February 2017 www.womanthismonth.com 35 Take to the Waves – Want a daytime date that’s great fun and, at the same time healthy? Take your other half for a paddle boarding lesson. For BD85 Gypsea will arrange a couple’s paddle board/kayak lesson with a tour from a certified instructor. This is followed by a barbecue and shisha on a private section of beach lit with fire sticks and lanterns with cool music playing in the background. If you fancy taking the seagoing experience a little further, they also offer couples’ sailing and kite surfing. Call 77 363-677. Need for Speed – If the object of your affections is a petrol head or speed freak, you could do worse than heading out to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and putting the pedal to the metal in a go-karting experience. You can book single person 15-minute sessions from BD10 or why not get a group of friends together and stage a mini grand prix? There are also a range of other great driving experiences and track tours at the BIC itself and, if you don’t fancy joining in, they make great gifts. Call 17 450-000. Ride Into the Sunset – Picture it, riding on horseback through the warm waves of a shallow sea with your loved one by your side. Sounds wonderful doesn’t it? And, even if you’re not an expert in the saddle, it’s never too late to learn. There are stables at the Dilmun Club, the Country Club and Muharraq Horse Riding School, which offer lessons for adults as well as kids. Once you’ve got the hang of it, the Country Club and others go early morning beach riding. it’s great fun but you’re actually more likely to see the sun rise than set. Call 17 593-593. Island Pearl – Visit one of Bahrain’s two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Muharraq’s Pearling Trail, for a morning or afternoon spent delving into the island’s fascinating history. Do your homework beforehand to find out all about the restored houses, take your loved one by the hand and tell them a story. If you enjoy this, head over to Qal’at al-Bahrain, the other UNESCO site and watch the sunset over the sea from the ancient site.
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