Say it with flowers and much more

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day nearly upon us. It’s a day when people the world over cherish the one that special someone, and try to pull out all the stops to show that they truly treasure their partner.

 But deciding on the right gift can be a delicate and pressure-filled task. Just remember that whether a gift is big or small, it should be one from the heart.

Here are some gift ideas to help you get ready for romancing the night away.

Petal Power

Flowers have always been a simple but heartfelt expression of affection. Go ahead and order a lovely bouquet for your adored one. It could be classic red roses, simple tulips, exotic orchids, sweet gerbera daisies, sexy Casablanca flowers or a unique bouquet arrangement combining different types of flowers.

You don’t have to stop at a bouquet. Wake up early and set a trail of petals leading to the main bouquet, or another gift. Or scatter them on the table to enhance that loving feeling as you sit down for a breakfast for two.

Save time and purchase them online at indonesiaflorist.com, houseofflower.net, nirmalarose.com. Or visit www.hotelmulia.com as the Hotel Mulia Senayan’s florist, Blossom, has long been known for its expertise in arrangements. They will be delighted to create an exquisite one-of-a-kind arrangement for your special day.

Sweet Sensation

Forget the usual candy gifts and think out of the (chocolate) box. Let your fantasies run free with an extraordinary chocolate spa massage.

A soothing massage is itself something to look forward to for busy urban dwellers. When you pour on some chocolate in an exotic spa massage for couples, it becomes a heavenly experience.

The “Exotic Chocolate Spa” at Intercontinental Bali Resorts is one option. During 150 minutes of intense pampering, couples enjoy an aromatherapy foot ritual, cleansing chocolate scrub, body mask, aromatherapy floral bath and a full body massage using a rich blend of chocolate essential oils.

The treatment’s promise is smooth skin and relaxation. For chocolate, apart from tasting great, is also good for the skin. It contains antioxidants to combat the skin-aging process, as well as rejuvenating, moisturizing and nourishing your skin.

And it’s a guilt-free indulgence for chocoholics.

Treasure Hunt

The personal approach is always the best way to prove your love. Give your partner a jar full of origami stars (for simple and easy to follow instructions, visit origami-instructions.com/origami-lucky-star), and let your imagination run wild with the treasures within. A sparkling diamond ring or a pair of simple diamond earrings would be great for her; an embossed band or cufflinks for a stylish him. Wrap the jar with simple lace fabric and tie it with a ribbon. Pen your own love messages inside each “star”.

Shining Light

A candlelight dinner, with delicious food and intimate conversation, is romance defined. Find a place that is comfortable and meaningful for you, whether that means one of the finest fine-dining spots in the city, or your first-date restaurant, brimming with sentimental memories.

Japanese cuisine will be a sophisticated choice. Look no further than the Hotel Borobudur’s Miyama Japanese Restaurant, and feast on its Wagyu beef appetizer, steamed prawn and grilled salmon sushi rolls (hotelborobudur.com). Reservations recommended.

Second Time Around

If you really want to splurge, head out for a second honeymoon. The choices are endless, from a trip to enchanting Europe, the tranquil and exotic Bahamas, naturally inviting New Zealand or, closer to home, pristine Raja Ampat in Papua. Browse honeymoon.weddingku.com or journeyidea.com for more destination ideas, travel reviews and useful vacation tips. You still have four days to get packing.

Surprise, Surprise

For him, empty a big heart-shaped chocolate box and fill it with the things he loves, whether it’s video game tapes (or even console), CDs, fishing gear, guitar strings and picks, a journal. Jazz it up with decorative touches, such as confetti or ribbons. You know the way to his heart.