11 Sexy Ways to Love Your Valentine
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Want to make this the best Valentine's ever? We've got 11 creative ways to rock your beloved's world.
Spend the night together
Fall in love all over again with a romantic getaway Valentine’s Day hotel specials across Rhode Island. It’s the perfect gift for everyone from the married couple to a hot new romance. Two hotel packages stand out this weekend:
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST41 North is offering a luscious Valentine's Day: Do Not Disturb Package. Be welcomed with a glass of Hibiscus Flower Champagne; enjoy a sensuous jellybath soak in your room's deep sunken tub; and indulge in decedent chocolates all while listening to a customized romantic playlist on the in-room iPod. The experience includes late checkout, a half bottle of Veuve Cliquot and raw oysters, the quintessential aphrodisiacs, as well as scented bath and beauty products, Malin + Goetz Essentials. Package available February 10-15. $250 per night for two. Forty 1° North Marina Resort, 351 Thames Street, Newport. Get more information here.
Westerly's Ocean House is also offering a Valentine’s Day lover’s special with two nights’ deluxe accommodations at Ocean House. Enjoy chocolate-dipped strawberries and a bottle of champagne in your room upon arrival, a specially created five course dinner for two in Seasons Restaurant on Saturday featuring Salt Marsh Opera, spa credit of $150.00, and a brunch in Seasons Restaurant on your day of departure. Available for arrival Feb 10th. Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, RI. For reservations call: (888) 552-2588. For details go here.
Have a spa date
Just looking to relax this Valentine’s Day? A massage day is the perfect gift for the hardworking couple. Treat your special someone, and yourself, to a warm, soothing massage this winter season. Butter Day Spa on Providence's East Side offers a Valentine’s Day package which combines the relaxation of a professional massage with Godiva
chocolates and your choice of champagne, mimosa, or tea in a private couple’s room. 255 Hope St, Providence, 401-273-9777.
Ice skating + dessert
Looking for an affordable, fun date for that young, budding Valentine? Bundle up for a romantic, fun night out under the stars, ice skating at Kennedy Plaza. Warm back up beside the fireplace on a cozy loveseat at Pastiche café with a hot chocolate or coffee and scrumptious specialty Valentine’s Day desserts. Desserts include heart-shaped tarts, chocolate drizzled chocolate cakes, raspberry filled cookies, and chocolate dipped strawberries. Greater Kennedy Plaza: Bank of America City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. Pastiche: 92 Spruce St, Providence.
Shop together
Waited until the last minute to find her/him a gift, and reaching panic mode? Don’t know what to get? Don’t sweat it. Take your sweetheart to the mall that day and spend some time together to find that perfect gift they pick out. Providence Place mall has a special Valentine’s Day gift guide to help you find that something special. Also, take your chance to enter in their Where is the Love sweepstakes for a trip to Hawaii and while you’re at the mall, check out The Vow, a romantic drama about re-finding love, in theaters Valentine weekend.
Foods of love
From secret admirers to long distance lovers, flowers and chocolates are classic Valentine’s Day treats. This year, step it up a notch with Farmstead’s Valentine's Day Gift Box. The gorgeous wooden cheese box features the very special Capra Cremosa al Tartufo cheese, sweet, local honey from J.B. Hamann in East Greenwich, Effie's Oatcakes from Massachusetts, locally made chocolate from Garrison Confections, and "Kate's Rustic" Sugar Heart Cookies. If you want to go even further to impress that special someone, consider adding a pot of housemade foie gras mousse. Available for $55-$67. Get your gift box shipped by ordering online here.
Serenade them
Looking for something classic yet original to surprise your sweetheart? Thinking about doing something special for that lonely friend of yours? Your parents? Your grandparents? Send a Barbershop Quartet to their home, office, school, or hospital to sing a special song of your choosing. Accompanying the performance will be a card, a rose and a small box of chocolates. It’s the perfect gift to brighten anyone’s day. Proceeds go toward the national Barbershop Harmony Society. Feb. 11th - 14th in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Call 401-578-2260 for reservations. Get more information here.
Get dramatic
Looking for a unique gift for your Valentine? Give the gift of live theatre with gift tickets to Theatre By The Sea! Recipients will be able to choose when and what they decide to see. Upcoming shows include 1950’s musical, Forever Plaid (June 1 - June 17), and the satirical musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (August 17 – September 2). Subscriptions for the 2012 Summer Season are also available. For gift ticket or subscription sales visit www.theatrebythesea.com, or call 401-782-TKTS (8587).
Charm her
Tiffany Peay Jewelry has a limited edition of brilliantly crafted golden heart-shaped charms for her. Also, explore their special Tuscan Gem Show to view a selection of precious beauties. Your purchase will come with a complementary jewelry cleaner. Tiffany Peay Jewelry, 3851 Main Rd, Tiverton Four Corners. Visit www.tiffanypeay.com for more information.
Sweep him off his feet
Add some spice to your relationship and create a bond you won’t forget by stirring up some romance on the dance floor with a one time, free swing lesson, or long-term sexy tango classes. Several different places around Rhode Island offer an array of dancing options for any couple.
Swing Dance it up old school with fun lindy hop and Charleston moves with Providence Swings, hosting a Heart-N-Sole Swing Dance February 11th featuring Live Music by Top Cats. Providence Swings also offers four week dance classes available through the upcoming months. (). Providence Swings also offers gift cards to special events and for dance classes. Providence Swing, Providence Tango Mill, 99 South Bend, Pawtucket.
Tango Or, if you want to get a taste for the flavor of Tango, Providence Tango offers free Friday lessons at 7:30 p.m., followed by a social dance. Providence Tango has a Valentine’s Day special, two 12 week beginner series in Tango Fundamentals for the price of one. Providence Swings, Providence Tango Mill, 99 South Bend, Pawtucket. Admission - $13, Student $10 with ID.
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