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It is the season of love and quite probably, the season of dilemmas and crucial decision making- gifts for Valentine’s Day. It always helps to have a few options up your sleeve and here are some of the fool-proof ideas that will ensure your partner is happy.
You can barely go wrong with this one- be it a nice bottle of red to match the season or a bottle of some fine Rosé or white wine, one of it is bound to make your partner ecstatic. If you are clueless about the types of wine, simply check out Wineworld for a comprehensive list of available options. What is even more convenient is, buying it is only a click away!
Is your partner a tea person? Is the best word to describe your relationship “serendipity” or “tranquillity”? Then why not make a pun out of it and gift your partner a various mix of teas from Zesta? With a collection of a wide range of teas to choose from, your lover of tea will enjoy the classics like Ceylon black tea or the flavoured ranged like Apple tea or Jasmine Green tea.
Every gift, when accompanied by a personalized card, makes the gift that is more special and unique. Check out Anim8.lk, who excel in not only making personalized cards but also other items like mugs, notebooks, ornaments and more! A touch of your own unique thought or a nickname can truly make even the smallest of gifts, the most special one of all. After all, it is the thought that counts.
Work and education take up most of our times and therefore, one can’t give their partner their time or attention as much as they’d like to. Giving someone your time is one of the best gifts there is. So, how about a weekend getaway to simply leave all your responsibilities behind and spend some quality time with your loved one? A less than 2-hour ride from Colombo will take you to Balapitiya, where Calamasi Cove Villas, ideal for the beach-loving couple, as it has a private beach where you can have a romantic dinner against the setting sun!
If you’re a couple that prefers the mountainous range and cultural sites, then, an approximately 4-hour ride will take you to Sigiriya, home to one of the world’s prominent landmark- The Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The most recommended place to stay would undoubtedly be Hotel Sigiriya, where the pool is strategically built to give its guests an unobscured view of the magnificent fortress. You can head out to climb the rock and explore this historic site and learn its history. This trip will most definitely satiate your need to learn something new and embark on an adventure together.
So, you’ve tested the waters with your partner enough to plan a Valentines’ Day gift. How about taking things a little further by surfing and conquering the waves? Is your relationship ready for this? Surfing is an exhilarating experience for those who are living life on the edge or simply want to escape the monotonous reality of the world. Take your partner on a surfing adventure with Borderlands Adventure Centre, especially if you're staying at Cape Weligama. Weligama Bay is the ideal spot for beginner surf lessons due to the shallow gentle waters.
