IT’S Valentine’s Day, and what could be a better time to show your special someone just how much you love him (or her). Here are some suggestions:
ENCHANTING VALENTINE!
Diamond Hotel Philippines encourages you to fall in love on Valentine’s Day with a dreamy urban getaway, intimate dinners and enchanting gift ideas.
Go on a staycation via the hotel’s Make Room for Love packages, with rates starting at Php6,200 net per night, inclusive of Continental set breakfast for two, WiFi access and scheduled use of Health Club facilities. Book via diamondhotel.com, 8528-3000, or email reservations@diamondhotel.com.
You can also have a leisurely Valentine’s Lunch or Dinner Buffet at Corniche for Php3,380 net per person up to February 16, 2022, or savor an 8-course Valentine Set Menu, Japanese style, at Yurakuen Restaurant for Php3,180 net per person, inclusive of a glass of house wine, today, February 14. But if the Poolside seems like the perfect date place for you, go for the 5-course Valentine Set Dinner at Php2,900 net per person, also today. There is also the 4-course Valentine Set Lunch or Dinner with a glass of house wine at the Lobby Lounge for Php3,800 net (already good for two persons).
For those who prefer to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, curated Luxury Platters and appetizing Set Menus are available through www.onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. Aside from Grazing Boxes, limited-edition sweets are available until February 28. These include Chocolate Gluten-free and Flourless Cake, Strawberry Yuzu Cream Cake, and Valentine Smash Box in pink and red colors.
(Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila, with telephone number (632) 8528-3000 extension 1121.)
FLAVORS OF LOVE
Conrad Manila treats hopeless romantics to well-curated Flavors of Love epicurean feasts among its award-winning restaurants, put together by its culinary team led by new Executive Chef Warren Brown.
Bru Coffee Bar presents a whole range of signature cakes and chocolates meant to be the ideal Valentine’s gift, including favorites such as Strawberry Lychee Cake and Very Berry Tart. Then there is the Valentine’s Hamper, which includes a Smashable Chocolate Heart, heart-shaped macarons and a bottle of Champagne.
Brasserie on 3 has put together an indulgent dinner feast to celebrate romance. The Living Kitchen offers a rich ensemble of gastronomic creations while the couple is treated to Welcome canapés, glasses of Champagne, a rose stem for the lady, and Conrad Manila’s signature Carey the Carabao plush doll.
How about a romantic escapade over breathtaking views of the Manila Bay paired with a sinfully sweet and savory Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at C Lounge?
China Blue by Jereme Leung offers a memorable Valentine’s feast created by Executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor. It is a luxuriously sensuous 6-course set menu with premium highlights such as Sautéed Lobster with Chili Gravy Sauce, Pan-fried Beef Tenderloin, and Crispy Hainanese Chicken Rice. As an added treat, each lady guest will receive a stem of rose courtesy of the restaurant.
Wind up with a journey to an optimum state of well-being with a Valentine’s Wellness Retreat featuring Apricus Wellness treatments at Conrad Spa? It begins with a Dead Sea salt scrub and Microbiome balancing full body collagen therapy, followed by a Therapeutic immunity boosting oil bath. Couples are treated to a Transdermal microbiome targeted immune-boosting alginate therapy applied through the Touch therapy massage specially designed to invigorate mind and body.
(Conrad Manila is located at Seaside Blvd., Coral Way, Pasay City; with telephone number +632 8833-9999.)
