For adventure junkies
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Gift hot air balloon rides Wish to go on a hot air balloon ride together and learn paragliding or just plan a fun day out together? Giftkarting, an online gifting platform has put together a plethora of exciting experiences for couples with pick-up and drop services. You can also use their app to browse through these options. Log on to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.giftkarting.com">www.giftkarting.com</a>
Sail away into sunset Wanna double date this V-Day? Head to Gateway of India for a two-hour sailing experience on a sailboat that seats four. From checking out Mumbai&rsquo;s oldest lighthouses to spotting dolphins in the Arabian Sea, if this isn&rsquo;t your idea of a romantic adventure, what is? On: February 14 Log on to: <a href="http://www.bluebulb.in" target="_blank">www.bluebulb.in</a> Cost: 3,999 per boat
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Book a chopper ride Sweep your partner off his/her feet to 1,000 feet above the city&rsquo;s skyline by hitching on a helicopter ride. Take in the breathtaking view of Mumbai, starting from Juhu Airport, along with a professional pilot. Lasting 15 minutes, this ride by Accretion Aviation promises to make it a memorable V-day. On: February 14, from 10 am to 5 pm Call: 9575303892 Cost: Rs 5,500 per person
For the DIY-ers
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Let&rsquo;s bake some love Instead of getting chocolates, this time, why not get your hands dirty and bake a dessert for your date? Sign up for a two-hour baking workshop with chef Shahzad, who will direct both of you to bake yum chocolate desserts. Best part: All materials will be provided by the chef and you can do this in your own kitchen! On: February 14 Log on to: <a href="http://www.trekurious.com" target="_blank">www.trekurious.com</a> Cost: Rs 8000 for a couple
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Burn it up with Zumba Want to flaunt funky moves in front of your girlfriend? Opt for an hour-long couple&rsquo;s Zumba class, conducted by Zumba instructor Sukoon Rajani. Apart from fast and slow rhythms, you will also learn aerobic exercises and resistance training. After all, a couple who trains together, stays together. On: February 14 (8 am to 9 am) At: House of Wow, 10, Natraj Building, Hill road, Opposite St Stanislaus school, Bandra (W). Call: 9930246031 Cost: Rs 500
For nature lovers
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Fish with your date! If Valentine&rsquo;s Day means spending a day together in the lap of nature, then a fishing date in a village is perfect for you. Spend a romantic day together, learning to catch fish, splashing around in the water, enjoying a village lunch as well as riding a buffalo. On: February 14, 10 am to 4 pm At: Neral Log on to:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.bluebulb.in" target="_blank">www.bluebulb.in</a> Cost: Rs 2,299 per coupl
Luxe love, indeed Want to whisk your partner to a secret location for quality time? Take him/her on a luxury speedboat to Kihim and head to the charming Mango Beach House, a private villa where you will be treated to couples&rsquo; spa and gourmet lunch with a butler at your service. On: February 14, 11 am to 6 pm Log on to: <a href="http://www.trekurious.com" target="_blank">www.trekurious.com</a> Cost: Rs 19,500 per couple
For those who go the online way
Get reccos on restaurants Don&rsquo;t know where to take your date on this day? Take help from the Haptik app to get recommendations from the experts on the DineOut Concierge handle. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also avail special discounts. Log on to: <a href="http://www.haptik.co/download" target="_blank">www.haptik.co/download</a>
For kinky tipplers
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Get criminal on love! Are handcuffs a part of your wild fantasies? Well, get arrested, literally, at Py Bar as the place will be converted into a jail; the waiters will be dressed as convicts and couples will be handcuffed as they enter. Interestingly, the drinks are formatted to portray different types of death sentences, and you&rsquo;ll have Rock and Roll/Street music and Bollywood item numbers for company. On: February 14, 9 pm onwards At: 2nd Floor, 201, Hubtown Skybay, Bhulabhai Desai Road. Call: 23520005 Entry: Rs 1,500 for couple, Rs 1,000 for singles (Inclusive of food and full cover on beverages)
Sip on aphro ale Try Cupid&rsquo;s Potion Lavender Ale, brewed specially for Valentine&rsquo;s Day at a city microbrewery, as lavender is an aphrodisiac. This clear golden colour beer starts off tasting sweet and floral with&nbsp; dry wheat counteracted by the honey and lavender. On: February 14 At: The Barking Deer Brewpub, Todi and Co. Mills, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Call: 61417400
For the mushy, filmy couple
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Cinema under the stars Picture this: You&rsquo;re cuddled up with your date around a bonfire under the open sky with a love story playing on a big screen in front of you. Sounds like a dream, right? Make this a reality by signing up for Cinema In The Great Outdoors, a weekend getaway at Murud-Janjira. At this campsite, overlooking a hillock and Arabian sea, you can indulge in barbeque sessions while watching Chupke Chupke and Notting Hill outdoors. From: February 14 to 15 At: Murud-Janjira Call: 9820526098 Email: valencia@theblueberrytrails.com Cost: Rs 4,400
Say it with a dialogue Out of your wits finding the perfect gift for your loved one? Buy cool looking mugs with cute one-liners that are bound to add that Kajol-SRK-esque spark to your love story. At: Baaya Design store, Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel (W). Cost: Rs 375 per mug

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