Suggestions to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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This year, Valentine’s Day is followed by a long weekend, ideal for planning a romantic getaway.

With extra days off, it is the perfect opportunity to book a charming hotel, plan a picnic, enjoy a gourmet dinner, or prepare special surprises for two, escaping routine and celebrating love with more time and peace of mind.

Below, we present some different ideas to celebrate alongside your loved one:

1st Celebrate on the 14th?

• For this day, our suggestion is that instead of the cliché romantic dinner, you do something different.
• Choose a beautiful tourist spot, prepare a delicious picnic basket, and go watch the sunset with your loved one;
• Go for a bike ride around your city or neighborhood with the person you love;
• Enjoy relaxing moments for two during an afternoon at the SPA;

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2nd Plan a romantic weekend from the 14th to the 17th

In this case, you can take advantage of short trips and discover some very romantic places with hotels and resorts that Angola offers, from the most affordable to the most luxurious:

Pousada Quedas Duque de Bragança - The guesthouse is located opposite the waterfalls, 400 meters away, allowing you to enjoy excellent views both from the guesthouse building and from the three viewpoints available on the premises. It also offers walking trails, picnic areas, and car trips to the base of the falls.

CV Lodge- Situated among mountains across approximately 120 hectares, of which 100 are reserved for our safari, CV LODGE SPA is the most impressive luxury lodge in Benguela, featuring elegant accommodation, a restaurant, a snack bar, and a luxurious spa. Let us help you plan your stay at CV LODGE. CV Lodge has 42 bungalows: 24 Double, 10 Twin, three Two-Bedroom bungalows, two Three-Bedroom bungalows, two Accessible bungalows, and one Executive Suite.

Fazenda Rio Uiri - The perfect place for those who want to recharge their batteries in contact with nature, a charming farm full of history, peace, homemade food, love, and comfort. One of those places you want to visit and stay. Located in the municipality of Conda (Kwanza Sul), it is a breathtaking place where green dominates, tranquility abounds, and the sounds of nature are constant. A perfect spot for photography lovers and nature walks.

Pululukwa Resort - Within the city of Lubango, discreetly hidden among vegetation and mountains, one of the most luxurious developments was born: Pululukwa Resort (which in Umbundu means “rest”). This luxury resort, designed down to the smallest detail, is a bold project set in an area spanning several hectares, crossed by a river and dotted with several lakes, in perfect harmony with nature. It also offers the possibility of walking around the resort to see the animals and stroll along its walkways and lakes, which is very romantic.

Dallys Resort - In the heart of Mussulo Island, Dallys Resort is located on the beach, extending up to the top, where it offers all the services necessary for your comfort and well-being. It features 19 rooms of different types, a restaurant where you can enjoy excellent meals, and two bars, one of which faces the beach, ideal for those who value tranquility and delicious, refreshing drinks.

Flow Hotel - Flow Hotel Benguela is located just 5 km from the city center of Benguela. Due to its proximity to the provincial capital and the airport, our hotel is perfect for passengers, business travelers, and corporate tourism. Upon entering our hotel lobby, guests are welcomed into elegant and cozy spaces with modern design and local trends. Amenities include fast internet access and functional workspaces.

and many other options:

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CHECK OUT BELOW PACKAGES CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS LONG WEEKEND

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THE STORY

“Your Valentine” or “From your Valentine”

According to legend, Bishop Valentine lived in the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. At the time, the Empire was involved in many wars and few men enlisted as soldiers.
Emperor Claudius II believed the reasons were associated with the fact that no one wanted to leave their wives, fiancées, and girlfriends behind to venture into war.
The emperor decreed that marriage was forbidden during wars, but lovers sought out the presbyter Valentine, as he was the only one in the Empire who continued to perform marriages.
When his practice was discovered, Presbyter Valentine was arrested and sentenced to death.
During this period, many people sent him letters and flowers saying they still believed in love and thanking him for his actions.

While in prison, he fell in love with the blind daughter of one of the jailers.
Legend says that before dying, on February 14, 269 AD, Valentine declared his love to the jailer’s daughter. The young woman brought meals daily to the prisoners and was the one who received Valentine’s last letter, and as he said goodbye, she was able to see.
The farewell letter was signed: “your eternal Valentine” (a phrase still printed on Valentine’s Day cards).
The Catholic Church declared Saint Valentine’s Day as Lovers’ Day as early as the 10th century, with the aim of encouraging couples who intended to proceed with marriage as a “legitimate” way to start a family.
Saint Valentine’s Day is the day when love is celebrated, and this includes all forms of love, whether friendship or a romantic relationship.
On this day, the exchange of cards or gifts is customary, and many people take advantage of the date not only to reaffirm their love, but also to express interest in a possible new love.
This date corresponds to Lovers’ Day. A curious fact about Saint Valentine’s Day: despite rumors that florists and confectioners invented this day just to increase their sales, it is, interestingly, the only day of the year when men buy more flowers than women.
Whatever your declaration of love may be, the important thing is that you love!

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