February brings the season of love, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Hands are held, flowers are delivered, and chocolate is consumed by the pound. This year, make your valentine feel extra-special with one (or more) of these fabulous gift ideas. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two, an energizing activity or self-improvement, Cupid’s Corner has the perfect fit for your loved one.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
This Valentine’s Day, heat up your night with Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Dine in for a relaxing dinner for two, call in and order your favorites for takeout, or spread the love with the gift of an Anthony’s gift card. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is located at 8031 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando. For more information, call 407-363-9466 or visit www.acfp.com on the web.
Ca Va Chic Boutique
Fall in love with fashion from Ca Va Chic Boutique, located at 4757 The Grove Drive in Windermere. Give them the gift of looking and feeling fabulous this Valentine’s Day with some of the latest and most popular choices in fashion, hand-picked and brought to the area by owner Marie–Christine. Stop in and pick up your special gift or gift certificate for your lovely someone today! For more information, call 407-217-7607 or visit www.cavachicboutique.com on the web.
Dynasty Gallery & Gifts
Loved, admired, adored. Wear a bracelet that shows the way you feel. This Valentine’s Day, let him know it’s the new Pandora Valentine’s Day collection you’ve been wanting! Find the perfect gift at Dynasty Gallery & Gifts, located at 1067 S. Clarke Road in Ocoee. For more information, call 407-522-4400.
Edu World Tutors
Give the gift of A’s this Valentine’s Day with a gift certificate from Edu World Tutors. Catering to students of all ages, tutors are available 24/7 and at an exceptionally low hourly rate. Edu World Tutors offers services online, in-home and over the phone. Let your student valentine know how much you care about his or her education with a gift that keeps giving back. For more information, call 407-413-3961 or visit eduworldtutors.com on the web.
Full Circle Cycle
Give your loved one the gift of a lifetime this Valentine’s Day. Full Circle Cycle, located at 2115 S. Hiawassee Road in Orlando, has the latest in top-of-the-line cycles, accessories and service. Stop by and check out the newest styles and fits in person, or pick up a gift certificate for your special someone. A gift from Full Circle Cycle is a sure way to have your sweetheart cruising in style for years to come. For more information, call 407-297-1550 or visit www.fcc.bike on the web.
Hard Rock Live
Treat your significant other to legendary American cuisine served with a side order of music history. Located at Universal CityWalk, Hard Rock Cafe Orlando is the biggest HRC in the world and boasts more pieces of music memorabilia than any other location. Pair it with tickets to see Richard Marx at Hard Rock Live, Orlando’s Coliseum of Rock, to create a setting fit for a rock star. For more information, call 407-351-LIVE(5483) or visit hardrocklive.com on the web.
Ipanema Brows & Waxing
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Have your valentine looking good and feeling refreshed this Valentine’s Day with a gift certificate from Ipanema Brows & Waxing. It offers Brazilian techniques, as well as a variety of face and body-waxing services to take care of your loved one’s skin care and beauty needs. Stop in at 6735 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 114, Orlando, and pick up the perfect gift for your true love today. For more information, call 407-270-9102 or visit www.ipanemabrowsandwaxing.com on the web.
Mama Louise Italian Restaurant
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For Valentine’s Day, take Mama and the entire family to Mama Louise Italian Restaurant for special heart-shaped pizzas, as well as the establishment’s regular menu, and food-made-with-love by owner/chef/son Joe Esposito. Mama Louise Italian Restaurant is known for “fun dining” verses fine dining with Italian comfort-food recipes from Mama Louise’s kitchen that Joe grew up with. As a special treat, enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries compliments of the Mama Louise team on Valentine’s Day. For more information, call 407-345-1000 or visit www.mamalouiserestaurant.com on the web.
Massage Envy
Gift the gift of feeling good this Valentine’s Day. Stop by Massage Envy in Dr. Phillips at 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, to pick your valentine up the gift of peaceful relaxation. From signature Swedish massages to pampering facials, a gift certificate from Massage Envy is sure to leave your sweetie feeling extra-loved. For more information, call 407-354-3689.
Orlando Premier Music Instruction
Open up a world of musical exploration for someone special this year. Orlando Premier Music Instruction offers options for every musician, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional. Weekly music lessons are just the beginning. OPMI’s unparalleled curriculum keeps students engaged for the long haul. For more information, email opmi@opmi-lessons.com.
Rosen Centre
From massages to wine-pairing dinners and decadent desserts, Rosen Centre’s Be My Valentine package indulges couples with a luxurious guest room, romantic four-course wine-pairing dinner at Everglades restaurant, breakfast buffet, complimentary valet parking and use of the Fitness Center, priced at $289 plus tax per couple per night. The Sweet Couples Retreat includes all of the above, plus two 50-minute massages at The Spa at Rosen Centre, priced at $499 plus tax per couple per night. Available Feb. 10, 11 and 14. To book your romantic escape, call 800-204-7234 or visit rosencentre.com.
Royal Landscape Nursery
This Valentine’s Day, give your loved ones gifts that keep on growing. Stop by Royal Landscape Nursery at 2204 Hempel Ave. in Gotha to pick up a blossoming surprise — something colorful to brighten their day! For more information, call 407-296-3042 or visit www.royallandscapenursery.com on the web.
The Slate
Enjoy the flavor of love this Valentine’s Day, and treat your sweetie to a romantic lunch or dinner at The Slate. This modern American restaurant offers up taste bud-pleasing, wood-grilled cuisine; a warm and relaxing environment; open-air seating and more, for the perfect dining experience. Best of all, it’s located right in Dr. Phillips. Call for reservations at 407-500-7528 or visit The Slate online at slateorlando.com.
The Spa at Rosen Centre
Think outside the box of chocolates for a decadent treat to indulge in together. The Spa at Rosen Centre’s special Valentine’s Couples Package tantalizes all of the senses with chocolate-covered treatments, including massages, pedicures, hydrating masks and oil massages, with complimentary poinsettia drinks and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Luxury never felt or tasted so good! Available from Feb. 10-14, $350 per couple (a $475 value). For more information, call 407-996-1248 or visit spaatrosencentre.com.
Villas of Grand Cypress
Give your someone special an electronic gift card from the Villas of Grand Cypress. It can be used for tee times, lessons at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf, and for dining in the club afterward. It’s simple to purchase. Visit www.grandcypress.com/gift_cards/ on the web and enter the details. Your gift can be sent via email, text and even through Facebook. For more information, visit grandcypress.com on the web.
The Woodhouse Day Spa
This Valentine’s Day, show your sweetie how much he or she is loved with a gift card from The Woodhouse Day Spa. Let your loved one choose from more than 70 different spa services and enjoy extra time in the relaxing quiet rooms. The Woodhouse Day Spa, located at 8060 Via Dellagio Way in Orlando, offers the complete luxurious spa experience for your sweet someone. Give your gift with an extra-personal touch — customize and print your gift card conveniently online, or stop by the spa to pick up yours today. For more information, 407-965-3131 or visit orlando.woodhousespas.com on the web. 💓