For the die-hard romantics, no amount of traffic or crowd can stop them from having a romantic date on Valentine’s Day 2020. But with only four days to go before V-Day I hope you’ve got your romantic plans ironed out already. If not then here are some date ideas for you to check out. Brace yourself though, you may need some wit, charm, and creativity to get reservations this weekend.
Flowers, chocolates and other romantic tokens help set the romantic mood for Valentine’s Day. As such sending a nice bouquet, preferably with chocolates too, would be a good way to start the day. You can easily find flower shops to cater to your Valentine’s Day 2020 needs because a good number of florists are available in the metro. Known brands like Designer Blooms and Holland Tulips have mall outlets that you can visit. There are also neighbourhood or roadside flower stalls that offer a decent selection of floral arrangements. But if you don’t have time to shop then simply visit online florists like flowerchimp.com and flowerstore.ph and have your gifts delivered. For those on a budget, Dangwa flower shops are the go to place for flowers. Now if you don’t want to brave the crowd then simply visit their online store.
The main course in a Valentine’s Day celebration is a romantic dinner date. For couples who have been together for quite some time, venues that help them reminisce on romantic moments in their relationship are a good choice. But restaurants that provide the best views and ambiance are the most coveted ones during Valentine’s Day. Here are some restaurants around the Metro that you can check out for your romantic dates.
Roof deck restaurants offer the best views of the skyline and cityscape. Thus making them great options for romantic dinners. The Sky Deck at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros Manila, The Penthouse 8747 in Makati, and Finestra at Solaire Resort offers fine-dining experiences with great views. If skyline views aren’t your concern, then the La Cathedral Café Intramuros, The Test Kitchen Rockwell, and Blackbird Makati can give you romantic fine-dining experiences to fit the occasion.
For those who love outdoor dining the Sunset Bar at the poolside area of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay gives is great for dinner and drinks right beside the bay. You can also have cozy dinners with a homey ambiance like those in garden restaurants or ancestral homes turned into restaurants. If this is what you have in mind for your Valentine’s Day 2020 dinner then check out Ninyo Loyola Heights, Greg and Sally Café Marikina Heights, and Purple Yam Malate.
