Whether you're looking for last minute Valentine's gifts, 2 for 1 on dining out, fantastic offers on films, or bargain travel deals, here's the lowdown on how to get 'em!
Well, yet another week is drawing to a close and the weekend is fast approaching. And if you've left your Valentine's Day preparations until the last minute, don't despair, you can still pick up some fabulous bargains if you're quick!
Fashion and homewares
If you're planning to hit the shops this weekend and find a new outfit for your Valentine's Day date, Burtons is offering a range of jumpers from £15 and a range of shirts from £12. Charles Tyrwhitt also has up to 50% off its new spring collection and is offering 4 shirts for £100. Plus you can get free standard delivery in our exclusive offer!
Meanwhile, Dorothy Perkins is currently offering 20% off selected skirts. And you can get 10% off at UNIQLO if you spend £45 or more online -- just enter the code UNIQ10OFF45 at the checkout.
There's also 20% off at Debenhams on selected menswear, kidswear and homeware. This fantastic Black Select Advantage 5 Piece Pan Set is now half price at £75 -- perfect for the chef in the family.
Also at Debenhams, there's £30 off selected occasionwear and footwear for women -- so you can really look the part for Valentine's Day!
For anyone looking to jazz up their home with funky furniture or lighting this weekend, if you spend £50 or more at Graham & Green, you'll get free standard delivery (worth £6.95). Just enter the code X8ALOVE at the checkout.
Alternatively, if you spend £100 or more at Graham & Green, you can get £20 off by entering the code S9V2 at the checkout. (Note, you won't be able to use both voucher codes in one transaction.)
Finally, if you fancy sprucing up the bedroom, this Inspire Rococo King Size Duvet Set is now a bargainous £14.99 at Argos, saving you £14.40.
Valentine's Day offers
If you're still desperately trying to find a gift for your Valentine this weekend, Sainsburys is offering a bottle of Cava and a premium box of Thorntons chocolates for just £10 -- if you bought these separately they would set you back £18 in total. This offer is valid for deliveries by 17 February, so if you hurry you should still make it in time for Saturday!
If you'd prefer to send your loved one some flowers, Interflora is still taking Valentine's orders today and is offering 12% off all orders over £25 if you enter the code vcuklove12 at the checkout. (This is valid until 14 February.)
There's also 40% off champagne and sparkling wine at Threshers and Wine Rack if you print out this voucher and use it by 14 February.
Finally, if you're looking for a gift that's a little bit different, there's up to 25% off selected gift experiences at WHSmith. This fantastic Adrenaline Rides and Drives package now has 20% off at £57.17.
Books and games
For those of you planning to sidestep Valentine's Day altogether and bury yourself in a good book this weekend, WHSmith is offering buy one get one free on a range of bestselling paperbacks. And Waterstones also has up to 40% off selected titles, such as Bernhard Schlink's The Reader for £3.99 (RRP £7.99) and Richard Yates' Revolutionary Road for £4.79 (RRP £7.99).
Alternatively, if improving your gaming skills is more your thing, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for the Nintendo Wii now has £30 off at Game at just £9.99. And if you haven't yet got your hands on the popular Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360, you can now pick it up for just £17.99 at Play.com, saving you £32.
Film and box sets
Film lovers can still grab some fabulous bargains on box sets at the moment. So if you plan to stay in and watch a good film or two this weekend, here's my pick of the best (with the most heavily discounted listed first):
Film/Box Set | Retailer | Reduction from RRP | New price |
The World At War: Complete TV Series | Amazon | £65.01 off | £34.98 |
Dad's Army: The Complete Collection | Amazon | £62.12 off | £37.87 |
Murder She Wrote Series 1-5 | HMV | £28 off | £26.99 |
Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy Box Set | The Hut | £26.86 off | £12.43 |
Roald Dahl Triple (Danny The Champion of the World, The Witches, Willy Wonka) | LoveFilm | £11.36 off | £6.43 |
Eating out
If you don't fancy sharing a restaurant with lots of other couples this Valentine's Day, why not celebrate your love on an alternative date? You can still grab some great bargains at selected restaurants during the week.
For the whole of February, Chez Gerard is offering £15 off its a la carte menu every Sunday to Thursday when two or more guests order two courses each. You can sign up to the deal here.
Alternatively, if you fancy some pub grub, selected Fuller pubs are offering £10 off a meal for four or £5 off a meal for two every day until 28 February (excluding Valentine's Day). You can see which pubs are offering the deal and collect your voucher here.
Pizza Express has also teamed up with Ticketmaster so that when you buy a full-priced ticket for selected shows, you'll receive a Pizza Express gift card worth £20! This is valid until 9 April and you can find out more here.
And with so many 2 for 1 deals on offer right now, here's my pick of the best:
Bella Italia is offering 2 for 1 on main courses every Sunday to Thursday until 26 February with this voucher.
Giraffe is offering a 2 for 1 deal on main meals with this voucher. This is valid Sundays after 6pm and Monday to Fridays anytime until 1 March.
Prezzo is offering 2 for 1 on main courses every Sunday to Thursday until 1 March with this voucher.
Strada is offering 2 for 1 on mains every Sunday to Thursday until 26 February with this voucher.
Dining in
If you're planning to stay in this Valentine's weekend but have run out of inspiration in the kitchen, M&S is offering an alternative to its dine in for £10 deal -- a Valentine's dine in for £20 deal. Until Sunday 15 February you can pick up a starter, main, side, and dessert for two, as well as a bottle of wine or bubbly and a single stem rose for just £20.
Some of the deliciously tempting dishes on offer include scallops and chorizo, duck a l'orange and Valentine's heart chocolate soufflé. You can view the full menu here.
But if £20 seems a little pricey to you, Waitrose is offering its own version of the deal for just £10. This includes a starter, main, side and dessert for two, but does not include wine. You can view the menu here.
Travel
If you're hoping to chase away the winter blues and book yourself a holiday, now is the time to grab yourself a great bargain!
Virgin Holidays is offering 10% off all holidays if you book online before 10pm on 17 February. This is valid for all destinations and dates.
And Expedia is offering some fantastic deals for the Easter break. For example, you can fly out to Amsterdam and spend four nights in a three star hotel from £205. Or you can fly to Dublin and spend four nights in a three star hotel from £179.
Other offers
If you need to get your eyes tested, Dollond and Aitchison The Opticians is the place to do it. Providing you haven't had an eye test with D&A in the last two years, you can get a free eye test at any D&A branch nationwide and collect 500 bonus Nectar points at the same time.
You'll also get 2000 Nectar bonus points and 25% off when you buy a complete pair of glasses (worth £100 or more), at any D&A branch. These offers are valid until 15 March and you can sign up here.
If you don't qualify for the above, you can still get a half price eye test for just £13.75 and 10% off a complete pair of glasses (frames, lenses and professional services). These offers are valid until 31 December and you can sign up here.
Have a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Don't forget: although all prices and discounts were correct on the day this email was sent out, offers this good are subject to change and often sell out quickly.
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