This Valentine's Day go the extra mile! 5 off-beat getaways for the most romantic date

Sometimes just a day isn't enough to express your love, so while a romantic date in the city sounds like a great idea, it's alright to want to spend more than a few hours with your loved ones.

So this Valentine's Day, do something out of the ordinary.

We pick the best ideas to sweep your partner off their feet:

Mesmerising Mauritius

Fly across the ocean to beautiful Maritius to express your love! Check-into the Oberoi, Mauritius, situated amidst twenty acres of sub-tropical garden on the shore of Turtle Bay. Participate in sculpture classes and cooking demonstrations, explore your adventurous side with a wide range of water sports or spend the evenings at wine tasting sessions, the options are endless.

Sun, sand, the sea and exceptional service - The Oberoi in Mauritius promises ​a holiday of a lifetime. (Image: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts)

Highlight:
The 'Unforgettable Experience' offer includes a stay in a Luxury Pavilion with breakfast, return airport transfers, fresh fruits and complimentary wi-fi (to Instagram all those envy-inducing pictures).

Price: €560 (Rs 40,300), per night

*The offer is applicable for a minimum stay of 5 nights.

Go sailing in Mumbai

Leave the hustle-bustle of the city behind as you sail off into the sunset with your loved one. Trust us, it will beat any dinner date you could possibly plan!

Travel website Tripxoxo.com offers a choice of five types of boats to choose from. Pick the Sea bird - a sailing boat, indulge in Jeanneau 30 - the luxury yatch, or go all out with the Macgregor 26 - the luxury sailing & motor yacht.

Price: Rs. 7,000 per person.

Romance in the Pink City

Located just a few hours from the National Capital, and home to the grand Amer Fort, Jaipur is the perfect romantic getaway if you're short on time. And once in the city, the Rambagh Palace will ensure that your stay is so much more royal than you can imagine.

A fairtytale setting for the perfect date night. (Image: Taj Hotels & Palaces)

Spend an evening dining at the Gazebo in the palace, one of the finest exclusive dining locations.

A breath-taking setting, exotic floral and candle arrangements, delectable cuisine, and live music - could there be a more enchanting date?

Pop the question in Portugal

Portugal's capital city is a traveller's delight. Sunshine and sea breezes, culture and cuisine, there is so much to explore in one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities.

If you happen to be in this beautiful city to celebrate your love, skip dinner in a restaurant and get driven around the city instead in a luxurious mini limousine.

Highlight:
Tripxoxo.com's 'Valentine's Day Dinner in mini limousine with champagne' package includes a pick-up and drop in a Chrysler Mini Limousine 300C, and dinner in a romantic setting.

Price: Rs. 7370 per person

Bring out the child in you!

Remember how much fun picnics used to be? This V-Day go the old-school way and surprise your partner with a whole lot of fun, food, games and laughter.

Don't have the time to plan the picnic? Don't worry, the 'Picnic Table'at The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake will let you enjoy the special day with your partner while they do all the planning.

Relax against the backdrop of the Aravalli Hills as you indulge in sumptuous delicacies. And yes, they even an Oreo Milkshake and Coffee and Doughnut Milkshake. Time to rewind the clock!

From cheese balls to wraps, this will be a day of all your childhood favourites.

Price: Rs 300 onwards for a couple