Perfect date nights in 14 global cities, from Tel Aviv to Taipei
The most romantic things to do, including places to eat, around the world
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 or not, it’s advisable to have a great date-night idea in your back pocket. To create this year’s round-up, we surveyed Bloomberg bureaus, from Tel Aviv to Taipei. The result is a global guide featuring plugged-in recommendations in 14 cities.
Nairobi, Kenya
If you’re going out on a weekday …
Head to Nairobi National Park, the rare wildlife reserve you can visit by taxi, to see some of the more than 100 mammal species that live there, including the rare black rhinoceros. After catching a legendary African sunset surrounded by Mother Nature’s riches, have dinner at Talisman, where the service is excellent and the menu blends European, Asian, and African influences. It includes vegetable samosas, grilled fish, spicy Indian “bhajia”-style potatoes, and roasted vegetables blended with spicy mustard sauce.
If it’s the weekend …
Spend a night at Giraffe Manor, a luxurious, English-style country house built in 1932 that is home to a herd of Rothschild giraffes. Its 12 luxury suites have sunny terraces and in-room fireplaces, but the real draw is the famous breakfast room, where the giraffes poke their heads through the windows each morning to beg for a bite of your eggs benedict. The property provides a car and driver for your stay, so cap off a day of horseback riding and hiking at the lounge-y Casablanca, famous for its shisha pipes, cocktails, and cold, local beer.
Toronto, Canada
