Date Ideas for Valentine's 2014

Got plans for you and your loved one this Valentine's? Here's a list of Valentine's Date Ideas to guide you.....Happy Valentine's!

• Looking for a unique Valentine date experience? Rediscover the lush greenery of wilderness inside the city while being serenaded with romantic love songs. Watch the multi-faceted international classical concert pianist Nick Nañgit and the Virtuosi String Orchestra with special guest performers at Lub-Dub: The Music of the Heart Concert (Lovelife sa Wildlife). a FREE post-Valentine's concert on February 15, 2014 Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM at the Amphitheater, Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center, Quezon City. 
• Please check facebook.com/lubdubconcert for more info.

• A must-try Valentine's date at the only revolving restaurant in Metro Manila, Chef Jessie Sincioco's 100Revolving Restaurant located at Eastwood.  Enjoy outstanding food with exceptionally unusual dining experience - relaxing ambience, set off  by panoramic windows that afford stunning and gently shifting views, as the restaurant rotates on its axis. Enjoy a sit-down menu for Valentine's day for P2,500++. For more info and reservations, please call (632) 962-1016 / (632) 962-5654 or email: 100@chefjessie.com

• How about dining with your beloved under the stars at The Nest, Vivere Hotel Alabang on Valentine's day. The Nest, sitting high atop Vivere Hotel's 31st floor, brings you the exquisite sight and taste of dining in the sky. With the 360-degree panoramic view of the south and the romantic breeze of the evening, it offers you a perfect rendezvous in the metro. Dinner at P2,750 nett/person.  For reservations, please email: thenest@viverehotel.com.ph.
• A Valentine's Package at Vivere is also available and valid until Feb. 28, 2014.  For inquires, you may call (632) 771-7777.

Pamper your loved one with a special Valentine's Room Package at Marriott Hotel Manila

P15,888++ per night

• Deluxe golf view room accommodation

• In-room dining credits worth P4,000

• One (1) bottle of house wine with in-room dining meal

• One (1) box of pralines

Valid on February 11-18, 2014 only

Call 988-9999 for inquiries and reservations

• An extra-ordinary party and a chance to find a sweetheart await you on February 14 at The Deck Bar at Crimson Hotel Alabang. Take a step out of your usual Valentine celebration and wear traffic light colors to show your relationship status. Wear RED if you’re in love and happily committed,  YELLOW, if you’re unsure and it’s complicated, and GREEN if you’re single and ready to party all night!
• What’s more than finding true love is a chance to win gift certificates from Café Eight when you wear your best traffic light #OOTD! All guests are also entitled to join the Valentine games and the raffle draw for a chance to win an overnight stay in an Executive Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2).
• Priced at P750++ per person, access to the Valentine Traffic Light Party includes two (2) standard drinks and a serving of pica-pica. Tickets are now available for sale at Café Eight. For inquiries and reservations, call Crimson Hotel at 863-2222 loc 1612.

• Enjoy a sumptuous Valentine's Day dinner buffet on Feb. 14, 2014 at the topmost floor of Acacia Hotel Alabang for P1,500 net per person.  Get a magnificent view of the city plus...entertainment by song diva, Angela Vera and the Conbrio Duo. 

• Romantic treats await you and your loved one at The Bellevue Hotel Alabang.  For Valentine's Day, Café d'Asie and Vue Bar celebrate the day of love, affection and friendship with live entertainment and delicious food.
• From February 10 - 16, spend a truly "suite" love experience with your special someone through The Bellevue's special room promo.
• Enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine and cheese platter, unlimited broadband access, exclusive access to The Bellevue Signature Club Lounge, your choice of buffet breakfast for two adults and two children below 6 years old, 20% discount on food and beverages at Café d'Asie and Phoneix Court and more!
• Surprise your lady with a long stemmed rose while X Factor Philippines' Daddy's Home sings in the background! For only P2500 nett per person, you and your loved one can also enjoy a delectable dinner buffet, one round of red or white wine and a box of chocolate pralines. 
• Call The Bellevue Hotel Manila at 771-8181 for reservations.

• Enjoy the best view of Taal Volcano via the famous Eye Sky at Sky Ranch Tagaytay.  Experience great adventure which not only you and your loved one, but the whole family as well, will truly enjoy. Entrance Fee only at P50/person.  Please call Sky Ranch Tagaytay Admin Office at (632) 857-0100 loc.1653 for more info.

• Spend a romantic day or two away from the hustle and bustle (and heavy traffic) of Manila. Discovery Country Suites Valentine Package is inclusive of wine and cheese cocktails at sundown and a hearty country breakfast for two. 
• Delight in Chef Anthony Raymond's special a la carte selections that include Baked Oyster, Steak and Lobster and USDA Prime Rib "Rossini". Available for lunch and dinner on February 14 - 16 at Verbena Restaurant.
• For inquiries and reservations, please call 529.8172 or email dcsrsvn@discovery.com.ph

• Spend your magical Valentine's Day at Enchanted Kingdom. An enchanting dinner under the sky for only P1500/couple, also includes two (2) regular day pass tickets and souvenir.  This promo is available from Feb. 8 - 28, 2014. For reservations, please call Enchanted Kingdom at (632) 584-3535 loc.333.

• An enticing Valentine's Buffet awaits you and your date on Valentine's Day at Hotel Intercon's Cafe Jeepney. On Feb. 13 - 14, 2014 Cafe Jeepney offers dinner buffet choices that are sure to impress.  Treat your loved one to a captivating array of international spread and decadent desserts for a truly memorable meal for P1,700++ per person. Roses await ladies who will dine on these dates.
• Please call Hotel Intercontinental at 793 7000 ext. 776 to book a table.

• Experience a romantic Manila Bay Valentine's Dinner Cruise for only P650 per person only. This includes one and a half hour Manila Bay Cruise, buffet dinner, and a surprise giveaway.  For more info and reservations, please call Sun Cruises at 834-6857 to 58 or 966-9391.

• Do you want a memorable date submerged in water? Couples can experience walking in the deep through Manila Ocean Park’s Aquanaut, diving with fishes and rays as witnesses to their undying love. They can also visit the Oceanarium for some stunning views of marine life. This is available from February 10 to 16, 2014.  For more info, please call Manila Ocean Park at 567-7777 loc 152. 

 Romantic tables at Midas Cafe.  Call  them at 902-0100 or email your reservations at info@midashotelandcasino.com

• Try a different and spooky Valentine's date at Asia's first Scream Park Manila "My Bloody Valentines" on Feb. 14, 2014.  Scream Park Manila is open from Wednesdays to Sundays 6pm to 2am until March 2014.   Regular Prices: Adult: P566.50; VIP Express: P1,339; KIDS (under 13yo. above 3ft.) P412
• Location: Diosdado Macapagal cor. Gil Puyat Avenues (near World Trade Center, across Home Depot) Pasay City.  You can buy your tickets at Scream Park booth, online tickets at Scream Park Manila website or at ticketworld.com.ph

• Treat your loved one to a blissful escape at Le Spa, Hotel Sofitel Manila. Enjoy a refined French elegance and the warm Filipino touch revive the mind, body and spirit. Avail a minimum of any 60-minute signature massage treatment and get 50% discount on the same treatment for your loved one. Valid from February 1 to 28, 2014.  For bookings and to download the menu, go to www.sofitelmanila.com or call 551-5555 for more info.

• Hotel Sofitel also offers an intimate Valentine's dinner at Sunset Bar. Dine under the stars in one of the five beautifully decorated canopies at the Sunset Bar. Indulge in the assistance of a personal butler serving a decadent set menu masterfully prepared by French Chef Bettina Arguelles. Avail of the special six-course menu and enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne, box of artisanal heart-shaped chocolates, bouquet of roses, romantic serenade, and a special gift from Jewelmer. Rate is set at P30,000+++.
• A special four-course dinner is likewise available, served with a bottle of sparkling wine. Rate is set at P10,000+++. Book a table via sofitelmanila.com or call (632) 551-5555 for more info.

• Celebrate Valentine's with fun and adventure at Star City. Just wear a RED SHIRT to get 50% off on ride-all-you-can tickets. Star City's Valentine's Promo runs from Feb. 14 - 16, 2014.  Please call Star City at 832-3248 to 49 for more details.

• Fall in love and listen to Manila String Machine while enjoying delicious dinner at Rockwell Power Plant Mall's The Sweetest Thing: A Night of Unforgettable Moments! Grab your tickets now at the Power Plant Mall admin Office P1 level near Milkyway. For inquiries, please call 898-1702.

• Enjoy a gastronomic French cuisine with international singing sensation, Stephanie Reese at Brasserie Cicou in Greenhills.  A special 7-course menu prepared by Chef Cyrille Soenen for P3,500 net per person will surely delight you and your loved one. Please call Cicou at (632) 661-9200 for reservations.

Celebrate love day in style at Peninsula Hotel in Makati. It's that one very special day in the year to indulge in romance. Valentine's at The Peninsula offers the following choices where ladies will receive a long-stem red rose:

• THE LOBBY (8pm-12mn) Sumptuous French wines and hors d' oeuvres under the Sunburst at P1,900++ per person.
• SPICES (6pm-11pm) Make it an evening of Asian delights.
• OLD MANILA (6:30pm-11pm) A romantic five-course Modern European menu amidst elegant surroundings at P4,750++ with a glass of Champagne per person.
• ESCOLTA (6:30pm-10pm) A lavish buffet in the relaxing atmosphere of Escolta at P2,200++ per person or P3,100++ with a glass of Champagne.
• SALON DE NING (7pm-2am) It will be a Valentine Single's Night Party that's for couples too.

For inquiries or reservations, please call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.

Fun Valentine's Activities and Promos are available at Robinsons Galleria.

• Experience a memorable Valentine escapade at Century Park Hotel Manila with a Special Valentine Room Package of P5,000 net/ night, classic superior room and P6,000 net/ night, Deluxe room, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at the Café in the Park plus a romantic dinner date either at the Century Tsukiji or Café in the Park. The package also comes with a welcome drink upon arrival, use of the fitness center and use of the heated swimming pool. Room is subject to availability. This special offer cannot be combined with other discounts, packages or senior citizens’ card and is also exclusive to local residents. This special promotion from February 10 to 18, 2014 requires prior reservation.
• For inquiries or reservations, please contact Century Park Hotel Rooms Reservations at 528-5814 to 16 or Sales & Marketing at 528-5831 to 32.

• This season of hearts, immerse yourself in a world of thrilling flavor combinations at a hands-on cooking class on February 15 and 22 with Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Executive Pastry Chef, Romain Renard. Enjoy an afternoon creating innovative dessert tapas such as Basil Panna cotta with green apple and fennel salad, chocolate mousse with Maltesers and Mikado, all in the cozy comfort of the Isabela kitchen studio.
• "Temptation for Two" is priced at P5,000 nett per couple, and includes all materials and ingredients, snacks of sweet canapes, sparkling wine. Limited slots are available for this up-close and intimate class. To reserve a slot for you and your loved one, or for more information, please call Restaurant Reservations at 813 8888, or email rric.slm@shangri-la.com.
• Special staycation package at Makati Shangri-la is also available.  Please call 813-8888 for more info.

• Celebrate Valentine's with a dash of art and culture, may kasama man o wala! Art to Heart 2014 at Ayala Museum gives you can experience of tasteful Valentine's while appreciating art with fine wine and chocolates. Take home sweet moments by having your portraits sketched by artists.  All activities are FREE with purchase of museum admission.  Please call 752-1101 to 02 for more info.

• Have a fun and entertaining night of dance in the GK Enchanted Farm Hyundai Center for Green Innovation as our passion for dance blends with the hope for nation building! Sway and grove to the music of Marc Antony, Luis Enrique and other latin artists! Fun starts at 6pm.
• With a special Salsa dance instructor from the Netherlands and Caribbean. All proceeds go to the Human Nature Goodness Rising campaign of Human Nature to rebuild houses in Tacloban.
• For more information, please contact info@gkenchantedfarm.com or text 0916-225-3363.

• There's Love in the Skye, a special Valentine's Day celebration on February 13 and 14 at the first rooftop lounge in Manila. Treat your significant other to a sumptuous 3-course set dinner and a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne for P2,000 per head. Price is inclusive of 12% VAT and 10% Service Charge.
• Skye is located at the Roofdeck W High Street Building, 28th Street corner 11th Ave. Bonifacio Global City. For reservations, please call (02) 478-4284 (10am to 8pm) / (0932) 856-7593 (2pm to 12mn) Tuesdays to Saturdays.  You may also send email at reservations@skye.ph

• Nothing says “I Love You” like a rooftop dinner for two at Pan Pacific Manila. Enjoy a special 6-course Valentine’s Dinner menu perfectly prepared by Chef Renato with dishes such as Vegetable Samosa with Hummus, Smoked Duck Salad with Orange-Coriander Vinaigrette, Basil-Tomato Veloute, Mushroom Risotto with Seared Scallops and Quail Eggs, and Grilled Australian Tenderloin with Shrimp Custard, Braised Fava Beans in Gumbo-Sherry Sauce. Cap the night with a divine Couple’s Saccharine Platter! Dine over the city and under the stars as a quartet ensemble serenades you and your loved one on this special day.  Guests who dine in our Valentine’s Dinner are entitled to a 50% discount on suite bookings for the 14th of February 2014.
• The Valentine’s Dinner is available on 14 February 2014 at P2,200 net per person. For inquiries and reservations, email enquiry.ppmnl@panpacific.com or call 318-0788.

• Bring on the romance at Cowrie Cove as Mactan Shangri-la chefs create special set menus to tickle the love bug in you. For inquiries and reservations, please call Shangri-la Mactan Cebu at 231-8224 or email fbreservations.mac@shangri-la.com

• What better way to spend Valentine's Day than dining out in style at Hyatt Regency Hotel and Casino Manila. February 14, 2014, enjoy an unforgettable experience with a romantic dinner. Rekindle your love with the romantic ambience at Hyatt Regency Hotel and Casino Manila's rooftop dinner. Delight in dishes that will surely seduce the your palate while enjoying a grand view of Manila Bay's famous sunset. Toast to a love dinner with a glass of champagne and seal the night with a kiss. 
• For inquiries and reservations, please contact Hyatt's Food and Beverage Reservations Centre at (63 2) 245-1234 ext. 7291.

• Roses and Reds will take over Oz Bar this Valentine's Day at Holiday Inn & Suites in Makati. Enjoy a night of romance as singer Jane Ocampo serenade you and your loved one with the Makati skyline as your backdrop. Only P1400++ for two persons inclusive of canape and a glass of red wine. Call us at 909-0888 to book a table.

• Solaire’s luxurious “SUITEHEART" Package will be the perfect choice for guests wishing to celebrate an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. The 2 Bay Suite is available at P17,500* and the Grand Deluxe room at P9,500*. (* Applicable for Local residents and expats with ACR. Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 12% VAT)

• Enjoy touring The Mind Museum this February 15, 2014 and cap the evening off with a 4-Course Dinner at Kyle's Lab for only P950 per person. By reservation only. Please call Kyle's Lab at 0926-7162051, email info@kyleslab.com.

• Celebrate precious moments with the family this Valentine's Day at Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for only P3,900++.  Package includes breakfast for two adults and two children, kiddie play pack and treats, teddy bear from Toys R Us. Please call Holiday Inn Manila GAlleria at (632) 633-7111 for more info.

• Enjoy your customized menu under the stars and by the pool with your Valentine's date at The Terrace Maxims Hotel, Resorts World. Enjoy a delightful meal with exquisite wines and romantic music as you share an exclusive space with your partner under the stars. What's more, you can choose your own salad, soup, entrée, dessert, drink and wine at The Terrace in Maxims Hotel. The venue is also your choice, either in a cabana or at the pool deck for only P3000++ or P2000++ per person, respectively. Make this the ultimate Valentine dinner by calling Guest Services at 908-7290. Details here: rwmanila.com

• In Cebu, Love is in the Air...literally! This Valentine's Day take that special someone an experience of a lifetime with Asian Aerospace Helicopter Service for only P5,000 per couple. Tickets are sold at SM City Cebu's The Northwing fronting Healthy Options.

Celebrate the most romantic time of the year with the sweet pleasures of Traders Hotel, Manila!

• Hearty Affair at Latitude.  Delight in an amorous affair in a dinner buffet for only P2,088 nett for 2 persons, which includes a rose and praline for the lovely lady. Make the night even more fanciful with an additional wine buffet for only P388 nett per person.
• Fresh Temptation at Kitsho.   Express your love over an exquisite dining experience with your special someone in an authentic Japanese dinner buffet for only P2,088 nett for 2 persons with 1 complimentary bottle of sake, a lovely rose and praline for your beautiful valentine.
• Endless Passion at TLounge.  Make each moment last in a cocktail buffet with unlimited serving of beer or softdrinks as you fall in love with an enchanting view of the Manila Bay night lights for only P2,088nett for 2 persons. Includes a rose and praline for your queen.
• Suite Dreams.  Spend the dreamiest night of the year in an Executive Suite with an access to TLounge, 1 hour massage and breakfast for 2 persons at Latitude for only P10,988nett for 2 persons. Get a complimentary full minibar plus a bottle of wine! Early check-in at 10am and a late check-out at 4pm.

For inquiries and reservations, please call Traders Hotel at (632) 708 4888.

• Enjoy great dinner with a dazzling fireworks display at this year's Pyromusical Competition at SM Mall of Asia on Feb. 15.  Restaurants located at San Miguel By the Bay, Ecom, and Veranda at SM Mall of Asia also offer dining packages.  

Note: This list gets updated when necessary.  Manila Shopper is not in any way connected with any of the establishments listed above. Contact details are indicated so that you can check and verify the promo or package. Prior reservation is highly recommended.