Who says Valentine’s Day is only for the love birds? It’s just another occasion of having fun! We’ve picked some Valentine highlights in five of the world’s most celebrated “Valentine” cities. So grab your partners or friends and have a blast!

1. London

Go for an Air sphere experience, the world’s latest extreme ride that combines the “thrill of rolling down a hill inside an inflated sphere while flying in a vertical wind tunnel”. Designed for two people and bound to raise your adrenalin like never before. If that’s somewhat too edgy, then join the sweet, cozy Chocolate Making Valentines Workshop, and create your own chocolate to melt his/her heart. Or enjoy a Valentine’s Day Comedy Night at a top Clapham nightspot, featuring a fantastic line-up of comedians and cabaret acts, accompanied with 2-course nice dinner and drinks.

2. Paris

Take a boat tour on the Seine like the scene in Before Sunset, and you can even join dinner cruises starting near the Eiffel Tower. Those who are big on shopping certainly shouldn’t miss the massive Valentine’s discount in La Vallee Village, owning the biggest and brightest fashion brands, with discount starting from 33%. You can also book a chocolate and pastry food tour, led by an expert food connoisseur to the most unique chocolate and pastry shops in Paris.

3. New York

New York fashion week from February 9-16 is definitely a bonus to your Valentine trip. Many top name designers will showcase their collections at various venues, including Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. Yes, Valentine’s Day is for romance, but also a high time for maddening discount shopping! Run and grab up everything in Barneys New York Warehouse Sale, at least 50% off! Or take your loved one to a Manhattan Sky Tour in a helicopter and enjoy the spectacular aerial views of Manhattan. This 12-minute tour costs about 130 USDs, not cheap but definitely affordable.

4. Venice

The renowned Venice Carnival will light up the city, with numerous events spreading out from February 11^th to 21^st. On the 14^th there is Venezia Venusia Diner Dansante, a romantic dinner and ball dedicated to the lovers. If you stick around a bit longer, you will be privileged to join the Carnival The Il Ballo del Doge on the 18^th, the most exclusive Costume Ball in the world. It is called by international press as “one of the top 10 things of the one hundred things that must be done in a lifetime”.

5. Amsterdam

An elegant blend of classic and modern, the city of Amsterdam will surely amaze you with abundant Valentine’s ideas.  “Get married for a day”, as crazy as it sounds, it’s fun to try the Wed and Walk: fancy dresses, wedding flowers, wedding rings, music, red carpet, exchange of rings, and a brilliant print photo of you two as the newlyweds. If that’s too bold to your liking, then take her to an intimate gig in Paradiso, staged by The Secret Love Parade, two Amsterdam girls with their dreamy voice line and, postmodern romantic pop, bound to be mesmerizing.

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