Quirky Valentine's Day dates

Kew up
A wonderful alternative for romantic couples who want flowers on the 14th but not necessarily a dozen red roses, is to spend the evening at Kew Gardens. After a champagne reception, head off on the Kew Explorer for a tour and see Henry Moore's beautiful sculptures in a new light. Then relax in the Orangery Restaurant and enjoy a four-course meal with unlimited wine, beers or soft drinks.
Price of love: £220 per couple.
Contact: www.kew.org/

The high life
Adventurous romantics will want nothing more than to glide off together into the sunset in a hot air balloon on Valentine's Day. You'll get to meet the pilot, help inflate the balloon, rise 3000ft into the air and toast your love for one another with a glass of champagne before descending back down to earth. You'll also get a flight certificate to take away. The balloon rides are available at 40 locations throughout the country.
Price of love: £395 per couple.
Contact: www.redletterdays.co.uk

Perfect pampering
Why send boring (and expensive) red roses when you can wow the one you love with a wild rose pampering kit packed full of delicious treats such as wild rose salt scrub, body butter, bath soak, hand and nail cream and massage oil. The organic goodies are delivered direct to the door of the one you adore in a pretty wicker basket topped with a hand carved wood rose from Chile. There's also a man's indulgence kit on offer so why not stay in on Feb 14 and enjoy a pampering session for two?
Price of love: £50 plus £6.50 delivery.
Contact: 01780 722420, www.treatthatgirl.co.uk

Jump to it
Adrenalin junkies should consider snapping up the Lovers' Leap Valentine Bungee Jump at locations around for the ultimate memorable gift. You'll both jump 165ft, in tandem or separately, and plummet to earth at 60mph before celebrating your achievement with a bottle of bubbly. The offer is available for jumps on 16 and 17 February, so book early.
Price of love: £99 per couple.
Contact: 0870 4214251, www.viewlondon.co.uk