Valentine's Day: Fun to celebrate, difficult to shop for. Sometimes, the usual suspects - flowers and candy - are all it takes to please your main squeeze. But relationships are also unique, and often the best Valentine gift is the one that follows Cupid's arrow in a completely unexpected direction. Here are some ways to think about shopping for your amour.
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Get Personal
Plenty of services offer personalized gifts for couples. Your partner may swoon when she reads a romance novel personalized with both of your names, or a bound book written specifically to tell your very own love story. There are even personalized letters in bottle for the partner who can't resist a good love note.
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Get Sexy
Anything from silky sheets and lingerie to a ride in racecar or helicopter ride is bound to ignite a spark in any relationship.
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Get Adventurous
It's been proven that new experiences spice up romantic relationships and strengthen the bond between two people. The best Valentine gift for your love may be a trip to a far off land - or even an airplane jump!
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Get Visual
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but there are really only three that matter most on Valentine's Day. Say, "I love you," in countless ways with photos from a favorite shared vacation, your wedding, or even your first date emblazoned on a home accessory, framed elegantly for the wall, or bound beautifully for the coffee table.
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Get Tactile
Spa goodies are fun for couples who want to spend Valentine's Day indoors. Pamper each other with massages, face masks, and exfoliants. Up the ante with at-home spa gadgets, and throw cozy robes and vintage wines into the mix.
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Get Sexy
Sexy "coupons," lingerie, or even a night at a luxury hotel - with a steamy hot tub - are all guaranteed wins for Valentine's Day.
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When in Doubt, Get Jewelry
Whether it's a diamond tennis bracelet for her or a stately watch for him, let your partner wear your love on his or her wrist - or ears, or neck, or?you get the picture.