
Valentine's Day is more than just the gifts you give your partner. It's an all-encompassing experience in showering one another with extra affection for one day of the year, almost like a bonus anniversary where couples across the world share their love. While endless gift guides circulate every year with foolproof ways to treat your partner to a present, formulating creative ideas on how to actually spend your Valentine's Day isn't as straightforward.
While there's certainly nothing with spending the day doing the bare minimum (save for a few treats and roses here and there), for those looking to make the most of the day, there's no better time to upgrade from conventional celebrations and engage in something a touch more extravagant. From stargazing, to glamping to a slew of handy classes to take together, here are 30 creative ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day this year.
Spend a weekend away at a luxury getaway
Enjoy a morning in bed – no interruptions
Spend the afternoon grazing on a hamper in the hills
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
Enjoy a lunch of local produce down by the sea
Release your creative side with an acrylic paint pouring class
Cook a romantic, spicy dinner for two
Book a glamorous staycation for the weekend
Take in the cities best views
Cook a romantic meal at home for one another
Embrace adventure with a scenic hike
Hit the road
Complete a paint and sip art class
Escape to an (almost) deserted island
Take in an exhibition at the NGV
Enjoy a specially-curated Valentine's Day feast
Snuggle up at a Moonlight Cinema
Spend the night glamping in the vines
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
Sit down for a Valentine's Day banquet dinner
Chocolate pralines of all varieties to finish the night off
If you prefer spending the night in and treating one another to a scrumptious dinner, read through 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.