Valentine’s Day is just a few days away.
And either you’ve been a good soldier and have planned way ahead or you’re still racking your brains for what you and your sweetheart might be doing on V-Day.
I haven’t done any planning of the sort because my heart is on the other side of the world. But because I am full of love and happiness, I would love to get yours all warm and mush on the big day. So here’s a suggestion if yet you still don’t have a plan.
GO ON STAYCATION.
Yes, check-in to a hotel and just stay put. Avoid the agonizing hours of inching your way across the metro, playing chase around the parking lot, or queuing for a table at a much-hyped restaurant. Then again, you are going to be with your sweetheart so those things should not matter. But just in case you're the impatient sort, I believe it’s one of the best ways to spend the day – next only to going on an actual holiday.
I am sure you can think of several wonderful things to do in a hotel room with your honey but this suggestion also applies to the single ladies out there. In fact, two girlfriends and I went on staycation at the New World Hotel in Makati. My friend Chinggay and Issa checked-in right after lunch as I had to attend an all-day event. When I finally managed to get to the hotel and settle down, we footed it across to Greenbelt 2 and had supper. We went to namnam for its Filipino comfort food. After a hearty supper, we went back to our hotel room and did the ff:
1. Commented on whatever was on the telly.2. Gabbed.3. Soaked in the tub.4. Tarot Card reading c/o Chinggay.5. Gabbed.6. Slept.
The next morning:
1. Joined the other guests for the hotel's breakfast buffet.2. Swam in the pool.3. Had mid-morning snacks at the Residence Club's Living Room.4. Gabbed.
After which, we checked out.
Save the movie-and-dinner date for another Saturday night.
Do something different on this day of hearts.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3z-nceHx5kj-YB3G2ASKFBheP2ZBkwDHe0Bh1PHqT8VFYOw88QhmeT5N_XRfet4clKpc2G8UHDMS632FcF-5OmlDSxjuw6AQaB7Ld6_TrWTTJQyRc4mLTSV8LFF-ugkOyFc8_IHyK7cE/s1600/1497659_10152513596012388_1073525671_n.jpg) |
"A whole New World with you."
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New World Hotel's ground floor lobby is sleek, neutral, and contemporary. |
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Didn't know there was such a thing! |
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We had to check-in at this reception area on the 24th floor.
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Our home for the night! |
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Two beds for three girls. Aaack! But they were really comfortable! |
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"Friends" was on the telly that night. |
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That divider slides open to the bedroom. I had my tarot cards read by Chinggay while I was in the tub.
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This seems to be a good peg for shelves. |
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We were still figuring out what to have for morning Merienda. |
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Sofas and tables share space in the Residence Club living room. |
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These biscuits and biscotti were good. |
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You can either serve yourself or wait for a pretty lady to help you. |
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"Coffee, tea, or me?" |
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They're using Philippine honey! |
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Here's the Makati Skyline from the balcony. |
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Issa decided on a pot of hot chocolate. |
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I had iced tea and a bottle of water. |
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Hair still wet from our morning swim. |
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Right across the hotel is Greenbelt 3. |
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