I'll have a Valentine's Day, with a Brangelina on the side

Nothing sells newspapers and generates click throughs like talk of old Brangelina breaking up. The world is shocked, horrified and at their wits end. Do you know when romance died for me? When Bruce and Demi broke up. Or was is Tom and Nicole? Can't remember, either way it was the day Valentines died in my arms. Cynical, I know. But if the stars can't make it work...how many us average income, digital age peasants really can? In a time where social networking sites have become the loop hole of monogamy, can we really celebrate V Day with the one we love and not check our Facebook messages for a better offer half way through the medium, rare rump?

Of course we can! So I'll change my attitude only because everybody who is anybody knows that Cape Town is one of the most romantic places in the world. Especially when you have somebody to love. But even alone - its a trip. So get your Valentine's plans going - we book up early in these parts.

1. Go for a sunset hike. Table Mountain, Lion's Head, take your pick. And picture.

2. Have a romantic dinner. Something with a view or on the beachfront or French (head to Franschoek). Cape Town has some of the best restaurants in the world. You won't be disappointed.

3. Head to the Waterfront and jump on one of those take-you-around-the-harbour boats with the one you're with.

4. Go to the theatre. Specifically the Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Its Antony and Cleopatra this year. Let's hope your story ends better than there's did.

5. Kirstenbosch Gardens, a favourite for sensual picnics and Odes to Mother Nature. Pack a basket and feed each other. Ok, that wasn't mine - I read that in a magazine. I personally would NEVER do a mutual feed - its weird.

So start planning! Before you know it we'll be giddy with love and lust, just like Brangelina pre-Shiloh. Happy planning...