February is here again, month of love and leap years. As always, there's Valentine's day looming and you probably haven't got anything for your significant other.yet. Perfume and chocolates? Too clich?d. Flowers? Too cheap. A new Chevrolet Spark? Just right.

This February, be extravagant. Love may be all about giving, but it turns out that it does matter how much you give. Don't be a miser. Get ready to spend, spend, spend. Don't want to get your hubby a boring tie? Why not a new sauna? Think your wife is partial to electronic gadgets? Gift the latest iPod. So if your pockets are deep (and we're talking really really deep), then take a gander below at Nepali Times' answer to all your gift-getting woes.

Handy Gadgets

A puppy may be romantic but a notebook is practical. For your Valentine who's always on the run, a notebook is not just somewhere to work but a way to keep in touch with you. Compaq's Presario V6714TU has stunning good looks, a high performance interior and works perfectly with a webcam so that you'll never lose touch. You can get this handy gadget from CAS Trading House for Rs 57,000 + VAT.

Remember your wedding video? Or that video you made when you went for that weekend getaway last year? There's no fun watching those precious memories on a small 21 inch colour television. For the perfect viewing experience of your home videos, get the Philips 42PF9831 LCD TV. This is 42 inches of pure TV gold. With full ambient light and jaw-dropping picture quality, this TV will do full justice to your memories. Just be prepared to shell out Rs 400,000 for this beauty. If this is too heavy for your pocket then there's always the LG 42PC5RH LCD. It retails for Rs 179,900 but doesn't compromise on quality. At 42 inches of visual pleasure, it comes with a dynamic contrast ratio of 15000:1 for picture clarity and 12-bit Processor with 68.7 billion colours for true colour reproduction. We guarantee it, your wife will love this one.

Need a special music system to play that special mixtape? Well, there's nothing better than the Yamaha YSP-1100. With 42 digital amplifiers to power 42 sound drivers, you can listen to your mixtapes together like never before. This home theatre music system comes with built-in amplifiers that belch out sound in 5.1 Dolby surround. Gift this to your guy and he'll never stop listening to 'Love is all around.' It costs Rs 133,000 but it'll be worth it to see the smile on his face. All Yamaha gadgets are available at the Yamaha music showroom at Tripureswor.

Your magic Valentine moment might fade from your memory but with Canon's new EOS-1D Mark III, you can always look back on the digital prints and marvel at how happy you look. The Mark III is one of a kind with a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, three inch LCD display and dual Digic III processors. It delivers exceptional picture quality so get ready to smile.

A phone that looks good, sounds good and takes great snaps. Need anything more? The new Nokia 5610 Xpress Music slider phone comes with a 2.2 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera, 512mb memory and works on the s40 platform. Available in the cool red and black colour combination, it is a perfect gift for your style-conscious girlfriend.

Another perfect way to capture those romantic memories. Why not gift your loved one a Sony Handycam? At just Rs 49,500, it comes with a 1.07 megapixel CCD, 25x optical/2000x digital zoom and a 30GB harddisk drive. Sony is also offering a carrying case, extra batteries and a tripod, all worth Rs 7,500. So go ahead, get round to filming.

And for the grandest gift of all. Watch your girl crumble as she opens her eyes to a red bow on a spanking new Chevrolet Spark. Available in nine colours, the Spark is a compact yet stylish car, making it the perfect Valentine's day gift. The Spark comes with a watercooled 995cc engine and a 35litres fuel tank. So go ahead, book your Spark and gift your wife the freedom she deserves. And there's even a special Valentine's price of Rs 13,90,000 from Vijay Motors in Lazimpat.

Accessorise for the big day

If your date is fashionably late too often then here's a way to make sure that they get the point, while keeping in style. Omega's Constellation watches come for both men and women with 18K yellow gold on the dial and bracelet, and run on quartz precision movement so your date will never again be late. The Constellation Men's goes for Rs 246,000 while the Women's goes for Rs 240,000.

Watches are in fashion this Valentine season so go for watches galore. Tag Heuer's Carrera comes with an automatic chronograph with personalized Tag Heuer oscillating weights and a two-year international warranty. It even has a sapphire back for an added touch of class, and sells for Rs 185,000. Christian Dior is in Nepal too with Dior's Chris 47 watch, with sapphire crystal, lacquered or sun-brushed dials in different colours and Swiss quartz movement. The Chris 47 goes for Rs 67,000. Seiko also has a few pieces of its own with the Arctura, one of the best, with kinetic chronograph, stainless steel case and bracelet and sapphire crystal glass. This one for Rs 37,523. Get these stylish pieces at Time World, New Road.

Designed by Louis Cartier, the Santos de Cartier is one of a kind. This watch marked the evolution of the pocket watch into the wrist watch and has been included in the Petit Larousse list of 'objects that have changed our lives'. Available at Regency Enterprises, New Road.

Do your parents not approve of your romance? Or maybe you'd just like to vanish into the night? Either way, you're going to need some clothes and something to put them in. Elope, or holiday, in style with Samsonite's Graviton and Cordoba. Made of ultralight polycarbonate, these stylish carriers are perfect for anything you'd want to carry away. The Graviton is a men's range for up to Rs 35,345 and the Cordoba is women's for up to Rs 19,230, at the Samsonite showrooms, Darbar Marg and Kopundole.

What better sentimental Valentine's gift than a framed picture of your lovely wife (or girlfriend) for all the world to see? At Kalinta, they provide custom frames which are sure to accentuate your wife's feminine charms. Not just frames, but Kalinta also provides pen holders, painted trays, boxes, folding lamps and the like. All of those small knickknacks are sure to charm your girl. Prices range upwards from Rs 100.

If you want to please a girl and hold off the ring until marriage, then try presenting her with a gold bangle first - it's more subtle. A 3.75 carat gold bangle laced with diamonds, the Bracelet with Roll from Shree Balaji Diamonds will add a touch of glamour, without the exaggeration- just like your lady would have done it. Sets you back Rs 198,015.

What's sexier than lingerie? If you really want to be risqu?, then gift your wife/girlfriend some lingerie from Plum. It's a win-win situation all around, your girl's happy and so are you. This Valentine's, say it with lingerie. Brassieres start at Rs 950 and panties at Rs 350. At the Woodland Plaza, Darbar Marg.

Get away from it all

How about getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city for the weekend? Take your partner and just enjoy your Valentine's week somewhere far away. At least not Kathmandu. Alternatives include the Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, where you can cosy up in bedrooms with spectacular views of Machhapuchchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. For $222 per person, stay for two nights and three days with all meals, and Pokhara airport transportation. Enjoy the mountain views.

If you want to watch birds instead of mountains on your Valentine's weekend then there's always the Karnali Lodge and Tented Camp at the Bardiya National Park. For $450 per person, you can stay for two nights and three days with all meals, elephant and boat safaris, birdwatching and village tours.

Or maybe stay in Kathmandu, just move to Boudha. Hyatt Regency offers a romantic one-night retreat for Rs 9,000. You get a 60-minute full body massage that will set your mood just right. And in the morning, breakfast in bed. Can't get any better.

Dwarika's special Valentine's The Gift of a Memory package should be one that lovebirds will be flocking to this Valentine's weekend. Available only for locals, Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort provides a romantic Valentine toast with a bottle of champagne followed by a candlelit dinner and breakfast in the morning. All at approximately Rs 6,000. And if you'd like a nice romantic picnic lunch the next day, they also have Valentine picnic baskets available.

And there's always Nagarkot. The windy hills of Nagarkot have always been a favourite spot for lovers all year round. This Valentine's day, go for a weekend retreat at Club Himalaya. Last year, amazing snowfall at Nagarkot on Valentine's day had lovers reeling. Maybe the same will happen this year. Take a chance.

What better Valentine getaway gift than a Star Cruise? Zets Holidays is offering an exciting vacation from Singapore in Star Cruises at a 60 percent discount. The Cruises' largest ship SuperStar Virgo will take couples on a voyage on the open sea and offers an unparalleled romantic ambience.

Slim down for your Valentine

The computerised ISA-581w dry and wet sauna room is perfect for all your needs. With an eight function portable shower mixer, back acupuncture swinging nozzle, multi-function adjustable water faucet and an optional indoor television system, you can relax in style, sweating away those pounds to look good for that dinner on 14 February. This sauna starts at Rs 250,000 and is available at Create Bath, Teku and Everest International, Teku.

Another effective gift to help your significant other burn away those unsightly pounds would be the treadmill. But not just any treadmill. Health Track's Z-100-A8IV treadmill can speed up to 18km/hr and has a window display that shows you inclination, time, calories burnt, distance covered and even your pulse rate. Goes for Rs 135,000 and is available at Spectrum Merchandise, Tripureswor.

The Harmony Spa, Le Meridien Gokarna's spa provides ayurvedic treatments amid serene and tranquil surroundings. The spa is a perfect hideaway. It is the ideal opportunity for you to spend some quality time together, while slimming down and relaxing. The weekend rate, including spa facilities, is Rs 4,999 a night. There will also be a special Valentine's party for houseguests that weekend, so be on the lookout for that.

Surprise your Valentine with a makeover from VLCC. Special Valentine's day packages for ladies include an exothermic facial and hair spa for Rs 1,499 and a fruit facial, pedicure, manicure and threading for Rs 1,399. The VLCC health clinic at Dillibajar has a lot more to offer, and not just for ladies but gents too. VLCC is India's largest health care management services chain and employs a panel of more than 400 health care professionals.

Food for love

A normal dinner at a normal restaurant isn't for Valentine's day. Make this night's dinner one that he/she will always remember. And Kathmandu has tons of places to offer:

Caf? Mitra: Surrounded by artwork and sharing a glass of Kir Royale, what better place for those with romance on their mind? Spend a cosy Valentine's evening at the Caf? Mitra and Lounge Bar in Thamel with melting chocolate souffl?, a warm dessert perfect for two.

Dwarika's: Spoil your valentine with a romantic four course dinner at Dwarika's Hotel. At just Rs 3,000 plus a 10 percent service charge, you get a welcome drink, a four course dinner and a glass of wine. 4479488

Hyatt: Toast your love with sparkling cocktails and a five course candlelit dinner, all accompanied by a solo violist. Could it get any more romantic than this? Only for Rs 3,000 (plus tax). 4489361

Radisson: A lovely rose for the lady, chocolate dipped strawberries and a candlelit five course dinner for two. For Rs 2,999 (plus taxes). You can even get a photo of your moment together, all the while grooving to tunes by the Treasure Band.

Walter's: Valentine's at Walter's Restaurant and Bar at Babar Mahal Revisited should be mouth-watering with a glass of sparkling wine and a six course meal of cauliflower soup with grilled scallops, pan-fried red snapper with spinach, Beaujolais granitee, seared lamb rack and Himalayan French cheese. Desert has chocolate dream with ginger, lemon marinated strawberries and vanilla ice-cream. All for Rs 1,600