Spice It Up: 10 Creative Summer Date Ideas For You & Bae

Arguably, the summer is the best time of year. It's full of vacations, warm weather, and hot romances. There is something about summer love that just gets the juices flowing and the grand expectations of a summer date really all comes down to creativity. Whether you and bae have been together for a while, or if you're experiencing the early days of a new love, a series of memorable dates are always welcomed.

Getting stagnant in a relationship is something that you never really plan to happen, but it can sneak up on you pretty quickly and before you know it, you're in a rut. Stepping outside of your comfort zone and coming up with date ideas that will not only serve as memorable experiences, but also bring you and your special someone closer together is the ultimate goal—and we have a list of summer dates that belong in the script of a modern romantic comedy.

Check them out and let us know some of your best dates too!

Couple’s Road Trip

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Nothing brings couples closer together quicker than being in a confined space for an extended period of time, which is why a couple's road trip is one of the best dates to indulge in. There are a few ways you could approach this, you could set out on a road trip with a specific destination or simply embrace your carefree side and just hop in the car and let adventure lead you. With this date, you get the chance to talk to each other, sing together, laugh, sightsee, and simply enjoy each other's company.

Cozy Campout

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For all you outdoor enthusiasts, the idea of camping out is the ultimate good time, but for a date night, spicing things up a bit is the way to go. Make the classic campout a little more romantic by having candlelight inside your tent (be safe with this), turn on a specially curated playlist, bring extra comfy blankets and pillows, and, finally, prepare a meal together as the sun begins to set. You and your boo will feel like the only two people in the world—and that's exactly the point.

Stargazing

Seriously, there aren't too many things that are more romantic than looking up at the stars. It's such a simple (and totally free) thing to do, that most people never even think of actually doing it. The beauty and peacefulness of snuggling up together to watch the beautiful, bright stars in the night sky is arguably as romantic as it gets. You will definitely make lasting memories with a date like this.

Choose Your Own Adventure

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Spontaneity is an essential element in having a long-lasting relationship and this also applies to date nights. For this particular date, you and your partner put 6-10 adventurous dates in a pile and each take turns choosing your own adventure. If you start early enough in the day, you can knock out a few adventures or only choose one and save the rest for future dates. The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that you both know each other well, so there shouldn't be any worries about selecting adventures that make you uncomfortable.

Sexy Salsa Lessons

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Dancing is one of the sexiest things you can do as a couple. The ability to say exactly how you feel without using words, just your body movement, is the stuff that romantic chemistry was made of. Salsa is at the top of the list of sexy dances, which makes it a great thing to do for date night. Practically every city has a local dance studio that offers dance lessons, so sign you and your partner up and have an evening of fun while letting your bodies do all the talking.

Adult Game Night

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This is where things get really interesting and fun. We all know how much fun game night is, but this is an adult twist on it that is tailor-made for couples. Whatever games you're playing, simply up the ante and add a strip element for the loser. This date encourages playful couple competition and also keeps things sexy with the removal of clothes. The challenge is to see how many games you can play without fully giving in to temptation.

Romantic Cooking Class

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Food and sex go hand-in-hand, as many equate an incredible meal to incredible sex. So, why not combine the two for a date night that will fill your belly and feed your soul? A quick Google search will turn up plenty of results for couple's cooking classes, so you do have to do too much preparation—just bring a healthy appetite. Food easily brings people closer together, so adding it as a date night activity is a no-brainer.

Recreate Your First Date

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If you're big on memories and being sentimental, then this is the date that will have you swooning. You and the love of your life recreate the very first date you ever had, while also acknowledging the future of your relationship. You can go all out with this one, such as wearing the same outfit you wore that night, playing the same music when you get ready, etc. This way you show each other how important your love is and how everything changed for the better on your first date. Awww!

The "Dare" Dates

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Being daring is a great quality to possess, but even if you aren't the most daring person in the world, you can try to be with this fun date idea. The basics are simple, both of you take turns daring each other with fun, adventurous things to do that you've never done. Now, the warning with this is to not get too carried away—make sure your dares are within reason and won't lead to someone getting arrested, that would totally ruin the mood.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Watching Disney movies and rom-coms will have you imaging taking a hot air balloon ride with the one you love, but why don't more people actually do it? Perhaps it's because they don't think it happens for real, but it definitely does. Do some research in your city and you'll likely find more than one place where couples can take hot air balloon rides high in the sky. This date is strictly for the romantics, the ones who believe in fairytales and happily ever afters…and it's one of the best dates of all time!

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