Fall head over heels for these Valentine’s Day desserts
Looking for some sweets for your sweetheart? Come February 14, set hearts aflutter with these desserts.
V-Day or mayday: Why Australia’s hospitality scene hates the Hallmark holiday
From near-death proposals to demoralising dessert fails, author JESS HO asks the country's top hospo talent to share their agonising and amusing anecdotes.
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Say it with flours (and lobsters and oysters): Valentine’s Day recipes to fall in love with
Love is in the air, and dinner is on its way. These are the best Valentine's Day recipes that are guaranteed to impress.
Valentine’s Day ideas that aren’t chocolates and flowers
From remote couples retreats to romantic restaurants, we've got every romantic date idea covered this Valentine's Day.
Table for two: the most romantic restaurants in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day in 2025
Turn the lights down low. Whether it's the food or your dining companion, you can't help falling in love at these Melbourne eateries.
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Table for two: the best romantic restaurants in Sydney for Valentine’s Day in 2025
This one is for the lovers.
6 Valentine’s Day experience gifts for the minimalist
From thermal springs to candlelit concerts in heritage buildings, the gift of quality time is unrivalled.
13 luxe Valentine’s Day gifts to woo him, her and them
From designer dice to a six-course degustation at Otto.
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Five romantic getaways near Brisbane to gallivant to this Valentine’s Day
From cosmopolitan staycations to true R&R within the rainforest.
7 luxury stays for an indulgent Valentine’s Day weekend away
Summer lovin'.
Rose recipes for Valentine’s Day
Give the gift of roses in edible form this Valentine's Day. These recipes all hold a floral fragrance, from pancakes to a sky-high layer cake.
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Gerard Yaxley’s Persian love cake
With a kiss of nutmeg.
The best Valentine’s Day chocolates to buy
You say it best when you say it with chocolates.
This chocolate soufflé is what dreams are made of
It's simultaneously rich and feather-light.
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Our favourite Valentine’s Day recipes
In honour of Valentine's Day, the Gourmet Traveller team picked six of our favourite recipes to celebrate love and romance.
Valentine’s Day cocktails
Best imbibed with the one you love.
Valentine’s Day gifts
You can't buy me love (no, no, no), but you can buy thoughtful gifts for your loved one. Flowers are fine, but these presents go that extra mile.
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O Tama Carey’s love cake
This rich love cake recipe, fragrant with spices, made with semolina, cashew nuts and rosewater, has a fudge-like centre and lasts a good few weeks, getting better with age. What’s not to love?
Romantic recipe ideas
From quail egg and ricotta ravioli to coffee caramel panna cotta - this is how GT does romance.
Pretty in pink recipes
Embrace soft shades of blush, rose and berry with these pinker-than-pink recipes.
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What to do this Valentine’s Day
Found yourself agonising over what to do when 14 February hits? Lucky for you, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year – so we’ve rounded up a bunch of fun ideas to get you and your date out of the house (and into the mood). Happy days.
Valentine’s Day gift guide
Stumped for gift ideas this Valentine's Day? Try this grab bag for inspiration.