5 Tips to Celebrating Valentine's Day

By: Jonathan Jones 02/07/2014

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You want to make sure that this Valentine's Day, you show your loved ones exactly what they mean to you.  Whether it's a romantic gift or something cute for the littlest cherubs in your life, Valentine's Day is a fun way to take a moment to tell someone that you love them.

1.)  Delicious Treats! Is there a chocolate lover in your life?  Get them something extra special from the Long Grove Confectionery Company.  From S'mores inspired treats, to salted caramel and chocolate, this is your one stop shop for all things sweet!  Try the conversation Heart Pops for a cute treat!  Looking to step up the romance?  Their Chocolate Covered strawberries are amazing!

2.)  Set a Romantic Scene Nothing says romance like a bottle of wine.  Show that "special someone" that you're interested in sharing the finer things in life by getting your Valentine's Day wine from Valentino's Winery, made from grapes grown right here in Lake County.

 

3.) Make Reservations Ahead of Time

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If you're opting for a night out ,you should book your reservation NOW!  Restaurants fill up fast and the last thing anyone wants to do is sit and wait for an hour before a table opens up.  The good news is that Lake County has excellent restaurant options, many of which have Valentine's day options like Karma Asian Restaurant, Sullivan's Steak House, Dover Straits, the Savannah House, The Shanty, Bonnie Brook, or Waukegan Yacht Club.

4.)  Make Your Own Tour Sometimes just taking a moment out of the day to day life is a great way to spend a day and reconnect with someone.  Whether you're traveling here for the weekend, or live in Lake County, here are a few ideas of ways to spend a day:

• Craft Beer Tour of Lake County
• Get Cozy With Coffee Shops and Tea in Lake County
• Experience a Unique Movie Theatre

5.) Romantic Getaway The ultimate Valentine's Day gift is a getaway to a beautiful hotel, where you don't have to worry about the "to-do's" of every day life.  Take a breather and enjoy a night away from it all.  Make a romantic reservation for to see the Broadway performance of Cabaret at the Lincolnshire Marriott, or a family friendly reservation at KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark and Resort.