Affordable ways to spend Valentine's Day

Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay's French Elegance

Enjoy cheaper wedding packages
It’s the season of love, and Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay is making it one to celebrate with its irresistible wedding package offerings. The promotion, titled “Valentine Me, Marry Me”, offers cash rebates from $128++ to $168++ off per confirmed table (up to $10, 800 nett off your total bill) plus perks such as a complimentary photo booth thrown in should you book a package with the hotel from now till Feb 28, 2015.
Call  or head to www.novotelclarkequay.com/weddings for enquiries.

Angsana Spa couple massage.

Romantic spa packages
Pamper yourselves silly with soothing and relaxing spa packages from Banyan Tree Spa and Angsana Spa. The Romantic Escape package from the former offers a 120-minute treatment that refreshes the body with a scrub, massage and relaxing bath, as well as refreshments after. The latter’s Be My Valentine package offers a 90-minute treatment that features an aromatic body polish, massage and a rose bath, and drink.
For enquiries and information, you can go to www.banyantreespa.com or www.angsanaspa.com/en.

Capella Singapore

Resort living
Indulge in a romantic getaway at the luxurious Capella Resort on Sentosa Island. The five-star resort is offering exclusive Valentine’s Day packages for the season of romance. Packages start from $1,599++ per night in a Constellation, Sentosa Suite or One-Bedroom Garden Villa with perks such as a bouquet of roses upon arrival, five-course dinner at the resort’s restaurant The Knolls, in-room Taittinger Champagne breakfast for two, and others. For more information, you can go to www.capellahotels.com/singapore.

PHOTO: 99 Rest's Facebook page

A cosy dinner for two…
…is what you’ll get at 99 Rest Backyard Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand. Instead of heading to run-of-the-mill restaurants packed with couples, the cafe’s dinners offer something that’s homey and intimate, and filled with lush blooms that’re oh-so-pretty. Must-tries include its Pan Grilled Pork Belly, Oven Roasted Lamb Rack, Coconut ice cream and Green Tea Creme Brulee. 99 Rest Backyard Cafe is located at Rama 9 Road, Bangkok Thailand, tel: +66-2-300-4339

A time for gift-giving
Even if you’re not doing anything special this year, SK Jewellery’s Moving Eternity from its Dancing Star Series is a wonderful gift to have. The collection introduces two exquisite pendants that come with a technology that enables the diamond to move along with the wearer. The pendants are inspired by a romance and happiness that’s untouched by time. Available at SK Jewellery stores.