Get Busy Guys . . . Half of People Will Make Valentine's Day Reservations More Than a Week in Advance, and Two Thirds Will Spend at Least $100:
If you want to have a successful Valentine's Day, it's pretty simple: Plan ahead and spend more. A survey by OpenTable.com found that 53% of people plan to make Valentine's Day reservations more than a WEEK in advance.
--The good news is that you have two options this year. Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday, which isn't the best night for going out. Only 47% of people say they're going to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th.
--One in four people are moving the holiday to the Saturday before, and plan to go out on February 11th instead.
--If you're not sure where to MAKE those reservations, 35% of people say Italian food is the most romantic Valentine's Day meal. 25% said French food, 11% said American, and 8% said fondue. (???)
--As for what to order if you want to get lucky, no surprises here: Three in four people say that wine or champagne is the thing that puts them most in the mood at Valentine's dinner. Chocolate came in second at 13%.
--Valentine's Day spending is on the rise, too. 93% of people say they'll either match the amount they spent last year, or take it up a notch. And two in three people say they'll spend at least $100. 10% are going over $200. (PR Newswire)
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