Destination Romance - Issue 7

Destination Romance

Romantic February Where to go and what to do!

Romance in the Second Life® virtual world Page 1

Issue 7 February 2022

Welcome to Destination Romance Hi, thank you for reading this magazine which is finally back after 3 years and full of amazing Romantic places to visit. ♥ Go to the Contents page to choose a section – page 2 or ♥ Read the whole magazine right through, its up to you!

I hope you enjoy, but if you know of a good Romantic place drop me a message. Do support the romantic sims you visit if you can.

Thank you and Happy romancing!

Peteey

(Producer)

Username: Avonmariner Page 2

Contents

1. Romantic February - where to go and what to do Romantic sims. Pages 4-36

2. Romantic February - where to go and what to do Ballrooms. Pages 37-42

3. Romantic February where to go and what to do Movie night – Pages 43-44

4. Romantic Freebies – Pages 46-47

5. Competition – Page 48

6. Advertise in summer issue & Further info – Pages 49-50

Throughout the magazine ctrl & click the teleport link to go to the location Page 3

1. Romantic February Where to go and what to do – Romantic Sims February comes alive with Romance thanks to Valentine’s Day, but the truth is you can make any day Romantic. This guide will show you the most Romantic places to go and the best Romantic things to do together.

Venice (teleport) What can be more Romantic than a trip to Venice? Take a romantic gondola ride along the river and between the buildings.

You can use the boat labelled ‘manual operation’ The driver stands first by clicking back of boat Then after the driver stands they receive an oar to add Then the passenger sits and you’re ready to go, the driver steers with the arrow keys Page 4

Stop off at Romantic areas to cuddle at the water’s edge.

Do some shopping together in the cute shops

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or walk along the lantern-lit promenade.

You can dance or explore. A trip to Venice is a special day to remember!

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Charmed Romance (teleport) This is one of the most romantic places to dance.

Red roses, hearts, romantic arches and incredible lighting all around.

A perfect secret place to dance, away from the popular places.

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You can make this time even more Romantic by looking the part.

Beauty and handsomeness go hand in hand. Wear the colours, take care in your appearance and sparkle to make it a night to remember!

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Zaliant Castle (teleport)

Zaliant is truly a relaxing place with many Romantic cuddle areas..

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Howabout a free Valentine’s Dinner?

or maybe a swing and dance by the water’s edge?

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There’s plenty to explore together such as the lighthouse looking gorgeous at sunset, or this tropical path leading to Zaliant Castle.

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Zaliant has two very useful features: .1. You can set the sim as your home by standing on the landing point.

2. There are 5 private rooms you can rent free complete with dance intans, cuddle beds, seats & rugs. Click the disc on the ground to rent up to an hour. Green = vacant, Red = rented.

Click on one of these discs, choose ‘Rent’ and then ‘Teleport’

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For a different kind of scene, walk though this curtain of water into…

an underwater paradise where you can dance amongst the fish.

Zaliant is an ideal place to go on a date or just to visit with your love.

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Why not have a bit of Romantic fun by visiting the Zaliant Bowling alley on it’s own island. Right click on the transporter pad (outside the Manor House), select ‘Teleport’, ‘Club’, then follow the red arrow on the ground.

Once there, choose ‘Start’ on the control panel (left) type in your name.

Click on the bowling ball to get one and add to your avatar. When its your turn to bowl use ‘mouselook’ to aim. Click and hold your mouse button to choose the speed and then let go to bowl.

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Bowler Beach (teleport) Visit this Romantic beach & toast aboard a stylish luxury yacht.

Relax and chill out on the sandy beach, plenty of cuddle areas to choose.

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Why not head to the back of the boat and have a cuddle inside.

Again, dress-up for the occasion. to make it even more romantic.

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Relax in the hot tub with floats, or dance on the decking.

Silky sand adorns the beach with lots of palm trees nicely laid out.

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Waterfalls abound on the other side of the water as do cuddle areas (even floating on the water!).

The animations are very good too.

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Have a romantic dance on this beautiful veranda overlooking the sea.

The scene becomes even more romantic when you switch to the ‘midnight’ setting.

The Sunset is equally as stunning.

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This isn’t just a beach location, at Bowler Beach you have some beautiful gardens with waterfalls set behind the beach.

Use the teleport disc by the landing point to reach them.

Plenty of exotic cuddle spots in this garden!

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You can enjoy a floating cuddle on this mini hot-air balloon,

or camp out in a wigwam with lights, perfect for a midnight rendezvous,

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Some of the dance areas are very tastefully done mixing beauty with history and elegance.

Romantic music plays along and the whole sim is beautiful making it a great Romantic retreat!

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Get the setting right!

To get the Romantic feeling you need to create the right environment.

Change the environment mode to ‘Sunset’ to make the sea glisten or ‘Midnight’ to make the lights glow. The music must be Romantic, most Romantic sims play love songs. Find time to be alone together.

Life can get pretty crowded, but make the opportunity to take in and savour this special time – and that’s when you really feel the Romance!

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Sunset Palm Resort (teleport) Plenty of romantic things to do here. If you’re looking for the best ‘free’ meal for two dining experience then this resort has it.

Just look at this stunning table for two, so romantic with amazing scenery.

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Try ice skating together in this amazing lit-up romantic ice rink.

Again ‘Sunset’ or ‘Night’ mode is gorgeous.

Free skates are on offer, but you can obtain cheap skates on Marketplace if they’re not the right fit. All that’s left is to jump on the couple balls (below) to skate away or us the intan to dance anywhere.

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Head to this ornate dance area high up in the sky!

Perfect for a romantic dance as there are lots of stars circling all around you and glowing torches.

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Hypnotic

(teleport)

Hypnotic is mesmerising in many ways, such as the tranquil waters edge with a great sunset…

and the well-built arching romantic jetty below with animation balls ‘soul intentions’, there’s also a dance intan.

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The sim has some pretty cuddle spots

and a fantasy-like dance area. Well worth a visit.

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There are some interesting hidden areas waiting to be discovered

If you want something unusual, try snuggling up in this upside down umbrella floating on a stream with swans.

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From this moment (teleport)

From the moment you step foot here you know its going to be Romantic.

Choose a place to teleport to or walk through the lit-up tunnel ahead and explore. Use the couple walker by the sign to walk hand in hand etc.

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There are some lovely romantic cuddle areas secretly tucked away.

The music is also romantic, so you can relax together while listening to it.

There a more cuddle areas as you wander along the sandy beach.

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Add some royal flair and move around on horseback together.

Find a grand dance area like this one and you will feel like a King or Queen, it even has a heart on the floor perfect for a heartfelt dance.

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There are some nice touches like this boat to snuggle in or seated area overlooking the water. You can ask your love to marry you in the proposal area (below) and even get married on Wedding Island!!

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5. Calas (teleport) Calas is made up of a number of Romantic sims.

View and teleport to these at the landing point.

The main sim is pretty and filled with echoes of love throughout.

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Walk along a little and you find a beautiful lit-up balcony to dance on.

Opposite this you can dine together or meet up with friends for a meal.

Heart balloons are placed around the sim to make it even more special.

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I like the Misty Mountains sim where you can go for a Romantic swim together in the river.

You can find a blue swimming ball at the waters edge by the waterlilies.

Slip into your swim suit on the decking nearby and off you go!

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2. Where to go & what to do - Ballrooms Enjoy an intimate Romantic dance at one of these top ballrooms.

Foxxies Romantic Ballroom (teleport)

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Love & Harmony Romantic Ballroom (teleport)

A beautiful glittery romantic floor will add flavour to a Valentines evening.

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Phat Cats Ballroom (teleport)

Franks Elite (teleport)

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RMS Titanic Ballroom

(teleport)

Use the couple walker (white object) to walk hand in hand or arm in arm.

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Rock n’ Stampede Ballroom (teleport) Don’t be put off by the title, this ballroom has been beautifully designed and the music is just as romantic as any other Ballroom.

BlueFox Butterfly Ballroom (teleport)

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Black Velvet Ballroom (teleport)

This ballroom has to be the cutest, it even has complimentary changing rooms! Dance in a lovely glass dome or dine on the balcony.

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3. Where to go & what to do - Movie night Go to a cinema for a romantic night out at the movies. Type in ‘cinema’ or ‘movie theatre’ in the Search box. Here are two romantic cinemas:

Beach Cove Movie Theater – (teleport) – with cuddle areas

Lidia’s Palace Theater – (teleport) – a romantic looking cinema

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Other cinemas I came across to try: JF Cinema (teleport)

Beau Belle (teleport)

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Nikki’s Flix (teleport)

Saints & Sinners Residents Movie Theater (teleport)

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4. Romantic Freebies Treat your lady to a free red rose at Calas (touch the rose lying down on the white pillar) - (teleport)

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Have a free drink at Foxxies Romantic Ballroom (teleport)

Give a romantic gift

You can buy free & cheap items on marketplace. Look for: - single red rose (with holding & smelling anims) - flower bouquets - moving photo frame (for Romantic photos) - jewellery & balloons - cuddly toys (bears/bunnies) Page 47

5. WIN a free advert or free photoshoot in…

Destination Romance Summer Edition Coming soon in June 2022

How many ballrooms are featured in this magazine?

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6. Advertise in Destination Romance

Do you have something romantic to offer?

Why not advertise in the next magazine?

Theme: Summer Romance Cost: only 50L$ per advert Deadline: 6pm Saturday 21st May 2022.

Send me some words & good quality photo (all permissions) or alternatively I can take a photo for you Page 49

Further Information Visit the Destination Romance web site: www.weebly.destinationromance.com Need help? Message me inworld (avonmariner) or on above web site

Destination Romance is not affiliated with or sponsored by Linden Research.

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