10 Ways to Impress Your Girl

Flinging yourself off a bridge strapped to your fair lady might not be everyone’s idea of showing you care, but at least it shows imagination – plus getting your adrenaline pumping can do wonders for the libido. If you’d like to bungee with your beloved, Jiří Stolín’s Extreme Sports runs regular sessions near Chomotov. The various packages on offer include tandem jumps. Prague also has several indoor skydiving centres where you can experience the rush of freefall without risking life and limb by leaping out of a plane.

There’s something soul-destroying about sitting in a restaurant on Valentines with rows and rows of other couples, all eating out just because the calendar says February 14th. Win your fair lady’s heart by cooking her up something tasty and then dining à deux chez toi. You don’t need a Michelin Star to serve up something impressive. Why not try your hand at grilling steak or whipping up a casserole? The Real Meat Society is a top-quality butcher’s shop where you’re guaranteed to find prime cuts.

Prague is a popular tourist destination for newlyweds and established couples from across the globe, but it’s easy to forget its charms though once you settle into the daily grind of day-to-day life. Why not propose a Prague staycation and spend Valentine’s falling back in love with the city which once had you head over heels? Rediscovering the Golden City’s fairytale vistas arm in arm is guaranteed to melt the heart of the most hardened cynic. You’ll need to plan your route carefully, though, to avoid the tourist hordes. Set your alarm clock early and stroll across a deserted Charles Bridge: 07:00 should do it. Alternatively, avoid the centre altogether: head for Vyšehrad to enjoy a great view of the city while strolling together.

As Bridget Jones once proclaimed, a mini-break means real commitment. Show her you care by whisking her away for a weekend in the mountains. Many hotels are equipped with ‘wellness’ centres – in other words, swimming pools and saunas – where you can unwind after a day of tackling the slopes. You needn’t worry about being an expert, either: Czech resorts positively welcome rubbish skiers so it’s all refreshingly down-to-earth. If that all sounds a bit active, what about staying in a castle? Český Krumlov’s Hotel Růže has tons of Old-World charm.

Thanks to Sex and the City, having a collection of sex toys in a drawer next to your bed is no longer taboo. You’ll no doubt have noticed the branches of Erotic City on every corner of town: make Valentine’s your excuse to go for a browse there with your better half. If your relationship doesn’t require the addition of any battery-operated items, you could suggest a trip to the Sex Machines Museum for some inspiration. Don’t be surprised, though, if this saucy proposition earns you a disdainful glare – or a slap in the face.