This post is all about the 20 Best Valentine’s Day Ideas for long-distance couples to stay connected.
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Being miles apart from your special someone on Valentine’s Day can feel bittersweet, but with a little creativity, you can still have an amazing time together!
Whether you’re separated by a few hours or an ocean, these thoughtful ideas will help you celebrate love and keep the romance alive, no matter the distance.
There’s nothing too crazy on this list – they’re all super practical ideas you can definitely make your own!
You can focus on doing one idea, or even combine two or three ideas together depending on how much time you both have, your budget, interests, etc. So keep reading for long-distance Valentine’s ideas!
Long-Distance Valentine’s Day: 20 Romantic Ideas Couples Will Love
1. Plan a Virtual Dinner Date
Ok, when you’re long distance, you’ve gotta plan out date nights! I personally love this idea because of how easy and sweet it is. And it can be what you want it to be: casual or fancy.
You can cook the same meal together or order takeout from each other’s favorite restaurants.
Get everything ready before you start cooking to keep the romantic vibes flowing! Set the table in advance, get some candles set up (don’t forget the matches), and have the wine and bottle opener on hand. That way, when you’re done cooking or the food arrives, you can jump straight into your cozy dinner date over chat without interruptions.
You can even dress up to make it feel more like a date night you’d have in person!
2. Exchange Love Letters
Handwritten notes never go out of style. Pour your heart out on paper and send it via snail mail for a heartfelt surprise.
This is a great one because it works even if you’re newly dating or have been together for years. You can make it as low-stakes as you want and keep it to just a kind letter with xoxo at the bottom, or amp up the romance and write something REALLY heartfelt and beautiful.
Bonus: Include a personal photo or two, a spritz of your perfume or cologne, or lipstick smooches for an added personal touch!
3. Create a Digital Photo Album
This is something relatively easy you can do no matter how far apart you are or what you budget is. Compile your favorite memories into a digital photo album!
Add captions to the photos, quotes, musings, and some inside jokes.
Share it with your partner on Valentine’s Day and take a trip down memory lane together ❤️
4. Send a Long Distance Valentine’s Care Package
Why not send your significant other a care package for Valentine’s Day? I think it’s such a cute idea. Talk about a surprise when they open the box!
Fill a box with Valentine’s-themed treats like chocolates, heart-shaped trinkets, or a stuffed animal.
You can also make a care package with slightly larger items, like a gift or two that reminds you of them, their favorite snacks, and a heartfelt note.
You could also make a care package with a few personal items, like boxer shorts and socks for a man, or cute lingerie and an oversized t-shirt if it’s for a woman, some sweet treats, and a love note. Nice and simple!
This is a great one for men because, let’s be honest, how often do they buy themselves boxer shorts? 😉
5. Watch a Movie Together
Pick a romantic film or your favorite rom-com and stream it together using apps like Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party).
Sync your screens and enjoy the experience as if you were sitting side by side!
6. Surprise Them with a Song
If you’re musically inclined, serenade your partner with a love song over video call.
You can do a version of a song you both love that has memories associated with it, and it’s kind of fun to do a new song they haven’t heard before that you think they’ll enjoy too. You can’t go wrong with either.
Not musically gifted? You can always create a playlist of songs that remind you of your relationship and share it with them.
It could be songs from special moments like your first kiss, a special date, a road trip, an event, or just songs you both love or that reminds you of them.
7. Play Online Games Together
Add some fun to the day by playing online games as a couple.
Whether it’s solving puzzles in an escape room or competing in trivia, gaming can bring out your playful sides and is a great little date night idea for long-distance couples.
8. Host a Virtual Wine, Food, or Dessert Tasting
Order the same bottle of wine or selection of foods and desserts to your respective locations and taste them together over video call.
Share your thoughts and pick your favorites for a refined and romantic experience.
There’s something to be said for tasting the same things! It really makes you feel like you’re in the same room together.
9. Make a DIY “Reasons Why I Love You” Jar
This idea is super cute and doesn’t cost much; in fact, you might already have some materials in your house.
Write out the reasons you love your partner on squares of paper, cut them out, and tie them with a small ribbon. Put each little note in a jar for your significant other to open and mail it to them.
You can do 52 scrolls (one for each week of the year), or really any number you want. Even 20 would be a lovely gesture.
You can also compile a list of all the reasons you love your partner and put it in a letter. Read it aloud to them on Valentine’s Day or send it ahead of time as a surprise note!
This simple yet powerful gesture will absolutely make their day.
10. Send a Valentine’s Video Message
Make your Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a custom video message that’s full of love and good vibes! 💌
Get creative—include cute clips of your favorite moments together, pour your heart out in a sweet monologue, or take your partner on a virtual tour of a place that’s meaningful to your love story.
It’s like a mini rom-com, starring you two! 🎥💕
11. Cook Breakfast Together
Start the day off right by cooking breakfast together over a video call.
Try making heart-shaped pancakes and berries, omelets, or their favorite morning drink for a cute and cozy start to Valentine’s Day.
12. Plan a Surprise Visit
If it’s possible, why not surprise your gf/bf with a visit? Imagine the joy of showing up at their doorstep on Valentine’s Day—talk about a heartwarming surprise!
With a little help from friends or family, you can plan a sweet and unforgettable moment that will make Valentine’s Day super special.
Sometimes, the best gift is simply being together. 💕
13. Go On A Coffee Shop Date
A coffee shop date is probably the next best thing to an in-person meet-up!
Just grab your headphones, find a cozy (and quiet-ish) spot at your favorite café, and hop on a video call with your partner. Coffee in hand, good vibes flowing—what more could you want?
Okay, fine, being with your loved one would top it, but hey, long-distance life isn’t always a walk in the park!
This idea works great whether you’ve got a whole hour to spare or just 15 minutes to squeeze in some quality time. You can enjoy a relaxed, lingering chat or sneak in a sweet catch-up between meetings. It’s all about making it happen!
I just need to say: don’t stress about feeling weird chatting on video in a public space. Odds are, everyone’s way too focused on their own thing to notice what other people are doing! 💻☕❤️
14. Watch The Sunrise or Sunset Together
Want a super sweet way to connect with your long-distance partner that’s also free? Try watching a sunrise or sunset together 🌅✨ It’s a sweet way to feel close, no matter how far apart you are.
All you need to do is make sure to figure out which time works best—especially if your partner isn’t exactly a morning person (who can blame them?).
Finding the perfect time will save you from those “oops, I slept through it!” moments.
Set calendar alerts, and head over to TimeandDate.com to check out the sunrise and sunset times in your cities. And don’t forget their time difference calculator to nail down the perfect time for both of you 🕒💖
15. Dream Big About Your Future
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dream big with your partner 💕 Plan bucket-list trips, cozy date nights, or your future dream home together.
Make it fun with a shared Pinterest or Canva board, or do a vision board date—wine and all! The distance? Just a small twist in your epic love story. 🌟
Imagining your adventures together will make the distance feel like a temporary bump in the road.
16. Go On A Virtual Junk Food Run Together
Who says Valentine’s Day has to be all fancy dinners and roses? Switch it up with a fun junk food run! 🍕🍟
Go on video and hit up your favorite drive-thrus or snack aisles, and load up on your favorite fast food meal or junk food snacks.
You can dine a-la-car together 🚗 or cozy up at home and watch your favorite shows with your low-key feast together.
It’s the perfect mix of love, laughter, and guilty pleasures ❤️
17. Have A MukBang Together
Ok, if you and your gf/bf are foodies, why not spice up your Valentine’s Day with a mukbang date?? 🍜
Order all your favorite takeout, set up a cozy eating station, and indulge in a feast while chatting about everything under the sun.
Whether you go for wings, sushi, burgers, or a mix of everything, it’s all about the fun of sharing good food and good vibes.
Bonus points if you record it for laughs later (or even post it online—you might go viral!). ❤️
18. Deliver Something Sweet
Maybe your s/o isn’t into flowers, or maybe flowers are lovely, but why stop there?
Send them a bouquet of something unexpected—like their favorite snacks or a box of donuts shaped like hearts—to add an extra sweet dose of happiness to their day.
19. Craft a Digital Adventure List
Create a shared Google Doc or Pinterest board titled “Our Ultimate Adventure Wishlist” and start filling it with dream date ideas and travel destinations you both love. 💕✨
Not only does it make planning your future travels super exciting, but it also keeps the wanderlust vibes alive.
Bonus? You’ll be able to map out when and where to go, turning those dreamy plans into reality.
Let the adventure plotting begin! 🗺️✈️
20. Plan a Dual Location Picnic
Elevate the classic picnic by choosing a scenic spot in your respective areas.
Pack matching snacks and drinks, and video chat while soaking in the views!
You can also plan a theme for your picnic around your favorite destination, like Paris, Italy, Greece, or the beach.
You can pack croissants and coffees for a Paris theme, a neopolitan pizza for Italy, yummy Greek foods for Greece, or Lobster rolls and seaweed snacks for Beach theme.
Final Thoughts
Distance might make the heart grow fonder, but who says you can’t make it even sweeter? These creative Valentine’s Day ideas are here to bring you and your partner closer than ever—no matter the miles.
From swoon-worthy surprises to fun, flirty activities, this list has something for every lovebird.
With a sprinkle of effort and creativity, you can turn what could’ve been a blah day into a creative and FUN celebration you’ll never forget! 💕
Love these creative ideas! The virtual wine tasting suggestion (#8) reminded me of when my partner and I did something similar – we each got our favorite local wines and did a fun cross-country tasting over video chat. It was such a unique way to share our different cities’ cultures with each other. The time difference actually made it interesting – morning mimosas for one, evening wine for the other!