Outdoors & Nature Insider

Yes, my friends, nature is romantic. Guys, before you head out and do the whole roses, chocolates and the gold earrings thing, consider taking that special someone for an outdoors experience instead. Believe me, a sunset by the water or a nature walk will score you major points in the romance department.

Here's a great example. Hollywood's tourism web site, visitHollywoodFl.org, has a "Top Ten Things To Celebrate Your Love in Hollywood Beach, Florida" list. Guess what the number one item on that list is?  Yep, you guessed it - connect with nature. 

If you're in Hollywood, their suggestion to rent a kayak at the Anne Kolb Nature Center is perfect. Paddle through the mangroves and listen to the sounds of nature. Birding is fantastic here, so bring your camera and take some pictures. 

I'm sure the next day all the ladies will gather around and swap romantic Valentine's Day stories. Don't be that guy that tried to pull off  the ho-hum V-Day card and grocery store bouquet trick. I've armed you with a fantastic way to spend Valentine's Day, so take my advice and enjoy some of the "Real Florida!"