Valentine cruise, Panagbenga and Hong Kong Flower Show

The love month of February will find many couples off to celebrations.

There is no better option than a love cruise in a seemingly love boat. Adam’s Express Travel (536-1736) offers the four-day, fly-cruise leaving on Feb. 15-20 out of Singapore to Langkawi Resort, reportedly favored by the prime minister of Malaysia and Phuket, often seen in movies as a location site. It’s one of the most affordable cruises around. What more Janno Gibbs, Geneva Cruz and Rachel Al

jandro will entertain the guests.

One need not be a horticulturist to appreciate the Panagbenga, the now very popular flower festival of Baguio. Hundreds of thousands of tourists will flock to see the colorful street parade, flower market and enjoy the festive mood of Baguio. Itinerary will include a trip to the miraculous Our Lady of Manaoag. Guests will also be treated to local specialties d

uring this three-day excursion on Feb. 21-23 (Friday-Sunday).

Meanwhile, Hong Kong will host its 2003 popular flower show and competition on March 7-10. There will be unique displays of exquisite flowers and plants from mainland China and other countries. The competition is divided into 16 sections and 93 classes, including scented flower, orchid, potted plant, foliage plant, bonsai, floral a

rrangement and floral art. There will be horticultural talks and demonstrations, music and dance performances. This is Hong Kong’s show window in the horticultural world.