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Love's deep pocket

Making this Valentine's Day special is easy thanks to all those promos in the market

PHOTO: R. RAGU

LOVERS' SPECIAL Valentine's today is much more than just holding hands

If you've run out of ideas to make your Valentine special, don't fret. The city has hoards of activities happening to make your day special. Here are some of the exciting offers and packages designed to make the day even more special.

If you want to start you day by SMSing your loved one then this one's just for you. Mauj Telecom is launching six mobile games based on some of the most celebrated love stories such as Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu, Salim Anarkali, Romeo Juliet, Sassi Punnu, and Rapunzel and her prince. Mauj has also announced the launch of SMS based services such as the "I love you" message in 11 languages along with options such as finding a date for lonely hearts, classic love tones, love images and even love horoscopes. To access this service, log on to wap.mauj.com or SMS VAL to 7007 on all operators.

Those looking to get in the mood well in advance, Ice at the Taj Residency is celebrating a pre-Valentine bash on February 11, a perfect opportunity to woo your loved one over candlelight dinner and exotic wine.

Looking good is also a part of the celebration, and this year Kaya Skin Clinic's Valentines special offer includes a gift voucher, which can be "customised as per individual needs". The package includes skin services that cater to normal, problem and ageing skin along with the Kaya glow, skin polishing, acne scar reduction, botox and glycolic peels to name a few. The clinic is also offering its products at a discount of 11 to 15 per cent. This range includes the cleanser, toner, moisturiser, sunscreen and night cream.

The Leela Palace on Airport Road, is offering a dinner buffet priced at Rs. 1,460 with pink champagne on offer. Along with dinner you can also dance away into the night thanks to the DJs at Zen. Leela's exclusive Valentine offer, on till February 17, offers a welcome drink, tropical fruit platters, a complimentary in room breakfast and romantic candle light dinner at Citrus or in-room for Rs. 14,000 per night inclusive of all taxes.

The Taj West End is offering a lavish spread for this wonderful day. With "Romance your way to the MYNT" as its theme for the day, the coffee shop will offer some Italian and Lebanese treats. Besides this you can also tune in to music by DJ Yon at the Blue Bar and Raman & Kim.

The packages are priced at Rs. 3,500 inclusive of taxes per couple. The restaurant is also offering a poolside barbeque for Rs. 2,500 per couple. For reservations call 56605660.

Olive Beach, the Mediterranean restaurant and bar on Wood Street, has created an uber-romantic ambience for V-day. For a really romantic evening with candlelight and some exotic menu under the sky, call 41128400/ 93425-39683. The food is priced at Rs. 3,500 per couple.

Le Meridien is offering a poolside dinner with a great ambience to suit the mood. You can savour some delicious fare amidst red roses. For reservations, dial 22262233, extn. 4471/72.

If you want to celebrate this day differently, you should collaborate with World Vision India to make the day special for under privileged children. It is a child-focussed Christian relief and development organisation. You can make contributions to educate these children by donating Rs. 600 per month for a child or Rs. 7,200 annually.

This money will go towards providing these children with education, drinking water, healthcare, food and immunisation against killer diseases. For details log on to www.worldvisionindia.org/valentine or call the toll free number 1-800-425-4550.

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