Perfect for food-loving couples who are looking for something new, the ever-changing menu keeps up the suspense. The small portions of starters are followed by equally small mains in a three-course sitting.

While the food is, of course, important, the highlight is the experience itself. In the dark, senses are heightened. Not only does your palate become more sensitive, the smell of the dishes is more tantalising. It's a romantic escapade that's fun, different and extraordinary.

Alternatively, take it to the skies with Singapore Flyer. One of the world's largest observation wheels with 360-degree, unobstructed panoramic views overlooking the city's Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island and even parts of Malaysia and Indonesia, the attraction has 28 capsules which can be transformed into perfect venues for an intimate, romantic meal.

At 35 square metres, each capsule offers couples a spacious and secluded sanctuary. The five-course meal will be short but sweet, lasting about an hour. But, as they say, time flies when you're having fun - and what more can you expect when you're taking in the bright lights of the city, while being catered to by a private butler?

Those with a penchant for adventure can choose an extraordinary experience tucked away in the African bush. At the Tanda Tula Safari Camp, a private game reserve in South Africa, a romantic private dinner takes place on an outdoor deck against the backdrop of a luxury tent. The rustic yet lavish deck offers a spectacular front-row view of animal life in the African bush.

Playing up the ambience, each dining occasion at Tanda Tula is designed to create a sensory experience unlike any other. Under the starry nights, the melody of the wilderness takes the spotlight.

Taking over soothing violins and jazzy saxophones is nature's own symphony. Hoots from scops owls, chirps from nightjars and the call of lions accompany guests over a three-course dinner.

The food served at Tanda Tula is African-inspired with a modern focus, but guests with particular cravings can request special dishes. At their beck and call is a private waiter. Like a genie in a bottle, the waiter mysteriously appears only when required, ensuring the utmost privacy throughout the meal.

If dining with exotic animals is not your cup of tea, Australia's Tali Wiru offers a special opportunity to dine under the Southern Desert sky. There is an open-air restaurant for guests to enjoy nature's beauty while dining.

Once again it is the ambience which truly sets this dining experience apart from the others. The experience, aptly named Sounds of Silence, warrants your undivided attention.

Watch the sunset under the Outback sky with your loved one accompanied by the sound of a didgeridoo before sitting amid the beautiful dune for a table d'hote four-course dinner, paired with Australian wines.

Whether indoors or outdoors, in the dark or up in the air, the possibilities are endless if you want to impress your significant other with a special romantic dinner this season.

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