When it comes to selecting the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your long-term partner, best friend or even someone you have just started dating, the internet is a failsafe goldmine for an endless supply of ideas to suit every interest. What isn't so easy to stumble across, however, are creative ideas on how to actually spend your Valentine's Day.
While there's certainly nothing with spending the day doing the bare minimum (save for a few treats and roses here and there), for couples who are looking to make the most of the day together, it's time to upgrade from the conventional activities and embrace a little touch of luxury. From 21st-century stargazing – courtesy of your favourite app – to beachside hideaways with just the two of you in mind, here are 20 creative ways to spend Valentine's Day this year.
Spend a weekend away at a luxury getaway
Enjoy a morning in bed – no interruptions
Indulge in a delectable degustation dinner
Treat each other to a couples spa retreat
Celebrate the taste of love with a cooking class
Spend a day on the harbour
Find your perfect mix with a cocktail class
Set-up a luxury couples picnic
Release your creative side with an acrylic paint pouring class
Cook a romantic, spicy dinner for two
Take in the cities best views
Embrace adventure with a scenic hike
Hit the road
Escape to an (almost) deserted island
Snuggle up at a Moonlight Cinema
Curate your own bouquet at a floristry arrangement class
Select a drop (or two) from your favourite local wine cellar
Pair said wine with a mouthwatering selection of cheeses
Set up under the stars for an evening of stargazing
Chocolate pralines of all varieties to finish the night off
If you prefer to ditch the fancy dinner and spend the night in, look to our selection of romantic Valentine's Day recipe ideas to inspire a home-cooked meal. Finish the day with a much needed snuggle on the couch, accompanied by some of the best Valentine's Day movies Hollywood has to offer.
