Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

With Valentine’s Day 2024 fast approaching, don’t leave coming up with romantic or thoughtful gifts to the last minute. Instead find a range of amazing experiences from RedBalloon that are guaranteed to score you extra brownie points with your loved one this year. Valentine’s Day (also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine) is celebrated annually on February 14th (don’t forget that it is a Wednesday this year). It’s an important day for recognising your loved ones particularly your significant other or those you admire. Although typical presents include flowers or chocolate, why not make your Valentine’s gift ideas truly spectacular and go above and beyond with an experience from RedBalloon. Anyone can give a traditional or typical gift but if you want to show them how much they really mean to you, why not give them a thoughtful experience you can enjoy together.

We’ve created a range of experiences to suit the recipient whatever their personality type. From fine dining and hot air ballooning to skydiving and cruises, you’ll find amazing Valentine’s Day gifts that will spoil your partner and take your gift-giving to a whole new level. One of the best things about these gift ideas is that we offer a great range of experiences for 2. This means your gifts aren’t only thoughtful but they let you enjoy uninterrupted time together, allowing new memories to be created. It’s like a bonus Valentine’s Day present for you too!

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What are Valentine's Day Gifts?

Valentine's gifts are often presents you give someone on Valentine's Day to show that you admire, care and love them. These gifts can be personalised, traditional, one of a kind or even just a card that express your feelings towards someone like your partner, husband, wife, crush or even your bestie. It’s one of the most romantic days of the year for telling those around you how you feel and reminding them why they are important to you. Plus it is the perfect day to give them a memorable gift like an enriching experience.

What are the best Valentine’s Day Gifts for 2024?

Whilst popular Valentine's Day presents include delivering flowers and chocolates, these aren't very original or creative. Instead why not surprise and delight them with a RedBalloon experience. We have curated our top 5 picks for some of the most popular yet romantic experiences.

• Restaurant dining experience: who wouldn’t love a delicious fine dining experience for 2 people? With our range of restaurant packages, the two of you can enjoy degustations, steakhouse dinners, 3 course lunches plus so much more. This is the perfect date night idea to treat your Valentine to as you'll sit back, relax and enjoy decadent food.
• Dining cruises: if you're after an experience that combines great food with breathtaking scenery, a cruise is a romantic way to spoil your plus one. With packages available on Sydney Harbour, Melbourne river, Queensland including the Great Barrier Reef plus more locations, you'll be spoilt for choice on where to book a cruise for Valentine's Day.
• Skydiving: treat the thrill-seeker in your life to an experience unlike anything else. With tandem skydives all around Australia, this is one of the most perfect Valentine’s presents that’ll send them on the adventure of a lifetime. They’ll freefall from up to 15,000ft for over 60 seconds until the parachute opens, leaving them soaring for up to 8 minutes over some of Australia’s most beautiful coastline.
• Spa package: indulge their senses with the ultimate relaxing experience. With a variety of day spas to pick from, you'll find a rejuvenating experience that could include massages, facials and more. There is no better way to spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day than with some R&R.
• Romantic getaway: a couple's escape awaits! Whisk your better half away on a romantic getaway with a variety of packages available from city staycations to country retreats plus more. This is one of our top picks for Valentine’s Day present that will surprise and delight your loved one as there is nothing more romantic than a gesture of spending quality time together.

Where to find unique Valentine’s Day Gifts?

If you’re stuck for ideas on where to look for some amazing Valentine’s gifts, there is no easier way to shop for them than online. The best thing about RedBalloon is that you can find the perfect gift for your loved one online and it’s ready instantly thanks to our eVouchers. Whether you buy it a month in advance or the day of, our Valentine’s Day presents are available online straight away, removing any hassle and the stress of finding the perfect gift in time. Don’t worry if you still have no idea what to get them for the special day because you can always choose a gift voucher and let them decide. They will love having the ability to pick whatever they like from our range of hundreds experiences!

With our range of Valentine’s gifts, you’ll find something for everyone. You can even check out our range of Valentine’s day gifts for him to find something for your husband, boyfriend or that person you’ve always had a crush on. With ideas like skydiving over the beach, V8 supercar hot laps and a winery tour to name a few, you’ll find an experience he’ll definitely thank you for. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for her, we’ve also got you covered with a range of experiences that’ll make her feel truly appreciated. From high tea and fine dining, to getaways and massages, spoil her to an experience that’ll blow her away this year.

If you’re looking for ideas to do on Valentine’s Day that are fun, different and will definitely surprise your loved one then why not book one of our experiences for the actual day. Surprise them on 14th February to a day filled with experiences. You could treat their taste buds to a wine tour and tasting or take to the sky with a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. There is nothing more romantic than treating you and your partner to an experience you’ve always wanted to do and there is no better time to do it then Valentine’s Day! You’ll love being able to spend the day together trying new things or ticking off experiences from your bucket list and creating those everlasting memories with your partner in crime. With our range of Valentine’s Day gifts, you’ll find the perfect experience to do on the day perfect for any couple!

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts

Looking for last-minute Valentine's Day gifts? Don't worry, with RedBalloon and our instant email delivery, we have you covered. Why not get your loved one a relaxing spa and massage package? Or a romantic getaway? The both of you could also enjoy a romantic scenic cruise around some of the most pristine waters Australia has to offer.