A Unique Valentine’s Day in the Big Apple
The mere mention of Valentine’s Day is bound to elicit a slew of mixed, and often strong, responses from those reading this blog. You’re either painfully aware of your perpetual single-dom or you’re blissfully coupled and eager to spend the day showering your main squeeze with affection and meaningful trinkets. Whether Cupid’s bow has struck you this year or not, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the person you love (yourself included!) so keep reading below for our suggestions on how to make this February 14th unforgettable!
Seal A Deal With A Kiss! If an out-of-the-ordinary adventure is more up your alley than a stale dinner-for-two at a stuffy restaurant, head over to 42nd Street and check out Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Times Square. On February 14th only, couples willing to publicly display their love for one another with a kiss will get special buy one, get one free ticket pricing. Once inside, you’ll come face to face with some of the world’s greatest oddities and artifacts — you can even test your romantic compatibility at the interactive “Match Maker” exhibit!
The Couple That Cooks Together… Looking to give a gift that will keep on giving? You’ll reap the benefits of taking a couple’s cooking class forever and perhaps finally bid farewell to Sunday nights spent eating greasy take-out on the sofa. The Institute of Culinary Education is one of the best cooking schools in the country and offers a range of recreational classes, ranging from culinary basics and everyday dinners for the true beginners to handmade pastas and tapas-for-two for the more seasoned chef. This fun and flavorful gift will leave the two of you cooking like pros in no time.
Find A Piece Of Paradise in Queens. No matter how many spas you’ve encountered in the city, this five-story Korean-inspired behemoth defies all expectations you may have. Just a quick ride on the 7 train away, Spa Castle combines the experience of traditional Asian baths and saunas with luxurious European spas to create a 100,000 square foot sanctuary for you to relax in. $45 gets you an all-day pass and access to the adult spa, sauna and indoor and outdoor pools. Facials, body scrubs and massage treatments are all available for an additional cost.
Skip the Movies This Year. They say that laughter is the best aphrodisiac, so take in a little “Psycho Therapy ,” the insanely hilarious new comedy now playing at The Cherry Lane Theatre. See what happens when a menage a trois unexpectedly ends up on the couch together and a frazzled therapist is left to untangle the kinks that come with engaging in couple’s therapy for three!
Feel Great In Your Own Skin! Banish any negative, romance-related thoughts that may be creeping into your mind by grabbing a group of single ladies and heading to Burlesque Bikini Bootcamp . Equal parts serious workout and super-sexy dance instruction, this hour-long class incorporates resistance moves and toning exercises for a workout that will leave you feeling as great as you look!