Valentine's Day brings in mega offers and schemes for love struck couples

Today every other day is an occasion to celebrate. With increasing work load and other pressures, individuals want to have an outlet to steam off from everyday tribulations. Valentine's Day, which falls on 14th February, a day known all over the world as a day for celebrating love and affection between couples has been taken a step forward since the last few years. Such a day like today, is every marketers' dream and vice versa consumers too look forward to it as one can be sure there would be enough offers and special services to mark the day.

This year, in the television space, a lot has been done enthusiastically to commemorate the day. To begin with, channels have launched new shows and have plans to telecast big titled movies on this lovely day. HBO ran the film, "Love Happens' last night at 9pm while FILMY launched a special new show, Gabbar Ka Valentine, which was especially programmed for the occasion. The Dr. Oz Show will make its Indian debut on 14th Feb at 2 pm on channel Zee Trendz. This fast-moving magazine talk show is full of audience participation and viewer interaction, with its highly qualified medical host and team of specialist advisers serving up daily plans and challenges for ordinary people. Celebrities from the teleworld were caught in the spirit of love in Star One's mega valentine's special show, "Ajab Prem Ki Kahani' which was telecasted yesterday at 8pm.

STAR World, India's No. 1 English GEC celebrates Valentine's Day through the week with the popular show- How I met your Mother-Seasons 3, 4 and 5. The channel will showcase 14 of the most romantic episodes of the show from 7th-13th Feb, 8pm-9pm and a special non-stop marathon on 14th Feb, from2pm-9pm.

On a day like this, usually couples go out for a nice romantic dinner to celebrate each other and the love that binds them. Restaurants and eateries have gone all out, keeping this in mind. The youth today is the main category of people who simply needs a reason to celebrate. Also according to statistics, the youth eat out more than they are on the net. Therefore, restaurants and eateries plan out elaborate attractive offers for couples to honour this day.

The Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon sets the spell of love with a perfect romantic gateway to celebrate Valentine's Day. Let the cupid hit the heart and treat your beloved to a special valentine buffet spread at our all day dining restaurant, the MoMo Café on February 14, 2011 from 6:30 pm to midnight priced at Rs. Rs. 1499 + taxes per person. Offering the finest of delicacies from the world cuisine and unlimited beverages and hand crafted cocktails, the restaurant is set to create a romantic atmosphere and cast this special evening with an extravagant dining experience.

Enjoy the delectable oriental menu at the Pan Asian restaurant, Red Zen which offers a full course meal or the a la carte menu priced at Rs 1750+taxes for per person. The one stop culinary destination of the city, Red Zen presents sumptuous Japanese, Thai and Chinese menu topped with flavors of love. Keeping up with the admiration of its guests, the restaurant is decorated to compliment the occasion of love. Further to this, to make the evening an affair to remember, the courtyard area livens up with foot-tapping music by a live band performance for the lovebirds to sway away in bliss.

The Pan-Asian restaurant at The Zuri White Sands have many offerings for their valued customers ranging from beginning the romantic evening with an aphrodisiac mood for a cosy candlelight dinner with your beloved at Sake. Or, enjoy the delectable Goan & seafood (choice of veg or non veg) extravaganza with homemade wine with a live band and set the mood of your beloved with a candlelight dinner at FINS. With the ultimate pleasure of entertainment with fire shows facing the sea and live cooking of lobster, prawns, calamari, mussel's, fish and much more at Rs 2999 per couple (including house wine and soft beverages). Or one could also rekindle their love and feel the presence of love in the air at the Pool Side Dinner. Couples could enjoy the delectable menu with live counters and exceptional dinner of Indo American BBQ buffet including house wine, soft beverages with live accompanied by live duo band at Rs. 1350 per person (plus taxes).

Razzmatazz, South Indian's Event Management major is all set to realize this one of its kind "Heart 2 Heart" theme based celebration offering several firsts. For starters, there would be two valentines party events lined up on the14th Feb at The Gateway Hotel, Marine Drive, Ernakulam. The first party begins at 12pm and will be on course till 4pm. The evening party is from 7pm onwards. Both the parties would have the electric presence of high octane DJ's like Ryan, Abhiram, Nash, Vineeth, Shekar & Percussionist Gino.Adding fizz to the event is the bubbly fashion show featuring South India's Super Models from Bangalore and Chennai on the ramp @ 8pm. "The Scintillating event on the 14th Feb offers couples and ladies free entrance option" says Mariadas, General Manager Razzmatazz, Kochi

In the Jewelry space, Tara Jewellers is offering a gift voucher worth Rs. 500 for simply trying on the new Valentine's collection. This voucher can be redeemed at the time of your Valentine's purchase or can be used at a future date this month ' the choice is entirely yours! The offer is open till February 14, 2011 and the venue is Tara Jewellers stores.

Others in this season of love have come up with innovative ideas to capture the attentions of their consumers. Fa has an offer that will rejuvenate your romance. Fa is giving away a sparkling "heart" stick-on-tattoo with every can of Fa Classic Deos. You can wear it yourself or just gift it to that special someone. The can is priced at Rs 140 for 150 ml. The offer is valid through February '11 and till stocks last.

Bookmyshow introduces a new way of gifting tickets. BMS Gift cards give you a wide range of choice from movies, theatre productions, sports or simply a gig. With no restrictions, these Gift Cards make a wonderful present, allowing the recipient the flexibility to choose the show date, time and location. With 14th February just around the corner, everyone is busy planning for the Valentine's Day and exploring various gifting options. Gifting just got easier and simpler with BMS Gift cards. To buy a Valentine's Day Gift Card simply log on to https://in.Bookmyshow.com/giftcards/ and gift a BMS Gift Card to the special person in your life. BMS also offers the customer a variety of Gift cards for all occasions and emotions - Festival Gift Cards to Occasional Gift Cards as well as Generic Gift Cards. BMS Gift cards can be customized as per the customer's choice. They vary in cost from Rs 150 to Rs 1000 and can be sent to multiple recipients too. The Cards are valid for One year from the time of activation. The sender and receiver receive an SMS as well as an email notification, as confirmation post purchase.

Commenting on this occasion and talking about their plans for "the day' popular television Stars of COLORS like Vishal Karwal (Abhay)said, "On Valentine's Day I will make my girlfriend feel special. Not that I don't do it otherwise but this day has its own significance Also, I am planning to gift a nice watch and a hand purse to my girlfriend. For me I celebrate love every single day and for me this day lasts 365 days in a year."

Nandish Sandhu (Veer) said, "In case I don't have a shoot that day, I would love to take my lady love far far away from the city¦ deciding on a special gift is difficult, but I will ensure that she feels special. Love is something that adds a meaning to your life and makes your life worth living."

Pratyusha Banerjee (Anandi) said, "I am single but definitely looking for that someone special who will make my life worthwhile. This day reminds me of Madhuri's film dil to pagal hai and I truly believe that "someone somewhere is made for you". Since I am single, I will pamper myself by shopping for special things, chocolates, teddy bear that would bring a smile on my face."

Spreading the message of love and harmony, here's wishing you all a very Happy Valentine's Day! - Team Adgully. | By Janees Antoo [janees(at)adgully.com]