Tis the Season for First Kisses

If you've just started dating someone and you're looking for a memorable spot to share your first kiss, here are few seasonal suggestions:

5. Granville Island

It's noisy, there's always live music playing somewhere, there are crowds - Granville Island is the perfect spot for an unsuspected first kiss. Make it natural and quick, as if the spirit of the season took hold of you both for a split second and magically pulled you together. If your date responds favourably, there will be more time for longer, repeat versions. If your date seems shocked, you can always blame the oysters.

4. Lost Lagoon

The swans at Lost Lagoon are an instant aphrodisiac; just don't get to close. Their white graceful bodies exude innocence, while their long necks are highly sexual. The lagoon itself is a close stand-in for Central Park, one of the most romantic spots in North America. Pick a bench, wait for a pause in the conversation when you are both looking out at the lagoon, then turn and lean. Voila! Thank the swans…

3. Seasons in the Park

Not as cheap as the market or the park, but combine the food, the wine and the view and you have yourself a virtual kiss guarantee. Go easy on the garlic.

2. Spanish Banks

My parents used to call it: 'heading down to watch the submarine races.' Spanish Banks at night is one of the most romantic spots in Vancouver. Why? Because it's secluded, you have a beautiful view of both the harbour and the city and there are no streetlights. Sometimes you have to sneak a kiss.

1. #VanKiss
If you haven't heard about this holiday hashtag, let me enlighten you. A secret society of elves has set up close to a dozen mistletoe stations around the West End. Attached mostly to light poles, these kissing invitations are causing quite the stir this holiday season. Suggest a walk down Davie, checkout the rainbow intersection, giggle in front of the adult shops and then innocently point out one of the two dangling boughs at Thurlow. Tis the season...