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Chung Ming See
Thu, Feb 07, 2008
Urban, The Straits Times
Going the extra mile

» VALENTINE'S DAY CRUISE

What: A three-hour cruise around the Southern Islands with a stopover on St John Island. International buffet; a rose for female guests; two glasses of wine per couple. Up to 60 people.

When: Feb 14, 6.45 to 9.45pm

Where: Marina South Pier

Price: $150 per couple

Bookings: 6534-9339; register by Feb 12

» GOURMET SAFARI LOVE EXPRESS

What: A candlelight dinner on a tram meandering through the Night Safari. After dinner, couples will catch the Creatures of the Night show.

When: Feb 14, 6.30 to 10pm

Where: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road

Price: $450.00++ per couple (premium seats); $420.00++ per couple (deluxe seats); includes dinner, admission, free flow of alcohol and drinks, and reserved seats for the show

Bookings: 6360-8643 or 6360-8656; catering_sales@zoo.com.sg

» SINGAPORE FLYER

What: Package includes two Express Boarding Flights, two glasses of champagne, one rose posy, one box of chocolates and one goodie bag. Each capsule with 10 couples features themed decor and an LCD screen for love messages.

When: Feb 14, 7 to 7.30pm and 7.30 to 8pm

Where: Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue

Price: $399 per couple; $3,990 for entire capsule

Bookings: 6734-8829; singaporeflyer.com.sg

» THE FULLERTON HOTEL

What: Package includes one night's stay in the presidential suite, two-way transfers in a vintage Rolls-Royce, a bottle of champagne, breakfast served by a personal butler, dinner and wine for two and a pair of Cartier Tank Solo steel watches.

When: Feb 13 to 16

Where: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square

Price: $12,888++

Bookings: 6533-8388; reservations@fullertonhotel.com

» ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

What: A romantic boat cruise down the Singapore River, followed by a love-themed guided gallery tour; ends with a three-course dinner at River Terrace, the museum's restaurant.

Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place

When: Feb 14, 6.30 to 10pm

Price: $179.90 per couple; includes a gift

Bookings: 6332-3284; nhb_acm@nhb.gov.sg; www.acm.org.sg or enquire at the frontdesk

» THE JEWEL BOX

What: A 'snow' show at the Cable Car Timber deck, where artificial snow will be sprayed. A giant heart adorned with 10,000 tiny blooms has been set up there for photography. Valentine's set meals include an eight-course set dinner at the Glass Bar ($328++ per couple), four-course set dinner at The Altivo or Faber Rock ($268++ per couple), or Sky Dining ($288++ per couple).

When: Feb 14

Where: The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Road

Bookings: 6377-9688

» SENTOSA

What: Private pick-up service to the beach, five-course candlelight Western set dinner with free flow of wine, a Teddy Gift of Love, violin serenade and island admission.

When: Feb 14, 7pm

Where: Club Islander, Palawan Beach

Price: $248++ per couple (limited to 45 couples)

Bookings: 1800-736-8672; bookings close on Feb 11

» THE OLIVE 3'S ROMANTIC JOURNEY SERVICE

What: This service lets customers enjoy a romantic journey in a London cab while being serenaded by a violinist.

When: Starts Feb 14; Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 10pm

Where: any destination in Singapore

Price: $250 (includes three roses) and $300 (includes a dozen roses)

Bookings: 9843-0800; customercare@theolive3.com; for Valentine's Day, book by Feb 11

 

 
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