Let's Plan Our Next Date

Hey lovebirds ❤️

As we enter the last month of 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect - just like many of you might be doing too. Our little team’s been thinking about how we can bring you even better, more meaningful content next year.

So tell us - what do you want to see more of?

Vote in the poll below, or if you’ve got a story, thought, or date hack to share, drop us a message at @theottersidesg! 🦦

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🏩 6 Hotels For Your Next Baecation

Looking for a romantic escape without travelling overseas? Try these staycation spots:
✨ Artyzen Singapore: Luxury hotel with a 25m-long infinity pool
✨ Capella Singapore: Villas & manors which blend contemporary & colonial charm
✨ JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach: Elegant rooms in the city centre
✨ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore: Eco-friendly stay with cosy cabanas & infinity pool
✨ Shangri-La Singapore: Kid-friendly themed suites for couples with children
✨ The Clan Hotel: Charming retreat which pays homage to historic clan associations

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💕 8 Must-go Events To End 2025 On A High

✨ Ready for an epic December? Here's 8 exciting events for date nights: bit.ly/4pDv2wW

Join the TOS family here 🦦
💌 @dateideas - All things couples
🛍 @thriftyideas - Hottest deals in town
🚌 @travelideassg - Scratch that wanderlust itch here
🍾 @soloideas - Enjoy that #singlelife
🐶 @petideas - For pawrents
🪩 @gigsideas - Music events
🦦 @theotterside - What's up and coming

🎅 X'MAS SPECIAL: Redeem 2 FREE Slimming Treatments Now!

🎁 1st 50 Gift: FREE Slimming Cream (worth $80)
✨ Experience effortless, effective slimming:
✔️ Burn stubborn fats in 20 mins
✔️ Up to 5cm loss at targeted part
✔️ No pills, surgery or crash diets

🗓 Now till OOS
📍 All outlets
➡️ Redeem now: bit.ly/442GTwh

❗️ New female customers only

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👾 Asia's First Pac-Man Carnival

✨ Retro arcade zone, stage performances, exclusive merch & more
✨ Win rewards at the Pac-Man Maze & Challenge Arena
✨ F&B village selling themed dishes & drinks

🗓 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
⏰ 3 - 10pm (Mon - Thu) | 12 - 10pm (Fri - Sun)
📍 Palawan Green, Sentosa
💵 From $2.90
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4ozjoSN

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🎄 Togetherland By World Christmas Market

✨ Bask in festive magic with your partner at Togetherland
✨ Spans across 9 festive zones, inspired by Santa's 9 reindeers
✨ Enjoy Christmas musicals, food stalls, a bazaar & more
✨ Snap photos with Santa or at Candy Cane Lane

🗓 11 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
⏰ 5 - 11pm (Mon - Thu) | 4 - 11pm (Fri - Sun)
📍 Bayfront Event Space
💵 Free entry
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3JwlPqS

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🐼 5:59+ Cafe & Bistro

✨ Pandas galore & urban garden vibes for your next date
✨ Panda-themed beverages & dessert along with Sichuan fare
✨ Ig-worthy menu & panda plushies

🗓 Daily
⏰ 10:30am - 11pm (Fri - Sat) | 11am - 10pm (Sun - Thu)
📍 313@Somerset, #01-28
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4nFUArX

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🎮 New Interactive Gaming Spot

✨ 6k sq ft arcade with >30 physical & digital games
✨ Floor is Lava, claw machines, console games & more
✨ Beginner-friendly Han embroidery workshops available

🗓 Daily
⏰ 11am - 11pm
📍 211 New Bridge Rd, B3
💵 From $12/pax
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4946U1t

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🍫 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: The Musical

❤️ A whimsical date
✨ Winner of 2 Tony Awards (Best Costume Design & Best Lighting Design)
✨ Features iconic songs & new numbers by award-winning songwriters of Hairspray

🗓 19 May - 7 Jun 2026
📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
💵 From $88/tix
➡️ More info: bit.ly/43WEnHw

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🌎 4 Tips For LDRs

Love knows no distance, but it does take effort. Here are some tips to help your long distance relationship last 💡

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🧙‍♀️ Sentosa Wicked Pop-up

✨ Go for a stroll with your partner along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City
✨ Snap photos at installations incl a steampunk-inspired train & Elphaba's hat
✨ Features film costume replicas & scenic recreations
✨ Enjoy wickedly delicious food & shop exclusive merch

🗓 Now - 4 Jan 2026
📍 Sentosa
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3MH1boW

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🛍 Free Entry To Public Garden Christmas 2025

💵 Shop various Asian independent brands in one place
💵 Discover hidden gems & check off your gift list

🗓 13 - 14 Dec 2025
⏰ 1 - 7pm
📍 Suntec Convention Hall 403-404
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4rvj9uw

🛍 @thriftyideas

🎄 Journey To The Magical Land Of Sweets

✨ Ballet's most iconic Christmas story
✨ Dazzling costumes, breathtaking snowflakes & exquisite sets
✨ Features superstars Iana Salenko & Marian Walter as guest principal artists

🗓 16 - 20 Dec 2025
⏰ 2.30pm (Sat only) | 8pm
📍 Esplanade Theatre
💵 From $73/pax
➡️ More info: bit.ly/44c7YNy

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👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Budget Date Ideas

Who says magical dates need to be expensive? Tick off these cute (& affordable) date ideas to score a bingo with your partner - no fancy plans needed when the chemistry's rich 😉💖

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🏨 Hotel-themed Wiggle Wiggle Pop-up

💵 Ball pit, quirky decor & photobooth available
💵 Plenty of photo ops incl a life-sized bear & whimsical rooms
💵 Shop cute exclusive merch incl stickers & pouches from $1.50

🗓 Now - 4 Jan 2026
⏰ 10am - 10pm
📍 Plaza Singapura, Lvl 1
💵 Free entry
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4pkHXDX

🛍 @thriftyideas

☃️ Free Holiday Pop-ups

‘Tis the season for festive pop-up adventures with your partner ❤️

✨ Snow Much Fun with LINE FRIENDS
✨ Mofusand Holidays
✨ Pokémon: Catch The Holiday Magic
✨ Sanrio Season of Joy
✨ Snoopy Fa La-La-La-La Christmas
✨ MINISO x Zootopia 2 Pop-up

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🧧 Wedding Ang Bao Guide

Getting married soon & not sure who you need to give ang baos to? We've got you covered with our handy checklist ❤️

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🛒 Retro Pop-up Grocer

💵 Fun, ig-worthy shopping experience w artisan products incl Shiokonbu & Chive Cream Cheese
💵 Free samples available for most products
💵 Enjoy bagels, sandwiches & kombucha

🗓 Now - 21 Dec 2025 (Thu-Sun only)
⏰ 10am - 7pm
📍 320 Joo Chiat Rd
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3KJwQ8K

🛍 @thriftyideas

🎄 Festive Date Coming Up? 💚

💆‍♀️ Get a clean scalp + nice hair for the season
✨ Signature Hair Guard Treatment @ $40 (U.P. $356)
🎁 Comes with a FREE 100ml shampoo

🗓 Now - 31 Dec 2025
📍 Available in all 7 Outlets
➡️ Book now: bit.ly/3MWUD5G

❗️ Valid for first-time customers aged 21 and above. T&C's apply.

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🎈 Multisensory Play Experience

✨ Embrace your inner child at Dopamine Land
✨ 9 themed rooms incl Colourtopia, Euphoria Grove & Cosmic Oasis
✨ Pillow fights, ball pits, dance floors & more

🗓 Wed - Mon
⏰ 11am - 9pm
📍 WEAVE @ Resorts World Sentosa, Lvl2
💵 From $14/pax
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3Mj7r6o

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