If you have to think twice about the last time you took the special woman in your life out on a date, then the time is now to organise another one.
Here are five date night ideas that every woman wishes you would take them on:
Stargazing excursion
Few things can match the romance of a night under the stars. An excursion away from city lights with an easy-to-use rented telescope is a date night she will never forget. Be sure to download The Night Sky app to help you identify those mesmerising planets, star clusters and constellations.
Another option for city dwellers is your local planetarium. Planetariums are an underrated novelty that let you enjoy the wonders of the night sky from the comfort of reclining chairs.
You can also hunt down the closest astronomy club or observatory to find out when they’re hosting stargazing evenings and tours. These will offer memorable date night experiences.
Fine-dining cooking course
If that special someone in your life loves the kitchen, then be sure to seek out a cooking school that offers fun courses in fine-dining. Not only are these courses a great bonding activity for couples, they teach you some wonderful recipes and give you an opportunity to meet other people.
Best of all, you get to enjoy the amazing food you made together.
The theatre
We’ve become so accustomed to television that we seldom consider what live performances might be showing at our local theatre. These could include ballets, musicals, symphony orchestras, plays, stand-up comedy events and even Cirque de Soleil -type shows.
Make sure you book a performance that appeals to your date, then dress up for the occasion and let yourselves be immersed in the magical wonder of live theatre.
Ster Kinekor’s Cine Prestige
Never flown first class? Well, now’s your chance for a fraction of the cost. Well, not quite … Cine Prestige is a whole lot better than the nosecone of an aeroplane!
Make sure you book in advance and, as tempting as it may be to buy tickets for Star Wars, Alien 7 or Warcraft, rather go for a romantic comedy or 5-star thriller. When booking, make sure you choose the ‘love nest’ double seats which have no armrest between them – perfect for date night lovebirds.
Dinner and dance
It’s a sad reality that the older we get the less we dance … and let’s be honest, few things can match the romance of slow dancing to timeless classic like Lonestar’s ‘Amazed’ or Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars’.
The good news is there are numerous restaurants that host dinner/dance evenings with live bands and DJs plucked straight from the 90s. The combination of good food and time on the dance floor is sure to be a date night hit.
And remember, even if you can’t dance she’ll fall in love with you all over again for trying.
Go on, take the plunge
In truth, the options for a date night are endless. Keep an eye open for local gems like monthly street food markets, wine tasting events, museum exhibitions, festivals and fireworks displays.
For the more adventurous, there’s always mini-golf, air hockey and virtual motorbike racing at games centres, and possibly even go-carting. Just keep in mind that the night is about her!
Whatever you decide, try to make your date night a monthly rendezvous that you both look forward to. It’s the perfect excuse to ditch your incessant phones, spend quality time together, try new things, laugh out loud and keep your love alive.
Date Published: 29 July 2018
