What makes the perfect Valentine's gift? Dinner? Chocolates? Something special in a little velvet box? Make plans to come to La Palmera with that special someone to find everything you need for the perfect Valentine's Day celebration.
Don't know where to start? According to a national online poll, chocolates still reign with 36 percent saying they want to receive sweets from their sweetheart.
Bourbon Street Candy Co., a Coastal Bend favorite, can help with its incredible assortment of chocolate treats, including gourmet chocolates and freshly dipped strawberries, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Perhaps you were thinking about dinner and dessert. Then make plans to take your better half to P.F. Chang's China Bistro for a delicious dinner, including a special Valentine's Day four-course meal for two for $39.95.
When you're ready for dessert, stroll over to Marble Slab Creamery, and create your own signature ice cream treat – for two, of course.
Need a really special gift? You can never go wrong with jewelry, and La Palmera has that covered with a number of fine jewelers to choose from, including Reeds, Gordon's and Kay.
Since 1946, family-owned Reeds Jewelers has offered a vast array of diamonds, fine jewelry and watches with brands such as Rolex, Roberta Z, Michael Kors, Citizen, G-Shock and Pandora.
Gordon's Jewelers provides a complete selection of diamonds and fine jewelry, including exclusive bridal designs in classic and contemporary styles.
And Kay Jewelers, the largest specialty retail jeweler in the world, carries the popular Open Hearts by Jane Seymour® collection, perfect for Valentine's Day.
Maybe your fashion-savvy guy or gal would enjoy a trendy addition to his or her wardrobe. Coach, America's preeminent designer and producer of fine accessories and gifts, offers a selection of handbags, business cases, luggage and travel accessories, wallets, outerwear, eyewear, gloves, scarves, fragrances and fine jewelry for women and men.
Charming Charlie is also a favorite for accessories, with finishing touches such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, handbags, scarves, belts and more, in every color under the sun.
Maybe your loved one likes the latest styles in clothing. Celebrated by many style-conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever 21 has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the greatest value.
Benjamin's, a Coastal Bend favorite since 1972, has you covered for surf and skate needs, as well as fashionable apparel, ranging from casual beachwear to cool global fashion for guys and gals.
Looking for a gift that will last forever? How about a special portrait from Glamour Shots? Specializing in makeover photography for women, families, children and high school seniors, Glamour Shots' specially trained makeup artists and professional photographers are skilled in creating the kind of look you want for your session, from a glamour portrait to something more casual.
Still unsure what to do? You can't go wrong with a La Palmera gift card, which can be redeemed at the more than 100 stores and dining locations throughout the mall. Now available in six different styles and amounts of $10 and up, the cards may be purchased at the mall's concierge or online at lapalmera.com.
So, no need to run all over town to make your Valentine's Day a success this year. From dinner to dessert and everything in between, La Palmera has it all. What's not to love?
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, La Palmera is a 1-million-square-foot super-regional mall with more than 100 retail and restaurant tenants, including Dillard's, J.C. Penney and Macy's. Obtained in July 2008 by Trademark Property, La Palmera is the first mall to be awarded LEED® Silver for Core and Shell 2.0 established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Following a $50 million renovation, the mall features a new outdoor main entrance featuring P.F. Chang's and Grimaldi's, a 600-seat food court with a 4,500-gallon feature aquarium and a children's ocean-themed play area.
For more information on La Palmera, go to www.lapalmera.com, or call 361-991-5718.
