his creations.
For a more relaxed vibe try new
kid on the block Kasa. Kasa offers
a fun and uniquely modern twist on
traditional Cantonese fare. They also
make some cool drinks using local,
raw ingredients where possible. Pirata
is another great choice and they’re
even offering heart shaped pastas for
Valentine’s bookings – so cute!
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An overnight stay
All this incredible romance *sigh*,
and now it’s back to the kids. Cue
reality check. Don’t do it! Ditch the
kids, head out for an entire night of
uninterrupted sleep. Follow through
with a lazy snooze-a-thon in the
morning and breakfast conversation
you actually get to complete. You
may even be able to read the whole
newspaper. Recharge and reconnect,
together.
This overnight staycation is a great
option for new mums who might be
a little nervous about being away
from their babies. You can jump in a
cab and be back with them if things
should turn pear-shaped at home.
The Langham is offering special
Valentine’s Day packages. Book before
the 13th February and stay between
the 7-21st February and you can enjoy
a special Valentine’s offering that
includes special upgrade rates, a
$2,000 dining credit, breakfast in
bed for two, sparkling wine and
chocolates, and a romantic heart
shape pink rose petal detail. The
deal starts from $4,780.
5
The fun night out
If bubbles, pink petals and
dimly lit restaurants all seem a
bit serious, there’s loads to do
on the fun front. Check out the
Udderbelly festival for a few laughs.
The festival’s final night is on
Valentine’s Day and right next door
is the AIA Carnival. The Carnival
offers loads of opportunities to win
cute prizes and go head-to-head
with your significant other. It’s the
perfect place to pretend your 16 again
and steal a kiss on a ride.
The theme parks also host
Valentines themed events. If you’re
keen to embrace the kitsch, head to
Ocean Park for “Nighttime in the
Ocean’s Depths – a seasonal special”
and “Valentine’s day get closer to
the animal special package”. These
are special Ocean Park packages for
lovers, offering an exclusive night
excursion to the Polar Adventure and
Shark Mystique or a close encounter
with penguins.
6
Sexy seduction
Lingerie. The word even sounds
sexy when you say it out loud. If
your immediate reaction is to skip
this paragraph because you’re a new
mum, I implore you to keep reading.
Lingerie is an art and it’s not just
about skimpy g-strings, it should serve
to highlight the parts of our bodies we
want to share. It’s about feeling good.
No man alive would decline to see his
wife in beautiful undies.
The lovely ladies at Sheer (www.
sheer.com.hk) understand mums’
bodies change after babies, most of us
need to be fitted for a new bra at the
very least. Along with their uber sexy
lingerie lines, they also have a great
range of silk robes, silk slips and body
suits for mums who may not feel 100%
confident yet.
Do yourself and your husband
a favour and splurge on some nice
lingerie. It really will lift the mood.
7
Let’s get physical
Why not be brave and try
something new by way of indulging in
a Tantra for Couples class. Tantra isn’t
just about sex, it’s an ancient practice
that combines breath, mantra,
physical yoga, and energy to help
build strength, clarity and generally
improve your everyday life. And who
doesn’t need to improve their everyday
life? There are workshops and tailor-
made classes available here in Hong
Kong, but there are also short breaks
available in places like Thailand and
Bali.
Or, for those wanting to bring
it down a notch, there are loads of
great private yoga classes or personal
training sessions for couples available
across the city.
Whatever you choose to do, enjoy
celebrating your love.
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