It’s almost that time of the year again where lovers can splurge out on their partners to celebrate the day of red hearts and pink kisses; Valentine’s Day. It can be an intimidating task to find the perfect way to show your loved one how much you care, but enjoying a wonderful day or romantic meal with them doesn’t have to break the bank. There are so many ways to share a unique Valentine’s Day with someone in Cape Town.
You could surprise your partner with a trip to the theatre; watching a play under the stars is bound to be seen as a dreamy and thoughtful idea. The Maynardville Open Air Theatre in Wynberg is currently running this year’s production of William Shakespeare’s play, The Taming of the Shrew. The cast will put on a special Valentine’s Day performance on the 14February. Check out www.maynardville.co.za for more information.
Book a table for dinner right on the water at Harbour House in Kalk Bay. The food and service is impeccable and you’ll both feel special as you gaze into each others eyes while the powerful waves crash onto the rocks below. Afterwards make sure you enjoy the evening with a stroll along the pier. Call Harbour House on 021 788 4133 to book your table.
The Noordhoek Common is an ideal spot for a special lover’s picnic. Take along your partner’s favourite foods, a blanket and something tasty to drink. You can find a spot under the trees and near the trickling stream. Lie and watch the clouds pass by and let the sounds of the natural world relax you.
A wonderful way to celebrate the big V without spending too much money is to watch the sunset together at one of the beautiful locations around the city. Lion’s Head is a firm favourite as are Signal Hill and Table Mountain. If you don’t really feel like the preluding hike find a spot on the sand at Llandudno and watch the sun melt into the ocean.
Sometimes it’s the very little things that count the most. Show your girlfriend or wife you care by booking here a day at the Salon or a trip to the hair dressers. Fringe Hair Studio in Kalk Bay is making it easy this year with its wash (with head massage), blow, style and makeup special for only R300. You can call Chantelle on 021 709 0323 to make a booking.
These are just a few of the ways that you can make that special someone happy on 14 February. Make it a special one in 2011.
Jade Scully is a copywriter excited about writing copy and stories, blogging about the world and editing. She currently and regularly publishes her stories on a number of blogs. Jade loves animals and hopes to begin writing copy for the animal rescue charity TEARS as her contribution to the cause.
