Valentine’s Day is officially here, so expect to see a last minute dash for cards, flowers and chocolates. But if you’re not celebrating with a partner, you might be celebrating Galentine’s Day instead.
The unofficial day of Galentine’s falls on February 13, where singletons and friends come together to celebrate love. If you're looking for something you and your besties can do, we’ve put together a list of experiences to share with those you’re closest to.
Currently, Virgin Experience customers can get 20 per cent off experiences for a limited time only with the code LOVE20. If you’re after an evening of culture and arts, Virgin Experiences is offering Theatre and Dinner for Two in London for just £99. Included is a two-course pre-theatre meal, two upper circle or balcony seats at a West End show, choice from a selection of shows, and a gift pack.
The experience has an average rating of 4.1 out of five from 580 reviews. Kim Welman said: “Show was amazing and meal was lovely. The experience was bought before lockdown for us so it was worth the wait.” Michael said: “All round good experience. Good theatre seats and enjoyable meal in Thai Square. Relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant and friendly staff.”
While Bethany wrote: “Me and my mum received this as a gift for Christmas last year. Really enjoyed the show, great seats and the food in the given restaurant was amazing. Wasn’t much to chose from but never tasted Italian so nice.”
However if you’re looking to get away for the weekend, Virgin Experiences offers a Two Night Rossendale Valley Luxury Cottage Break for up to Four for £260. Customers get a choice of three cottages to stay in, all with a fully equipped kitchen, private garden with outdoor seating, and an abundance of attractions nearby.
The experience has a perfect five star rating from one review. Roger Baldwin wrote: “We wanted to enjoy a short break with our pooch. These cottages are perfect. Well appointed. Lots of room and perfect for walking.”
If a well-earned wellness break is more your friends’ style, the Weekday Aqua Thermal Journey with Afternoon Tea for Two at Ribby Hall Village offers you the chance to experience ultimate relaxation, for £148. You can reap the therapeutic benefits of an herbal sauna, an aroma room, saunarium, Balinese salt inhalation room and more. Also included in an afternoon tea in the two AA-Rosette Orangery restaurant.
Or if you’re looking to experience ultimate luxury, you can save 11 per cent on the Harrods Tea Rooms Afternoon Tea for Two (was £124, now £110). Served in the new Harrods Tea Rooms on the 4th floor, your afternoon tea boasts a spectacular tiered selection of treats, from delicate finger sandwiches and freshly-baked scones to picture-perfect patisserie.
The experience boasts a 4.6 out of five star rating from 286 reviews. Sonia said: “I have never had afternoon tea as good as here. The service and experience was out of this world. Thank you to everyone who worked this day so wonderful as they made it.”
Elaine wrote: “This experience from start to finish was perfect. The booking process was easy, a quick phone call. On the day the afternoon tea was very tasty and if we wanted more of anything that wasn’t a problem. The service was excellent and staff very attentive. I even got to take home the leftovers in a nice little Harrods bag.”
From just £39, you can enjoy the Hammam Spa Experience & Full Body Rose Mask, either for one person or two people, via Wowcher, at the Crystal Palace Spa in Marylebone, London. The experience currently has a price drop on it from between £150 and £300 to £39 and £84.
If you’re after a luxurious spa day for two people, it will cost you £78 for a weekday booking and £84 for a weekend slot. You can save between 72 and 74 per cent of its original price.
Over 394 of the experiences have been bought and is one of the site’s most in-demand deals of the moment. Included in the deal is a full-body Kese mitt exfoliation with olive oil and floral soap, a rose mask and warming caladrium steam room, and refreshing Moroccan mint tea or Turkish coffee each in the stunning mosaic Turkish hammam.
Or if you feel like staying in for a girls pamper session, Wowcher sells the Mask and Chill Skincare Set at just £5.99, down from £12.99. The Limited-Edition Freeman Beauty Mask & Chill 12 Piece Self-Care Skincare Kit is the brand’s best-selling mask ‘fridge’ with a full assortment of facial masks to suit your skincare needs.
The kit includes 12, 0.24 fl oz trial size facial mask sachets of Freeman Beauty favourites. The deal can save you a cool 54 per cent of its full price.
