1. Music. In order to set the scene for a romantic evening for weekend, music provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing weekend. If you don't already have some, buy some iPod speakers so that you can listen to your favourite sounds. Otherwise all music shops sell fabulous romantic music compilation CD's that will set the tone for your time alone.

2. Champagne. For less than ?25 you can buy a decent bottle of champagne. Ask your hotel/reception desk to supply a bucket of ice and, hey presto, chilled champagne for you to share with that special someone in your life.

3. Chocolates. Very few women can resist good quality chocolate, although tastes do vary. Some prefer the lighter touch of milk chocolate while the true chocaholic appreciates the better dark chocolates such as Lindt 70%. Why not combine the sensual pleasure of chocolate with the fun of body paint by combining the two with chocolate flavoured body paint. To be applied carefully with a brush or slap it on and lick it off!

4. A Romantic meal. Luxury takeaway delivered to apartment. What is your favourite meal? Oysters? Caviar? You can arrange for one of the superb London catering companies to deliver a top of the range meal to your apartment. Or, if you prefer, you can simply order a pizza! If you are staying in London then you could consider taking a romantic River Thames cruise where you can enjoy dinner for two with wonderful views as you sail along the river and take in its fabulous panorama. The river is beautifully illuminated at night.

5. A bouquet of flowers. No woman can fail to be charmed by receiving a bouquet of beautifully scented flowers. Choose your lady's favourite colour and she will be delighted by your thoughfulness. Roses are the number one favourite but lilies and carnations are also beautiful and known to be well received. Order these online now so that they are waiting for you on arrival.

6. Aromatherapy oils and candles. All women love to luxuriate in a candlelit bath whilst surrounded by beautifully coloured perfumed candles. Take some time to carefully choose sensuous fragrances to be enjoyed by that special person in your life.

7. Private Apartment. If you come to London, you can rent a lovely studio apartment just off Trafalgar Square at a very reasonable price just two minutes sttroll from the romantic River Thames. You can enjoy the privacy and intimacy of having your own apartment with its own fully equipped kitchen to prepare snacks and your own private bathroom. Within walking distance of the London Eye - a must do for visitors to London. Enjoy its slow rotation whilst looking out over one of the most stunning skylines in the world. Soho and Covent Garden are within walking distance. You can wander across the river on the Jubilee Bridge and meander along the South Bank.

If you fancy a romantic February getaway for Valentine's Day then London offers the perfect escape.