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o speak of Valentine's Day is to speak of love. And to put it simply, love could be the only thing that keeps people together over time. Couples, friends, grandparents, mother and son all put up with the strange quirks of each other through the marvel of love.

And though you celebrate love every day, it is only on Valentine's Day that everyone in the world finds the elevation of love justifiable.

Crazy people do crazy stuff on Valentine's. One bungee jumped to impress a new boyfriend, one flew all the way to another continent wearing nothing but underwear under a coat. Valentine's Day and finding a paragraph in the newspaper with no other word but "love" is just a beginning.

But for those looking to celebrate love in the most modest of ways without losing the celebratory atmosphere, a romantic candlelit dinner is something everyone loves to experience.

A host of romantic experiences awaits you at The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta. Enjoy an unforgettable evening on Feb. 14, as Executive Chef Rudolph Blattler, assisted by Chef Cyril Arrouard, Chef Frank Koppelkamm and Chef Mariano Liuzza, prepares breathtaking dinners for you and your loved one.

Three options at its Prime Steakhouse for a six-course Valentine's dinner start at Rp 688,000++ per person. For Rp 749,000++ you get two bottles of Evian Jean-Paul Gaultier. The third option, priced at Rp 996,000++ per person, includes a bottle of Rose Sparkling Wine. Those making an early reservation could get lucky and get two bottles of Jean-Paul Gaultier perfume.

If you enjoy the romantic Italian atmosphere, the prime six-course dinner at Portovenere starts at Rp 588,000++ per person. The hotel's Valentine's buffet dinner with iced tea, juice and soft drink at Airlangga start at Rp 338,000++ per person. For those looking for a super special experience by the pool, dining at its Pool Gazebo with courses from Portovenere, a bottle of Mumm Champagne and Valentine's cocktails start from Rp 5.5 million++ per couple.

At the Grand Hyatt, various dinner courses are available at its different outlets. At the marvelous Onfive, a five-course dinner, a bottle of Dom Perignon, red rose bouquet and limousine service is available for you and your loved one at Rp 8,888,000++ per couple. Also receive a Tiffany & Co. gift to spoil your sweetheart.

Or book a candlelit dinner for two set within a Balinese tropical garden for Rp 2,888,000++ per couple. Drink champagne, get a red rose bouquet and a Tiffany & Co. gift.

Enjoy Valentine's at the hotel with a five-course dinner, two glasses of champagne and a red rose at Rp 1,688,000++ per couple or Rp 1,888,000++ per couple. This includes an after dinner Valentine's cocktail at Burgundy.

The hotel also has different buffets and cocktails at Grand (at Rp 328,000++ per person), Fountain Lounge (plus a live performance by 4-TISSIMO at Rp 688,000++ per couple), Seafood Terrace (four-course dinner at Rp 688,000++ per couple accompanied by saxophone) and last by not least, My Sweet Suite Valentine accommodation package for two, which features the hotel's luxurious Grand Suite, is priced at Rp 4,888,000++ and includes champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a very special Tiffany & Co. gift.

At Borobudur hotel, visit the Bruschetta Italian Restaurant and savor a special course cooked by Chef Claudio Cucchiarelli. Priced at Rp 660,000++ per couple, the menu includes cocktail and a special gift.

The hotel's Bogor Caf* also offers a sumptuous dinner buffet for Rp 248,000++ per person. For those looking to be entertained by romantic tunes played live, head for a romantic night at its Pendopo Lounge to savor its famous Sop Buntut (oxtail soup) and a delicate Valentine's Dessert for just Rp 198,000++ per person.

At the well-known Hotel Mulia Senayan Jakarta, a special promo graces all its dinner outlets this Valentine's. Those visiting its Cascade Lounge on the night of Valentine's will find the petite singer Rossa irresistible from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. for just Rp 1.2 million, which includes a buffet dinner, a single rose, a photo for couples and a mocktail per person.

At The Caf*, a buffet dinner accompanied by the sweet tunes of a violinist is priced at Rp 309,000++. At its Samudra Shark's Fin, the all-you-can-eat menu under the spell of another violinist is tagged at Rp 259,000++.