With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to get your plans in order to adequately wow your other half. We’ve already taken a look at Five Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day on a Budget, now, it’s time to run through a more elaborate list of ways to impress your better half.
If you are looking to go all-out for V-Day this year and would like to have a sneaky romantic dinner up your sleeve, consider booking your special location now. Here are a few places that have fantastic food, the right atmosphere and are sure to impress:
You’ve done everything before, right? The flowers, chocolates, dinner, movies, candles, nothing feels like a surprise anymore. So what can you do that they will never see coming? Book a hot air balloon ride and take your love to the skies!
Balloon Aloft uses the picturesque backdrop of the Camden Valley to set the scene for their romantic hot air balloon packages which can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.
And no, I am not just talking about the 1984 Pointer Sisters classic, although that might be worth adding to your playlist when gearing up for this next suggestion. If the two of you are dare-devils at heart, take a chance and face your fears with the adrenaline rush of SkyDive Wollongong. Share the rush of a lifetime bonding experience you will never forget.
What’s better than a day of romance? Making a weekend of it and letting your partner feel loved. Wollongong is home to many hotels that offer a complete package fabulous accommodations, incredible dining options and views of the local beaches that you’ll have trouble looking away from. Our favourite? The Novotel Northbeach. Start with an ocean view room or suite and add in a reservation at Windjammers Restaurant downstairs for the perfect weekend getaway. Ask about the Body & Soul Romantic Escape package for extras like therapeutic massage, wine, and chocolates on arrival and breakfast in Windjammers Restaurant.
That’s right, it’s the one you’ve all been waiting for. For those of you who are partial to a Valentine’s Day proposal but don’t know where to start, we’ve got your back. It’s an extravagant twist on a simple classic, a picnic. But, not just any picnic, one where everything is done for you and all you need to do is show up and ask the question. Picnic By The Sea offers an incredible Proposal Package that includes:
Sounds pretty fancy, doesn’t it?
Whether you love the day or curse it as commercialised fiction, keep these V-Day surprises in mind for your next special occasion, whenever it might be, and show the one you care about how much they mean to you when they least expect it.
Zoë Wood is an international travel writer from the local Illawarra area. Contact her here: Facebook – Instagram – Email