When it comes to embracing Valentine’s Day, the City of Victoria might just be the cherry on top of that super sexy sundae you’d like to spoon feed your significant other(s).
And sure, while a dozen red roses and beautiful dinner will always please, Tourism Victoria has created a list of alternative romantic ideas dubbed the “Dirty Dozen.”
Hotel Zed’s Get Lucky Nooner Package
Victoria’s quirkiest, vintage-style motel is offering a package that allows even the busiest couples an opportunity for some alone time. For $50, guests can check into a room for a lunchtime escapade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., just in time to grab the kids from school or soccer. Guests who want to spend the night can enjoy a rate of $95 for a standard room. Not surprisingly, this special package is available from Wednesday (Hump Day) Feb. 10 through Valentine’s Day Feb. 14. Hotelzed.com
Are you naughty or Nice?
The usually sedate Inn at Laurel Point is getting surprisingly racy this Valentine’s Day by offering a Naughty Romance Package. Couples, greeted with a rose petal arrival, can begin satisfying their cravings with a bottle of Velvet Devil Merlot and a chef’s chocolate creation for two. A “Naughty Love Kit” included in each package holds a feather tickler, mini vibrator, lubricant and a “love decoder.” Laurelpoint.com
Redhot indulgence
“Let me get that for you…”
Nothing says romance like gently wiping mustard off the face of your special someone after they’ve taken a giant bite from a double bacon cheeseburger from Big Wheel Burger, the first carbon-neutral fast food restaurant in Victoria – it’s also 95 per cent sustainable. Seal the deal with Buffalo fries (French fries tossed in Frank’s RedHot sauce, blue cheese and buttermilk ranch dressing) and a Valentine-themed cinnamon heart shake. Bigwheelburger.com
Other ideas on the list include:
Scandals and Sex: Enjoy a scandalous walking tour of Victoria with Discover the Past. Discoverthepast.com
Getting Dirty in the Great Outdoors: Take a hike to the top of Gowlland Tod with Hike Victoria. Hikevictoria.com
Getting Ol’ Dirty Fashioned: Enjoy an Ol’ Dirty Fashioned at Be Love, the newest vegan and vegetarian-friendly, hot-spot in the city. Beloverestaurant.ca
PDA is A-OK in Victoria: Don’t forget your selfie stick because Government Street will be dressed for romance with trees wrapped in pink and red fairy lights. Pink spotlights will also direct lovers to romantic spots across the city ideal for a romantic photo op.
Wicked Games: Spend time playing Dirty Minds with your partner at Interactivity Board Game Café. Ibgcafe.com
What a Catch at Fisherman’s Wharf: Feed Sammy the Seal, enjoy lunch at the Fish Store and shop for a romantic dinner. Fishermanswharfvictoria.com
Dirty Dancing, Victoria Style: Let loose on the dancefloor at Darby’s Pub, which offers live music, 20 beers on tap and an exceptional collection of bourbons. Darcyspub.ca
Muddie-Buddies: Get down and dirty as you and your special someone enjoy a 2.5-hour couple’s cocoon spa treatment at the Brentwood Bay Spa. Brentwoodbayresort.com
Love Made Edible: Savour a six to 12 course romantic aphrodisiac meal at Kitchens of Distinction created by Chef Shirley Lang. kitchensofdistinction.ca
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