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Valentine's Day in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Say I Love You

By Judy Hedding, About.com

February is the month of love, and there are many ways to acknowledge your friends and special relationships on Valentine's Day in the Phoenix area.

1. Take Your Valentine to a Show or Concert

Musicals, classical music, rick bands, comedians -- there are always plenty of options for two special tickets to a show.

2. 15 Ideas for Valentine's Day

Verde Valley Railroad© Judy Hedding
In Greater Phoenix, you'll discover that there are many different options for celebrating Valentine's Day.

3. Go Out to Dinner on Valentine's Day

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Unique menus, music, champagne, roses, gardens...here are some lovely dining establishments offering special Valentine's Day meals.

4. Take a Romantic Weekend Vacation in Your Own Backyard

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We have some of the most romantic resorts in the country right here in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Save the airfare, luggage charges, cab fares, parking fees, and spend that extra money on luxury and pampering.

5. Ten Romantic Places

Romantic Places in Phoenix© Judy Hedding
Some of these are obvious, and some not-so-obvious. here are ten places where I like to hold hands, kiss or just gaze lovingly into my sweetheart's eyes.

6. Other Valentine's Day Ideas

Fancy desserts For Valentine's Day© Judy Hedding
These just don't fit in any other category! They change from year to year, but you might find singing telegrams, special cakes or cookies, a Valentine's high tea, or ...

7. Let's Buy Chocolate

Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day© Judy Hedding
Chocolate is very romantic, and any date or special occasion can only be enhanced by a tasteful and unique chocolate presentation. Or a huge chocolate football works, too! Here are some places around town where you can buy chocolates for your lover.

8. Chocolate Kiss Martini

Chocolate Kiss Martini© Lons at the Hermosa
Here's a recipe for a romantic cocktail, compliments of Lon's at the Hermosa in Paradise Valley. He loves chocolate. He loves martinis. What could be better?

9. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini

© Eddie V's
I didn't know how to improve upon a chocolate covered strawberry until I saw the picture of the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini. Eddie V’s Restaurant at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona gave me the recipe to share with you.

10. Romantic Places in Phoenix To Take a Photo

Romantic Places in Tempe© Judy Hedding
If you want a photo of the two of you that is suitable for framing are are five locations around town where you can snuggle up in front of a lovely background.

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