What is the point of Valentine’s Day? Just the word, “Valentine” evokes images of romantic escapades, unique surprises and the pressure to do better than last year.
I think the whole idea is just to have another loving milestone to celebrate with your loved one. For entrepreneurs, it is a special moment to monetize that loving feeling. For lovers, it is a day to celebrate your relationship that lasted until that day. For long-time lovers, it is an ordinary day because everyday is Valentine’s day.
Personally, Valentine’s is a challenge for me each year to showcase my love for my special someone, in the most creative way possible. Sometimes, I live up to the challenge but sometimes I don’t. But what’s the point of Valentine’s anyway…
Whatever the point is, here are the Top 9 Ideas on How to Spend Your Valentine’s Weekend this 2009:
Try the latest freestyle dining by-reservation-only in Manila — Chef’s Table by Chef Bruce Lim. It’s definitely a different way of “dining out” for Valentine’s.
Wonderful Spring Garden & Precious Greens Garden: It has a combined area of 1,800 sq. meters and has a capacity of 1,000 guests. It is great for big corporate gatherings, product launches and fellowships. These are covered venues suitable for changes of season, climate or weather.
Majestic Upper Room: This 250-sq. meter function room can house 180 people. It is located on the second floor of the building with a good bird’s-eye-view of the garden. The place is air-conditioned and equipped with state-of-the-art sound system, making it one of the most popular venues for long corporate planning sessions or evening events. It also has 2 spacious restrooms for the guests’ convenience.
Amazing Haven Above: A 230-sq. meter venue located on the rooftop. It has a capacity of 150 people and is an amazing place for cocktail parties or romantic events. There are powder rooms for the ladies and the gents. It also has a dressing room, making it a perfect place to hold intimate wedding receptions and family parties.
Worship Garden: This chapel is 170 sq. meters and is good for 170 people. It is equipped with audio and video systems, making it a popular choice for fellowships and gatherings. It is situated in the midst of a luscious garden, perfect for nature lovers.
Blissful Barn House: A 180-seater venue that is a well-engineered building. It is perfect for corporate planning and team building sessions. The building is equipped with a sound system, presentation area, projector area and white boards. It is also built with restrooms, prep area, shower, dressing room and even a kitchen.
Courtyard Open Space: a 1,000 sq. meter open space that is available for huge tent gatherings or open space corporate team building events.
(Source: Sweet Harmony Gardens)
Sweet Harmony Gardens
For Reservations, contact Jay Em +63918-9089037 or email sweetharmonygardens@gmail.com
5. Join Ultimate Philippines for the Hot Air Balloon Festival on Valentine’s
We’re at it again. It’s another ULTIMATE experience as we gear up for Valentine’s day! Prepare to be amazed by the high and mighty in Pampanga! Gawk at the giant hot air balloon of the 13th Annual Philippine Balloon Festival! Savor the delights of an authentic Italian breakfast at the best cafe on this side of Clark.
As a finale, we’ll while away the afternoon in a soothing retreat while stuffing ourselves silly with a sumptuous Kapampangan feast in a rustic farm setting! A great treat for the body, mind and soul!
(Read full details: Ultimate Philippines Website)
Ultimate Pampanga Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s
For reservations, contact Anton Diaz +63917 5683627 or anton@diaz.ph
6. Celebrate Valentine’s with Dusit Thani’s Cross Over Sunday Brunch Buffet, Makati
7. Watch Joanna Ampil’s First Concert and Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on board the Prince of Tides with newlyweds Raymond and Gieves on a very special Valentine’s Manila Bay cruise, together with 20 romantic couples.
Price per couple is P4,000 (or P2,000 per head), inclusive of dinner buffet and drinks.
FEBRUARY 13 (Friday) EVENING CRUISE. Assembly Time: 7:30 PM, Manila Yacht Club (along Roxas Boulevard); Departure: 8:00 PM; Arrival: 11:00 PM, Manila Yacht Club
FEBRUARY 14 (Saturday) SUNSET CRUISE. Assembly Time: 4:00 PM, Manila Yacht Club (along Roxas Boulevard); Departure: 4:30 PM; Arrival: 7:30 PM, Manila Yacht Club EVENING CRUISE. Assembly Time: 7:30 PM, Manila Yacht Club (along Roxas Boulevard); Departure: 8:00 PM; Arrival: 11:00 PM, Manila Yacht Club
FEBRUARY 15 (Sunday) SUNSET CRUISE. Assembly Time: 4:00 PM, Manila Yacht Club (along Roxas Boulevard); Departure: 4:30 PM; Arrival: 7:30 PM, Manila Yacht Club
Prince of Tides Manila Bay Cruise
For inquiries and bookings, contact Raymond at 0917 8081039 or 0922 8991703. Reserve your slots now!
Whether you pick 1 or 2 or more of these 9 ideas for Valentine’s, I hope you have a memorable celebration with your loved one!
Live an Awesome Life in God’s Love,

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Thanks, Anton! These are all great Valentine’s weekend ideas.
You’re Welcome and thanks for the appreciation 🙂
Hi, I guess Hot Air Balloon Fiesta would be such an experience. My whole family will try to be there this weekend. BTW, i included your site in my blog link, if it’s Ok with you. Thanks!
THanks DocGelo for the link! Yeah, ingat lang sa Fiesta because there will
be a lot of people.
anton
Hi Anton,
We met at PSI last night. This blog site is indeed awesome. And these Valentine’s weekend ideas are fantastic! What more can I saw, I want to try ’em all! 😀 But maybe one year at a time! 😀
the best talaga ang yun dusit buffet
http://gourmandtales.wordpress.com/2008/12/22/dusit-thani-hotel-makati-city/
Hi Anton!
Have you tried Pamana? Sounds interesting. Would you have any idea about the price range?
Thanks and best,
Between Bites
http://www.janedchua.com
Hi Anton. Is Joanna Ampil’s concert now on Saturday and Sunday? Wow, great! We wanted to see her but we thought it was Friday and Saturday, so we can’t. But since there’s a Sunday show, then we can! Thanks for this info.
Fred,
You are right. I’m really sorry for that oversight that it is Feb. 13 (Fri)
and Feb. 14 (Sat.)
Anton
Thanks for posting Joanna’s concert, Anton!
Ahhh..the wonders of facebook messaging. :))
I’m gonna catch the Sunday matinee of Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah
Judith
you’re welcome! you sent the message at the right time when I was creating
this post, hehe.
Nice Meeting you last night, Owen!
Oh, in that case that’s too bad for us. Thanks for the clarification. It seemed to good to be true.
Would you know of shows on the 15th? It seems all the shows are only up to the 14th.
Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah but there are also some other shows which I’m not really
interested,hehe
hi, anton. i put your link on my site ha. hope that’s okay with you. met you at smart tower recently. thanks.
Thanks for the link up Caren 🙂
The Prince of Tides is fully booked for the 14th and 15th. How sad. I wanted to try that pa naman…
Damn!! Should have ready this earlier before i made plans!!
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Is the cruise aboard the Prince of Tides available on normal days? 🙂
No… They only do public cruise on special occasions.
Checked out Cuillere last week. Had a great time. Good food, good service. Thanks, Anton!
hello! is the food at the cruise okay?
OK lang, it is catered food…
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