What Could Be More Romantic Than a Stroll Through the Graveyard?

Cost-Conscious Halifax Couples Lust After Low-Cost Valentine's Love


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 11, 2013) - A sexy dinner of samples at Costco? Frisky fishing with your special friend? A heartwarming matinee of "Evil Dead: The Musical?" These are but a few suggestions for thrifty thrills from cost-conscious Canadians to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget. The penny-pinching planning was the result of a recent poll by FlightNetwork.com, who launched its second annual "Price Drop Love" survey to help Canadians find great, romantic Valentine's Day date options for low or no cost.

While many believe they need to spend a lot of money on lavish dinners and candy, Halifax has no shortage of economical activities available this Valentine's Day, including an inexpensive carriage ride and candlelit dinner at Hatfield Farms, chosen by 45.9% of respondents as their perfect price-dropped romantic rendezvous. While the enchanted event costs a reasonable $35 (+HST), several other less expensive and even free options also received some love:

  • People in Halifax aren't cheapskates, but they love cheap skates! 23.9% of respondents chose a free evening of skating, music and face-painting at the Emera Oval as their ideal inexpensive discounted date
  • Surprisingly, 15% chose a free walk through Fairview Lawn Cemetery - where many victims of the Titanic are buried - to express their love
  • 11.2% would rather keep it indoors and are willing to spend $11.99 per person to cuddle up and presumably watch a movie at the Oxford Theatre
  • Only 3.4% were willing to shell out $18 each for the Open Valentine Dance at the Dalhousie Student Union

"Our business is focused on helping Canadians save money on travel, but we like to help them save money in their day-to-day lives as well," said Jamil al Jabri, Marketing Manager at FlightNetwork.com. "Money may be tight for many in Halifax, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to enjoy a great Valentine's Day."

Whatever romantic rendezvous you're planning, FlightNetwork.com wishes you a happy Valentine's Day!

About FlightNetwork.com (www.flightnetwork.com)

As one of Canada's leaders in online travel, FlightNetwork.com delivers the lowest airfares from the top airlines by offering consumers access to over 2 million bulk rates on cheap flights negotiated with major airlines. Its proprietary flight booking engine offers last second booking and the exclusive ability to 'mix and match' fares - the only Canadian online travel agency that allows booking on different airlines for departure and return flights to get the lowest fares possible. Backing up Flight Network's award winning online service are over 120 insightful travel specialists in the FlightNetwork.com call centre who ensure that customers successfully book the best travel deals.

FlightNetwork.com's Price Drop Protection plan is a unique, free program, exclusive to FlightNetwork.com customers on all economy flights, vacations and hotels. The Price Drop Deal is now unlimited on all domestic, USA and international flights, as well as vacations and hotel bookings. If you book with FlightNetwork.com, and the price drops after you book, you will get the difference credited back.

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