Where to go this Valentine's

By Jackie Nalubwama

When it comes to love matters, you need to fasten your belt, roll up your sleeves and plan beyond the bouquet and chocolate.

You need to think hard about where you are going to spend Valentine’s with the person you hold dear to your heart.

If necessary, think as hard as Members of Parliament tasked with amending the Constitution because you too may have to make amendments to your love life. And you can start with a special venue this Valentine’s, such as:

The water side

Since water has been known to be a soother of nerves, leaving a person calm and relaxed, you can choose any waterfront this Valentine’s.

For those who live in Kampala and its outskirts, Lake Victoria offers a selection of beaches for you to enjoy a lovers’ stroll in the sand or even a dip in its waters if you fancy a swim.

Alternatively, the Nile in Jinja offers you the breezy, romantic setting that waterfronts are popular for.

And there is a bonus that water provides: fresh fish! You can enjoy picking out the bones for your Valentine and feeding her or him. Now, how is that for romance and TLC?

Scenic views

Even in this tech-savvy world we live in, inventions have a tough time beating nature’s awesome beauty. If you can’t travel to Rwenzori or any mountain with a high altitude for views, you can stay in town, but choose a scenic venue.

All it takes is for you to keep an eye out for a quiet place with a picturesque view of the lake, river or even the city’s skyline. For greater impact and to achieve the romantic mood, choose a time like dusk when the skies have a kaleidoscope ofcolours, which will bounce off landmarks, leaving you and your date speechless.

Great service

If she is the queen of your heart, and he the king of yours, then go to a place that will treat you like royalty: do not settle for less.

Do not let a sulking waiter or a slow waitress reduce the tempo of your romantic date this Valentine’s. Go to a restaurant or hotel with professional and hospitable staff that will wait on you hand and foot. Such staff will ensure that the food is to your liking, the wine or champagne is chilled just right and the restrooms are fresh and clean.

Cosy place

Although you love loud music and crowds in the club, it is time for a quiet, cosy hideout this Valentine’s. You may opt for a cosy nook that will allow you to pay attention to your belle or beau over a candle-lit dinner.

And even if you get lost staring in each other’s eyes, this cosy place will also have romantic slow music to accompany your wordless conversation.

It might not necessarily be out of town but it will have the ability to make you feel like you are away from your day-to-day life because of its outstanding location in a quiet, cosy zone – hush.

Getaway

For the romantic at heart, who plans for special days such as Valentine’s, a getaway should be at the top of the list. Bearing in mind that this Valentine’s falls on a Saturday, you can take your date out of town for the whole weekend, starting with a Valentine’s eve special.

The getaway ought to be a place that will offer calm entertainment and activities such as golf, fishing or swimming because you would have more time to spend with your Valentine’s than one date. You have to mind that the activities entertain both of you so that you do not spend any time away from your Valentine.

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