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If you'll be spending Valentine's Day with someone you love this year, you'll probably want to make it a romantic and memorable day. Here are some great tips to help you along the way on planning that special day with your loved one.

Most people think that to have a great Valentine's Day you must have an extravagant date planned at an expensive restaurant. Even though this would be a great idea it can become quite expensive. However, if you are financially capable, maybe you'll want to book a restaurant that has received good reviews, but don't forget to book ahead since restaurants are usually full if you wait to book at the last minute.

There are many activities you and your special love can do together; depending on where you live maybe you can spend the day at an amusement park where you can enjoy heart-racing rides, cotton candy and decadent food. You might think it a bit childish but you'll laugh and have fun and you might consider going to the bar for a few drinks afterwards or a cafe for some music and coffee.

Now if you are both serious sports fans you might want to go and watch a game together or maybe you prefer to play some one-on-one basketball, there are plenty of activities you can do together like swimming at your local YMCA.

Weather permitting you could spend the day outside, holding hands and going for a walk, you might walk to the beach, which can be fun and romantic too. Maybe a walk in the park or visit your local nature reserve.

How about a fun day at the zoo, it's not only for kids and you get to visit all the animals, a zoo visit is loads of fun and gives you the opportunity of taking goofy and fun pics of the two of you with the different animals.

Another idea is maybe visit an art exhibition you can get to know your local artists and if there is something that interests you maybe you can buy a piece of memorabilia like a poster as a souvenir.

If you're the homebody type maybe rent some movies that both of you will enjoy with some microwavable buttery popcorn. Get out the blankets and just enjoy each other's company. You can also order takeout or make dinner together and include candles and soft music for a nice romantic Valentine's Day at home.

As you can see there are plenty of ways to spend Valentine's Day together from a formal dinner to a fun date. Before making any definite plans discuss with your partner what they would like to do that day while suggesting some of the ideas in this article. Remember that this day does not have to be perfect; the point of this holiday is to have fun and be together.