8 Romantic Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day - Special Day

I’ve never been one to care for Valentine’s Day. It’s supposedly the most romantic day of the year, but to me it just seems so “in your face” and cheesy. I know it’s a designated day to show love for the person in your life who is good at taking your breath away, but what if you don’t have that person in your life yet? Being single on Valentine’s Day, especially if you’re wishing you were in a relationship or just recently broke up with someone, can leave a little sting. Even if you’re single by choice, you get that “poor you” look from other people when they ask who you’re spending the holiday with.

You don’t need to miss out on a day to treat your loved one just because you’re single. Be your own Valentine, and give yourself some much-needed attention.

Love with diamonds and a five star meal is neither a necessity nor necessarily a meaningful expression of love for Valentine's Day. Having the means to pay for expensive gifts and experiences does not relieve the giver from expressing love personally, nor does it relieve the recipient from returning such love personally. So start right now – plan something really special for Valentine’s day.

Take a look at these 8 ways that you could be spending Valentine’s day:

1. Go On A Date

Just cast your minds back to the early days when you were first dating. Do you remember the butterflies, the excitement of getting ready to go on a date? Remember how you used to spend hours doing your make-up and your hair?

Well, recreate those feelings, and do just that. Go on a date. Go to the cinema. Sit in the back row with your arms around each other, sharing a bucket of popcorn and maybe the odd kiss.

2. Have A Picnic

Pack a hamper with some gorgeous food and a bottle of wine and head off for a picnic. Spread your blanket on the ground (weather permitting of course) and simply enjoy the pure luxury of each other’s company. 

No-one else around – just you and the birds – absolute heaven!

3. A Cosy Night In

Snuggle up together on the sofa and enjoy a romantic night in, with a bottle of wine, a big box of chocolates and a romantic DVD.
Take a look at some of the best romantic films ever made – any one of them is just perfect for a Valentine’s night in:

• The Notebook
• Pretty Woman
• One Fine Day
• Dirty Dancing
• An Officer And A Gentleman
• Titanic
• Sleepless In Seattle
• Up Close And Personal

4. Romantic Meal For Two

If you are looking for something romantic to do on Valentine’s day then what could be better than a meal for two at the most romantic restaurant or pub that you know?

Think log fires, candles, wandering violinists and red roses.
But be sure to book your table well in advance – this will be a busy night.

5. Valentine’s Night Party Cruise

This is one way of celebrating Valentine’s day that I can thoroughly recommend. Last year my lovely husband booked a dinner cruise for us down the river Thames (we were spending the night in London) as a surprise for me.

We enjoyed a romantic meal and drank champagne on the lower deck, and then joined other couples on the upper deck to enjoy the disco. Definitely a night to remember!

6. A Weekend Break

There’s surely no better to spend Valentine’s day than a romantic hotel break. In fact, make it just a little bit more special by staying a couple of nights. This means you can wrap up warm and spend the day exploring the city.

Why not take in a show and then end your day with a romantic meal for two?

7. Don’t Forget Your Friends

Just because you are officially one half of a couple, don’t abandon your friends. In a way you are moving on to a new life, but don’t leave them behind.

OK, so things will be different – you probably won’t all meet up every Friday night and stagger home in the early hours of Saturday morning, but you can still enjoy an occasional girl’s night out. So make some time to spend with your friends, especially the single ones,

8. Say "I love you"

 It doesn't cost anything but it says and means a great deal. Don't be shy; say it a lot during the day. Tell your love how you really feel. He or she will appreciate your honesty and it will mean more than any gift could.

Happy Valentine’s  Day