Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Long-Distance Relationships

Being apart on Valentine’s Day can be tough, but distance doesn’t have to stop you from celebrating love! Whether you’re miles away from your partner or in a long-distance relationship, there are fun, meaningful, and creative ways to make the day special.

Here are the best long-distance Valentine’s Day ideas to stay connected and make your love feel closer than ever!

1. Plan a Virtual Date Night 

 

Just because you're far away doesn’t mean you can’t have a romantic date!

How to do it:

  • Netflix Party – Watch a romantic movie together using platforms like Teleparty or Kast.
  • Cook the same meal – Pick a recipe, cook at the same time, and eat together over a video call.
  • Game night – Play multiplayer games like Mario Kart, Among Us, or online board games!
  • Sing karaoke together – Apps like Smule let you duet love songs in real time!

👉 Bonus: Dress up like you're going on a real date and toast with your favorite drinks!

2. Mail a Love Letter or Care Package

 

Nothing beats receiving a handwritten letter or a thoughtful surprise in the mail!

What to send:

  • Handwritten love letter – Express your feelings in an old-school romantic way.
  • A care package – Include their favorite snacks, cute notes, a small gift, or something meaningful.
  • Printed photos of you two – Add a cute frame or scrapbook to make it special.
  • A scented candle or perfume – So they can smell something that reminds them of you!

👉 Bonus: Spray the letter with your perfume/cologne for a personal touch!

3. Surprise Them with a Heartfelt Video Message 

 

If you can’t be there in person, a personalized video can make their day extra special!

How to do it:

  • Record a video montage with clips of your favorite memories together.
  • Say what you love about them and why they mean so much to you.
  • Add background music to make it more emotional (their favorite song or a romantic tune).

👉 Bonus: Ask friends or family to record messages for them too—it’ll be a sweet surprise!

4. Count Down to Valentine's Day Together

 

Make the days leading up to Valentine’s special by creating a countdown!

How to do it:

  • Send a small gift or letter every day for a week before Valentine's.
  • Exchange daily love notes through text or email.
  • Do a ‘Top 10’ countdown – Each day, share a reason why you love them!

👉 Bonus: Make a Valentine’s Day advent calendar—open one surprise each day!

5. Wake Them Up with a Virtual Breakfast Date

 

Start their Valentine’s Day on a sweet note with a virtual morning date!

How to do it:

  • Surprise them with a morning video call when they wake up.
  • Make breakfast together (or order their favorite coffee to be delivered!).
  • Play soft love songs in the background to create the mood.

👉 Bonus: Send a cute text the night before, so they wake up feeling loved!

6. Set Up a Surprise Valentine's Day Countdown Alarm

 

Make them think of you all day long with surprise alarms and messages!

How to do it:

  • Schedule surprise alarms on their phone throughout the day.
  • Each alarm shows a cute message or reason why you love them.
  • Pick meaningful ringtones (like ‘your song’ or a romantic melody).

👉 Bonus: Time the final alarm with a video call for a big Valentine’s surprise!

7. Plan a Future Trip Together

 

If you can’t be together now, start planning your next romantic getaway!

How to do it:

  • Pick a dream destination (romantic places like Paris, Venice, or the beach!).
  • Set a future date to visit each other if possible.
  • Create a bucket list of things to do together when you reunite.

👉 Bonus: Make a digital vision board with pictures of your dream trip!

8. Voice Memos Instead of Texts

 

Instead of just texting, send sweet audio messages throughout the day!

How to do it:

  • Record a good morning or goodnight message for them to wake up to.
  • Send little voice notes saying ‘I love you’ or sharing something cute about your day.
  • Sing a short love song or hum a melody if you're feeling bold! 

👉 Bonus: Record a full “podcast” episode of why you love them!

9. Send a Digital Gift Surprise

 

Even if shipping takes too long, you can instantly send a virtual Valentine’s Day gift!

What to send:

  • E-tickets to a virtual concert, show, or event they’ll love.
  • An audiobook or Kindle book of something romantic.
  • A fun game or subscription service (Netflix, Spotify)
  • A digital gift card so they can treat themselves!

👉 Bonus: Send a heartfelt digital greeting card to go with it!

10. Recreate Your First Date – Virtually!

 

Who says you can’t relive your love story from afar?

How to do it:

  • Go to the same place you had your first date (virtually or in person if possible).
  • Order the same food you had that day.
  • Talk about how you felt when you first met!

👉 Bonus: End the night by planning a future first date redo in person!

Even if you’re miles apart, love knows no distance! These long-distance Valentine’s Day ideas will keep you feeling connected and make the day extra special.

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