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Dating deals: Ivanka Trump spa treatment; ‘Sexpionage’ scavenger hunt; no-phone hotel stay

“Romantic getaway” at Trump International Hotel includes a “sensual escape” to The Spa by Ivanka Trump, complete with a complimentary glass of champagne, a 90-minute couples massage and access to a Himalayan salt chamber. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
A sign for the International Spy Museum is lit up around the corner from the Adams Building. which currently houses the museum, in Washington, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“Double agent” date package at the International Spy Museum Play Mr. and Mrs. Smith with your sweetheart. includes two tickets to the museum, access to a “covert ‘Sexpionage’ scavenger hunt” and a $25 voucher to the gift shop. Ìý (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
The Watergate Hotel is redesigning a room used by the team of burglars who broke into the DNC with some inspiration from the hit TV series "Scandal." (Courtesy Watergate Hotel/Ron Blunt)
Rooftop Ice skating Rooftop skating at the Watergate Hotel offers “unparalleled 360-degree views of D.C. and the Potomac”. includes one hour of skating time for two adults and 10 percent off the best available room rate with a two-night minimum stay. Ìý (Courtesy Watergate Hotel/Ron Blunt)
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Date-night baby sitter discounts All dressed up and someplace to go but nobody to watch the kids? SeekingSitters is a $60 credit for new customers who sign up and mention “Date Night DC.” Ìý (Thinkstock)
Get an early taste of Valentine’s Day You don’t have to waitÌýtill the 14thÌýto experience Cafe Dupont’s special Valentine’s Day menu. The is available now.   (Thinkstock)
Make-your-own cocktails at Embassy Row Hotel Ìýat the Embassy Row Hotel in D.C., and you’ll get to pay bartender yourself. A stay in one of the hotel’s boutique guest rooms or parlor suites features its “Love Potion” cocktail-making kit.   (Thinkstock)
S’mores around the fire in Northern Virginia The Lansdowne Resort and Spa is “the perfect couples escape” in Northern Virginia, complete with a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries and a spot around the fire pit for s’mores.   (Thinkstock)
Date night at the Escape Room Trapped in a locked room with your significant other as you both try to decipher cryptic signals about your next move — what a great way to prepare for a relationship! The Escape Room in Georgetown is with the promo code DateNightDMV.   (Thinkstock)
“Device-free date night” Put the phones down or “disconnect to reconnect” as the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Southwest D.C. puts it. comes with a spa treatment, dining in hotel restaurants Muze and the Empress Lounge and views of the Jefferson Memorial.   (Thinkstock)
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A sign for the International Spy Museum is lit up around the corner from the Adams Building. which currently houses the museum, in Washington, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
The Watergate Hotel is redesigning a room used by the team of burglars who broke into the DNC with some inspiration from the hit TV series "Scandal." (Courtesy Watergate Hotel/Ron Blunt)
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WASHINGTON — A wise woman : Baby, credit cards aren’t romance.

A memorable night out with your main squeeze doesn’t have to break the bank. With Valentine’s right around the corner, Destination DC, the city’s official tourism promoter, is highlighting budget-friendly date-night deals — from luxurious staycation packages at top D.C. hotels, discounted tours and deals on flowers and baby sitters.

The Date Nights DC Deals website lists 50 deals for this month. Among the bargains highlighted are:

  • A “Romantic getaway” at the Trump International Hotel, which features a “sensual escape to The Spa by Ivanka Trump.”
  • A “Device-free” stay at the Mandarin Oriental, complete with spa treatment, dining at the Empress Lounge and a suite with a view of the Jefferson Memorial
  • A “Double agent” date package at the International Spy Musuem, which comes with access to a “covert ‘Sexpionage’ scavenger” and a $25 voucher to the gift shop.
  • Rooftop skating at the Watergate Hotel, which offers “unparalleled 360-degree views of D.C. and the Potomac.”

The “Date Nights DC” also lists “luxe” date ideas, “can’t-fail first date” ideas and other suggestions.

Jack Moore

Jack Moore joined º£½ÇÉçÇøapp.com as a digital writer/editor in July 2016.ÌýPrevious to hisÌýcurrent role,Ìýhe covered federal government management and technology as the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.

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