1. Start the day with a jog at the People’s Park. There’s no better way of celebrating Valentine’s Day than by taking good care of your heart.
2. A hearty and healthy breakfast is a creative alternative to the usually over-rated dinner dates during February 14. Cross the Davao Gulf and have a romantic breakfast by the beach at Paradise Island.
3. Indulge in the world of art at the Davao Museum inside Insular Village. The art pieces and the peace and quiet of the place make it the perfect romantic getaway on Valentine’s Day.
4. Valentine’s Day is after all the feast day of St. Valentines. Say a prayer for him at the Sta. Ana Church and imagine yourself walking down that pretty long aisle when the day comes.
5. Grab a bite at Gino’s Burgers along Sta. Ana Avenue for that unpretentious-straight-off-the-grill-goodness meal. Just like how love should be, it has no frills and just so real.
6. Since it’s a workday, Valentine’s Day will be a good day to spend shopping with that special person. Check out what the new stores of Abreeza or your well-loved brands at SM City Davao have to offer.
7. Drive to the cool mountain resorts of Eden or Malagos Garden for some private time and MOMOL.
8. Maybe you can accompany your loved-one do the grocery at the Gaisano Mall of Davao for a complete selection. You can then make a special dinner at home and have that candle-lit dinner.
9. If you’re eating out, don’t just bring your dinner date anywhere, make it extra special by making reservations at restaurants like Binggoy’s Gourmet along J.P. Laurel Ave., or Belito’s Vineyard along Palm Drive.
10. Express your sweetness with the scrumptious dessert from Lachi’s or Tiny Kitchen.
11. Watch the latest Pinoy chick flick – Unofficially Yours. With John Lloyd Cruz playing the lead role, you can never go wrong with that.
12. Take a drive around the city and play some old school romantic music – it’s a great day to be mushy.
13. Cap the night with a steaming mug of coffee or a cup of yogurt at Coffee Cat, or with a bottle of sangria at De Borderij along MacArthur Highway.
14. Complete the night with a relaxing massage in a couple’s room at the Lazuli Spa of Marco Polo Hotel Davao.
Compiled by Carlo P. Mallo
