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A Romantic Helicopter Tour

Ron Zvagelsky — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:08:30 +0000

We always wondered how many people actually end up doing the things we suggest…so this was really refreshing.

Last week we received an email from one of our users, Alan Oratovsky, thanking us for helping him plan his date. Alan works as a paramedic in Riverside, California and he wanted to do something really special and romantic for his girlfriend. He began by taking a 45-minute helicopter tour of Los Angeles at sunset and finished it off with a candlelight dinner by the beach.

Here are some photos that Alan included from his helicopter ride:

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Last Minute Valentines Day Ideas

Ron Zvagelsky — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:15:42 +0000

By: Elizabeth Nobukuni

Quick Links: Nearby Beaches & Picnic Spots

With Valentines Day right around the corner, the flurry to make last minute plans is in full force, especially if you happen to be one of the many last minute planners. If you live in a major metropolitan area, good luck trying to find a restaurant that will take your reservations this late in the game.

If you’re looking to impress your date but have waited until the last minute to make your plans, don’t sweat it because it’s never too late to do something personal for your sweetheart. Below are some great ideas that can be put together with little time and a lot of love.

Can’t book a restaurant? Order in some gourmet take-outs from a local marketplace and pick out your honey’s favorites. Be romantic by adding wine, candles, and rose petals.

No place to take your honey? If the weather’s nice, take a stroll on the beach. To set a romantic ambience, go at night, take some blankets, and cuddle up together.

Conflicting evening schedules? Who said Valentine’s Day can’t be celebrated during the day? If you and your love can’t make it together in the evening, try to set up something during the day. See if you can both get the day off work. Take a walk on the boardwalk or pier, or take your love on a picnic outing.

Out of flowers at the florist shop? Don’t worry, this should be an easy one. Just drop by your local grocery store and pick up some prepackaged bouquets. Ask an assistant to combine the packages together to create one big, beautiful bouquet. Add some nice baby breaths, decorative wrap, and ribbon. To impress your love just a little further, add some red, white, and pink V-day appropriate balloons.

No good V-day cards left at the store? Making a home-made card is so much better because it adds that personal touch. Just pick up some simple materials at the store (e.g., construction paper, colored markers, crayons, lace, glitter, stickers, glue, scissors, colored tissue paper, etc.) and get creative. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be an artist to impress your love. The most important thing is that you put your heart into it.

Having trouble finding the perfect gift? Get creative and make your own love bird scrap book. Buy a simple photo album (the kind with the removable plastic cover that goes over sticky adhesive page). Rummage through pictures and pick some from times that you two shared together. Add some headlines and notes from inside jokes and fun times shared. It’s always meaningful to capture unforgettable, priceless memories.

You’ll be surprised how far you can go with these ideas. Remember, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. And your love will never suspect that you’ve waited until the last moment!

Destination Dates

Ron Zvagelsky — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:50:12 +0000

When you first start to date someone you usually meet in the usual locales such as restaurants, the movies, museums, a coffee shop, or even the ice cream parlor. However, as you move on in your relationship, you may want to try a longer date, such as a weekend date.

You can tell so much more about a person if you go on an extended date with him or her. You’ll find out really quickly what their temperament might be over a longer period of time, or if they are a morning or night person. Use this time to really get to know them. Here are just a few ideas on where you may consider going on a destination date.

Once thought of as a place for children, Walt Disney World can be a great experience for a couple getting to know each other. Depending on where you live you can go to Disney World in Florida, or Disneyland in California. Both trips are just a short flight away, and they hold a great deal of excitement and fun. Holding on to each other’s hands while you ride a roller coaster, or getting soaked on a flume can lead to exhilarating opportunities to grab a kiss.

Las Vegas is the original sin city, and this destination can provide you with more thrills than any other. Whether your date consists of gambling, shopping, or just swimming in the hotel pool there isn’t a more stirring place than Las Vegas. Of course, if your date goes really well, you can always run to the wedding chapel to make your date a permanent one.

If you are looking for more of a relaxing weekend, you can take your date to the beach. There are plenty of romantic beaches where you can be lazy and talk all day sitting on the sand, playfully splashing in the water, or enjoy dreamy looks at each other while you dine on sumptuous lobster and shrimp. After dinner you can take that romantic stroll on the beach that you have daydreamed about forever.

The most important concern is that you go on this weekend date with someone you completely trust. Getting separate rooms is a wise decision at first. Not only does it give you security, it gives you a place to be alone if the weekend doesn’t quite turn out to be what you thought it would.