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A Special FeatureROMANTIC OCCASION GIFT IDEAS

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Treat your true loveTASMANIA’S love affair

with Valentine’s Daygrows each year, with

people finding plenty of ways to say “I love you”.

In Australia, more than $750 million is spent in anticipation of February 14, an IBISWorld report reveals.

It found the average spendwas about $85, with most people looking to “lavish their loved one” with something “decadent and luxurious”.

Of course a simple note ina greeting card goes a long way, too.

TASMANIAN ChocolateBouquets offers a

delectable alternative to traditional flowers and gifts.

These gorgeous chocolatebouquets are made from the finest chocolates (including gluten free) and the highest quality products.

Shop owner Kerry Wells said an edible centrepiece for a table was a great way to share your love.

“The gift of a chocolate bouquet and bottle of sparkling would be perfect for Valentine’s Day,” she said.

Tasmanian Chocolate Bouquets offers same day delivery Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, around Hobart. Next day delivery is available to most places across the state.

Shop in store at the Liverpool St entrance to Wellington Centre, Hobart, or order online now at tasmanianchocolates.com.au to go into the draw to win a refund on your order.

The shop will be open February 13-14 10am-2pm for last minute Valentine’s gifts.

WHEN giving a teddybear to a partner, you

give “love and a hug that’s

selection of slow cooked fillet of Cape Grim beef, duck a l’orange, poached fish or potato gnocchi.

Perhaps the best part — dessert — will be either a strawberry and rose bombe, Valrhona chocolate mousse cake or raspberry sphere.

Each love is different andValentine’s Day is a toast to honour all of them.

Celebrate the extraordinarysomewhere exceptional.

Wrest Point The Point’s Valentine’s Day Dinner is $185 a person, including a three-course choice menu with romantic live music, a long stem rose, a glass of Tasmanian sparkling on arrival and petit fours to finish.

Bookings are essential. Phone 6221 1888.

NAIL your Valentine’s Dayshopping at

Skindulgence with a gift voucher that will spoil that special someone.

The salon’s special Love Package includes a vitamin facial peel, lash tint and brow shape for $89, plus a free shellac nail application.

Couples can also take timeout together by enjoying a treat for two at Skindulgence.

Private, luxurious and unisex, the salon’s paired pedicure lounges offer simultaneous relaxation for partners.

Double massages and facials can also be performed in the salon’s exclusive twin treatment room.

makes you feel giddy — and it might not be the Tasmanian sparkling giving you butterflies.

To follow, sweet flavours oftomato tartare, passionfruit and ash goat’s cheese before taking your pick of 12-hour braised Scottsdale pork belly, spanner crab salad or poached asparagus for your entree. Or pick a couple to share.

There’s a nervous excitement before the main event and The Point’s timeless

always there”. At The Teddy Bear Shop owner Patricia Kempa can help find the perfect gift for a special person on Valentine’s Day.

“We have pocket-sizeteddies, dressed teddies, traditional and modern teddies and really unusual teddies for anyone who is hard to please,” she said.

“Comein, enjoy the old world charm of a wonderland of beautiful teddies — and bunnies, and puppies, and kittens — and browse to your heart’s content.

“If you can’t make itinto the shop just give us a call and we can organise everything for you, including delivery.”

Whether you want an amazing Charlie Bear that is full of personality, a giant squeezable, huggable teddy or a limited edition handmade teddy that no one else will have, the staff at the Teddy Bear Shop can help to find what you want.

THERE is nothing ordinaryabout exceptional love,

or the way you should celebrate it.

With more than 40 years’experience as the venue of choice for proposals, anniversaries, Valentine’s Days and any celebration of love, The Point knows romance and this Valentine’s Day will be no different.

It all starts with a kiss that

CELEBRATE GREAT LOVE THIS

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Sunday 14 February 2016

2.30pm – 4.30pm Friday 12 February 2016

at The Point Revolving

VALENTINE HIGH TEA with your Besties

Includes a glass of Tasmanian sparkling on arrival, long stem rose, live

entertainment and a romantic three course limited choice set menu – all in

the most perfect location.

Don’t think couples and starry eyed looks; think a decadent afternoon with Moët et Chandon Champagne and French style high tea for you

and your besties.

includes a delicious selection of sweet and savoury treats with a glass of Moët Champagne and your chance to win a

special lucky door prize.

$185PER PERSON

$45PER PERSON

wrestpoint.com.au/valentinesday

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CALL 6221 1888

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Valentine’s DaySpecial

Gift vouchers

available online

or instore

$89193 Liverpool St, Hobart

Skindulgence.com.au

0418 354 406

Lash Tint

OPI shellac nail

Vitamin facial peel

Eye brow shape

Liverpool St Entrance, Wellington Centre, Hobart • 0410433000 Extended Opening: Sat 13 Feb & Sun 14 Feb 10am - 2pm

SHOp OnLinE www.tasmanianchocolates.com.au

ORDER OnLinE now for delivery next Thursday or Friday and go into the DRAW to

Win a refund on your order, including delivery!

with a gift they can hug!

‘I LOVESay…

YOU’

145 Collins St, Hoba rt www .theteddybea rshop .com