Summer time will always be synonymous with certain activities. You have your spontaneous out of town trips, intense body sculpting workouts, and the all too familiar summer romance. There’s just something about the season’s humid afternoons and cool nights that inspires love.
And if you’re brave enough to ask somebody out on a date, it may be a good idea to ask him or her to try something they’ve never experienced before. Need help on this? Here are a few summer date ideas in and place in the metro that may very well ignite the flame in your would be lover’s heart.
1. SIP AND GOGH
Nothing evokes romantic feelings like a beautiful painting. This is doubly true if you create that painting side by side with your sweetheart. Sip and Gogh, the country’s “first paint and sip studio” offers easy paint by numbers session paired with your favorite bottle of wine or beverage. It’s a relaxing way to express your creativity and grow closer with your special someone.
They say being in love is a feeling akin to flying. Why not take that experience to a different level by actually flinging yourself up in the air? Flying Trapeze Philippines is the only full size Flying Trapeze rig in the Philippines that offers classes for people in need of an adrenaline fix. A team of professional coaches will be by your side while you learn fun circus tricks. Just make sure your bae isn’t afraid of heights.
Admit it. People bring dates to a scary movie for the opportunity to get freaked out and grow closer to their respective crush. Why not up that game and bring him or her to a thrilling escape room? I highly recommend Mystery Manila, one of the first live escape rooms in the Philippines. Mystery Manila offers unique puzzles and mysteries one needs to solve in 60 minutes or less. It’s an adrenaline pumping experience you and your partner won’t soon forget.
Nowadays, if a moment isn’t posted on social media it might as well not exist. So if you’re going to post cheesy couple pictures, might as well have a spectacular background behind. Art In Island offers those perfect vistas and more. It’s a 3D art museum where patrons can interact and pose with several fun and colorful installations. It’s without a doubt, a selfie lover’s paradise.
5. CCP (CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES)
So you’ve checked out all the movies and exhausted all the series on stream. Now is the time to get a dose of culture by visiting the Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP. It’s the perfect venue to bring your date for a night of sophistication and artsy entertainment. With a full schedule of plays, classical concerts, special performances and workshops, the CCP will keep your social calendar full for weeks to come.
6. FLOW HOUSE MANILA
No summer dating experience is complete without some fun under the sun and Flow House Manila offers the perfect alternative from the usual pool party or beach hang out. The multi-purpose venue located in Bacoor, Cavite, has dining areas, shopping spots, and an adrenaline pumping flowboarding machine called the Flow Rider – think of it as your own personal wave maker. It’s by far one of the the coolest ways to beat the summer heat!
Follow Flow House Manila on Instagram and Facebook (FlowHouseManila) and call (0995)158-9225 for inquiries. They are open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11:30am to 10pm.
7. A DANCE COMPANY
They say great dancers make great lovers, and there’s no better time to learn some sexy moves than during the summer. A Dance Company offers several classes in Salsa, Latin Ballroom, and even Belly Dancing. There are regular “social nights” with partner bars and establishments allowing you to learn with other couples making it beyond easy to put on those dancing shoes and cha-cha-cha!
Contact Ana Palma at +632 917 648 1502, and visit www.adancecompany.com for schedules.
Hopefully, this list of date ideas will make this a memorable summer for you and your object of affection. If not, then you can always try next time. True love after all, knows no season.
