{"id":18934,"date":"2013-02-11T16:27:46","date_gmt":"2013-02-11T06:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=18934"},"modified":"2015-03-16T13:53:32","modified_gmt":"2015-03-16T03:53:32","slug":"valentines-day-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/valentines-day-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Left it to the lastminute? We\u2019ve rounded up our experts\u2019 top Valentine\u2019s Day gift ideas that will have you in the good books without even needing to leave your computer.
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If you want to put a huge smile on their dial, you can\u2019t go wrong with a getaway, according to hotels expert Brett.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hotels expert Brett<\/p><\/div>\n

Even if you weren\u2019t organised enough to have booked a hotel stay for Valentine\u2019s Day itself, you\u2019ll still score HUGE brownie points by having a weekend away planned for you both to look forward to.
\n\u2022 Luxury loving Valentine<\/strong> \u2013 If they\u2019re into the finer things in life, a CBD stay could be for you. Nab a five-star hotel for bargain prices with a Secret Hotel<\/a> deal and go see a show, hit the shops for some retail therapy and book a meal to remember too.
\n\u2022 Stressed-out Valentine<\/strong> \u2013 If 2013 has been go-go-go, it might be time to recharge with a breath of fresh country air. If you can\u2019t relax in Daylesford<\/a>, the spa capital of Oz just 90 minutes from Melbourne, you can\u2019t chill out anywhere! The Gold Coast Hinterland<\/a>, Blue Mountains<\/a> and Freycinet<\/a> in Tassie are other great choices.<\/p>\n

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Lilianfels, A Luxury Collection Resort, Blue Mountains<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2022 Vino-loving Valentine<\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s just something about a wine soaked weekend away! Take your pick from the Hunter Valley<\/a>, Margaret River<\/a>, Barossa<\/a>, Yarra Valley<\/a> and more, and sip reds and whites with cheese and crackers to your heart\u2019s content!<\/p>\n

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Barossa Shiraz Estate, Lyndoch<\/p><\/div>\n

For more hotel inspiration, get searching here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want your pressie to equal quality time together, experiences expert Brittany has you covered. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Experiences expert Brittany<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2022 Gourmet Valentine <\/strong>\u2013 They say the way to a man\u2019s heart is through his stomach but this could be true for many females I know too! Why not share the pressie love and book you and your special someone in for a cooking class<\/a>? BBQ, Japanese, pasta, seafood, desserts… take your pick. Or if they\u2019re not the practical type, a chocolate walking tour<\/a> could be the perfect option.
\n\u2022 Adventurous Valentine<\/strong> \u2013 If you want to add a dose of adrenalin to your relationship, you can\u2019t go past sky-diving<\/a>. There\u2019s even a special \u2018Marry Me\u2019<\/a> package if you want to *ahem* jump into the next stage of relationship. If you want something a little tamer, hit the water for a jet boat ride<\/a> and make the most of the warm weather while it lasts.
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\u2022 Pamper-me Valentine <\/strong>\u2013 For something a little more traditional that\u2019s sure to score major brownie points, you can\u2019t go wrong with pampering<\/a>. Day-spa visits, massages and facials… take your pick. A chocolate massage<\/a> for two in Sydney is a sweet choice in more ways than one!
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Click here<\/a> for more experiences inspiration and don\u2019t forget, it\u2019s never too late to escape the doghouse and purchase an instant voucher<\/a> online. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If a more traditional tangible pressie is more your thing, gifts expert Anna has this advice. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Gifts expert Anna<\/p><\/div>\n

The two most important things to remember when sending the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day pressie are:
\n1. The element of surprise
\n2. Making the impact last
\nHere are a few gifts to make sure you make the right impression this Valentine\u2019s Day:
\n\u2022 New Valentine<\/strong> – Chocolate and Champagne!<\/a> The Classic and Traditional way to spoil the object of your desire!
\nMessage suggestion: “I WANT YOU! And I will spoil your socks off if you will be my Valentine!”<\/em>
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\u2022 Long Term Valentine<\/strong> – Pop the champers – this fabulous set of Riedel Heart to Heart champagne glasses<\/a> will be a great way to celebrate each other and if you live together – you can enjoy them too!
\nMessage suggestion: “You are my Valentine! I can’t think of a better reason to celebrate! Can’t wait to pop the champers together later!”<\/em>
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\u2022 Distant Valentine<\/strong> – When you can’t be together \ud83d\ude41 Possibly the most important one to get right… This vintage framed map heart<\/a> will be a constant reminder of your love, awwww.<\/p>\n

Message suggestion: “Wherever you are and wherever I am – you are forever in my heart!”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Search for more Valentine\u2019s Day gifts here<\/a>. Deadlines for Australian Valentine\u2019s Day 2013 delivery: 10am on Thursday 14th February for Sydney deliveries and 1pm Wednesday 13th February for other regions. <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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