Samantha's Dating Ponder- Why do men do this?

If you like a woman, why would you wait a week to call her after a great date? Why would you wait even more than one day? And then when the situation implodes or she has moved on, you wonder why. Well, I wonder why you waited so long to reach out?!

 When you get to a certain age, you should know that connection is rare, so if you find it, YOU NEED TO EMBRACE IT and not let it pass you by.

 How many of you have done this? Why?

Samantha's Romantic Restaurant pick- Cuisine in a Barn

Cucina

Sometimes it's nice to get out of the city and head to the country. Along the way, if you can find some top notch grub in a romantic setting, you need to make a pit-stop. Cucina is in Woodstock, that's right,  the town that is famous for hippy-dippies. Cucina presents it's food in a renovated farmhouse with exposed beams, and a rustic feel. And Cucina has yummy Italian food. They are famous for their pizzas, but I especially enjoyed their shrimp appetizer with white beans, tomato and rosemary. Yummy.

Samantha's Romantic travel tips- Head to Panama

When it comes to a romantic vacation, it's crucial to pick a place that has the right mix of hotels, fun activities and places for private time together. Panama is that kind of place.

I am a professional matchmaker and here's what I know about romance in Panama...

     1. Panama is a direct flight from many major US cities, which makes it a very desirable travel destination. Many of the major airlines fly there direct. Copa Air, part of the Continental family, is the official airline of the country and flies there many times a day. 

      2. Panama City is a great vacation destination because you can literally experience city, beach and countryside/adventure all within 2 hours of the city center. 

3.  If you want a city hotel with a killer romantic view of the Panama Bay, I found the Miramar hotel to be terrific; it is the best place to stay in the financial area of Panama. Make sure to ask for a room with a water view and for the Club floor so you can have access to the Club lounge and a private pool, which is never crowded. From the pool deck, you get a straight shot view of the Bay which truthfully rivals views in some of the best cities in the world.

4. If you want a City Hotel with a trendy feel, the recently opened ManRey is the choice for you.

Last minute Valentine's Day advice

Samantha's Valentine's Day tip--- What a girl likes

On Valentine's Day, don't fool yourself into thinking that one main gift is enough. Girls like a lot of little things. You need to take the time to go buy her little corny, waste of money things. Send flowers, buy chocolates, buy a stuffed sweetheart bear, get her 5 cards. Do it all or do a lot of it because this is what she likes and this is what she is expecting today!

Last minute Valentine's Day gifts on the cheap

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