enjoy 10% off any chemical service by international director Fannie Address: 391 Orchard Road #05-23, Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6238 1522 / 1514 Location/Convenience: ***** | Ambience: ** For more information: Visit Shunji Matsuo Website | Facebook Page

5. SoSD Valentine’s Day Adoption Drive

VDay2015PosterSave Our Street Dogs Singapore is holding an adoption drive *Scape Art Park from 12.30pm – 4.30pm. You will get to meet 20 of the puppies, and also some HDB approved smaller breeds (adults). Rather than buying puppies from shops, why not adopt these adorable orphans? sosdvday-1280x569Besides that, there will also be a special photobooth, and you can get your chance to grab the limited edition SOSD Valentine’s Day T-shirt, in blue or pink! Surprise your partner with this meaningful and sweet couple T-shirt! If you happen to see me there, don’t forget to say hi! For more information: Visit Save Our Street Dogs (SoSD) Website | Facebook Page

6. Immerse yourself in Love with… a Cup of Koi Bubble Tea

You shouldn’t be surprise to see this on the Bubble Tea Girl’s article right? If you are a KOI Card holder and had registered your card before 10 February, you will most probably receive an email from KOI Cafe with the ValentinePromo Voucher. It’s a Valentine’s Day treat from Koi Cafe and it can be redeemed at all outlets except Changi Airport on 14th February 2015 from 3-5pm. Remember to bring your KOI Card! Koi VdayP.S. A cup of KOI goes best together with a romantic Movie or book. There’s a wide range of films, from Thailand’s “I Fine… Thank You… Love You…”, China’s “Meet Miss Anxiety” to other English films like “The Wedding Ringer”, “50 Shades of Grey” and “The Theory of Everything”. Well, just remember to get the tickets before the date as it might be sold out pretty soon!

For more information, or if you wish to enjoy these great perks, go grab your KOI Card now or Visit KOI CAFE Singapore Website | Facebook Page!

Hope you guys like the list of activities I’ve prepared. Many of these activities are not just for special occasions, but if you are a workaholic, the Valentine’s Day will indeed be a good day to let down your tresses like Rapunzel!

xoxo
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23 thoughts on “6 Different Ways to Spend Your Valentine in 2015”

  1. I wish I could have tried any of the wonderful things on your list but I didn’t. My Valentine’s Day was sweet and simple. Spent in the company of loved ones.

  2. Your valentine’s day is really superb! How I wish I could spent mine like how you did.. I love pampering myself, but really can’t find any time to do it.. πŸ™

  3. Wow! You had an awesome valentines day! Quite an itinerary to follow on a valentines day! But yeah, I’m sure you had fun! You sure pampered yourself.. πŸ™‚ I wish I could do some pampering too when I get there soon.haha πŸ™‚

  4. Wow, if I could indulge pampering myself so much as shown in the pics above I would never ever think of having a date on Valentine’s day. You must have had an awesome time! I would feel like a princess if I could visit these magical places spa, incredible restaurant, etc.

  5. Aside from #1, this looks like a post for people spending Valentines Day alone. Great ideas to pamper yourself and love yourself. #5 about the adopting dogs is also a great idea. – Fred

  6. Making yourself look and feel good on Valentines day is a good idea, like what other people said, love yourself first. Happy Valentines Day Tiffany

  7. Wow, this is quite an extensive post! I missed the adoption drive, omg. So sad, I didn’t know. If not I wouldn’t have stayed home with the boy today. πŸ™
    Frankly speaking, I’ll rather stay home on vday. Not a fan of crowds and queues.

  8. You and your friends are so cute! The food looks good and yes, the hotel was cozy but O-M-G! $500 that’s already my a little less than how mych I earn here in the Philippines which by the way is considered already high! Singapore is really very expensive!

  9. Happy valentines, Tiffany! Let me first say how cute you are in your outfit when you visited the spa.

    Anyway, here in the Philippines, I think the Thais are the more common masseuses aside from the locals and the ones I’ve experienced don’t speak a word of English. It’s wise to get one that speaks your dialect. πŸ™‚

  10. These are great Valentine’s Day recommendations. I would go for the restaurant if I were to choose. Can’t say no to food!

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