When planning Valentine’s Day, most people have trouble thinking beyond the basic fancy dinner date. But did you know Valentine’s Day can celebrate everyone you love? That’s right, this day is not just for couples! However, Valentine’s Day 2025 may look a little different with the long weekend ahead. Whether you’re looking to avoid large crowds, are spending the day far from your loved ones, or just want to try something different, we’ve got you covered. Here are our tips and tricks to successfully plan the best Valentine’s Day dates and celebrations in 2025.

Virtual Valentine’s Day planning ideas

Going digital for dating is nothing new, especially since 2020. There are plenty of reasons to go virtual for Valentine’s Day. Online options are great for long-distance relationships and celebrating with friends and family that live far away. Plus, with winter weather and flu circulating, digital date nights offer a safe way to share the love. Check out our virtual Valentine’s Day ideas and planning tips!

• For the LDR: Don’t let long distances get you down. Yes, you can still have a romantic night together. Try this spin on dinner and a movie! First, order food delivery from your favorite restaurants. Then, you can set up a video call and eat together. Make sure you both treat it as a true date night: dress up a little and set the table nicely. After dinner, you can both stream a movie together! Many popular streaming services like Netflix offer a shared streaming experience so nobody misses a moment.
• Celebrate with friends: Get together with your favorite couples and host a virtual couple’s game night. Online sites make it easy to host and play a variety of different games no matter where you and your friends are located. And you can all feel the love without even leaving your respective living rooms.
• With the girls: Book a Galentine’s day event with Soothe to relax at the start of the event. Send all your Galentines a virtual wine tasting kit. Sample different varietals with the help of a virtual wine expert. Then, score extra points with a DIY snack and charcuterie board contest.
• For the family: Now you don’t even need to travel to experience some of the most amazing places on earth! Many popular museums around the world, national parks, and even Disney World offer virtual tours and videos suitable for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for all ages.
• Do good in the name of love: Want something a little different? Many non-profit organizations have ways to volunteer and give back virtually! Take time this Valentine’s Day to do some good, and get a little gratitude boost, too.

At-home Valentine’s Day planning guide

If you’re in charge of planning Valentine’s Day, don’t stress! We have all the tips and date night ideas for couples to make planning easier than ever. Many couples are choosing to keep Valentine’s Day 2025 low-key this year. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be romantic! Try one of these at-home Valentine’s Day ideas for couples.

Cook up something delicious, together

Skip the crowded restaurants and long wait times this year. Instead, book an online cooking class or baking workshop! This activity is a fun way to spend time together, learn something new, and makes for a more memorable Valentine’s Day dinner. Not into cooking? Order in and try a cocktail mixology class or wine tasting instead!

Planning tips

• Make sure you shop for all your ingredients ahead of time, and have the necessary equipment.
• Also, play to your strengths! If you’re an avid cook, you can go for something a little more ambitious. But if you’re a beginner in the kitchen, we don’t recommend attempting a souffle or bringing out the blowtorch!
• Ambiance is everything. Break out the tablecloth and the fancy cutlery. Set the mood with candles and music that matches the cuisine you’re cooking up.

Plan an epic game night

Get your competitive side ready! It’s time to plan a Valentine’s Day game night. An alternative to classic date night ideas, game nights are easy to plan and surprisingly fun! Got kids at home? They can easily join in the fun, too. Plus, you don’t even need electricity to make this date night epic. Dig out your old board games, borrow from friends, or buy a new game to try.

Planning tips

• Have at least 3 different games to play. To choose the best games, they should be easy to learn (if you don’t already know how to play), and work with two players. Games that take a long time, like Monopoly, may not be the best option if you’re looking to get to all of your games in one night.
• Keep score! Make it a friendly competition to see who can win the most rounds. Go the extra mile and make funny or romantic prizes for the winner of each round.
• Don’t forget the snacks! No game night is complete without your favorite nostalgic snacks close at hand.

Bring the spa to you

Nothing says romance like a day spent in the pure bliss of a spa! But expensive treatments, dealing with traffic, and one of the busiest spa days of the year can easily fizzle any romance. This Valentine’s Day, why not bring the spa to you! With on-demand couples massages and facial treatments, Soothe helps you create an amazing spa-quality experience for you and your S.O. without even leaving the house.

Planning tips

• Schedule in advance. Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest times for Soothe, so booking early helps ensure you get matched with an available massage therapist or provider. We recommend booking at least a week in advance!
• Create a relaxing space in your home. Before the date, clear any clutter, and make your home feel clean and fresh. This will help you maintain ultimate relaxation.
• Remove distractions during your treatments. For the best results and most romance, put away the phones and laptops, and focus on each other!
• Go the extra mile with fluffy robes, aromatherapy candles, and infused water or tea. Soothe Providers bring everything needed to create an amazing experience during your treatment, but don’t forget about the before and after!

Common Valentine’s Day planning mistakes to avoid

A lot can go wrong when planning Valentine’s Day. And the last thing you want is to have all your romantic gestures fall flat! To help make Valentine’s Day planning go smoother, follow our advice above, and don’t make these common Valentine’s Day mistakes. By avoiding these pitfalls, you’re sure to have an epic date night!

• Waiting until the last minute. February 14 is a popular day for many people to go out to restaurants and do fun activities. But that means that reservations fill up fast! Avoid this common mistake by planning ahead, and making any reservations well in advance.
• Planning without considering your date. You should always plan Valentine’s Day with the other person in mind. If your date doesn’t drink, maybe a bar isn’t the best spot to meet up. Similarly, if you know your S.O. isn’t into rom-coms, a different movie genre is a must. Not sure what they like? Now’s a good time to ask – before you plan a date they’ll hate.
• Going over budget. It’s easy to drop big money on Valentine’s Day gifts. But sometimes, quality over quantity actually makes for a more meaningful date! You don’t need to spend a ton to have an amazing day with your loved ones.
• Trying to cram too much into one day. The last thing you want is to be stressed about making your next reservation! Over-planning is a classic Valentine’s Day mistake to avoid. At best, we recommend having 2-3 things planned for the day. You can always have a backup just in case something goes amiss, but the goal is to relax – not stress! With the long weekend in 2025, you can plan on
• Showing up empty-handed. You don’t need to make a big show of gifting, but you also can’t show up with nothing for your S.O.! The go-to gifts are usually flowers and chocolate. But if you want to really surprise them, give them a gift card for a professional massage this Valentine’s Day! Soothe makes gifting easy and fast with email delivery, and they’re sure to remember it as one of the best gifts they’ve ever received on Valentine’s Day.

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When You’re Single 

On Valentine’s Day the possibilities are endless, no date needed. This is the era of self-love, and the best way to amp up your February 14th, even if you’re single, is to make it all about you. Our favorite Valentine’s Day ideas for singles include treating yourself to a day full of self-care and little indulgences. Cook yourself something nice, or order in your favorite meal to avoid the restaurant crowds. Leave room for dessert—you don’t even have to share! Spend time doing things that make you happy, or just simply relax. Continue your day with a relaxing massage at home and raise a toast to your favorite person—you!

Still want to be social on Valentine’s Day? Get a group of friends together and celebrate with a singles-only event. Schedule a dinner out at a trendy new restaurant or your favorite local haunt. Share stories of  past Valentine’s Days and your most hilarious dating stories (first-date fails are always a good place to start, consider making PowerPoints to show off to your friends if you are a creatively inclined storyteller). After you’ve all enjoyed a trip down memory lane, top the night off with a group activity. Whether it’s movie night with the guys, Galentine’s Day massages at home, or throwback bowling, chances are you’ll have a blast.

Looking for a gift to slip into your friend’s Valentine? A Soothe gift card shows them you care without being too sentimental.

When You’re Somewhere In Between

When “What are we?” gives you fright, you can always choose to love yourself. Treat yourself to something indulgent—a luxurious bath, your favorite takeout, or a pampering massage with Soothe. Or, if you’re feeling social, gather friends in similar “in-between” situations and have a laid back night in. Think movie marathons, wine tasting at home, potlucks, or even a DIY spa night. No matter your relationship status, you deserve to feel loved and celebrated.

When You’re In a Relationship

Optimally, every day feels like Valentine’s Day with your partner. If you want to make this year extra sweet, you can’t go wrong with planning a romantic experience-based date. For couples looking to skip the usual Valentine’s dinner crowds, if weather permits, pack a picnic for two and head somewhere with a scenic view or go on stroll in an area that is special to you both. Consider re-creating your first date or take them somewhere they’ve been wanting to go. You can never go wrong with a classy Valentine’s Day dinner, but make sure those reservations are made well in advance. If you’re looking to go the more relaxing route, enjoy a nice meal at home and unwind with a couples massage. After your massage, spend time sharing special memories or just cozying up.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching this year. Whether you’re looking for unique Valentine’s Day ideas for couples, or planning a single’s only event, make sure you’re spending the special day with someone you love, even when that someone is just your beautiful self!

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Holidays are a special time spent with family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating close to home or far away, getting there can often be the trickiest part of the holiday season. Flight delays, weather complications, and traffic can take all the fun out of your holiday travel. Add in the weight of the holiday gifts you’re lugging around and you may feel like your entire body has been thrown out of alignment, ugghh.

The good news, traveling doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, it can be a great experience if you’re open to it.

Before you head out to the airport or pack up the car for your big trip, take a look these five quick tips to make your holiday travel a painless experience. And remember, wherever you’re headed there is sure to be a Soothe massage near you. Click here to check out where you can find Soothe.

1. Warm up

It’s cold outside, and cold muscles are more prone to injury. Chances are you’ll be carrying luggage from place to place, so make sure to warm up your muscles before heading out the door with your luggage. Take some time to stretch your arms, legs, and back before traveling so you don’t regret it later.

2. Lift smart

Back pain is something 1 out of 5 people experience. Can you guess the period where a lot of back problems begin? If you said “holidays,” you’d be correct. Every holiday season there are thousands of backs thrown out by lifting heavy suitcases, luggage, and gifts.

Don’t forget, always lift heavy bags with your legs and be sure to engage your abs to protect your spine and posture.

3. Travel light

Take too many things with you when you travel? Yeah, guilty as charged. It can be hard to do, especially when you’ve got heavy winter clothes and boots to pack, but lightening your load is key to avoiding a travel-related injury. The last thing you want is to get hurt during your time away.

Your luggage weight (carry-on + suitcases + personal bag) should be under 15% of your bodyweight.

4. Give yourself plenty of time

The holidays are stressful enough alone, the last thing you need is to run late and be in a hurry to catch your plane.

Even if you don’t run into any surprises and the lines aren’t long, at least you’ll make your flight and you can relax at the gate with a good book. Speaking of a book, don’t forget to take one for your flight. If you’re traveling with the kids, don’t forget some activities to keep them busy during the trip.

There is nothing more stressful than almost missing your flight.

5. Consider leaving early to miss peak holiday travel

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year to travel. The closer you get to Thanksgiving and Christmas, the more traffic and crowds you’re going to experience.

If you want to avoid the long lines and bumper to bumper traffic, consider leaving a day or two earlier than usual.

6. Plan your holiday activities ahead of time

If you’re traveling to an area you know well, you may be able to wing it and choose your activities on the go. However, if the holidays are bringing you to a new place, it can be stressful trying to plan activities on the run.

Go ahead and start planning your activities now, you’ll be glad you did.

7. Holiday travel with gifts

Traveling with gifts can become a problem. If you have wrapped gifts, airport security may stop you and open them. If you must travel with gifts, don’t wrap them up until you arrive at your destination.

There’s a few things you can do versus traveling with gifts.

• Send the gifts via the mail
• Send them a gift card instead
• Send them cash instead
• Shop online and have Amazon, Walmart, and others deliver the gift for you

8. Carve out some time for yourself

Set aside time to relax over the holiday. Soothe delivers certified massage therapists to your home or hotel in cities across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. at a time that’s convenient for you. Wherever your holiday travel takes you, chances are there’s a massage therapist available to deliver a massage near you.

Click here to book a Soothe massage, facial, and more.

Need help getting a gift for a loved one? If so, check out the Soothe Gift Card. If you want to plan something special with your partner, consider a couples massage.

Throwing an office party? Soothe also offers private massage events and corporate massage events.

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