by Jennifer West
UHCLIDIAN STAFF

Valentine's Day is Feb. 14. For most couples, the traditional date consists of a romantic dinner and then a movie. This new year, break the tradition.

Instead of dinner and a movie this year, try something different.

Mane Tamers/Endless Summer, a full-service salon located at 812 W. Nasa Road 1, offers nailcare services, products and other accessories, such as swimwear and tanning products.

They have an array of tanning beds and a hydro- massage bed that relaxes the body when the water shoots from within the bed at various points on the body. Salons have always been very popular among women, but men are now starting to enjoy the services they offer.

"Hydro-massages are very popular among men because it detoxes the skin and helps with weight loss," said Doolie Egolinsky, the store manager. Gift certificates are available.

If you want to show off your new tan, Studio One to One, located in Baybrook Mall, has glamour photography sessions available for those who want to capture the moment on that special day.

Couples sessions start at $39.95. Other packages are available starting at $29.95, not including the cost of photos. For picture information, visit their site at www.s121.com.

If a more intimate evening is what you have in mind, a boat tour is very romantic.

Majestic Ventures offers a boat tour especially for Valentines Day. The tour sails between Kemah and South Shore. The tour is $79.99 per person plus tax and runs 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Filet mignon is the main course and a cash bar is available for those of legal drinking age, with a jazz band for entertainment.

For more information on their tours, visit Majestic Ventures at www.majesticventures.com.

For those who want to stay on dry land, try the Grand 1894 Opera House. Michael Martin Murphy is playing Valentine's night. The Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office in Galveston.

For show times, check their Web site at www.thegrand.com.

Also located in Galveston is Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens offers fun entertainment for all ages.

It is located at One Hope Boulevard.

For more information check their Web site at www.moodygardens.com.

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