VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS ~ TOP 20 TIPS FOR ACTIVITIES, DINNER, GAMES, POEMS, RECIPIES, CRAFTS, VALENTINE'S PARTY IDEAS AND MORE.

# 1 ~ Decorations should be in red, white and pink.. Provide a colorful tablecloth for your table with a pretty centerpiece of carnations or a big red bowl, filled with colored confetti and candy! Fill it with conversation hearts and the red Hershey's kisses. Load it to the top and it is a quick and easy centerpiece!

# 2 ~ A hot air balloon ride for two is one of the most idyllic and relaxed settings in which to enjoy your day. Take in extraordinary views while sipping on champagne with the love of your life - it doesn't get any better than that.

# 3 ~ Pamper yourself and your Sweetheart with an unrivaled selection of spa and pampering breaks, lasting from a couple of hours to a two-night stay. Allow your loved one to take the weight off their feet with a glorious array of massages and treatments to leave them feeling glamorous and refreshed.

# 4 ~ Valentine's day is often a popular day for couples to get engaged. Planning your proposal? Book a luxury two night weekend break for two and do it with style and luxury. Choose from a number of five-star Marriott hotels that are renowned for their high standard of accommodation.

# 5 ~ You can go the way of traditional gifts, such as chocolates, flowers, and cards, or you can throw your sweetheart a curve ball this year and give them a truly unique Valentine's Day gift. Gift certificates can be purchased for nearly anything any more, like: clinics with professional sports figures, driving a race car, murder mystery dinners, garden center certificates for gardeners, the possibilities are endless.

# 6 ~ For the adventurous type, how about skydiving? Surprise him or her by taking them for a day out to fly with the birds. No doubt by the time you both reach the ground again (and kiss it) you will have a new found appreciation for life and each other!

# 7 ~ If keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground is more your style, then how about giving your love a skywriting message? What could be more romantic than professing your love in writing on heaven's skies?

# 8 ~ Those who are masters of their universe, could give the gift of planetary ownership. Buy your special someone a star. By searching online, you can find sites that actually let you buy and name a star. One word of caution, be prepared to top that unique Valentine's Day gift next year!

# 9 ~ Crafters can take comfort in knowing that a handmade gift can be just as meaningful as an adventure. Create a wooden keepsake box to put memorabilia of the two of you. Collages are also a great way to preserve memories of good times.

# 10 ~ If you are devoid of any creative talent and your pockets are near empty, there are several options that you can take advantage of online to still give a thoughtful and unique Valentine's Day gift. Practical gifts such as monthly fruit clubs or electronics can be winners too. Pair them with a thoughtful card and you are instantly a Valentine winner.

For the ultimate sightseeing trip, why not consider a spectacular helicopter sightseeing tour of your home town? With breathtaking views of the landmarks from up to 1,500 feet, you and your partner can experience the thrill of an exhilarating helicopter flight.

You can take you partner on a scenic helicopter ride, which can be quite romantic just pick a time so you can see the sunset towards the end of the flight it is very beautiful and romantic and will be appreciated by your Sweetie. In order to get it right you should consider booking a helicopter in advance as there are availability restrictions on such flights and they get booked quite fast as well. Also you may add a dinner after the helicopter flight, where the helicopter would drop you off right next to the restaurant.

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# 11 ~ Take yourself out. Who says you have to have a member of the opposite sex take you out? I do not see anything wrong with getting all dressed up to go out with the person you should have the most fun with, you. So go put on your best dress or suit and have a night on the town by yourself. At least you won't spend the whole night worrying about whether or not you have salad in your teeth.

# 12 ~ Go out with your other single friends. I'm sure that you have some other friends that are in the same predicament you are in. Why not call up one of your friends that you haven't seen in a while and go out with him or her. I am sure that your friend will appreciate you thinking about him or her.

# 13 ~ Volunteer at a non-profit. Sometimes the best way to stop feeling sorry for yourself is to help someone less fortunate. I am sure that there are plenty of nonprofits in your area that would LOVE to have you volunteer for the day. Just type in non-profit organization or volunteer opportunity in your search engine to find an opportunity near you.

# 14 ~ Offer to baby-sit. I can't think of a better way to help out a young family with kids than to offer to baby-sit for them so they can enjoy their night out. I mean you weren't going to do anything else besides sit at home and wallow in your self-pity, anyway. This way they can owe you one.

# 15 ~ Send yourself flowers and candy. Just go to one of the online florists and order a bouquet of flowers and candy sent to yourself. If you could have them sent to your office at work that would be even better. You could even have the card addressed, "From Your Secret Admirer." You could act all surprised and wonder who in the world could have done such a nice thing.

Now here is where I spend my party budget as at the end of the day.. this fun game is what everyone remembers. I purchase enough prizes/gifts for each guest. I wrap them in colorful Valentine paper and in an envelope tape a clue to the bottom of the gift. I display them on a table. Like a White Elephant or Yankee Auction, you make a set of cards numbered for the amount of guests that will be coming. So 12 guests.. 12 cards numbered 1 through 12. Throw them in a basket and when it's time to play, let each guest pick a card. The guests go in numerical order up to the "gift" table and point to the gift they would like. The host opens the clue and reads it aloud. Based on the clue, the guest can then decide whether to open the gift or steal one from a prior player. If a steal occurs, the person who lost their gift, then opens the new one. The #1 person gets a final chance to "steal or hold" their gift at the end of the game. If you are planning a party with both adults and kids you would have to adapt some of the gifts/clues to make them more appropriate!

# 16 ~ Adopt a soldier and send him/her a Valentine's Day card. To honor active US military personnel, Adopt A US Soldier is a volunteer-based organization that connects supportive Americans with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to the brave men and women serving our nation.

# 17 ~ One of the classic ideas for Valentine's Day date is a romantic candlelight dinner preferably somewhere with great views and if possible the view of the sunset as well. The romantic dinner date will be quite well received no matter if you planning to cook a beautiful meal or go out to a good restaurant. Although you may think that a romantic dinner date may look like a boring and outdated idea for Valentine's Day date, you should remember that, just because it is not that original and has been done so often, it one of those things which never go out of style and always appreciated.

# 18 ~ Another great idea for Valentine's Day is a night out dancing. In case you and your partner already good dances you can just go to your local dance club and spend the evening dancing. Another thing you may do to spice up an evening is instead of going to your local dance club, go out to town to a night club especially the one which has salsa dancing. This will make dancing date to be more exciting and more appreciated by your partner. On the other hand if you do not have much dancing experience you may consider organizing a ballroom or salsa dance lesson. This will help you both to learn something new and also will help you connect better with your partner. Otherwise you can just head out to a night club and dance the night away.

# 19 ~ Another great idea for Valentine's Day and it is not often been considered but if done right it can be quite good. The idea is to rent a series of movies according to a particular theme, make sure it is something that both of you will enjoy, and then spend the evening watching movies and making popcorn. This will allow you and your partner to spend quality time together, which is really important in any relationship.

# 20 ~ You may also consider some sort of a cultural event as a play in a theatre or a visit to a museum or an art gallery. These types of activities would be especially good if you and your partner do not engage into them on a regular basis. And remember that these types of activities are only good and will be appreciated if your partner enjoys them and you and your partner don't do them very often.