The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching, with plenty of last-minute lovebirds making plans for a Valentine's Day escape.
Fortunately you don't have to travel far to find a suitable couples escape.
New Zealand has no shortage of stunning beaches, vertiginous vistas and sunset spots to serve as a backdrop to the plans of you and that special someone.
As the Kiwi rom com writer Richard Curtis put it: "I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
However, if you're planning on popping a certain question – and you want to make double sure the answer is "yes" – you'll want to make sure the location is as winning as a diamond ring.