Creating Intimacy: Top 5 Date Night Ideas in the South Florida, Tri-County Area
Hey all!
If you are one of my many followers, you have heard me discuss creating intimacy. I am not talking about doing the do, though! I am talking about holding hands more often, going for walks, playing board games, putting the phones away to just talk and laugh, and going on dates. Intimacy can be created in various ways, but today we will focus on our top 5 date night ideas in the South Florida, tri-county area!
One of the best things about being a photographer is when a couple already has that great intimacy. It shows! The emotions and passion are just there, making the session magical and the images more meaningful!
Creating intimacy leading up to your photography or videography session will help to reinforce that deeper connection, so come the day of the session, you two will be ready to go!
I hope you are ready to dig in; we have a lot to discuss. I promise everything we talk about will be very valuable.
Pay close attention; I am going to give you a page out of The Dating Playbook.
I decided to break this down for each South Florida county because there is genuinely a lot to do across the tri-county area. I also did not want to leave out anyone who doesn't live in Palm Beach County, where I reside.
Top 5 Date Night Ideas in the South Florida, Tri-County Area!
Palm Beach County
Okay, so I like nature a lot! So, I had to throw a couple of gardens on our list. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public garden. Mount Botanical Garden carries over 2,000 tropical and subtropical plants from six continents, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus, and palms. Whether you're looking to take a stroll through the garden or participate in one of Mounts Botanical Garden's events, you and your partner will enjoy cultural, social, and educational activities!
The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, yes, another garden, but this time with sculptures, offers nine monumental garden sculptures, 250 species of rare tropical Palms and Cycads, and 100 works of art. Located in West Palm Beach, Fl, the historic Norton House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and is the former home of sculptor Ann Norton. Get lost with your partner in the largest garden tract containing sculptures designed in natural, unmanicured style and experience Norton's mysterious monoliths as surprises in their lush green jungle-like setting.
A little competition never hurts anyone, and why not get your Tiger Woods on while enjoying your partner. Drive Shack is changing the entertainment scene in West Palm Beach, offering interactive golf, two full bars, a rooftop lounge, upscale food, and ample event space, bringing a fresh alternative to the day and nightlife scenes!
Strap on your helmets! You and your partner are going to test your balance while touring Palm Beach. Coveted as not just a tour but an adventure, the Palm Beach Segway Tours combine the thrill of riding the segways with one of the most exclusive areas in the world, Palm Beach. A perfect blend of fun and adventure with dashes of interesting facts along the way. The beautiful scenery and incredible landmarks are breathtaking as you effortlessly glide along on your own personal self-balancing transporter. But don't worry! Palm Beach Segway Tours expertly trained guides will keep you entertained and safe along the way. No experience necessary!
If you're a foodie like me, then this might be the date night for you! The newly opened Delray Beach Market is located just off downtown Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue dining district. The food hall stands at four levels with 150,000 square feet of space and a red sign marking its name above the city. You and your partner will be able to taste everything from fresh-baked pastries to empanadas and healthy bowls to fried food, the Delray Beach Market - Eat. Drink. Beach. Repeat. It's more than a food hall—it's a lifestyle, a place to connect, a space to celebrate Delray!
Broward County
Glitch Bar Restaurant + Arcade
Located in Flagler Village in downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Glitch Bar Restaurant + Arcade offers a variety of vintage arcade games in addition to a full bar and menu for you and your partner to enjoy. Get your nerd and grub on!
Xtreme Action Park is the largest indoor entertainment venue in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This venue has over 200,000 square feet of exciting attractions, including Go Kart Racing, Bowling Lanes, Arcade Game Room, a Ropes Course Adventure, a Trampoline Park, Roller Skating Rink, Escape Rooms, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality Games, and VR Escape Rooms. Lots of activities for you and your partner to get into!
Curated Picnics – The Little Gatherings
Here is where you have to get a little creative and dig into your creativity bag! This date night idea will require you to determine the location, décor style, and food and beverage choice, but it is well worth it. If you're looking for a unique and memorable experience, let The Little Gatherings curate your next date night with a pop-up picnic. All picnic set-ups include event rentals and creative services from start to finish. Create an intimate date night or a day date with your partner with a picnic designed by you, for you, curated by this sister duo at The Little Gatherings.
NYSW Jazz Lounge is South Florida's newest and hottest, upscale jazz lounge in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. NYSW boasts a beautiful atmosphere, beautiful people and features the best in Live Jazz four nights a week. If you enjoy the smooth sound of jazz, delicious cocktails, spoken word, or want to rock out to R&B classics from their house DJ, grab your partner and make your way to NYSW for their well known happy hour!
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery is a hip food hall located in Fort Lauderdale's art district, offering fantastic food, craft beer, artisan coffee, local art, live music & more! This location is more than just a food hall. They also offer cooking classes, featured art installations, artist kiosks, and a Wired Sound Academy, where you can learn techniques used by pros for DJing and music production.
Miami-Dade County
Come DIY ready to make your own candle with your partner! Candle Land Miami is a full-service candle pouring experience offered in two locations in Miami, FL, Wynwood, and South Beach. Pick your vessel, choose your fragrances, mix and set!
Maybe a date night or a weekend staycation, Nikki Beach offers the first luxury beach club concept that blends the elements of music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art into one!
Wynwood has so much to offer you to create the perfect date night for you and your partner. An eclectic district in the urban core of Miami, Florida, Wynwood is home to art galleries, retail stores, antique shops, eclectic bars, artisanal eateries, and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world. I especially enjoy the Second Saturday Art Walk they host every month!
Release the week's stress with your partner at The Smash Spot. The Smash Spot offers a safe place for people to shatter their stress away!
Naomi Wilzig Erotic Art Museum - WEAM
Founded in 2005 by Naomi Wilzig, WEAM is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to fine erotic art. Located in Miami Beach, WEAM is a museum, library, and education think tank that uses its collection to illustrate the history of erotic art. Collections range from Karma Sutra, bondage, and tons of pictures of intimate body parts. Get hot and steamy on this date night. It literally screams INTIMACY!
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Get dolled up and book us for a luxury date night photoshoot! Then whisk your partner away to a lovely dinner at their favorite restaurant!
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Whoa! That was a lot. If you made it this far, congratulations, and thank you! I hope these date night ideas give you and your partner some incredible adventures that help create intimacy for your next session!
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