Are you stuck for original ideas for what to do on Valentine’s Day? Planning the ideal romantic day for your partner can be difficult. You could go to a restaurant – but spending the evening in an bustling restaurant crammed in with other couples can take the romance out of the event.

What about a day at a spa? Couples spa days are a lovely idea – but it can be difficult to find one that suits you. Many other couples will have the same idea – the spas (or treatment rooms) could be already booked up or very crowded. Even if you do enjoy a day in the spa, you might find that the benefits of a relaxing massage wiped out by having to go back outside into the cold to get home.

Booking a couples massage will make the day even more special. Choose a room with space for two massage beds and close the curtains or blinds to block out the outside world. Make sure the room is warm enough without being too hot. You might like to make a playlist with both your favourite relaxing songs and set up the speakers ahead of time.