Valentine’s Day comes around the same time every year and, if you’re like most of us, you’re probably still wondering what to do and what gift to buy to surprise and delight your beloved. You’re in luck – our #legend100 are spilling their secrets to the perfect day and we’ve found the perfect presents to go with it. What are you waiting for?

Angie Ng @angiengcl

“Spending uninterrupted time together is what matters to me. We could go for a run, followed by a nice massage, then dress up for a nice dinner – that would be a perfect Valentine’s Day for me.”

Iris Yang @prettyinpalm

“I prefer staying in and making my partner a home-cooked meal – either steak or lasagna, his two favourites. Then we can make a pillow fort in our living room and watch a movie together for a fun and cosy date night.”

Jenny Tsang @tsangtastic

“We have a rule of putting our phones away for the day (no social media, no distractions, to fully enjoy each other’s company) and going on a trip. Anything from a short road trip or a good hike during the day, and ending the night with dinner out – we tend to do omakase every year!”

Jessica Jann @jessjann

“Valentine’s Day is always spent with my husband, Kenneth. We like to just spend time together and have a date night. Last year we had a nice dinner (he cooked) at home and Kylie, our daughter, joined us for a bit too.”

Justine Lee @justinelee425

“I don’t really like to make such a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. A nice meal out together (maybe a new resto we haven’t tried before) or even cooking at home together is great.”

Kayla Wong @kaylaiw

“I like to stay low-key with a simple home-cooked meal or have a date night at the movies!”

Louise Pang @thelouisepang

“I tend to stay in to avoid the crowds. Usually my husband puts on his chef’s hat and whips up something we call a “destination three-course meal”. One year we made Hawaiian short ribs, poke bowl and piña colada, and it really did feel like we were travelling to somewhere tropical!”

Pony Pong @ponypong

“Going on a trip and enjoying a nice dinner is always a great way to spend Valentine’s Day. A little surprise is always nice too!”

Tasha Lam @itsjustasha

“When I’m dating, I appreciate home-cooked meals or a romantic staycation at a favourite hotel. So my recommendation would be a nice candlelit dinner and bubble baths with romantic pink bath bombs and roses!”

Terrance Ma @tma68

“Apart from a couple’s massage, I like to cook on Valentine’s Day. Not only is it a sweet gesture but also you won’t have to search for restaurants that aren’t already fully booked!”

Veronica Li @vnikali

“We usually put some effort into creating memories. It can be visiting an art exhibition, taking a half-day escape from the city or re-creating any special dates we had previously. I recommend doing your research before going anywhere – there have been times we went somewhere that was so crowded it made our experience not so romantic after all!”

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